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BBC News - World
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban -- President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
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Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court -- Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad12 hours ago
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people -- Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.16 hours ago
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC -- Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.6 hours ago
Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei -- Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.5 hours ago
Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder -- The hearing will decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the shooting death of Kirk, a key Trump ally.4 hours ago
More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown -- Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.11 hours ago
'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours -- Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.23 hours ago
Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured -- The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.15 hours ago
Philippines braces for protests as impeachment trial for vice-president Sara Duterte begins -- If impeached, Duterte cannot run for the top job in 2028, escalating her feud with President Marcos.12 hours ago
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France -- The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.1 day ago
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.5 hours ago
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? -- China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.7 hours ago
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days -- The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.7 hours ago
From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding -- Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.1 day ago
Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US? -- Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.18 hours ago
Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China -- At least four have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.33 minutes ago
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran -- Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.13 hours ago
'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England -- Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.13 hours ago
Watch: Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building -- The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.13 hours ago
Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.19 hours ago
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes -- The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.3 hours ago
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes -- The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.2 hours ago
Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation -- Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.5 hours ago
World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension -- The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.7 hours ago