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1. Belfast stabbing latest: Man, 30, charged with attempted murder as police chiefs call for calm

   The man has also been charged with possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and threats to kill

2. Richard Gere says he ‘can retire now’ after son Homer’s acting success

   ‘He really kind of preternaturally knows what he's doing,’ the ‘Pretty Woman’ star said about his son’s acting skills

3. Trump’s chosen Texas Senate candidate loses to Democrat derided as ‘Tofu Talarico’ in election poll shocker

   A new poll shows James Talarico within the margin of error with Ken Paxton

4. Queen’s LIVE: Serena Williams, 44, wins first set of tennis comeback in first match in four years

   Williams, 44, will partner Victoria Mboko as they face third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe in doubles action

5. Social Security benefits could soon be cut by 22% with insolvency on the horizon

   The program faces mounting pressure as an aging US population leaves fewer active workers to support a growing number of retirees through payroll taxes

6. Social Security benefits at risk as program nears insolvency

7. Researchers reveal the earliest age kids should get smartphones

8. Real Madrid €150m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez rejected

   The Spanish club stated that Atletico turned down the offer, citing the Argentine international's substantial €500 million release clause

9. Man filmed throwing chair at police during Henry Nowak protest admits violent disorder

   A man filmed throwing objects at police during protests in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak has pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

10. Sniffing dogs could help fight an annoying invasive species found in cities across the US

    These winged bugs crop up across 19 eastern states