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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? US President Donald Trump became the first American president to skip a United States opening match at a Fifa World Cup. President Claudia Sheinbaum also did not attend the Mexico opener at Azteca Stadium on Thursday, and Prime Minister Mark Carney skipped the Canada opener in Toronto on Friday. The BBC's Carl Nasman breaks down the significance of Trump's decision. 8 minutes ago Donald Trump Mark Carney FIFA World Cup 2026 Share Save Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise. Tornadoes, severe weather hit US Midwest Severe weather has torn through the midwest, destroying homes, disrupting flights, and knocking out power for thousands across the region. US & Canada Was it an overreaction to cancel buses and trains after disorder? Translink apologised, saying "it was prioritising keeping staff, passengers, and the wider public safe". Northern Ireland Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever". US & Canada School 'blown away' by dog birthday video reaction The clip subsequently went viral, something co-headteacher Paul Bailey says took them by surprise. Family & Education Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US. US & Canada Moment 500ft Welsh landmark is demolished in controlled explosion The power station was completed in 1964 and has been a landmark in the Vale of Glamorgan for decades. Wales Huge fire destroys warehouse outside San Francisco Staff at the medical equipment distribution centre were evacuated and all personnel were accounted for, the company said. US & Canada Government crackdown on illegal migrants to 'intensify' The UK government says its going to crackdown on illegal migrants living in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Baby elephant plays ball in time for World Cup It is seen playing with a ball in his enclosure, only two days after his arrival. Beds, Herts & Bucks Church bells heard for first time in 100 years The peal of a full set of a 14th Century church's bells is heard once again across a parish. Norfolk One-minute World News Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO. Thailand’s royal household announces death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha The princess had been in a coma for more than three years, and was 47 at the time of her death. Asia 'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut The BBC's Michelle Fleury spok