NewsLIVEWatch as injured Pulisic missing for World Cup co-hosts USA against AustraliaFollow build-up before BBC One, 5 Live and live text coverage of co-hosts the United States against Australia at the Fifa World Cup.Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reportedThe agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran. 15 mins agoMiddle EastUS to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecutionThe US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.2 hrs agoWorldBoy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodilePolice say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.4 hrs agoCambridgeshireItaly's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.5 hrs agoWorldStarmer under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exitThe BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.29 mins agoPoliticsLIVETwo passenger trains collide near Bedford with major emergency response under wayEmergency services are at the scene. Rail operator Thameslink says all lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford.The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's planFolarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.7 hrs agoWorld CupMeet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech at presidential centreSix-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'Incredible images from the World Cup's opening weekWorld CupA day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's momentCanada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for ScotlandScotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned stadium after matchSome see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's planFolarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.A heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.More to exploreHenry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's by-election win?Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. 4 hrs agoPoliticsThousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be knownExperts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.13 hrs agoMiddle EastMeet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.13 hrs agoLatin AmericaReal, raw and unfiltered? 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