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• David Davis apologises for insulting Diane Abbott in text message

  12-02-2017 22:16
  
  The Brexit secretary has been criticised for a ‘silly, sexist and patronising’ remark made about the shadow home secretaryBrexit secretary David Davis has apologised after private text messages emerged in which he insulted Diane Abbott.Abbott was said by friends to have been upset by reports of the remarks, which were leaked to the Mail on Sunday, and followed a late-night encounter between the pair in a House of Commons bar after Wednesday night’s historic Brexit vote. Continu
  
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• Boy, 14, is arrested for murder as girl, 14, is found dead in park 500 yards from her home after she went missing three days ago 'with phone switched off'

  23-06-2026 18:40 via dailymail.com
  
  A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found just 500 yards away from the home of a missing teenager in Blaina, South Wales.
  
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• Nicolas Cage skin added to Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 despite Activision promise

  23-06-2026 18:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  The worst thing is it doesn’t even look much like him (Activision)Activision promised Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 wouldn’t keep adding random crossover skins, and yet it’s just announced Nicolas Cage as himself.For several years, one of the most consistent and loudest complaints from Call Of Duty fans, was over the series’ increasingly ridiculous crossover skins, which were no doubt an effort to emulate the success of Fortnite.Battlefield 6 even took a couple of potshots a
  
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• England vs Ghana LIVE: Team news, flag issue and Portugal match updates as Ronaldo starts

  23-06-2026 18:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  ENGLAND VS GHANA: The Three Lions are in Boston to take on African side Ghana as Thomas Tuchel aims to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup
  
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• 'Major incident' declared after bus crashes on busy roundabout in Wales 'leaves dozens injured': Air ambulances on scene as public urged to stay away

  23-06-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Emergency services are dealing with a 'major incident' in Carmarthenshire after reports of a bus crash, Dyfed Powys Police said.
  
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• Boris Becker has £5,000 watch seized by bailiffs on behalf of his ex-wife moments before public appearance - 'as Lilly's lawyer says they won't stop coming for his riches'

  23-06-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Boris Becker had a £5,000 watch seized from him by bailiffs on behalf of his ex-wife, moments before he was due to be interviewed on stage, Lilly Becker's lawyer has revealed. 
  
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• Changing of Guard axed at Buckingham Palace in sweltering heat after red warning issued

  23-06-2026 18:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The traditional Changing of the Guard ceremonies at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, which sees marching soldiers in bearskin hats and heavy uniforms and horses take part, has been halted
  
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• Tottenham set to complete shock signing of highly-rated Arsenal youngster

  23-06-2026 18:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal on the verge of losing one of their most highly-regarded young players (Picture: Getty)Tottenham are on the verge of completing an audacious move and poaching highly-rated Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson.The 16-year-old joined the Gunners from West Ham two years ago and looked destined to become the next gem to roll off the Hale End Academy production line.Thompson has made rapid progress through the ranks and has already made his Under 21 debut in Premier League 2.Arsenal had been hop
  
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• FIFA plot sudden rule change before World Cup knockouts after Arsenal incident

  23-06-2026 18:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 2026 World Cup might be well underway in the US, Mexico and Canada, but that hasn't stopped FIFA from wanting to change rules during the tournament
  
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• Preston Davey killer Jamie Varley 'sobbing' during first night at HMP Wakefield

  23-06-2026 18:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jamie Varley was handed a whole life order for the murder of adopted 13-month-old Preston Davey and was immediately taken to HMP Wakefield, known as Monster Mansion
  
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• Teenage 'trans student who dressed as a dog stabs parents to death and knifes pet golden retriever'

  23-06-2026 18:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The schoolboy, 15, who is reportedly transitioning from girl to boy, was arrested in Groningen, the Netherlands and charged with double murder, according to Dutch outlet RTL.
  
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• Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing

  23-06-2026 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.
  
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• Lord Hermer resurrects Chagos Islands 'surrender' deal and tells MPs the Government is 'determined' to see it signed

  23-06-2026 18:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The deal was paused indefinitely in April after US President Donald Trump withdrew his support, labelling it an 'act of total weakness'.
  
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• Six Reflecting Pool 'vandals' arrested as Trump complains of '350 foot gash' and chemical attacks on remodeled DC icon

  23-06-2026 18:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump is claiming that six individuals have been arrested after they allegedly vandalized the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC.
  
