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Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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All Blacks beat France in thrilling Nations Championship opener
Will Jordan scores twice to help New Zealand beat France as the inaugural Nations Championship opens with a captivating, nine-try thriller in Christchurch...
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England team booed on arrival at Mexico City hotel
England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami
Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in...
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Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded
The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentin...
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The schools starting late after 01:00 England game to 'reduce pressure' for parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed it. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16. New...
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Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation
We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. Newsiline summarises thi...
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What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu
West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...
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'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead
Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game....
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'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting
Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism
The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland
Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it. Newsiline summarises...
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Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia
Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape...
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Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Worl...
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Williams sisters earmarked for doubles on Saturday
Serena Williams' planned appearance alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles is added to Saturday's order of play. Newsiline summarises this...
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Qualifiers eye more shocks after causing Wimbledon upsets
Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki set their sights on toppling title challengers Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after causing huge upset...
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Woman denies consensual encounter in Top Boy actor rape trial
The woman claims Michael Ward raped her in a car shortly after they met at a nightclub in east London. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo. Newsiline...
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Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Djokovic fights off Rinderknech to claim more history
Novak Djokovic claims his latest piece of history as he equals Roger Federer's record total of 105 men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by battling past...
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After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links read...
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Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after battling lung cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'
Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to mur...
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Osaka reaches Wimbledon fourth round for first time
Former world number one Naomi Osaka speeds into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time with a confident win over Daria Kasatkina. Newsiline summ...