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• Gary Lineker aims dig at BBC during surprise ITV World Cup appearance

  20-06-2026 22:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV during Saturday night’s World Cup coverage (ITV)Gary Lineker could not resist a dig at the BBC after making a surprise appearance during ITV’s World Cup coverage on Saturday evening.The 65-year-old, who left the BBC last year, is based in New York for the World Cup this summer to host his daily Netflix show The Rest is Football.Lineker, however, made a guest appearance on ITV’s pre-match coverage of Germany’s game again
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Should Ed Miliband be Britain's next Chancellor?

  24-06-2026 13:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham looks set to appoint 'Red Ed' Miliband as his new Chancellor following his 'coronation' as the new Prime Minister in the coming weeks.
  
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• M25 Live: Hour-long delays in blistering heat after air ambulance called to serious crash

  24-06-2026 13:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A massive crash involving multiple vehicles has closed the M25 near Junction 6 with long delays of more than an hour building in scorching conditions which could reach 40C today
  
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• Homeowner ordered to tear down 'overbearing' wooden bridge he built to climb up his steep garden - after inspectors called it 'unneighbourly'

  24-06-2026 13:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Ben Davies, 25, said the large timber structure, which was built 2.7 metres above a private lane between neighbouring homes, was a practical solution to the incline.
  
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• Next PM: Keir Starmer faces post-resignation speech PMQs as Burnham picks Purnell for chief of staff

  24-06-2026 13:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Keir Starmer’s Commons outing marks his first public appearance since the emotional statement he made on Monday, when the Prime Minister set out a timetable for his exit
  
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• Awkward! Keir Starmer says he is 'very pleased' Andy Burnham is back in the Commons and about to take his job... as allies tout outgoing PM as next UN chief

  24-06-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer tried to put a brave face on his situation after finally announcing his departure in an emotional speech on Monday.
  
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• Romanian fake escort admits killing big game hunter and wealthy businessman and poisoning two others with date rape drug in sex scam

  24-06-2026 13:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Adina Mihai pretended to be an escort in order to get into the Cotswolds home of a rich property magnate, who was known as one of the world's biggest game hunters.
  
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• Woman makes £3,600 by renting out spare rooms to World Cup fans - and she doesn't even like 'soccer'

  24-06-2026 13:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Despite professing to have little interest in the game herself, opening the doors to fans was a “no-brainer” after hearing about how much money homeowners could cash in
  
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• Cabin crew reveal why they use 'secret code' when greeting passengers on board

  24-06-2026 13:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A Wizz Air flight attendant explained why cabin crew greet passengers and revealed that they use 'secret codes' when everyone is boarding
  
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• Some UK cities 'too hot for dog walks' for up to 17 hours on Wednesday

  24-06-2026 13:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A vet has warned people in key areas across the UK to follow a 'no walkies window' on Wednesday, June 24
  
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• More than 500 mothers and babies died or were seriously harmed due to 'deep-rooted, systemic and sustained' maternity failures in Nottingham, damning review finds

  24-06-2026 13:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The damning report into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust found chronic staff shortages, poor management and a lack of basic training.
  
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• Nottingham NHS scandal updates: Hundreds of mums and babies died or were harmed due to failures

  24-06-2026 13:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is being published today, with contributions from 2,500 families and more than 800 staff members at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust
  
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• Teena McQueen dies: Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart leads tributes to the former Liberal powerbroker who made a very high-profile defection to One Nation just weeks ago

  24-06-2026 13:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Liberal Party federal vice president passed away from the medical condition on Wednesday, sparking tributes from fellow politicians.
  
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• Olaplex shampoo, conditioner and oil now 30% off for Prime Day

  24-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Olaplex Prime Day Deals are live with 30% off viral hair repair products. (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty)
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  The long-awaited return of Amazon’s Prime Day is here, running from June 23rd – 26th 2026, and this year it’s bursting with unmissable offers across homes, fashion, beauty, tech and even everyday essentials, with
  
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• More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered avoidable harm’ at ‘toxic’ NHS trust

  24-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  More than 2,500 families and over 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS (Picture: Shutterstock/fizkes)More than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to ‘deeply embedded systemic failures’ at a ‘toxic’ hospital trust, a damning review has found.Bosses at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) knew there were serious issues in its maternity department going back years but
  
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• I had to overcome my phobia to become who I truly am

  24-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Looking back, I don’t begrudge that fear. It’s rational and understandable (Picture: Summer Tao)The nurse’s needle sank into my skin without resistance. It hurt on entry, but I didn’t flinch.The nurse followed up with another, then another, which my arm dutifully filled. By the fourth and final tube, the nurse was labelling everything, remarking that I was remarkably ‘chill’ about needles. I just laughed. It was easy to make light of it in that mome
  
