In the last year, book challenges have flooded local school boards and statehouses across the country at a pace not seen in decades.

The BBC went to Katy, Texas, where the town’s school district has removed some books from its library shelves after protests from parents about vulgar content.

Students are speaking out against the move, saying it’s a direct attack on their identity.

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This weekend has seen millions of Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of their nation.

In Washington there were fireworks and a spectacular military fly-over, while in a speech from the National Mall, President Donald Trump said the American dream is back.

As the US reaches a momentous milestone, the BBC has been finding out how Americans feel about their nation and their President.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith.

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US President Donald Trump will be attending a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where he’s likely to hear one consistent message from European leaders: the tide is shifting against Russia in its war with Ukraine. And not just on the battlefield.

Russian cities are being pounded by Ukrainian drones in ever increasing numbers. Fuel shortages have become widespread as key infrastructure has been targeted, with long lines seen at gas stations and trucks abandoned by the side of the road.

Vladimir Putin recently made a rare admission; that his country is actually facing problems caused by the conflict, amid growing disquiet about Russia’s enormous economic problems.

In today’s episode The Global Story’s Asma Khalid speaks to Simon Shuster, staff writer at The Atlantic, and veteran reporter of Russia and Ukraine. With the war starting to hit home, we ask if Putin is now on the back foot?

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00:00 Introduction
01:31 Putin’s admission
05:42 Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia
07:23 The reaction of Russians
11:01 Problems for Putin in Crimea
13:30 Putin’s ‘excitement’ for war
15:15 Where does this leave peace negotiations?
22:03 Continued Russian strikes on Kyiv
23:50 Generational devastation on Russia and Ukraine

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Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa.

The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on a Bosnia-Herzegovina player as the co-hosts won their last-32 match 2-0.

Fifa said the automatic one-match ban would be suspended for a year. No reasoning behind the move was provided, beyond citing a rule which allows punishments to be suspended.

AFP and Reuters are reporting that Trump called Fifa president Gianni Infantino earlier this week to ask for the red card to be reviewed. The BBC has not yet confirmed these reports.

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Sony has confirmed that its virtual reality headset will be considerably cheaper than rival gear from Facebook’s Oculus division and HTC. Many experts think that will help give the Japanese firm the upper-hand as it seeks to popularise the immersive gaming format.

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