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What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees.
India is adding biofuels to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy
India's decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it.
Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds
Australian actor Rebel Wilson was on Wednesday found not liable by a Sydney court for defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb"
Oil prices rise slightly after US announces new round of strikes on Iran
Oil prices inched higher in early trading on Wednesday as fears of further supply disruptions intensified after U.S. forces said they began striking Iranian military targets for the 11th straight night and Kuwait reported attacks by Iranian drones.
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect who fired shots outside the White House, striking a bystander before the Secret Service shot and killed him, had previous run-ins with authorities there, court documents show. Nasire Best, as he has been identified to the BBC by Washington DC’s Metropolitan Police Department, previously obstructed a White H...
Prince Harry begins his UK visit with court verdict
The Duke of Sussex will begin a week of engagements having returned to the UK, starting with an event in London for the Invictus Games, his charity for injured military veterans.
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play Ghana’s World Cup opener
Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada.
Anthony Joshua not ready for death of friends to ‘sink in’
Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their deaths.
Dubai’s tourism industry reels from ‘brutal’ impact of war
Last year, Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors, making it one of the most-visited cities globally, but the US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers, and local businesses are struggling.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee thrown out by judge
A federal judge on Monday vacated President Donald Trump’s policy imposing a $100,000 fee for employers’ H-1B visa applications.
‘Software error’ led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
A "serious software error" at New Jersey's Department of Motor Vehicles led to around 6,600 non-US citizens being registered to vote, with "fewer than 400" of them wrongly casting ballots, the state's governor said.
Multiple cakes and stolen keepsakes: Greg James spills the tea on Taylor Swift’s wedding
Celeb spotting, stolen keepsakes and an "incredible hangover" – this is what BBC Radio 1's Greg James has revealed about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.