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• Rafael van der Vaart issues apology over offensive ‘joke’ he made about Japan’s World Cup stars

  17-06-2026 20:18 via metro.co.uk
  Rafael van der Vaart suggested Japan’s players ‘looked alike’ after their draw with the Netherlands (Picture: NOS)Rafael van der Vaart has issued an apology over an offensive ‘joke’ he made about Japan’s World Cup team, while insisting there was ‘no racist or discriminatory intent’ behind his remarks.The 43-year-old was providing punditry for the Netherlands’ opening group-stage clash with Japan when he made headlines for all the wrong reaso
  
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• Why Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden are not playing for England at the World Cup

  17-06-2026 20:00 via metro.co.uk
  England have left a number of big names behind (Picture: Getty)England finally get their World Cup campaign underway tonight with a clash against Croatia in Dallas.Thomas Tuchel’s side have been installed as one of the favourites to lift the trophy in next month’s final, owing to embarrassment of riches in the Three Lions squad.But England have also left plenty of talent back at home, with Tuchel having had the unenviable task of whittling down his options into just 26 places for th
  
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• Inside Apple’s thriller about online sex scams that no one’s talking about

  17-06-2026 20:00 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page‘Apple is killing it lately and I love this show! The mix of comedy to thriller is perfect.’Apple TV shows have been all the rage over the past few months. Elle Fanning’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles boasts a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Matthew Rhys’s Widow’s Bay has been hailed for delivering the ‘plot twist of the
  
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• Football fans can get a free Greggs coffee with this O2 Priority deal

  17-06-2026 20:00 via metro.co.uk
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  Football fans rejoice; the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with Scotland winning their first match against Haiti and England facing their first match against Croatia on the June 17. As the tournament is taking place across
  
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• England vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score and confirmed lineups

  17-06-2026 19:59 via metro.co.uk
  England kick off their World Cup campaign in Dallas against Croatia (Picture: Getty)England’s World Cup campaign finally gets underway as they take on a familiar foe in Croatia in their Group L opener.Thomas Tuchel’s side will look to lay down a marker at this tournament in what is arguably England’s hardest match of the group stage.The German tactician has several selection dilemmas to weigh up, but appears poised to give Jude Bellingham the start over Morgan Rogers in the No
  
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• Trump-backed pastor set to QUIT after Daily Mail exposed kissing scandal with Miss Oklahoma

  17-06-2026 19:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Jackson Lahmeyer's campaign manager last night informed his team that he was dropping out of the race and taking a sabbatical from preaching, sources told the Daily Mail.
  
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• Woman torched apartment to carry out alleged 'kill list' then celebrated with a beer and cigarette

  17-06-2026 19:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Mahogany Ashley Massey, 31, has been charged with first-degree arson after investigators found a handwritten note stating 'people to kill', following a blaze in Durham on June 14.
  
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• Lilo & Stitch and The Ring star Daveigh Chase dies aged 35 after sudden illness

  17-06-2026 19:56 via metro.co.uk
  The Ring star Daveigh Chase has died after a sudden health battle (Picture: Getty)Daveigh Chase, a former child star known for her roles in The Ring and Lilo and Stitch, has died.The late actress died at the age of 35 on Tuesday, with her death confirmed to TMZ by her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez.Hernandez told the publication that she was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month due to malnutrition. This week, it is understood she died from meningitis and an infection in the blood,
  
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• England vs Croatia LIVE: Team news revealed as Thomas Tuchel makes Jude Bellingham decision

  17-06-2026 19:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England finally get their World Cup campaign under way against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday after lengthy preparation under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel
  
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• Angela Rayner warns Labour's youth minimum wage pledge must be delivered

  17-06-2026 19:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Angela Rayner said deep-rooted issues affecting jobless youngsters wound not be fixed by paying young people less - and said Labour must stick to its commitments
  
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• Andy Burnham declares 'change is coming' to British politics as he holds eve-of-poll rally ahead of Makerfield by-election - while Hugh Grant lends his support to PM hopeful

  17-06-2026 19:56 via dailymail.com
  
  The Greater Manchester mayor is bidding to win Thursday's parliamentary contest as he seeks a return to Westminster and the chance to challenge Keir Starmer .
  
