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. 60 mins ago - World Cup

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Just now -- '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. -- Just now

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Former Irish national swimming coach guilty of sex abuse -- The jury in the trial of George Gibney returned its verdicts on Monday afternoon after over seven hours of deliberations.

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Frenchman convicted of 2020 murder of wife confesses from jail -- Cédric Jubillar, who previously denied killing his wife, was convicted despite her body not being found.

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Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 22 killed in Kyiv region -- President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.

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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.

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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.

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Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession -- Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.

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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.

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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.

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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue -- Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.

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Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts -- The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.

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Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls -- The agency says that they "appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle".

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Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time -- Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.

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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.

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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.

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A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market -- The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

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The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes -- Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

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Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy -- The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.

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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.

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Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese' -- BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.

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Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin -- Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

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Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader -- The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks -- Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

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Man killed in Dún Laoghaire shooting was Mark Cullen -- The 39-year-old victim bled to death after being shot in the leg on Sunday morning.

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'Here to stay' - Fans react to the rise of soccer in the US -- The BBC's Nardine Saad spoke to soccer fans about the sport's growing popularity in the United States.

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