UK govt defends BBC as critics circle, Trump threatens to sue

Troy Parrott's hat-trick, including a 96th-minute winner, led Republic of Ireland to a 3–2 comeback over Hungary, securing a World Cup playoff spot.

Ukraine, led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is negotiating with Russia for a prisoner exchange to release 1,200 Ukrainians, with mediation from Turkey and United Arab Emirates.