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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means for SpaceX's future and for the company's CEO, Elon Musk, who is set to become the world's first trillionaire.

The princess had been in a coma for more than three years, and was 47 at the time of her death.

The company behind the campaign said the first 100 people who could prove they had their US visa rejected would receive a television to watch the matches from home.

There were wild celebrations in host nation Mexico, as their team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa.

The BBC spoke to match-goers outside Azteca Stadium, where Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

Vivian Panka, who plays Regina George, says she has been scared to leave her room.

Changeable and challenging weather conditions are expected throughout the Fifa World Cup 2026.

A nurse was chased into the Ulster Hospital by four masked men as disorder continued for a second night.

A huntsman is seen on aerial footage along with hounds, which chase down a hare in a field.

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The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Scone fans get to sample a regional treat created by bakery students for a competition.

David Wheatley says he trains using old tyres and gas canisters.

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.

Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.