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• Keir Starmer shows his greatest strength as he catches up with Zelensky

  17-06-2026 19:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister enjoys a close relationship with other world leaders and is dedicated to public service - but voters question where he can deliver domestically
  
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• Donald Trump says ‘war is nasty’ after 120 children killed in US strike on Iran school

  17-06-2026 19:50 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageDonald Trump has used the ‘nobody did it on purpose’ excuse after being grilled on the deaths of 165 people killed at a school on the outbreak of Iran war.The United States have revealed their bullet point list of agreements with Iran in the hopes it will be signed on Friday.But at the G7 summit, Trump was asked whether he’d hold anyone in
  
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• British expat David Hunter dies in Cyprus after killing his terminally ill wife nearly five years ago

  17-06-2026 19:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: David Hunter, 78, was found guilty of manslaughter in 2023 after he suffocated wife Janice, 74, at their home - he died in hospital today
  
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• Jordan Pickford's wife Megan squeezes into her 7-year-old son's England shirt after airline lost her suitcase while Kate Kane heads to the Dallas stadium ahead of the Three Lions' first World Cup match

  17-06-2026 19:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Jordan Pickford's wife Megan has resorted to borrowing her son's England shirt, after losing her suitcase during her journey to the Three Lions' first World Cup match.
  
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• Bungee instructor who ‘forgot to attach rope’ seen leaping off bridge with kids

  17-06-2026 19:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Footage shows a man, believed to be Egoroff, preparing to jump off the Skeleton bridge with a child clinging onto him and attached to a bungee rope (Picture: Instagram)A bungee instructor accused of throwing a young woman to her death without a jump cord has been pictured performing stunts with children.  Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after she was launched from the Skeleton bridge in Limeira, Brazil, on Saturday, without the crucial bungee cord
  
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• Liberal Democrat council starts legal battle in bid to ban flags from public roads amid claims they 'intimidate residents'

  17-06-2026 19:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Oxfordshire County Council has applied for a High Court injunction to stop those placing flags near the roads.
  
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• Religious group accused of modern slavery and sexual abuse denies obstructing police officers

  17-06-2026 19:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Twenty-four people have denied obstructing officers during raids at the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe amid a probe into alleged sexual abuse, forced marriage and modern slavery
  
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• More than 1,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since Gaza ceasefire

  17-06-2026 19:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in January, according to health officials, highlighting the continued violence despite efforts to end the war.
  
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• Trump breaks with decades of US policy in jaw-dropping confession that Iran will have missiles as part of peace deal

  17-06-2026 19:18 via dailymail.com
  
  In a stunning departure from decades of established US foreign policy, President Donald Trump revealed that a forthcoming peace agreement with Iran will likely allow the regime to retain its conventional ballistic missiles, arguing that a complete ban is unrealistic because 'they got to have some.'
  
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• Millionaire 'godfather' of the tech world is killed after private jet crashed and split in two on Texas highway

  17-06-2026 19:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Joshua Baer, 50, the CEO of Capital Factory, was described as a 'visionary force, mentor, and champion for the Texas technology and startup ecosystem' after he died in the crash on Tuesday.
  
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• 'Donald Trump's Iran peace deal is just a multi-billion pound retreat from Middle East'

  17-06-2026 19:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  "The new development in Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Iran is a disaster for regional security, a retreat by the US, and a significant concession to Tehran and a failure by Washington"
  
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• Ruben Amorim ‘dreams’ of signing former Man Utd transfer target for AC Milan

  17-06-2026 19:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ruben Amorim has already been involved in transfer discussions with AC Milan’s hierarchy (Picture: Getty)Newly appointed AC Milan boss Ruben Amorim is working to strengthen his attack with a proven goalscorer this summer and has reportedly identified PSG misfit Goncalo Ramos as his number one target up front.Amorim had been out of a job following his dismissal at Manchester United back in early January, with the Portuguese’s turbulent reign at Old Trafford brought to a halt after on
  
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• Shocking catalogue of errors that doomed Titan submersible crew: Final safety report reveals company didn't know how long hull would remain safe amid list of major failures

  17-06-2026 19:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The investigation found the Titan's carbon fibre hull became weaker over time, with damage building up after each deep-sea dive.
  
