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Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official’s hand gesture

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

Cucurella joins Real Madrid – will Fernandez follow?

Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows.

Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules

The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.

Social media ban – bold and blunt, but no silver bullet

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.

The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could the economy go back to normal?

Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks

Property and a car linked to the prime minister were targeted in arson attacks last year.

Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup ‘pure joy’

John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.

France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work after criticism

The French captain has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership, but supporters say the criticism has gone "too far".

France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work

French captain Kylian Mbappe vows to increase his defensive efforts at the World Cup in the face of criticism.

Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn

Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

Man arrested for allegedly pushing woman in front of bus in 2017

A 44-year-old man is in custody over the incident where a woman appeared to be shoved into the path of a bus.