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World News Headlines
- Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
on July 6, 2026President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
- Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
on July 6, 2026Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
- Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 22 killed in Kyiv region
on July 6, 2026President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
- Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured
on July 6, 2026The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
- Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
on July 6, 2026Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
- Watch: Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building
on July 6, 2026The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.
- Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
on July 6, 2026Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
- Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?
on July 6, 2026Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.
- Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
on July 6, 2026Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
- Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy
on July 6, 2026The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.
- Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese'
on July 6, 2026BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.
- Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
on July 6, 2026Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
- 'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
on July 6, 2026Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
- Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
on July 6, 2026Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.
- Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls
on July 6, 2026The agency says that they "appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle".
- Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
on July 6, 2026Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
- From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding
on July 6, 2026Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
- Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts
on July 6, 2026The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.
- Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve
on July 6, 2026Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.
- Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
on July 5, 2026The 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.
- The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
on July 5, 2026Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
- A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
on July 5, 2026The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.
- 'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago
on July 5, 2026The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
- Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
on July 5, 2026The 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.