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Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

‘He’s my hero’: Origin enforcer sheds tears over dad’s health battle not far from camp
A passionate declaration was issued as Tino Fa’asuamaleaui revealed the health battle his father was enduring 100 kilometres away.

Serena Williams hits hard in tennis comeback
After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Williams served 193km/h bombs and showed she has plenty of power still in her game

Joe Montemurro is sticking with his team. But at what cost to the next generation of Matildas?
Even though the next women’s World Cup is a little more than a year away, Joe Montemurro has almost locked in his starting XI already.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home
A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

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.

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.

US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

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.

Ablett Jnr's teary tribute to dad after Hall of Fame induction
Gary Ablett Jnr was fighting back tears as he thanks his famous father after he was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.

McGuire defends Frampton despite Mihocek broken neck
Eddie McGuire believes Billy Frampton's 3-week ban should be overturned.

'Big mistake' as Cowboys dudded by schedule
Darius Boyd and the QLDER panel speak about the Cowboys going 14 games without a bye this season.

Four surgeries and a reunion: The Souttar brothers’ long road to the World Cup
After 16 months of injury hell, Harry Souttar is happy to be at another World Cup – but he’s even happier that his brother John, who plays for Scotland, has made it too.