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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 5:42 PM ET

BBC News - World

Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond -- Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone. -- World

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Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government -- Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

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Just now -- Excitement and nerves in the US as football fans get ready for the World Cup -- Fans and small businesses are ready to see the famous tournament play out on home turf. -- Just now

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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army -- The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

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UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank -- France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful". -- World

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I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan -- Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa". -- World Cup

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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks -- Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme -- Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

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Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre -- Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan -- The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

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Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public -- Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future -- The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.

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Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's -- Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis -- The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

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Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup? -- With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet -- SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

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Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand -- Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

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How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party -- Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

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The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war -- The BBC's Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him -- In a call with the US president, the BBC's Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

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US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display -- No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

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Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space -- This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war? -- For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

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'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat -- The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.

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A World Cup guide for new football fans -- For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know.

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Watch: Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA Finals -- The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".

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