Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

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Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".

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'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

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