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• AD FEATURE: Who comes next after Starmer? The politicians Smarkets’ prediction markets suggest could take over

  24-06-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
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• Declan Rice seen holding baby after World Cup match as girlfriend returns to public eye 

  24-06-2026 12:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Declan Rice was seen relaxing with his son, girlfriend, and a mystery baby after England’s match with Ghana (Picture: Mark Large/Daily Mail)Declan Rice was spotted enjoying some family time after England’s frustrating World Cup draw with Ghana – but fans were left with one unexpected question.The England midfielder was pictured in the stands following Tuesday’s goalless stalemate in Boston alongside his long-term girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, and the couple’s
  
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• Man and woman charged with murdering eight-week-old baby nearly three years on

  24-06-2026 12:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lauren Murgatroyd and Liam Neve, both 26, have both been charged with murder over the death of an eight-week-old baby who was found at a property in Lincolnshire
  
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• King Charles was once 'headbutted' by ex-girlfriend who had two strict royal protocols

  24-06-2026 12:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Royal biographer Catherine Mayer has shared a behind-the-scenes story about King Charles being accidentally headbutted by an ex-girlfriend who was following two strict royal protocol
  
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• Mum thought she just had a 'bad cold' - but it was something way more serious

  24-06-2026 12:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ann Wraith wanted answers from doctors after experiencing common symptoms., but quickly found out she had myeloma, a blood cancer that develops from abnormal plasma cells
  
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• Jack Wilshere tells Thomas Tuchel to axe £70million England star for next World Cup game

  24-06-2026 12:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jack Wilshere has urged Thomas Tuchel to change things up for England’s next game against Panama (Picture: Getty)Jack Wilshere has urged England fans not to panic after last night’s 0-0 draw against Ghana, but believe Thomas Tuchel should make at least one change to his starting line-up.The Three Lions were unable to build on last week’s convincing win over Croatia and were forced to settle for a point having been frustrated by Carlos Queiroz’s well-disciplined side.
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• People urged to avoid 'cooling' mistake during 37C heatwave as it could make you hotter

  24-06-2026 12:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Many areas across the UK will reach around 36C with London set to hit 37C today, June 24
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rumoured to visit Princess Diana’s childhood home during UK trip

  24-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are believed to be heading to the UK in a matter of weeks, with some believing their trip could involve a visit to Althorp House: the childhood home of Harry’s late mother
  
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• European airports 'don't know how they'll cope' as summer chaos looms

  24-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The EU finished rolling out its new Entry-Exit System (EES) earlier this year, which requires passengers from outside of the bloc to register biometric information when entering and leaving most European countries, sparking hours-long airport queues and EES delays across the continent
  
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• 'Dark circles brighter in one week' with £50 Home Bargains cream cut to £11.99

  24-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The cream is available to buy online at Home Bargains for £11.99 - less than at Amazon
  
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• Drivers warned of 'drink and drugs' style 'risk' on the road

  24-06-2026 12:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The AA has issued a warning to drivers
  
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• Police say they are ‘justified’ pointing Tasers at teenage girls

  24-06-2026 12:42 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 PagePolice have said Tasering a group of teenage girls was ‘proportionate, necessary and justified’.Footage widely shared online shows a number of young girls in party dresses surrounding at least six officers in Rawmarsh, Rotherham, at the weekend.
  One of the officers appears to shove one of the teenagers before drawing his baton. The incident quick
  
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• Ayyoub Bouaddi stance on Arsenal transfer revealed as Lille set asking price

  24-06-2026 12:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have made an approach for Ayyoub Bouaddi (ANP/Shutterstock)Ayyoub Bouaddi is open to leaving Lille this summer but would only join Arsenal if he is given assurances over playing time, according to reports.The 18-year-old is one of the most highly rated young players in Ligue 1 and has impressed for Morocco in their two games against Brazil and Scotland at the World Cup this summer.Bouaddi has attracted interest from several clubs this summer with Arsenal, Liverpool, Paris Sain
  
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• ‘I hate music and never listen – I don’t understand what all the fuss is about’

  24-06-2026 12:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  My music aversion has baffled friends, family, and colleagues for years (Picture: Getty/ Metro)As a hip and happening entertainment reporter on the bleeding edge of what’s hot and what’s not, I’m regularly asked by my adoring fans what type of music I listen to. And rather embarrassingly, the honest answer is ‘I don’t know’ because I don’t listen to music. Unsurprisingly, then, I can’t reliably name any artists or songs beyond the tunes
  
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