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• Boys' sentences for rape to be reviewed in July

  12-06-2026 19:44 via bbc.com
  
  The case has been referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme.
  
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• Perrie Edwards glows in lace wedding gown as she marries Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

  14-06-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Congratulations are in order for Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Picture: Simon Ashton)Little Mix star Perrie Edwards tied the knot with professional footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a ‘low-key’ but glitzy ceremony in Portugal on Saturday.The couple, who have been together since 2017 and engaged since June 2022, exchanged vows yesterday afternoon at Igreja Matriz de Estoi church in the village of Estoi in Faro, near where the bride owns a villa.Perrie was glowi
  
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• Tourists among six dead after helicopters crash in mid-air fireball explosion over Rio De Janeiro

  14-06-2026 18:59 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 PageThis is the shocking moment two helicopters crash in mid-air and smash into cars, triggering a chain of explosions.All six people on board the aircraft were killed in the collision on Sunday at 8am local time in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.The flaming wreckage of the helicopters smashed into an abandoned churchyard, and the other plunged into a car park.Flames sp
  
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• Murrell inquiry is needed - there are questions that MUST be asked, insists law expert

  14-06-2026 18:41 via dailymail.com
  
  An inquiry is needed into the Peter Murrell scandal amid suspicion of 'party political influence' on police and prosecutors, Nicola Sturgeon's former law tutor has said.
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Germany vs Curacao updates as FIFA make Omar Artan call after ref banned

  14-06-2026 18:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Somalian referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the US in controversial circumstances despite having been expected to officiate in matches during the World Cup
  
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• Men who threw young female bungee jumper to her death in horrifying video FLED after realizing their horrific mistake

  14-06-2026 18:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, fell to her death in Brazil after workers made a glaring mistake during a bungee-jumping incident, and then fled the scene.
  
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• Woman's unborn baby dies in South London police chase crash

  14-06-2026 18:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A suspect vehicle fleeing from police crashed into a car being driven by a man in his 20s, with a heavily pregnant woman in her 20s as a passenger - d espite efforts by medics, her baby died
  
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• Livingston fire live: Massive blaze at industrial building with thick smoke seen for miles

  14-06-2026 18:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Five fire appliances are currently in attendance battling the blaze, which can be seen from the M8 motorway
  
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• Business owner resorts to hanging massive banner in woke Seattle to dissuade men from soliciting sex outside of his store as open air drugs and crime run rampant

  14-06-2026 18:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Mike Dunn of Dunn Lumber plastered a large banner with messages, accompanied by graphic lewd emojis, in hopes of combatting prostitution in the area.
  
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• Justice Secretary Neil Gray claims only offenders who pose a 'risk' to public should go to jail

  14-06-2026 18:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Fewer criminals will end up in prison under controversial reforms by the SNP's new Justice Secretary.
  
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• Gatwick sinkholes leave hundreds of holidaymakers stranded with all London trains cancelled

  14-06-2026 18:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Light shines through a railway bridge outside Purley, wreaking havoc at Gatwick (Picture: Southern Rail)Desperate holidaymakers have been queuing outside Gatwick Airport for hours after sinkholes near a railway bridge cancelled all trains to London.Network Rail engineers discovered a ‘number of sinkholes’ close to a bridge during planned engineering work outside Purley.Claiming it was ‘for the safety of passengers’, all lines between Purley and East Croydon were closed l
  
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• Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho strike ‘verbal agreement’ to sign wantaway Chelsea star

  14-06-2026 18:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marc Cucurella will be playing under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid next season (Picture: Getty)Real Madrid have reportedly struck a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.Cucurella’s future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, and Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Los Blancos have all credited with a strong interest.It comes after Cucurella went public with his frustrations surrounding decisions being made at Stamfo
  
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• Parents of boy who drowned during 'catastrophic' May heatwave issue plea - 'please keep out of open water'

  14-06-2026 18:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eleven-year-old Mackenzie Swift was one of the 19 victims of drowning during the last 'catastrophic' heatwave. Here his mum and dad speak to the Mirror as they try and save other children.
  
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• These are Steven Spielberg’s 5 best films – and where to watch them

  14-06-2026 17:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  He’s directed many stone-cold cinema classics – but these are Steven Spielberg’s very best (Picture: Shutterstock)We’re being truly spoiled this summer blockbuster season with the return of its bona fide creator, Steven Spielberg, and his latest movie offering Disclosure Day.Having already raked in $93.9million (£70.2m) globally as its opening weekend winds down to a close today – comfortably ahead of the projected $65m (£48.6m) – it’s a hea
  
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• Real Madrid expect £80m star to snub Jose Mourinho and complete Man Utd transfer

  14-06-2026 17:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho’s return for a second spell as Real Madrid manager was confirmed last week (Picture: Getty)Real Madrid’s hierarchy are reportedly resigned to defeat in this summer’s transfer race for Mateus Fernandes and expect the West Ham midfielder to join Manchester United.Fernandes further established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in English football last season, despite West Ham suffering relegation from the Premier League.The highly rated 21-year-
  
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• Favourite to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi emerges as Arsenal and Man Utd target speaks out on future

  14-06-2026 17:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed during Morocco’s draw with Brazil (Picture; Getty)Arsenal have begun talks to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi but they are not the bookies’ favourites to sign the Morocco World Cup sensation.The teenager enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a commanding performance at the heart of his nation’s midfield as the 2022 semi finalists began their campaign with an encouraging 1-1 draw against Brazil.
  After sealing their first Premier League title in 22 years, Mikel Ar
  
