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U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia

HUSSEIN MOHAMED AND TARIQ PANJA

Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party

Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Kim Jong-un’s Triumph

KATRIN BENNHOLD

He leveraged the war in Ukraine to become North Korea’s most powerful leader to date.

Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

Iran and Israel Pull Back, After Fierce Exchange of Attacks

AARON BOXERMAN, FARNAZ FASSIHI, RONEN BERGMAN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, is complicating efforts to end the war in Iran.

I.C.C. Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Claims

JEANNA SMIALEK AND AMANDA TAUB

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, faced an accusation of sexual harassment.

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz

ERIC SCHMITT, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND JONATHAN SWAN

It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.