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The father of a 20-month-old girl whose body was found in a house in Bicester pays tribute to his "uniquely beautiful" daughter.

World number one Novak Djokovic loses to Czech Tomas Berdych in the Italian Open quarter-finals.

Three brothers have denied murdering a couple who were beaten with hammers and doused in petrol six years ago in County Armagh.

Mark Cavendish sprints to victory after a punishing stage 13 at the Giro d'Italia, his fourth win of this year's race.

Biking to work is a great way to get exercise, save money and reduce pollution from cars. But does the risk of accidents cancel out all the good? Experience in Europe says no, but the U.S. lacks that tradition of urban bike travel.

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Biking to work is a great way to get exercise, save money and reduce pollution from cars. But does the risk of accidents cancel out all the good? Experience in Europe says no, but the

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A tree expert says the biggest threat facing UK trees is likely to come from a disease currently unknown to science.

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The creator of children's TV show Button Moon wins a copyright claim over unauthorised T-shirts and mugs.

The Young Vic's critically acclaimed and award-winning production of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is to transfer to the West End in August.

At least 20 people are killed when a mine collapses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the government says.

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Two men are convicted of shooting dead the drug dealer stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.

Two Nigerians are sentenced to seven years in prison over the deaths of at least 80 children who took adulterated teething medicine.

From injuries and inconsistency to a master of swing bowling, BBC Sport charts James Anderson's journey to 300 Test wickets

Talks aimed at improving relations between Northern Ireland's loyalist and republican communities and the police are under way in Cardiff.

President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve John Williams made headlines yesterday when he speculated that the Fed may reduce its stimulus efforts in the coming months. Does this mean that the economy is moving in the right direction?

Economist David Wyss of Brown University explains to Marketplace Morning Report host David Brancaccio whether or not Williams' comments should be interpreted as optimism about the economy.

More disabled people in Wales are taking part in sport than ever, new figures show, and officials say the challenge is for greater numbers in mainstream sport.

The use of dead children's identities by Scotland Yard undercover officers was "common practice", MPs are told by the chief constable leading an inquiry.