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• One killed and 22 worshippers injured after ‘burst of wind’ sends church tent flying

  14-06-2026 17:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘Suddenly the tent was gone’ The scene outside East Lake Community Church (Picture: Troy Keaton)A pensioner has been killed and dozens more have been injured after a tent suddenly collapsed on worshippers at a church.A freak storm broke out during an outdoor service to celebrate East Lake Community Church’s 20th anniversary.Strong wind, rain and lightning ripped through Moneta, Virginia, causing the large tent to give way at around 6.45pm on Friday.One person died in the &lsqu
  
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• ‘Spiderman of Yemen’ plummets to his death in volcano crater

  14-06-2026 17:37 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 daredevil known as ‘The Spider-Man of Yemen’ has died after falling into a volcano crater while attempting to climb without safety equipment.Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Dhale, Yemen, on Friday when he lost his grip and fell.After plunging into the 120-metre crater, the Civil Defence Authori
  
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• Doctor Who boss addresses show future after ‘black mark’ of Christmas special

  14-06-2026 17:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Steven Moffat has insisted that Doctor Who is not entering another period of wilderness years (Picture: PA/Getty)Steven Moffat has insisted the show will go on after the BBC announced the Doctor Who Christmas special will not go ahead as planned.Production company Bad Wolf, which proved instrumental in the modern revival of Who, posted an image of the Tardis door closing, indicating their chapter on board is at an end.Russell T Davies also confirmed he will be exiting, insisting in an Instagram
  
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• ‘Oversubscribed’ Ariana Grande sparks fears she’s set to ‘drop out’ of London musical

  14-06-2026 17:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande’s busy calendar reportedly has West End producers spooked (Picture: Getty Images)Ariana Grande has sparked fears that she’s about to ‘drop out’ of the massive West End musical she’s billed to star in next summer.The actress and musician, 32, will appear opposite Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in a revival of Sunday in the Park With George.However, with ticket sales now delayed until autumn, fears are growing that she may no longer be able to take on t
  
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• Ariana Grande ‘set to drop out of London musical after becoming oversubscribed’

  14-06-2026 17:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande’s busy calendar reportedly has West End producers spooked (Picture: Getty Images)Ariana Grande has sparked fears that she’s about to ‘drop out’ of the massive West End musical she’s billed to star in next summer.The actress and musician, 32, will appear opposite Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in a revival of Sunday in the Park With George.However, with ticket sales now delayed until autumn, fears are growing that she may no longer be able to take on t
  
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• Who’s in the cast of Strictly 2026? Every confirmed and rumoured star so far

  14-06-2026 17:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dust off those dancing shoes – it’s Strictly season! (Picture: BBC)Strictly Come Dancing fever has officially begun for 2026, with the first of many cast reveals having already dropped.This year’s batch of competitors will surely be hoping to replicate the success of Lioness Karen Carney and professional partner Carlos Gu, who emerged as last year’s winners.And the newcomers will be joining Strictly at an important time, with a number of enormous changes taking place on
  
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• 'I'm a doctor and men and women experience heart attacks very differently'

  14-06-2026 17:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An A&E doctor has explained why heart attacks often appear differently in men and women - and why cases in women are often dismissed as something much less serious
  
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• Southbank Centre attack: Man, 40s, fighting for life after attack by group near London attraction

  14-06-2026 17:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after a brutal assauly by a gang of 'around four' men who kicked him to the ground and assauled him in central London last night
  
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• Starmer faces race to defuse defence funding shambles before seeing Trump at G7 - as minister admits John Healey's replacement still wants more cash

  14-06-2026 17:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Lisa Nandy admitted discussions are happening 'in real time' on how to increase the funding package offered to John Healey - which sparked his resignation last week.
  
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• Marriage secrets of beloved wrestling coach... as idyllic family life is shattered by lurid scandal

  14-06-2026 16:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Cody Pester looked to have it all. A loving wife, a baby boy and a career as a teacher and a wrestling coach. But all of that was upended earlier this year.
  
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• Ecstatic Scots party into the small hours in Boston after ending 36 years of hurt with World Cup win

  14-06-2026 16:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland fans finally had something to celebrate and the partying went on all night in Boston. Friends and families in the kilts and sporrans of the Tartan Army marched through the US city joyful at the victory
  
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• Why Andy Burnham could rely on Restore Britain to secure victory in Makerfield

  14-06-2026 16:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rupert Lowe’s hard-right party could help Andy Burnham secure the seat (Picture: Getty)With just four days until the crucial Makerfield by-election, polls suggest Labour’s Andy Burnham could be getting help from an unexpected source.The hard-right Restore Britain party, led by Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe, is running in its first Parliamentary by-election since its official launch in February.Lowe was inspired to form the new party after being booted out of Reform UK last year &nda
  
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• Atlanta judge's courthouse sex with top cop was so loud it sickened her law clerks...now her tone-deaf apologies to her mortified staff are exposed

  14-06-2026 16:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Eleanor Ross of the Atlanta-based US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia was accused of having sex with a senior police officer in a 22-page judicial complaint filed in February.
  
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• Nine years after Grenfell, community gathers before building is demolished

  14-06-2026 16:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  72 people died in the tower fire in 2017 (Picture: EPA)Grenfell family members and survivors have gathered together, nine years on from the fatal fire, to mark its final anniversary before the tower block is completely demolished.72 people died in the fire on June 14, 2017, caused by an electrical fault on one of the fourth-floor flats which then spread to the building’s outside cladding.Today’s gathering comes after police and prosecutors announced last month that up to 20 com
  
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