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Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 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.

* SpaceX has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the US stock exchange, marking a major milestone in its history.
* A Peruvian police officer dressed as a 2026 World Cup mascot to arrest a suspected drug dealer who was also a football fan.
* Thousands of fans gathered at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches in the FIFA World Cup.
* The leaders of North America's host nations were absent from the tournament's opening matches, but fans showed their enthusiasm at watch parties across the continent.
* A severe weather system has caused widespread destruction in the US Midwest, leaving thousands without power and disrupting flights.
* A video of a power station explosion in Wales has gone viral after it was shared by a local school.
* An eyewitness captured footage of bright orbs in the sky over the northeastern US, sparking speculation about their origin.
* The UK government plans to crack down on illegal migrants living in Northern Ireland.
* A giant panda at a zoo is settling into its new enclosure, where it can be seen playing with a ball.
* A historic church's bells have been restored and are once again ringing out across the parish.
* Fans in Mexico celebrated their team's 2-0 win over South Africa on the opening day of the FIFA World Cup.