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17 August 2026
World News

World News

Evening Edition 19 June 2026 10 stories
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Israel kills ‘a child a day’ on average in Gaza despite ceasefire, UN says

Despite a nominal ceasefire, Israel's military actions continue to draw

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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

A new ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah,

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US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip

Lebanon meanwhile says 18 people were killed in clashes in the south and the IDF reports four soldiers killed, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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Canada’s Kone undergoes major leg surgery; to miss rest of World Cup

Kone is expected to make a full recovery after breaking his left leg, with multiple fractures, in the match against Qatar.

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Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: World Cup 2026

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group C clash.

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Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

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Burnham by-election victory raises stakes for Starmer

Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister

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