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TV personality Jeremy Clarkson diagnosed with aggressive cancer

British presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.

Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End is to be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre, the BBC reports. It will be the first time a theatre in the entertainment district has been named after a female actor.

Ghana challenges Canada's visa denial for rape-accused football star Thomas Partey

Ghana has requested a legal review after Canada denied rape-accused football star Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup, according to the BBC.

World Cup VAR referee acquitted after FIFA investigation into white power gesture

A VAR referee who was accused of making a suspicious white power gesture on camera during the World Cup has been cleared by FIFA, reports the BBC.

UK to ban social media for people under 16

The UK is to ban people under the age of 16 from using several social media apps.

FIFA pays full salary to suspended World Cup referee Omar Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, will receive the same basic salary as other World Cup referees, the BBC reports.

British military boarded suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel

The British military has boarded a ship in the English Channel that is suspected of belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet," Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on X.

20-year-old Nestory Irankunda makes history in World Cup, says it feels fantastic

Nestory Irankunda, 20, became the youngest Australian ever to score at a World Cup when he netted the 1-0 goal in the opening match, a win over Turkey that puts Australia in a strong position for the knockout stages ahead of next week's group final against the United States.

Neymar misses World Cup opener, not yet training

Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco because of a calf injury and could miss the group stage.

FIFA's defense: That's why there were so few in the audience

Spectators were in the aisles, not in the stands. That is FIFA's explanation for the sparse crowd at the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

World Cup guide: Opening at Azteca Stadium after criticism

For the first time in 40 years, the World Cup will be held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But the opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa is being met with protests. South Korea will also face the Czech Republic. Here's what you need to know about the first two matches of the World Cup.

FIFA and players' union FIFPRO reach agreement on transfer rules and health and safety

World Cup guide: Opening match at Azteca Stadium after criticism

For the first time in 40 years, the World Cup will be played at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But the opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa is surrounded by protests. South Korea will face the Czech Republic. Here's what you need to know about the World Cup's opening matches.

Angry protests in Belfast after brutal stabbing

People gathered on the streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday evening to protest a brutal stabbing the day before.

Boyzone says goodbye with last-ever concerts at Emirates Stadium

Boyzone has now said goodbye to their audience. On Saturday night, the former boy band played their last-ever gig.

The miracle on Everest: Dawa Sherpa survived on ice and chocolate

Dawa Sherpa, who had been presumed dead on Mount Everest before he suddenly appeared near base camp, now tells how he managed to crawl down the world's highest mountain without oxygen.

Flamingo protests against Kushner-invested hotel in Albania

They are angry - and they are holding up pink flamingos. The Albanian capital Tirana is rocked by protests against the luxury development near the coastal city of Vlora in which Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is investing.

Protesters attacked police in Southampton after recording of Henry Nowak's death was released

An 18-year-old was fatally stabbed. Police then chose to arrest the teenager without helping him. After a recording of the incident was released, a protest in Southampton turned violent, with some demonstrators attacking police officers.

Marco Silva leaves Fulham - reportedly to replace José Mourinho at Benfica

Marco Silva is leaving his role as head coach of Fulham. He is set to replace José Mourinho at Benfica, British media report.

Tonda Eckert was behind spygate scandal and may remain

He was behind the "spygate" scandal that saw Southampton miss out on promotion to the Premier League, but coach Tonda Eckert remains trusted.

Kevin Keegan says cancer has spread, still here

English football star Kevin Keegan now says his cancer has spread.

Ban on fake goalkeeper injuries to be tested tonight

The new World Cup rules will be used in tonight's international match against Norway. Among other changes, so-called tactical goalkeeper timeouts are prohibited.

BBC review: Major damage to US missile defense

Iran has damaged at least 20 U.S. military facilities, satellite images analysed by the BBC show. That assessment suggests the damage is more extensive than the U.S. has admitted.

Google employee charged with insider trading after allegedly making $1.2 million betting on Polymarket

A Google employee is suspected of using insider information to make millions gambling - and is now being charged with a crime, writes the BBC.