Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

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King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

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Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered

The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.

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Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia

Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.

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Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

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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?

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Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government

Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future

The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.

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Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

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Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

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Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

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Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?

Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.

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Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

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Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

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Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

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Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.

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Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".

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Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears

Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.

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Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine

The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.

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White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident

The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.

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Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire

CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.

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Mysteriously missing New Jersey congressman receives Trump endorsement

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen for months but is expected to win Tuesday's election.

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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

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