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BBC News Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent.

BBC News LGBT troops on Ukraine's front line fight homophobia at home

Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds.

BBC News King, Queen and Prince William greet Japanese Emperor

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK.

BBC News Moldova takes difficult step on path to joining EU

The EU is embarking on years of talks aimed at bringing in the two countries as new members.

BBC News Assange arrives on US island for court hearing to confirm freedom

The Wikileaks founder has arrived on the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will plead guilty to one charge.

BBC News US couple 'walked for hours' before dying in Hajj heat

The two pilgrims' daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities.

BBC News Age anxiety hangs over first Biden-Trump debate

On Thursday, the current president, 81, and his Republican predecessor, 78, will face off in Georgia.

BBC News Bangladesh's deadliest executioner dies

The 74-year-old hanged several high-profile figures during his time in prison for murder.

BBC News Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal

Wikileaks said its founder had left a UK prison after striking a deal to plead guilty to US criminal charges.

BBC News Julian Assange to plead guilty in deal with US

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to US criminal charges to avoid extradition, according to court documents.

BBC News How German podcast tracked down fugitive militant after 30 years

Daniela Klette had been on the run for more than 30 years, before her arrest in Berlin this year.

BBC News Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.

BBC News Floods break through US dam causing major damage

A dam in Minnesota fails from heavy flooding prompting evacuations

BBC News Taiwan's gay politicians have broken ground - but their battle isn't over

Huang Jie made history as Taiwan's first gay MP, but she and others say more needs to be done.

BBC News Heat warning for US hikers amid rescues and deaths

Several heat-related deaths have been recorded this year, amid scorching temperatures across the country.