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• Electrician killed by blades of giant fan at Europe’s only underground quartz sand mine

  17-06-2026 19:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Colin Thwaites, who had spent his entire career in mining, died working in the Lochaline Quartz Sand mine (Picture: HSE)An ‘experienced’ electrician was killed when he was trapped by the blades of a badly guarded fan in an underground mine.
  Colin Thwaites, 61, was inspecting storm damage to Lochaline Quartz Sand Limited’s mine in the Highlands when an apprentice found him fatally wounded.Mr Thwaites was fatally struck by the blades of a fan circulating air through Europe&rsquo
  
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• Never-before-heard details from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial: The Daily Mail reporter with a front row seat reveals all in The Trial USA podcast

  17-06-2026 19:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Karmelo Anthony was convicted last week of murdering Austin Metcalf after a confrontation at an April 2025 track meet involving rival high schools from an affluent Dallas suburb.
  
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• Resident Evil sells 23 million as the wait for Devil May Cry 6 begins

  17-06-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Leon’s more popular than ever (Capcom)Capcom has released updated sales figures for its biggest games, with big wins for Resident Evil and Devil May Cry 5. Between Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, Capcom looks set for a banner year in 2026. Resident Evil Requiem is already the fastest-selling game in the series’ history, while Pragmata, an entirely original IP, surpassed two million copies within 16 days.Both of these are impressive in isola
  
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• Meet the new glamorous set of WAGs supporting England at World Cup 2026

  17-06-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  WAG culture looks a little different these days… (Picture: PA/Instagram/Getty)The 2026 World Cup is here, and the England squad is heading onto the pitch – with a whole host of glam wives and girlfriends cheering them on.Managed by Thomas Tuchel for the summer tournament in North America, the Three Lions will be supported by their other halves, with models and influencers galore among them as the team takes on Croatia in its first game.Many are also childhood sweethearts of our foo
  
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• Transfer news: Julian Alvarez swap deal, Sandro Tonali latest, Man Utd priority deal

  17-06-2026 18:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer news and rumours with updates on Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali, Yan Diomande, Darwin Nunez, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Jarrod Bowen and more
  
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  17-06-2026 18:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo set for Lionel Messi reply as fans 'shot at' before game

  17-06-2026 18:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates are set for action against the Democratic Republic of Congo, while heartbreaking news has come out on Lionel Messi following his heroics last night
  
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• Tech bro 'godfather' killed after private jet crashes into motorway

  17-06-2026 18:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Joshua Baer, the CEO of Capital Factory, was confirmed by the company as dying in a private plane crash which came down on a highway in Texas with a total of six people on board
  
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• Man allegedly beaten and starved to death by a couple resembled a 'bag of bones' in days before his death, father tells court

  17-06-2026 18:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Rubin Blount, 28, was sent to live with Melanie James, 63, and her partner Kenneth Newton, 57, in Tamworth, Staffordshire, by social workers, jurors heard.
  
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• Jose Mourinho tells Real Madrid to sign Chelsea star after Bernardo Silva transfer

  17-06-2026 18:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid have been active so far in the transfer window (Picture: Getty)Jose Mourinho has told Real Madrid to pursue a deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez after signing Bernardo Silva on a free transfer, according to reports in Spain.Mourinho does not officially begin his new job until mid-July, but Real have already been busy in the transfer market in preparation for the Portuguese manager’s arrival.Marc Cucurella has joined from Chelsea for £51.8million, while former Man
  
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• Body language expert reveals cryptic clues between Michelle and Barack Obama amid reports marriage is on the rocks

  17-06-2026 18:47 via dailymail.com
  
  The former president and first lady gave their first joint interview in a decade amid rumors their marriage is strained.
  
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• Victim of Bradford child sex grooming gang blasts Starmer as her abusers prepare for early release from jail under Labour's 'soft justice' masterplan

  17-06-2026 18:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Fiona Goddard, who has waived her right to anonymity, said her 'mental health has crashed' when she learned the convicted men were being lined up for early release.
  
