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England beat Norway to reach the semi-finals
Jude Bellingham was the man of the moment, scoring England's two goals to put them through to the semi-finals of the World Cup 2026.
British players Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win Wimbledon doubles
British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid and Linda Noscova win Wimbledon finals on Day 13.
What's your message for the England team?
Send us your message for the England team after their game against Norway.
Warning of wildfire risk in parts of England
Forestry England say the hot and dry conditions make wildfires more likely.
How does live-action Moana compare to the original animation?
The live-action Moana has received mixed reviews from film critics but we want to hear what YOU think of Disney’s remake and how it compares to the animated film.
'Football should be inclusive' - FA sets up sessions for kids with disabilities
The Football Association has set up events around the country to show kids how people with all kinds of disabilities can get on the pitch.
Arthur Fery's Wimbledon dream ends in semi-final defeat
British wildcard Arthur Fery's dream Wimbledon run ended in a straight-sets semi-final defeat to second seed Alexander Zverev.
What is it like to be a ball boy at Wimbledon?
The job can take months of training and is pretty high profile. We talk to some of the ball boys at Wimbledon to find out what their job is like.
Pokémon GO turns 10 with giant New York City battle
It's been 10 years since the launch of Pokémon GO. Find out more about the special anniversary events.
What is the Bayeux Tapestry? Five facts about the famous artwork
From kings and battles, to hidden details in its design, here are five things you might not know about one of the world's most famous embroidered pieces.
Fifa World Cup half-time show: Full line-up revealed
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS make up the all-star line-up at the half time show of the World Cup final, which will take place in New Jersey on 19 July.
Is your name on the list of the most popular baby names?
Every year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals the 100 most popular girls and boys names in England and Wales, using information from birth registration data. Find out more here.
Biggest World Cup goals recreated by YOU!
Football's biggest stars have been on top form this World Cup. We asked you to recreate some of the tournament's biggest goals so far.
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK under cover of night
The tapestry arrived overnight, after making a carefully planned journey from northern France. It will go on display at the British Museum in London later this year.
Why have people spread peanut butter on the floor at a museum?
The artwork is made up of more than 800 lbs of peanut butter smeared across the museum floor and is in tribute to artist Wim T. Schippers. It is a recreation of his famous artwork from 1962.
World Cup quarter-final: 'England v Norway is a battle of the strikers'
BBC reporter Alex Howell brings us the latest from the US ahead of England and Norway's quarter-final clash at the World Cup.
Call, Tell, Throw: Advice on staying safe when swimming this summer
If someone struggles in water, don’t jump in: Call 999, tell them to float and throw something in for them that floats.
Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey retires
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most successful Paralympian, has retired from international competition. Find out more about her incredible career here.
Five facts about London City's new superstar signing Alexia Putellas
Putellas left Barcelona at the end of last season after 14 years with the Spanish side, where she became one of the most successful players in the history of the women's game. Find out more here.
Trying to break a photon would create a quantum mess
Attempting to cut a light particle in half would spawn up to infinite new photons, a new model shows.
Harry Styles says Blue Peter Gold Badge might be his 'proudest achievement'
Blue Peter presenter Shini handed Harry Styles a Gold Blue Peter badge backstage at his record-breaking Together, Together show at Wembley stadium.
WATCH: Classmates surprised to see Ejran on Newsround
Watch the moment when Ejran's class got a surprise seeing him on Newsround
Students Connect NASA Science With Indigenous Knowledge to Study Coastal Erosion
For the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation, or Sipayik, the ocean has always been a teacher. Situated in what is known as Downeast Maine, along the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay, generations of Indigenous people have lived along the coast, learning from the tides, the land, and their elders. But today, the shoreline is changing more rapidly. Coastal erosion is slowly taking land away. Land that already holds a history of loss.
Light sculpture space reopens at Japan's digital art museum
Visitors can see two new artworks at Japan's Digital art museum teamlab:Borderless.