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• Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape

  23-06-2026 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.
  
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• A metallic taste in my mouth turned out to be incurable cancer

  23-06-2026 17:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  A metallic taste in her mouth left June with a cancer diagnosis (Picture: Myeloma UK / SWNS)June Kelly, 48, was the ‘fittest’ she had ever been when a bizarre symptom struck in March 2021.
  The business owner had spent years pushing herself through triathlons, half marathons, and even took part in the Great North Swim twice when things suddenly changed.‘I was getting short of breath when running up hills, finding it hard to get warm and I had this strange metallic taste in my m
  
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• US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks

  23-06-2026 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Rastafarian man argued his religious rights were violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
  
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• Lottery winner warned after not claiming 13 million prize in 'exceptional' situation

  23-06-2026 17:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A French player who won €13 million (£11m) on the Super Loto on April 24 in the country’s Orne department failed to claim the life-changing prize, prompting an agonising decision.
  
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• Trump, 80, fumed about coverage of his swollen 'cankles' as White House staff secretly whisper about his age

  23-06-2026 17:53 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump, 80, fixated on negative coverage of his swollen 'cankles' during an explosive White House moment, as his staff whisper about his 'old' age, a new book reveals.
  
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• Never do 1 summer habit before bedtime to cool down at night

  23-06-2026 17:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With soaring temperatures up and down the UK, getting to sleep in the sweltering heat feels harder than ever with many people trying all sorts of so-called hacks to get some shuteye - but one should be avoided
  
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• Teen who wanted to commit 'Columbine-style massacre' opens fire in library and kills two in front of screaming children

  23-06-2026 17:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The gunman, identified as Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, opened fire at the Butte County Library in Chico, California around 5pm on Monday.
  
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• Dramatic photo captures harrowing moment lightning strikes Bristol home engulfing it in flames

  23-06-2026 17:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Neighbours in Emersons Green, Bristol heard an "explosion" after lightning struck the property during thunderstorms which set the roof ablaze on Monday night
  
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• Child under 12 is euthanised in Netherlands

  23-06-2026 17:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The death of the child was confirmed by the country's health minister, Sophie Hermans,
  
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• Keir Starmer meets Andy Burnham in secret 24 hours after PM resigns - live

  23-06-2026 17:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham confirmed he will stand in a bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader after the Prime Minister announced his resignation on Monday, having acknowledged his support in the party had drained away
  
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• Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape

  23-06-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.
  
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• Mother charged with manslaughter after two brothers, 4 and 2, left to die in sweltering car

  23-06-2026 17:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Two children were found dead in their family vehicle amid a heatwave, in Carpentras (Picture: AFP or licensors)The mother of two boys found dead in a car has been charged with ‘involuntary manslaughter’ after giving different versions of events to police as to how they got locked in.The boys, aged 4 and 2, were found to have suffered heart attacks in sweltering 40C heat in Carpentras, south of France, on Monday afternoon.Prosecutors initially reported the children had ‘al
  
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• Two children die of heart attacks in hot car when mother 'forgets' about them after shopping trip during 40C French heatwave

  23-06-2026 17:34 via dailymail.com
  
  The brothers, aged just four and two, were found unresponsive by their mother on Monday afternoon in the French town of Carpentras in a car parked outside their grandmother's house.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson is giving away England World Cup tickets that could be worth thousands

  23-06-2026 17:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson is giving away two free tickets to the World Cup (Picture: AP)Jeremy Clarkson has offered up two tickets to the World Cup game tonight, saving a lucky fan thousands of pounds.No, it’s not an advert for a random brand. Instead, The Clarkson’s Farm star is just giving away tickets to the England match against Ghana at Boston Stadium.His generous offer comes weeks after the presenter revealed he had been diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer.
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• US fighter pilot shot down over Iran says 'alien' drones in 'jellyfish formation' swarmed him before crash

  23-06-2026 17:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The US F-15 pilot shot down by Iran in April has a very strange supernatural story about his flight.
  
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• Prosecutors make 11th hour shock decision after suspects were accused of driving stolen car that killed dad, 46, during police chase

  23-06-2026 17:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Moped driver Nolberto Meza, 46, was struck and killed by drivers of a stolen vehicle as they were being chased by United States Park Police on Saturday.
  
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