NewsTwo firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern EuropeGale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.5 hrs agoEurope'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfireFirefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.5 hrs agoEuropeIs World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.8 hrs agoWorld CupOscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crashHansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.6 hrs agoEuropeAnthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid originsThe former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.7 mins agoUS & CanadaSaudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran warThe kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.3 hrs agoWorldFour women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagersThe actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.17 mins agoUS & CanadaZendaya at Spider-Man premiere: Working with husband Tom Holland 'easy when you're best friends'The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.2 hrs agoCultureSome tech shares are plunging - 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