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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

World Cup referee blocked from entering US

A top Somali referee will not officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry into the US.

US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup

Award-winning referee Omar Artan was 'determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns' after arriving in Miami.

Pope Leo makes visit to Spain’s Almudena Cathedral

Crowds in Madrid were delighted to see Pope Leo make a visit to Santa Maria de la Almudena Cathedral with Queen Sofia.

EU planning to add to $1.5 trillion sanctions hit on Russia

New proposed listings target Russia's 'military industrial complex, human rights violators and propagandists'.

Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks

Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.

Gaza cancer patient waits for a chance at life

A school director and novelist in Gaza needs urgent life-saving cancer surgery that she cannot access inside the Strip.

'City's gonna be crazy:' Knicks run electrifies NYC, as Trump's attendance locks down arena

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised New York as the team prepares for the third game of the NBA Finals at home.

CCTV captures moment of deadly strike on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

CCTV footage captured the moment a missile struck Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing two people and injuring 23.

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

Albanian PM Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort

Albanian Prime Minister Rama vowed to press ahead with a billion-dollar luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner.

Southern Philippines hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Offshore quake rocks Mindanao, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 200.

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia, extending Ukraine spillover fears

The drone entered Latvian airspace due to 'Russian electronic warfare', the military says.

US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death

The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has prompted calls from UN experts for an independent investigation.

Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote

The split illustrates deep political polarisation in the South American country.

At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

Eriksen at home and 'doing well' after collapse

Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine.

Lebanon’s children face physical, psychological trauma amid Israel’s war

Experts warn of lasting trauma for Lebanon's children as war continues to shatter their sense of safety.

Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row

The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce

Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

'Extraordinary and poorly understood': The Mediterranean's great white sharks

Experts have called the filming of a close encounter between divers and a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea an "exciting" moment - but warned little is understood about…

Texas-bound jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic

Texas-bound private jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic.

The retaking of Cuba

Decades-old property claims, frozen since the 1960s, are being turned into live instruments of reconquest.

Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?

The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.

Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Denmark team doctor shares update on Christian Eriksen after player collapsed on pitch

Christian Eriksen is expected to be discharged from hospital "soon" after he collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday.

'This was a different situation': Christian Eriksen posts health update after collapsing on the pitch

Christian Eriksen is back at home and "doing well" after the Denmark footballer's collapse on the pitch during a friendly with Ukraine on Sunday.

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Iran and Israel bomb each other: Is the ceasefire over?

Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.

Israel kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza

Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday in strikes across Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.

Stock markets fall on tech plunge and renewed Middle East attacks

Markets in Europe and Asia were hit by a tech sell-off, and oil rises as Iran and Israel launch attacks at each other

Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu

Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu.

Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

Asia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters

South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls.

Peru election result close as vote counting continues

The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."

Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks

Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace.

Missiles intercepted over occupied East Jerusalem and West Bank

The Israeli army said it intercepted missiles launched from Iran on Monday in response to attacks from Israel.

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

Tech stocks plunge in Asia after record rally and renewed Middle East attacks

Markets in South Korea and Japan slid after a rally in tech stocks in recent weeks.

Debris reported in Jordan after Iranian missiles aimed at Israel intercepte

Missiles believed fired from Iran toward Israel were seen over Jordan, with one reportedly intercepted.

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

Officials in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan warn of possible tsunami waves after an earthquake off Mindanao.

Iran and Israel trade threats after Tehran launches missiles

Iran and Israel exchanged threats after Tehran launched missiles towards Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut

Tsunami alert after 7.8-magnitude quake hits the Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, the US Geological Survey has said.

Tsunami alert and 35 dead after earthquake hits the Philippines

At least 35 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Tsunami alert and at least 19 dead after earthquake hits the Philippines

At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.