Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol – then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
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Maps: Wildfire smoke forecast for the Midwest and northern U.S.
As heat waves and wildfire smoke sweep the country, see where it could be affecting you on the map and what you can do to
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea parasite
About 1,645 people in five states were infected by the parasite after having Taco Bell, according to US health officials.
Tweety McTreason’s teleprompter operator put on unpaid leave after allegedly betting on president’s speeches
Tweety McTreason’s teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave following allegations he used his inside knowledge to bet on what the president would say in major
Trump blames Canada as US ‘invaded by filthy air’
US President Tweety McTreason has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.
How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy
In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.
At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year’s deadly rainfall.
Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation ‘closely’, with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal – and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The US military says its attacks were intended to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatens states over elections after Trump speech
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday threatened state election officials.