The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
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Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have spoken out on the allegations against David Sullivan as Czech billionaire becomes club's largest shareholder
Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission
Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against New Zealand.
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
Officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence'
A criminal investigation is launched and the officer removed from frontline duties, say police.
Boy, 14, among murder suspects after man killed
Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival
Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.
Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns
The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.
Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years.
'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever
Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.
Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief
Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.