The world in a glance.

Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee

Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes

Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.

Protesters torch cars, buildings in Belfast after knife attack

Unrest comes after a Sudanese man was arrested over a stabbing attack in north Belfast, UK.

US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.

US judge halts execution by nitrogen gas, ruling it unconstitutional

Judge Emily Marks had previously allowed the execution to proceed, arguing that no execution is entirely without pain.

Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?

At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Trump vows retaliation after claiming Iran shot down Apache helicopter

President Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027

Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests

Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days…

After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism

Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.

Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki

Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.

Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

Modi is using a cannon to kill a cockroach

A student parody account has rattled India’s most powerful man and exposed just how thin his skin has become.

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right…

Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but Israel kills 17 in Lebanon

The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.

Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz

An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.

World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch

The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.

Venezuelans flood capital Caracas streets, demanding free elections

Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas.

Video captures Russian attack in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia

Surveillance camera video captured the moment a Russian drone strike caused a blast in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years

The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.

Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon

Israel's second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands.

Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys

Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.

Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?

The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.

Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings

The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup

Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.

Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’

Donald Trump said that he's in the 'final throes' of a deal with Iran.

Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.

Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise

Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.

Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis

Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.

Wild black bear captured in Japanese city after multi-day hunt

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike

Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran

Killings come as Iran warned of 'crushing blows' if Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon, including in the south.

US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’

Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it 'discriminatory'.

Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival

Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party

Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.