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• Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch as Denmark friendly abandoned

  07-06-2026 20:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Christian Eriksen has suffered another scary medical emergency playing for Denmark (Picture: Getty Images)Christian Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense, but regained consciousness and walked off the field.The former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championship in 2021, collapsing on the field in the match against Finland in Copenhagen.The scary incident saw Eriksen stretchered off aft
  
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• M25 traffic live: Huge fuel spill sparks 7 miles of queues and 90 minute delays

  08-06-2026 09:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Drivers are facing delays of up to 90 minutes this morning after fuel spilled from a truck across a section of the M25 between J27 and J26 anti-clockwise causing seven miles of queues
  
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• Keir Starmer live: PM set to unveil huge online safety announcement in major tech speech

  08-06-2026 09:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Keir Starmer will address tech chiefs amid growing speculation that a ban on under-16s using social media is just days away - and pressure mounts for better protections for kids
  
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• Iran war live: Israel defies Trump with huge revenge attack as ceasefire on brink

  08-06-2026 09:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Israel's strikes early on Monday, June 8, come hours after Iran launched multiple barrages of missiles at the northern part of the country
  
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• Philippines earthquake live: At least 15 dead as buildings collapse on Mindanao

  08-06-2026 09:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  At least 15 people are dead and 129 injured after an estimated magnitude 7.8 earthquake was felt near Mindanao sparking tsunami alerts
  
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• Britons warned of six-hour waits at airports due to EU border checks as fears mount over summer travel chaos

  08-06-2026 09:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Rafael Schvartzman, International Air Transport Association (Iata) vice-president for Europe, said the new Entry Exit System (EES) could create 'challenging' queues.
  
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• 'I made a note of empty homes while delivering leaflets and made £3,000'

  08-06-2026 08:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Paul was surprised how many of the houses he was delivering to were empty - and turned that into cash
  
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• Teen filmed drowning in lake by friends 'dreamed of joining RAF'

  08-06-2026 08:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: The video, which has been widely shared on social media platforms including X and Facebook, reportedly shows the man entering the water and getting into difficulty while those filming watched on
  
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• British Airways warns 'fares must go up' as jet fuel prices double since US-Iran war started

  08-06-2026 08:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jet fuel prices have doubled since the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites which saw Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz trade route
  
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• Arsenal set new price to sign Eli Junior Kroupi after Chelsea transfer approach

  08-06-2026 08:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth star Eli Junior Kroupi in action against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Arsenal have been set a new price to sign summer transfer target Eli Junior Kroupi after Chelsea and PSG made approaches for the Bournemouth forward.The Gunners are hoping to bolster Mikel Arteta’s attacking options this summer and have identified Kroupi, 19, as a top target.Kroupi enjoyed a superb first season in the Premier League following his £10m move from French side Lorient, scoring 13 goals for Bour
  
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• Fury erupts over California elections after woke socialist candidate squeaks by Spencer Pratt in airtight race for mayor of Los Angeles

  08-06-2026 08:39 via dailymail.com
  
  As of Sunday night's ballot drop brought on by the slow counting of ballots in California, Raman has now overtaken Pratt for second place by 3,000 votes and is now favored to advance to the runoff.
  
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• Schoolboy, 13, loses catastrophic 7 litres of blood after routine surgery as dad told 'it doesn't look good'

  08-06-2026 08:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Elliott Wills, 13, from Truro suffered a burst main artery while in recovery after a routine operation, losing the equivalent of three times his body's blood volume
  
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• Mum died at 47 after six months of 'living hell' with common illness

  08-06-2026 08:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 47-year-old’s health took a significant downward turn, including losing her eyesight, sepsis and subsequent amputation
  
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• At least 15 dead after huge magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes the Philippines as buildings collapse and tsunami threat sends locals racing to higher ground

  08-06-2026 08:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The quake, which was recorded as a 7.8 magnitude, struck at a depth of 10km on Monday morning, according to the German ​Research Centre ​for Geosciences (GFZ).
  
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• Fury unleashed over 'stolen elections' in California after woke socialist candidate squeaks by Spencer Pratt in airtight race for mayor of Los Angeles

  08-06-2026 08:06 via dailymail.com
  
  As of Sunday night's ballot drop brought on by the slow counting of ballots in California, Raman has now overtaken Pratt for second place by 3,000 votes and is now favored to advance to the runoff.
  
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• At least 12 dead after huge magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes the Philippines as buildings collapse and tsunami threat sends locals racing to higher ground

  08-06-2026 08:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The quake, which was recorded as a 7.8 magnitude, struck at a depth of 10km on Monday morning, according to the German ​Research Centre ​for Geosciences (GFZ).
  
