The world in a glance.

Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know

Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.

US-Iran talks in Switzerland: Is Lebanon top of agenda; who is attending?

Iran wants the US to pressure Israel to stop the war in Lebanon, which has reeled from renewed attacks.

Watch World Cup Day 10: Netherlands thrash Sweden, Japan eliminate Tunisia

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

Vance arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks

Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.

Iran war day 114: US, Iranian delegations in Switzerland for key talks

Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerland’s Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

South Africa’s immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg’s inner city

A government push to curb undocumented employment is exposing the dependence of many small businesses on migrant labour.

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike

US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand

'If he starts ... or if he gets substituted, it's fine - it is his role as a player,' Egypt ‌coach Hossam Hassan says.

Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador

Eloy Room's incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in a Group E match in Kansas City.

Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland

Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.

Iran war live: US, Tehran set to hold high-level talks in Switzerland

Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.

US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match

Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks

At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss

Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

Ubisoft founder killed in plane crash

The founder of Ubisoft, the gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash.

Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might

The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.

Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth

Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.

Are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?

British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

Al Jazeera 'strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing' the Mubasher correspondent.

Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire

Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

World cup wrap day 9

World cup wrap day 9

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.

Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims

Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims

BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon

Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.

How Ivan Cepeda emerged a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election

Critics say Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a 'hero to the left' after he took on a right-wing president in court.

Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

All the updates from our text commentary stream coverage of Germany's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium.

Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity

Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.

Ukraine gives Belarus ultimatum over Russian drone equipment

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus's leader a week to remove equipment from his country used in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

Bolivian president declares state of emergency

The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments

Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments.

Nine left in critical condition after UK train collision that killed driver

More than 80 people received treatment after the crash and 28 remain in hospital.

Where do Iran’s political factions stand on the US peace deal?

Iran's rival political camps are locking horns over a memorandum of understanding with the US.

UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks

UK foreign secretary slams Israeli minister's inflammatory remarks amid regional tensions and fragile ceasefire.

Zelenskyy and top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute

The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Poland's top honour.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – Yamal, prediction, watch, kickoff

Spain face Saudi Arabia in need of a win to take control of Group H. Can they rediscover their attacking edge?

Why Tunisia’s renewable energy strategy is facing resistance

Giving concessions for renewable projects to foreign corporations will not help solve the country’s energy crisis.

Trump hits back at Meloni after she said he 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for picture

Donald Trump has hit back at Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after she accused him of making up a story that she begged him for a picture.

Trump-Meloni row intensifies as leaders trade barbs

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has called out US President Donald Trump for "senseless", "constant, unprovoked attacks", as a row triggered by his claim she begged him for…

Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations

Ghana has been hosting a conference to advance the UN resolution declaring slavery the ‘gravest crime against humanity.'

Alcohol bans as Europe swelters - with temperatures of up to 44C forecast

An ongoing heatwave has triggered weather warnings across Europe, with several nations - including the UK - bracing for what could be one of the hottest June days on record.

German journalist held in Syria back home, family says

Eva Maria Michelmann's brother says she had been held in the Syrian city of Raqqa since January.

Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Trump’s Iran deal, Israel’s meltdown

The precarious memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.

Mona Khalil, Lebanon’s turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack

Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in southern Lebanon.

Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed

Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.

Israeli strikes kill 22 in Lebanon, putting US-Iran peace talks in peril

US media are reporting that Witkoff and Kushner are preparing for negotiations with Iran after talks were postponed.