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‘America’s 250th birthday is our 50th anniversary’Roger Lieb and Bonnie Taff tell the BBC what it was like to have their wedding on 4 July 1976, America’s bicentennial.15 hrs agoUS & Canada
SuppliedSuper-fan Geoff Hughes has spent two decades camping for the entire two weeks in the queue to attend WimbledonFor many fans, Wimbledon is not simply a sporting event – it is a place where lifelong friendships are formed, traditions are passed down and memories are made year after year.Geoff Hughes, who has made the annual pilgrimage to SW19 for three decades, says: “I wish I could bottle how I feel when I’m down there. “The sights, the sounds and the smells of Wimbledon. Truly, there’s nothing like it.” While Geoff is a devoted regular, many others are experiencing the wonder…
France survive Paraguay’s ‘disgraceful’ and ’embarrassing’ dark artsAfter dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.7 mins agoWorld Cup
ReutersPrince Harry and Meghan haven’t been together in London since 2022If coverage of the Royal Family can seem like a soap opera, it’s never more so than when Prince Harry is in town.Brother against brother. A son seeking reconciliation with a father. Competitive sister-in-laws. A grandfather wanting to see his grandchildren. And now, will they or won’t they be here?We can expect to see all those storylines when Prince Harry and possibly his wife Meghan and their children Archie, aged seven, and Lilibet, aged five, return to the UK this week.A detailed plan of the visit was initially issued which…
Getty ImagesLast year a Paris court found Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing European parliamentary funds. Her case is now in the court of appealFrance is in a state of nervous excitement as it awaits Tuesday’s court verdict which will determine if nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year’s presidential election.Rarely in a judicial decision in France have the political stakes been higher.Latest opinion polls suggest that the 57-year-old leader of the National Rally (RN) is well-positioned to become France’s next head of state.But if the appeal court in Paris follows last year’s initial verdict in her…
Getty ImagesNutrition campaigners say eggs are one of the cheapest and most effective sources of protein for childrenEggs or no eggs?This question has dominated Indian social media and headlines after the eastern state of West Bengal announced last week that eggs would be replaced with vegetarian alternatives in some government school lunches as part of a pilot project.The scheme, better known as the midday meal programme, provides free cooked lunches to children in government and government-aided schools.For millions of underprivileged children, it is the most nutritious – and sometimes only – meal they eat all day. The scheme has long…
Funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader ‘intensely political moment’Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.7 mins agoMiddle East
LIVEParaguay face France in extreme Philadelphia heatFollow live text coverage and analysis as Paraguay face France at the Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania.
Williams’ sisters Wimbledon comeback ends as Serena withdraws due to injurySerena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.3 hrs agoTennis
BBC witnesses mourners gathering for former supreme leader’s funeral in TehranIranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.2 hrs agoMiddle East