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• This PS5 Open World Game Is Adding an Entire Fantasy RPG as an Extra Activity - Push Square

  29-06-2026 01:15 via news.google.com
  This PS5 Open World Game Is Adding an Entire Fantasy RPG as an Extra Activity  Push Square
  
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• Unlikely Northern town has incredible £1bn comeback - could become UK blueprint

  29-06-2026 06:47 via express.co.uk
  The success story from this town could be replicated elsewhere in the country.
  
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• Asylum judges to be replaced by the public in bid to fix ‘overwhelmed’ system

  29-06-2026 04:58 via express.co.uk
  Asylum appeal decisions are set to be handed to members of the public under sweeping reforms.
  
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• Two men charged with multiple counts of rape after alleged early-hours attack on teen

  29-06-2026 03:21 via express.co.uk
  Two men have been charged with multiple counts of rape following an alleged early-hours attack on a woman in her late teens in Southsea, Hampshire.
  
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• M&S to close popular high street branch as locals slam 'big big mistake'

  29-06-2026 02:39 via express.co.uk
  The store will be relocated to Gateway Retail Park
  
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• Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement - The Guardian

  29-06-2026 02:35 via news.google.com
  Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement  The GuardianUS and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire  BBCLive updates: US and Iran ramp up threats as strikes escalate, straining fragile truce  CNNIran war updates: IRGC says 8 US military sites destroyed  Al JazeeraUS and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire falters  Financial Times
  
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• White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry - BBC

  29-06-2026 02:21 via news.google.com
  White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry  BBC
  
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• Crowborough erupts as protesters march over migrant camp 'danger to community' decision

  29-06-2026 01:49 via express.co.uk
  Crowborough has erupted in protest after ministers confirmed a former military camp will continue housing asylum seekers, sparking anger.
  
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• ‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity - The Guardian

  29-06-2026 01:12 via news.google.com
  ‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity  The Guardian‘Treating children like cattle’: what happens when private equity takes over a UK care home?  The GuardianNurseries, vets and shops: the sectors where private equity plays a big role  The GuardianThe Silent Takeover of British Public Services  Lavender Hotel
  
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• Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan - The Guardian

  29-06-2026 01:12 via news.google.com
  Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan  The GuardianChris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister  BBCAndy Burnham: Give me 10 years to transform Britain  The TelegraphAndy Burnham sets out ‘10-year mission’ to raise living standards  Financial TimesBurnham to propose ‘a No 10 in the North’ in major speech | ITV News  ITVX
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in Ealing Broadway - Sky News

  29-06-2026 01:02 via news.google.com
  Man charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in Ealing Broadway  Sky NewsMan due in court charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians  BBCMan arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in London  The GuardianBystanders ‘smashed car windows to get to driver’ who ploughed into pedestrians  The TelegraphMan arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits shoppers  BBC
  
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• Pause HS2 reset until you are confident it can be delivered, NAO tells ministers - The Guardian

  29-06-2026 01:01 via news.google.com
  Pause HS2 reset until you are confident it can be delivered, NAO tells ministers  The GuardianHS2 reset to cost £153m and slower trains ‘won’t save money’  The TimesHS2 was doomed because of one crucial thing  The i PaperRevealed for the first time: the staggering impact of traffic jams caused by HS2  The TelegraphHS2 running out of time to renegotiate civil contracts, watchdog says  Construction News
  
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• About 170,000 people in England expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035 - The Guardian

  29-06-2026 01:01 via news.google.com
  About 170,000 people in England expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035  The GuardianObesity cases rising fastest in young adults  BBC170,000 lives at risk over next decade from weight-linked cardiovascular disease  British Heart FoundationObesity on the rise in younger adults of England: Study  Pharmacy BusinessUK's obesity crisis: Alarming surge among young adults — which places are the most obese?  The Times of India
  
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• PS5 Dominates Xbox for Single Player Games, New Data Suggests - Push Square

  29-06-2026 01:00 via news.google.com
  PS5 Dominates Xbox for Single Player Games, New Data Suggests  Push Square
  
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• Billionaire behind £5m Farage gift registers to vote in Britain - The Telegraph

  29-06-2026 00:42 via news.google.com
  Billionaire behind £5m Farage gift registers to vote in Britain  The TelegraphBillionaire Reform UK supporter registers to vote in Britain  The TimesClacton could be up for grabs after investigation into Farage’s £5m ‘unconditional gift’  The ObserverNigel Farage: I can spend £5m gift on Ferraris or betting on horses if I want  The GuardianFarage breaks cover at last but finds the £5m question hasn’t gone awa
  
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• England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement - The Guardian

  29-06-2026 00:35 via news.google.com
  England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement  The GuardianBen Stokes: England captain says retiring from international cricket is 'the best thing' for him  BBCBen Stokes: England captain reveals 'tough' decisions behind international retirement and why it is 'best thing' for him  Sky SportsBen Stokes: England captain retires from international cricket during ongoing New Zealand Test  BBCBen Stokes was fallible but that is what made hi
  
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• Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones strike refineries - Financial Times

  29-06-2026 00:28 via news.google.com
  Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones strike refineries  Financial TimesPutin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages  The GuardianRussia asks Kazakhstan for gasoline to ease shortages, sources say  ReutersPutin acknowledges gas station queues, fuel shortages amid Ukrainian strikes as Russia works to stabilize supply  The Kyiv IndependentRussia's Putin acknowledges fuel shortages, task force set up to ensure supplies&nb
  
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• Ealing Broadway: Police issue major update on suspect after 'pedestrians hit by car'

  29-06-2026 00:27 via express.co.uk
  A man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car allegedly struck multiple pedestrians outside Ealing Broadway shopping centre in West London, leaving five people injured.
  
