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Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged with knife attack
Police and political leaders call for calm after disorder breaks out in parts of Northern Ireland.

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

Hidden homeless women are being missed from official figures, charities warn
Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets
Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.

Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
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?

Twenty new players to look out for
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars.

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

Play BBC Sport's new predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.

The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'
Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday's knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday's papers.

Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is 'unthinkable'
Caitlin Leggett is fundraising £500,000 to pursue overseas treatment for leukaemia after the cancer returned.

Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.

Man who killed partner 'resented how revered she was'
Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship.

What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Serena Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

Hidden camera found in government building
The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.

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What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.