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In pictures: World Cup moments that stunned, shocked and melted hearts
1 day ago
Watch rescuers save missing dog from San Francisco Bay -- Rescuers in boats race toward the dog before making a one-handed grab to pluck the pup out of the water.15 minutes ago
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.6 hours ago
'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.5 hours ago
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).2 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
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.2 hours ago
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.1 hour ago
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.5 hours ago
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.54 minutes ago
At least 27 dead and 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana -- An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.12 hours ago
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings -- They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.19 hours ago
Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia -- The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.20 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
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.1 day ago
'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.14 hours ago
'Everyone's afraid to die': Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent -- Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.1 day ago
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.54 minutes ago
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.3 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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".1 day 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.16 hours ago