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• Midwest man is arrested onboard Royal Caribbean cruise for taking pictures under young teen girl's dress, police say

  17-06-2026 18:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Matthew Stilwell, 25, was arrested after allegedly attempting to take pictures under the dress of a young teenage girl while onboard Allure of the Seas.
  
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• Wife of B-52 crew member who died in horror California crash reveals ominous warning he gave just days before fatal tragedy

  17-06-2026 18:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Lauren Smith, the widow of Defense Department contractor Jeromy Smith, has spoked out after the aircraft crashed on Monday.
  
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• Group of teens are injured after being attacked by a bear on popular hiking route in Washington

  17-06-2026 18:36 via dailymail.com
  
  A teenager was attacked by a bear (stock image) on a Seattle trail while hiking with his friends in Washington.
  
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• Meet the new England WAGs you need to know about ahead of Croatia opener

  17-06-2026 18:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With new players joining the England team for the World Cup, there is a whole host of new wives and girlfriends who you need to know about before England plays tonight against Croatia
  
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• The Traitors UK reveals ‘sickening’ moment he lost £40,000 in heartbreaking scam

  17-06-2026 18:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageThe Traitors UK star Sam has opened up about a ‘gut-wrenching’ scam which lost him £40,000.‘I wanted to talk to you about something that happened this year, which was gut-wrenching and really difficult to deal with.‘I was scammed out of a life-changing amount of money, and I’ve been thinking about this a lot since, and som
  
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• Starmer’s final roll of the dice with Andy Burnham already looks to have failed

  17-06-2026 18:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting the notion his premiership is in terminal decline (Picture: Reuters)It’s hard to think of any point in the past two years when you would have envied Sir Keir Starmer.Everything has been pretty full-on for his entire spell as Prime Minister, with no shortage of ‘worst weeks of his premiership’.But even by those standards, things have been dire lately. In previous government catastrophes, Starmer has at least played a role – now,
  
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• World leaders squirm as swaggering Trump shows up late to G7 and declares: 'I'm the boss'

  17-06-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  The President's swaggering entrance kicked off the third and final day of the high-stakes summit, turning his tardiness into a deliberate display of political leverage.
  
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• Bungee horror: 130ft 'Skeleton Bridge' where Brazilian student, 21, was hurled to her death without a rope to be blown up after family's plea

  17-06-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  The decision to demolish comes after a heartbroken relative of Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas demanded action in a text to a local politician who has campaigned for years for more regulation.
  
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• Gilgo Beach killer breaks silence on murders of eight women with blood-curdling statement as courtroom erupts in chaos: Live updates

  17-06-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is being sentenced today after he confessed to murdering eight women during his reign of terror on Long Island.
  
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• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Live score, team news and updates as Thomas Tuchel's starting XI is 'leaked' - and fans and WAGs hit Dallas

  17-06-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
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• A beautiful friendship: Princess of Wales catches up with elegant Lady Gabriella Windsor at Royal Ascot - after supporting her in the wake of her husband Thomas Kingston's death

  17-06-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, 45, attended the event today alongside senior members of the royals , including King Charles and Queen Camilla.
  
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• We're not idiot pensioners! Couple fired on by Putin's warship insist they were 'absolutely in the right' over Channel bust-up but now want to 'have a nap' and enjoy their holiday

  17-06-2026 18:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Retired Jane Kelvey and husband Alan say they are now focused on England's performance in the World Cup after becoming embroiled in an international incident in the English Channel
  
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• Long Island serial killer who slayed women in basement ‘kill room’ jailed

  17-06-2026 18:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageA man who killed eight women in Long Island has been jailed for life without the possibility of parole.
  Rex Heuermann was handed multiple life sentences over the deaths of eight women, who the former architect had admitted to strangling and dismembering.
  Judge Timothy Mazzei told the Gilgo Beach serial killed he is a ‘disgusting, despicable and small m
  
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• PETER HITCHENS: Poor Prince George heading to Eton is another royal mistake - send him to a state grammar instead. Education should prepare him to be King of us all - not just a narrow milieu of snobbish Home Counties toffs

  17-06-2026 18:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Why identify the poor innocent child with one of the most widely disliked institutions and groups of people in the country?
  
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