With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.