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Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

Aug 1, 20261 min read

BBC World

Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs

President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.

Aug 1, 20261 min read

BBC World

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

BBC World

How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders

More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.

BBC World

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC

Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

BBC World

What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers

Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.

BBC World

Arsenal agree deal with Newcastle to sign Bruno Guimaraes for Â£77m

Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement in principle

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Woman strangles co-wife's 3-year-old daughter to d3ath in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a woman, Sadiat Yunusa, for strangling her co-wife's three-year-old daughter t

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Glasgow 2026: Nathaniel Clinches Nigeria’s Ninth Gold, Onwuzurike Takes 200m Silver

Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a historic performance to win the men’s 400m hurdles gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday night. Nathaniel pow

Complete Sports

Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect

At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.

BBC World

Police arrest suspect, hunt two others for allegedly k!lling 30-year-old woman accused of witchcraft in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police has arrested a suspect over the m8rder of a 30-year-old woman accused of witchcraft in Garin Malam

Jul 31, 20263 min read

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Nigerian lady seeks public help in finding her mother's three children taken away from her many years ago by their Cameroonian father (video)

A Nigerian woman, Lister Mathew Osas, has made a passionate public appeal to help her traumatised mother locate her thre

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Barca sign teenager Bisiwu from Club Brugge for $10m

Barcelona have completed the signing of highly rated Belgian winger Jesse Bisi

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Mystery material hidden for 80 years found at Hiroshima atomic bomb site

Scientists have identified a previously unknown metal alloy created during the

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Picking Atiku as vice president greatest mistake of my life â Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to cho

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Italy suspends Schengen free travel with Spain after Morocco crossings

At least 60 people have died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after up to 60,00

Jul 31, 20264 min read

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Popular TikTok banker known for her âogbaâ content asked to resign with immediate effect after filming a vlog in the office

Popular Nigerian TikTok banker known for her ogba content has r