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Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round -- US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.7 hours ago
Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu as virus reaches every continent -- Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.7 hours ago
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire -- Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.36 minutes ago
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7 -- The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.21 hours ago
US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa -- More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.11 hours ago
African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery -- The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.8 hours ago
James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 -- Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.6 hours ago
Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital -- Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.1 day ago
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape -- French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.21 hours ago
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power -- The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.1 day ago
Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home -- There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.36 minutes ago
Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars -- The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.46 minutes ago
Incredible images from the World Cup's opening week21 hours ago
Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known -- Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.1 day ago
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it -- BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.1 day ago
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight? -- The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.15 hours ago
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.1 day ago
Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? -- Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.2 days ago
Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles -- The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.2 days ago
'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship -- The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.3 days ago
Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire -- The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.2 hours ago
Why do people celebrate Bloomsday? -- On one day in June the streets of Dublin come alive to celebrate Joyce's Ulysses4 hours ago
Why do people celebrate Bloomsday? -- On one day every June, the streets of Dublin are transformed to a bygone era as James Joyce fans celebrate his work.4 hours ago