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Parcel bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco - reports
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.
Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests
Thousands of people have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.
Bonus-point rule and last-16 changes for Champions Cup
Try bonus points in next season's Champions Cup pool stage will be awarded only to teams who score at least three more times than their opponents.
Boy says it was incredible bumping into princess doing Three Peaks Challenge
Ted and his father say it was incredible bumping into Catherine, Princess of Wales.
US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.
US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.
Serena Williams on Maya Joint match and return to tennis
For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.
'It's been an easy retransition' - Williams on Wimbledon return
For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.
Parcel bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco - reports
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.
Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels
The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village
June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates.
Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, as they are knocked out on penalties by Morocco.
Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, as they are knocked out on penalties by Morocco.
Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.
Andy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'
Andy Burnham's plans to devolve power in Britain and build more council housing lead Tuesday's papers.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.