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A woman holds up two signs outside the US Supreme Court in favour of birthright citizenship

US Supreme Court to rule on Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship

The president is seeking to end automatic citizenship for babies born in the US to parents who are in the country temporarily or illegally.

Deilisbeth Herreira stands looking at the camera with a T-shirt on her head and a face mask resting over her chin. She is holding up a photo of her daughters on a phone.

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

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Latin America

An image of Stephen holding both his fists up in the air defiantly after scoring the winning goal on Sunday. He is wearing a Black Canada Nike jersey which features a white pattern and a red Canada Soccer patch. He has short black hair and a black mustache and beard.

Canada hero's historic World Cup goal was forged by years of family sacrifice

Canada's goal against South Africa was scored by Stephen Eustáquio, a product of the country's vibrant, football-obsessed Portuguese community.

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Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday

We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.

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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

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Defence secretary outlining details of spending plan after Starmer announces extra £15bn for UK armed forces

The full defence investment plan is due to be published shortly. Earlier, the prime minister said the extra funding would "make the British people safer".

Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

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New Sweden: The US's long-lost 'secret' colony

It was the smallest, least-populated and shortest-lived colony in the US. But despite being virtually unheard of today, it helped shape the nation's birth 250 years ago.

Maria Bueno playing tennis at Wimbledon in black and white (Credit: Getty Images)

'There was an audible gasp': The player's pink underwear that scandalised Wimbledon

During the 1962 Championships, a flash of pink knickers worn on court by Maria Bueno caused outrage at the venerable club. It wasn't the first, or the last, outfit to raise eyebrows.

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Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms

As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

An image of Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappe hugging during the World Cup 2026

France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes

Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.

Orlando Gill hugs a member of Paraguay's team staff after they beat Germany on penalties at the 2026 World Cup

The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born

Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.

45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again

Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.

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Former South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo meet by fans as he arrives at airport

Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?

Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.

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Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California

A popular stream set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley caught the moment a juvenile eagle nicknamed Luna spread its wings.

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Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira building

At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

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Biden calls Trump a 'loser' at fundraising event

Former US President Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump during a gala event, criticising what he described as "vanity projects" in Washington, DC.

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Australian charged with murder of Thai teen found in suitcase

Police said they found the body of a 17-year-old girl "stuffed" in a bag near railway tracks in the early hours of Saturday.

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Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital

Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Caraballeda.

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Spain’s Military Emergency Unit releases footage of a man being rescued from the wreckage of a building in Maiquetia following the deadly earthquakes.

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Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

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