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Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral

Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.

Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before

Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts…

Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive

Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby che…

BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for supreme leader's funeral

Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: what we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding

The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island

The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.