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• How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000

  06-06-2026 01:13 via bbc.com
  
  One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.
  
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• Owner heartbroken after racially-motivated arson attack

  06-06-2026 21:05 via bbc.com
  
  Police say the building, which was going to be an Indian grocery store, has been "totally gutted by the blaze".
  
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• Watch: Royals attend wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling

  06-06-2026 20:08 via bbc.com
  
  Princess Anne's son married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony in Gloucestershire.
  
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• Macclesfield FC co-owner suspended following arrest

  06-06-2026 18:37 via bbc.com
  
  Robert Smethurst, 48, has been "temporarily relieved of his duties", the National League North club said.
  
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• Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'

  06-06-2026 18:34 via bbc.com
  
  Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.
  
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• King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse

  06-06-2026 17:15 via bbc.com
  
  Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.
  
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• Three Brits admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

  06-06-2026 17:12 via bbc.com
  
  Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.
  
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• Three British men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

  06-06-2026 17:12 via bbc.com
  
  Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.
  
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• West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations

  06-06-2026 16:51 via bbc.com
  
  Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".
  
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• Tribute to 'loving' man who died in lake tragedy

  06-06-2026 16:28 via bbc.com
  
  Panashe Muchenje's family said online speculation around his death had added "insult to injury".
  
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• Thinking about the next heatwave? Prepare for more rain first

  06-06-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  
  A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead
  
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• Fire that destroyed 36 buses thought to be arson

  06-06-2026 16:13 via bbc.com
  
  The blaze in Chadwell St Mary has been a "significant and challenging incident", fire service says.
  
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• Four more admit violent disorder after Nowak protest

  06-06-2026 15:28 via bbc.com
  
  All six men are next due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday.
  
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• Steven Spielberg makes surprise appearance at London pub quiz

  06-06-2026 14:22 via bbc.com
  
  The Oscar-winning US director has been in London to promote his latest film, Disclosure Day.
  
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• Man charged over Barry Island stabbing after boy has leg amputated

  06-06-2026 13:32 via bbc.com
  
  An 18-year-old appears in court charged with wounding with intent and possessing a knife.
  
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• The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here

  06-06-2026 13:08 via bbc.com
  
  The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.
  
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• D-Day veterans mark anniversary as nearly 100 British names added to memorial

  06-06-2026 12:08 via bbc.com
  
  Tributes are under way to mark the largest military seaborne operation ever attempted.
  
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• Euromillions winner dies in suspected hit-and-run

  06-06-2026 11:10 via bbc.com
  
  Anthony Canty was knocked off his bicycle and an 18-year-old has since been arrested, police say.
  
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• How your World Cup viewing could cause rare late night power surges

  06-06-2026 10:57 via bbc.com
  
  Scotland and England's group games kick off at times when the UK's energy demand is usually at its quietest.
  
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• Seven spectacular night sky events to watch out for this summer

  06-06-2026 10:25 via bbc.com
  
  From a lunar eclipse to one of the best meteor showers of the calendar year, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the summer night sky.
  
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• Royal Cornwall Show cancelled due to strong winds

  06-06-2026 10:24 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers said the decision was made with "great regret" to protect visitors and stakeholders.
  
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• Our mum survived cancer misdiagnosis - but dad then took his own life

  06-06-2026 10:12 via bbc.com
  
  Mary Crowley was wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer - and husband David could not cope with their ordeal.
  
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• Singer Duffy to perform first live concert in 15 years after sex assault ordeal

  06-06-2026 09:54 via bbc.com
  
  The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.
  
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• Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head after death aged 72

  06-06-2026 09:33 via bbc.com
  
  The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
  
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• 'I've matched with four men on dating apps - they were all scammers'

  06-06-2026 08:27 via bbc.com
  
  Julie Osgood tried dating after losing her partner of 38 years to Covid and now wants to warn others.
  
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• Henry Nowak case: What happened and why has it caused national outrage?

  06-06-2026 06:00 via bbc.com
  
  How a student's murder led to protests, political debate and scrutiny of the police.
  
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• Your middle-aged friend starts dating your daughter - drama explores what happens next

  06-06-2026 01:08 via bbc.com
  
  The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.
  
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• Late night and 'full throttle' - the World Cup watch parties going all out

  06-06-2026 01:05 via bbc.com
  
  With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?
  
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• Two weeks out from crucial Makerfield by-election, here's how the contest is shaping up

  05-06-2026 18:00 via bbc.com
  
  What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?
  
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• Sainsbury's accused of not revealing real reason for axing brown eggs: 'Should be ashamed'

  05-06-2026 15:55 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: A critic of Sainsbury's plan claims the move has more to do with profits than helping the environment
  
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