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Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.

Sciver-Brunt plays down injury scare but England captain set for scan
A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.

Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

'We fear for our lives' - deadline for migrants to leave South Africa looms
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia
The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.

England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.

Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?
The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

Walker v Dearden: How the new ‘Alfie’ can give Slater Origin headache
More is at stake for Sam Walker than keeping the Maroons alive in the Origin series. He can ensure a champion does not walk back into his jumper.

The Herald’s experts have their say ahead of Origin II
Will the Blues wrap up the series in Melbourne or will the Maroons send it to a decider? Our experts have their say on who will win Origin II and why, ahead of kick-off at the MCG tonight.

Footy players added Chloe Pink to their group chat. Then the abuse started
Fertility, an ADHD diagnosis, fragile male egos and unexpected TikTok fame. Why no topic is too taboo for AFL WAG Chloe Pink.

Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.

No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'
The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.

Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”.

Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

New Zealand, Iran play out thrilling draw
Iranian fans were out in full force as the men's team drew New Zealand to open their World Cup in America.

Mbappe genius fires France to victory
Kylian Mbappe's genius fires France to a victory 3-1 victory over Senegal at the World Cup.

Legend's hilarious dig at Scott ahead of major milestone
Adam Scott will join Jack Nicklaus as the only golfers to play in 100 consecutive majors, and The Golden Bear couldn't resist a cheeky dig.

‘Catastrophic consequences’: Racehorse owners warned minister over breast cancer drug saga
The uproar over the breast cancer drug cases threatens to undermine trust in racing integrity, with two more cases set to appear before the tribunal.