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• Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers - BBC

  29-06-2026 00:06 via news.google.com
  Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers  BBCHigh-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan  GOV.UKUK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'  Sky NewsRoyal Navy scraps frigate plans to focus on drone warfare  Financial TimesDrones in, destroyers out of Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan  The Times
  
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• Canada 1-0 South Africa: World Cup 2026 updates as Stephen Eustáquio heroics hand Canada spot in last 16 - as it happened - ESPN

  28-06-2026 23:50 via news.google.com
  Canada 1-0 South Africa: World Cup 2026 updates as Stephen Eustáquio heroics hand Canada spot in last 16 - as it happened  ESPNSouth Africa 0-1 Canada: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened  The GuardianCanada 1-0 South Africa - Injury time goal breaks Bafana hearts in LA - As it happened  ESPNCanada grabs a late winner to eliminate South Africa in opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32  CNNSouth Africa vs Canada LIVE! World Cup 2
  
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• Jack P Shepherd's wife gives birth and couple reveal 'gorgeous' name - The Mirror

  28-06-2026 23:18 via news.google.com
  Jack P Shepherd's wife gives birth and couple reveal 'gorgeous' name  The MirrorCoronation Street's Jack P Shepherd seen with wife as he takes time away for baby's arrival  Manchester Evening NewsCoronation Street: Jack P Shepherd and wife Hanni Treweek welcome newborn baby girl Constance  TVGuide.co.ukCorrie's Jack P Shepherd welcomes first child with wife Hanni & shares first pic  The Irish Sun
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Emma Raducanu pulls out through injury - BBC

  28-06-2026 23:12 via news.google.com
  Wimbledon 2026: Emma Raducanu pulls out through injury  BBCEmma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’  The GuardianAn orthopaedic boot raises doubts over Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon  claytenis.comEmma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with stress fracture  Sky NewsWimbledon: Emma Raducanu reveals injury concern but plans to play in women's singles first round on Monday  Sky Sports
  
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• 'Love Island UK' Removes Casa Amor's Gabriel Garland After Reported Involvement In Stabbing Incident - Deadline

  28-06-2026 23:00 via news.google.com
  'Love Island UK' Removes Casa Amor's Gabriel Garland After Reported Involvement In Stabbing Incident  DeadlineLove Island newbie booted out after bosses alerted to his involvement in stabbing – but he’ll appear on show tonight  The SunLove Island star removed from villa after 'involvement in stabbing'  Metro.co.ukLove Island chaos as Casa Amor newcomer is pulled from villa just hours after arrival  Extra.ieLove Island bombshell Gabriel 'will no
  
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• The research exploring why some autistic women are not going for smears - BBC

  28-06-2026 22:58 via news.google.com
  The research exploring why some autistic women are not going for smears  BBC
  
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• Manuel Ugarte’s knee injury scuppers United plans to sell midfielder - The Times

  28-06-2026 22:51 via news.google.com
  Manuel Ugarte’s knee injury scuppers United plans to sell midfielder  The TimesManuel Ugarte: Man Utd confirm midfielder suffered knee ligament damage  BBCManchester United’s Manuel Ugarte set for spell on sidelines with knee injury  The GuardianInjury concern for Ugarte as Uruguay exit World Cup  Manchester United WebsiteManchester United transfer plan has been dealt a major blow  Manchester Evening News
  
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• Driver pinned down as car ploughs through Lytham Club Day parade closures

  28-06-2026 22:42 via express.co.uk
  A 40-year-old man has been arrested
  
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• Why the physics of grains has massive consequences for industry - The Times

  28-06-2026 22:15 via news.google.com
  Why the physics of grains has massive consequences for industry  The Times
  
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• Grim legacy of ‘Chavismo’ hinders Venezuela’s earthquake response - Financial Times

  28-06-2026 22:15 via news.google.com
  Grim legacy of ‘Chavismo’ hinders Venezuela’s earthquake response  Financial TimesTwo boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend  BBCVenezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500  The GuardianLive updates: Countries mobilize to assist Venezuela earthquake survivors as death toll mounts  CNNSatellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela e
  
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• Grandfather died of prostate cancer after GP ignored symptoms for years - The Telegraph

  28-06-2026 21:51 via news.google.com
  Grandfather died of prostate cancer after GP ignored symptoms for years  The TelegraphSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Up to 20 teenagers stranded in rough Lancashire seas - 'snatch rescue' mission

  28-06-2026 21:08 via express.co.uk
  A throw bag was used to bring one of the teenagers to safety.
  
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