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BBC News - World

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised - The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative". 1 hr ago - World

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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump's strategy on Iran -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

6 hours ago

Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession -- Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests -- There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever -- From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

17 minutes ago

Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises -- Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

20 hours ago

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role -- Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

11 hours ago

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.

13 hours ago

Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history -- Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.

22 hours ago

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song -- The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

1 day ago

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.

1 hour ago

What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission -- BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

13 hours ago

'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

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A sneak peek inside Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff -- The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

22 hours ago

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein -- The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

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Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit -- Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

1 day ago

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.

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Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

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Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.

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Jeffery Lee, 49, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday. The state can still seek to have him put to death using another method.

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Police said a 19-year-old suspect linked to a shooting outside the US consulate in Toronto in March is still at large and is considered "armed and dangerous".

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

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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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Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

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Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

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