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Monday, June 22, 2026 12:40 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

10 minutes ago

Salah's World Cup nightmare ends as he fires Egypt to historic win -- Mohamed Salah's World Cup nightmares finally end as he helps fire Egypt to their first ever win at the tournament - 92 years on from their tournament debut. -- Africa Sport

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The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war -- As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets. -- Asia

17 minutes ago

Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores -- During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. -- World Cup

3 hours ago

Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

3 hours ago

Low-key funeral held for art pioneer David Hockney with just two attending

14 hours ago

Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities

17 hours ago

Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave

10 hours ago

Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak

16 hours ago

Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup -- Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

9 hours ago

The World Cup records that look set to be broken -- The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

12 hours ago

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history -- Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

21 hours ago

World Cup quiz: Name every Golden Boot winner -- How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

17 hours ago

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? -- It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again. -- Europe

4 hours ago

Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict -- Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours. -- Africa

4 hours ago

I've banned most men from my massage clinic because of their behaviour -- After just a year as a massage therapist Maria has decided to be selective about who she treats. -- Glasgow & West Scotland

20 hours ago

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous' -- Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show. -- Essex

1 day ago

The UK social media ban is about so much more than social media -- Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online -- BBC InDepth

20 hours ago

Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams -- Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out. -- Business

4 hours ago

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

2 days ago

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

21 days ago

Solstice sunrise celebrated across the UK

19 hours ago

Watch: What we know about the Bedford train crash

1 day ago

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest -- Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it. -- US & Canada

20 hours ago

CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe -- A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

5 hours ago

Family of driver killed in UK train crash 'devastated' by loss -- Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".

3 hours ago

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

4 hours ago

William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day -- The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world". -- UK

3 hours ago

Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email -- The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo. -- Cambridgeshire

2 hours ago

Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say -- The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence. -- Middle East

1 day ago

After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin 'immediately'

3 hours ago

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

4 hours ago

First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say

2 hours ago

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

2 hours ago

Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts

11 hours ago

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

1 day ago

Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

4 hours ago

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

13 hours ago

One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run? -- Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

1 hour ago

Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon -- Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

9 hours ago

Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match -- Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.

3 hours ago

Clark blocks out New York jeers to win US Open title -- Wyndham Clark says "New York didn't really like me" after dealing with jeers from the fans to win a second US Open title.

3 hours ago

Belgium show further signs of decline in draw with Iran - Ten-man Belgium are held to a draw by Iran as their World Cup fate goes down to the final group game.

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