Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.
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Drones create the first-ever FIFA scoreboard in Seattle sky
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, witnessing 400 drones light up the night sky and display the score of the Egypt vs. Belgium match.
Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.
UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
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FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
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Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
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India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
'Dancing girl' with bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
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Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
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