Iran’s football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad’s opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles. Read More
Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift’s wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar’s nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce. Read More
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. Read More
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. Read More
Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories. Read More
Fury in France after child murder suspect’s criminal record released
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show. Read More
US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend’s son arrested
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick. Read More
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities. Read More
How Trump’s White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year. Read More
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback – which is good news for coastal communities and the climate. Read More