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'I'll never get over watching my home burn': Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.

Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.

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

Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again on Wednesday
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel.

Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".

Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

Destruction after Belfast unrest shows torched homes and vehicles
Houses, vehicles and a bus were set on fire during violent protests on Tuesday night after a knife attack in Belfast.

What the data does and doesn't tell us about asylum seekers in Northern Ireland
Belfast police say a refugee charged with the attempted murder of a man on Monday initially entered the country from the Republic of Ireland.

Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn
Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

What we know about the stabbing and violence
Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week.

How to watch the key World Cup matches - and keep your job
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself'
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at 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.

Uni marking boycott could render my hard work worthless
Abigail Maguire says she is unhappy earlier marks could be used to determine her final grade.

We spent an entire year watching this one pothole - here's what happened
The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.

Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.

'People didn't believe I was sleeping rough': The UK's hidden homeless women
Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South by-election
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
Bird lovers flock to North Wales to see Western reef heron

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan
Surrey County Council has withdrawn from the case to bring the five children back to the UK.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.

Manhunt after prisoner escapes van in Woolwich
Temitope Segun, aged 25, absconded from a prison transport van on Woolwich High Street.