From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-17
No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.
bbc.com
Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media? – podcast
Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker reportK...
theguardian.com
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
aljazeera.com
Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia’s colonial past
A US Ebola quarantine centre has sparked protests in Laikipia, Kenya, over land and sovereignty concerns.
aljazeera.com
Haaland stars on World Cup debut as Norway sink Iraq
Erling Haaland starred on his World Cup debut, scoring twice to help Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston.
skysports.com
‘Humiliation’: Trump battles charge his Iran deal is worse than Obama’s
US president’s critics ask if concessions to Tehran in purported agreement were worth four months of war
ft.com
Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
bbc.com
England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
bbc.com
Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Israel kills four in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu
Warning comes as Trump also criticises Netanyahu over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.