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• 'My mum got my name from an 80s song and I find it so embarrassing'

  08-06-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared how she's been forced to unofficially change her name after spending '99% of her life explaining it' due to her mum naming her after the 80s song
  
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• Run, don’t walk – this £54 self-care bundle is yours for just £20

  08-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Let’s be honest, self-care has a bit of an image problem, and too often is associated with expensive spa treatments, elaborate multi-step skincare routines, and splashing the cash, when really it’s some TLC, some phone-free time, or even just bette
  
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• I’ve done Pride on all 7 continents — now I’m (literally) on top of the world

  08-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Our writer Calum McSwiggan has travelled to all seven continents to see how Pride is celebrated around the world (Picture: Calum McSwiggan)Shattered and frozen, the bone-chilling wind rips our faces as we approach 5,364 metres.Here, at the top of the world, my journey to find Pride around the world finally comes to an end.Seven continents, 15 countries, 20 events, and countless experiences that will stay with me for life.Scaling the boulder at Everest Base Camp, I stand beside my trans best fri
  
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• Ben Price reveals the moment Nick realises how bad things are for Sam in Coronation Street

  08-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emotional scenes for Nick (Picture: ITV)It’s every father’s nightmare for Coronation Street’s Nick Tilsley  as he finally discovers his son Sam Blakeman’s (Jude Riordan) terrifying struggle with psychosis. Actor Ben Price reveals all.Nick was thrown into fatherhood at the deep end. He didn’t even know about Sam’s existence until 2020, when his former partner Natasha Blakeman (Rachel Leskovac) reached out. After she was murdered by drug lord Harvey G
  
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• Exactly how much pocket money children get in June 2026

  08-06-2026 07:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new report shows there has been a slight pay increase for children
  
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• ‘The future of Chelsea’ – Xabi Alonso urged to sign £80m Man Utd target

  08-06-2026 07:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xabi Alonso takes over at Chelsea in July (Picture: Getty)Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has been urged to sign England midfielder Adam Wharton ahead of Manchester United.Alonso, 44, takes charge at Stamford Bridge in July after being appointed as Chelsea’s new manager on a four-year contract.The Blues turned to the former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder after sacking Liam Rosenior, who lasted just 106 days in the job.Alonso takes over a Chelsea side who finished just 10th in t
  
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• Keir Starmer to unveil 'Jobcentre in your pocket' AI tools in major tech speech

  08-06-2026 07:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In a speech on Monday, Keir Starmer will announce a new AI assistant, designed by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will provide 24/7 careers advice to help people find jobs
  
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• 50 questions Nigel Farage 'must answer' over £5m 'gift' as he's urged to come clean

  08-06-2026 07:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour Party chair Anna Turley has written to Nigel Farage accusing him of dodging scrutiny over a £5million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne after he stopped holding press conferences
  
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• UK chocolate maker plunges into liquidation after winning multiple awards

  08-06-2026 07:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Turns out business had turned bittersweet for the British chocolatier, with company bookeeping indicating back in Feburary the sweetmaker was running on fumes
  
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• England's WAGs can splurge on £1,000 bottle of wine and £500 champagne at World Cup base

  08-06-2026 07:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England's squad will be joined by their wives and girlfriends at World Cup 2026 and the players' other halves can enjoy the Three Lions' base of operations
  
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• Weight-loss jabs could slash cancer risk 41 per cent, experts say

  08-06-2026 07:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A major new study looks at thousands of people taking the medication
  
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• Four-day week with no loss of pay 'boosts productivity and performance'

  08-06-2026 07:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Experts say reducing hours does not reduce productivity
  
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• My £8 weekend in Madrid — a £1 hotel and £5 return flights

  08-06-2026 07:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  A £1 hotel room? Simon Gage reveals how he did it, and how you can, too (Picture: Getty Images)Free holidays. Who doesn’t want them?
  Well, not free exactly, but more or less.
  Return flight to Madrid? £5. A stay in the fabulous Madrid Edition, the only five-star hotel in town with a rooftop pool? £1 a night.Car hire so you can jaunt out to historic towns like Toledo and Cuenca? £1 a day. That’ll do nicely!So, here I am, £6 later – actually, I&rsquo
  
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• Revealed: Wealthy family of three plunged 400ft from luxury apartment  on 36th floor of a London tower block to their deaths

  08-06-2026 07:26 via dailymail.com
  
  The man, woman and child were found dead last Wednesday after falling into the courtyard from a balcony on the 36th floor of a high-rise in Elephant and Castle, south London.
  
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