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LIVE - World Cup 2026: Highlights & reaction as Mexico & South Korea start with wins - All the latest reaction, highlights and talking points as the 2026 Fifa World Cup gets underway.

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Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham - England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer. 36 mins ago

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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico -- From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback. -- World Cup

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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch -- The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. -- Business

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'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem -- Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park. -- Middle East

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LIVE - Armed forces minister quits after defence secretary resigns as UK defence funding row deepens - Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

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Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

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US Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to carry out nitrogen gas execution

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Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North

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Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick

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Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession

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Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup? -- Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

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More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show -- Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships. -- Middle East

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The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell -- Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

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Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of UK PM's Labour Party -- The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

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Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor -- The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology. -- US & Canada

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Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims -- Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones. -- Asia

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Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? -- Culture

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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump's strategy on Iran

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Watch: Argentinean World Cup fans who had US visas rejected given free TVs

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Watch: Fans celebrate Mexico's win in World Cup opening match

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What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein

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BBC tours UFC arena at White House

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'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission -- Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. -- Health

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Air testing confirms 'no hazard exists' at Pentagon after lockdown incident -- The building's systems had detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.

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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children -- The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

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Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed -- The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.

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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say -- An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants -- The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

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Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians

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Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to US consulate shooting

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Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised

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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

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South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic - South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic in Group A in Mexico.

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Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team -- Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.

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'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about tournament? -- With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on? -- World Cup

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