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The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light,” as he marked the centenary of the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudí, with a Mass on Wednesday t...
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-mon...
French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came forward to make allegations against him, some dating back to the 1990s. He is th...
The women are among nearly two dozen people slated to be sent to a country where the U.S. government has advised “Do not travel for any reason.”
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico this Thursday, we take a look at the tournament’s expected economic impact – both globally and on host countries. But the real winner, it seems, is FIFA...
As it races to become NATO’s frontline fortress against Russia, Poland has launched large-scale civilian courses teaching survival skills during times of crisis. The programme is intended to help bri...
For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament histor...
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 11: First, the latest news from Russia. Then, how cutting-edge surveillance technology at the World Cup is fuelling privacy concerns. And finally, why American women are...
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.
Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.
For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino poke with reporters during a rare question-and-answer session on the eve of the opening match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup tournament. He defended reco...