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Belfast knife attack suspect appears in court, as police say victim lost his left eye
Hadi Alodid has been remanded in custody for four weeks after being charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer and possession of a knife.
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Northern Ireland
Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast. Video, 00:01:19
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Henry Nowak protesters jailed for throwing objects at Southampton disorder
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
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Two men jailed after being first to be sentenced under new small boat crossings law
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US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter
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World
BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit
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Culture
Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
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Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
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Europe

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Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
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World Cup
Brazil shown eight red cards in defeat by USA
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Women's Football
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Piper dies aged 56
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Warks
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County Championship: Lawrence and Sibley tons help Surrey lead Hampshire by 347 - radio & text
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County Cricket
Why Newcastle have signed a 'giant' from French second tier
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Newcastle

Countdown to the World Cup: 1 day to go

FIFA World Cup schedule: Find out when each team is playing
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World Cup
'Two of my children play for England, I still pinch myself'
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London
Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
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Shakira to Gascoigne: How well do you know your football anthems?
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Sounds
The rivalry that became the defining story of modern football. Video, 59 minutes
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My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home
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Cumbria
Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is 'unthinkable'
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Wales
I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down
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The Springwatch cameras are live - what will you spot? Video
Capturing the magic of the season at National Trust Crom.
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Springwatch
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
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Culture
USA '94: When Diana Ross missed a penalty at the World Cup opening ceremony. Audio, 10 minutes
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Sounds
Tony Livesey steps back from 5 Live after allegations against David Sullivan
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Culture
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will return for a third and final instalment
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Media Centre
Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro feature in Madonna video
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Premier League
Support Jill Scott's 388‑mile challenge attempt for Sport Relief
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

What to make for your World Cup get-togethers
Recipes to ensure everyone is happy regardless of the result.
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Food
One-pot pasta ideas that minimise effort and clean up
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Food
Does cranberry juice really help UTIs?
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Food
The English wine region trying to 'rival Champagne'
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Surrey
World Cup food tour: Taste the tournament quiz
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CBBC

Health and wellbeing

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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Health
Game of Thrones star: 'My sense of reality completely broke down' Video, 00:01:03
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Woman's Hour
The new term for having an unhealthy obsession with 'flawless' skin
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InDepth
'My body just shut down. I was in bed for six weeks from burnout'
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England
You can reverse fatty liver disease through your diet – here's how
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Money

'You're ghosted or told there's a better candidate': The suburbs where one in three adults is jobless
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Birmingham & Black Country
The budget cooking trick that actually saves money
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Food
'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
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Europe
Will local businesses and visitors welcome a tourism tax?
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England
Five business ideas that went disastrously wrong
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Uplifting stories

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
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Wales
Twin brothers celebrated for setting British rollercoaster 'record'
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England
Couple's surprise as paintings found in skip sell for more than £15k
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Newsround
'Best thing I've ever done': Unmasking mystery knitter Granny H. Audio, 00:04:48
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Is another heatwave on the way?
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Weather
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
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Technology
'New bus stops are an accident waiting to happen'
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England
Why last woman to defeat Williams doesn't mind change in history books
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Tennis
What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy? Audio, 15 minutes
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