Incredible images from World Cup 2026 -- Moments that stunned, shocked and melted hearts.

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'My sister is not just another statistic' - Jennie's Law is signed -- A bill known as Jennie's Law has been approved by the Dáil (Irish parliament) and has now be signed off by the Irish president.

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Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal -- A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say -- Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

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Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport -- The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

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Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada -- The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

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Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police -- Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers -- Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

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Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025 -- The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

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Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining -- Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

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'Anti-ICE' army veteran started fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials -- Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.

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India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown -- Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

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Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss -- They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

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Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? -- Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show -- Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.

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'All I think about is her': Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening -- Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

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'Everyone's afraid to die': Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent -- Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

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Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car -- Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.

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Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain -- A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

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From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown -- BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

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Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country? -- The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become "increasingly threatening".

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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment' -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

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'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack -- The 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target - "that target happened to be me."

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Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade - fight back or hold steady -- The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.

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'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs -- President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.

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'Software error' led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says -- The department of motor vehicles wrongly registered 6,600 non-Americans to vote, despite their indicating they were not US citizens.

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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests -- Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future -- Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.

10 hours ago

Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast -- The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

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