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• Government distances itself from attempt to remove John Bercow

  12-02-2017 21:22
  
  Commons leader hints Tory MPs will not be told to vote in a no confidence motion in Speaker after he vetoed Trump speechThe government has insisted it will not interfere in an attempt by backbench MPs to remove the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, who came under fresh attack this weekend after a video emerged in which he admitted voting to remain in last year’s referendum.Bercow irritated some backbenchers last week when he publicly vetoed the idea of Donald Trump addressing b
  
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• Pictured: Train driver killed in Bedford crash as probe focuses on signals and nine fight for life

  21-06-2026 19:51 via dailymail.com
  
  The driver who died in a train crash near Bedford has been named as 60-year-old Shaun Burton.
  
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• Why Jeremy Doku is not playing for Belgium vs Iran amid World Cup controversy

  21-06-2026 19:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Doku has been caught up in a media storm at the World Cup (Photo: Getty)Jeremy Doku will not play in Belgium’s crucial World Cup match against Iran on Sunday amid a controversial story involving the Manchester City star.Following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Egypt last week, Belgium head to Seattle knowing that anything other than a win could lead to an embarrassing early exit.Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand are tied on one point in Group G, so victory for any of the teams in
  
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• Trump sparks confusion after sharing Father's Day photo of 'mystery' woman while appearing to call her a 'great daughter'

  21-06-2026 19:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Internet sleuths suggested the identity of the woman to be the wife of a billionaire Trump ally that frequents Camp David.
  
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• Bedford train crash LIVE: Train driver killed in crash named as investigations continue

  21-06-2026 19:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A train driver has died and nine people are in critical condition after two passenger trains crashed between Bedford and Luton on Friday, leaving at least 89 others injured
  
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• Britain’s Got Talent stand-up comic Allan Finnegan, 59, dies after cancer diagnosis

  21-06-2026 19:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Allan Finnegan reached the semi-finals on Britain’s Got Talent (Picture: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)Britain’s Got Talent star Allan Finnegan has died nearly five years after receiving a cancer diagnosis.The Baptist minister appeared on the ITV talent competition in 2020, reaching the semi-finals with his stand-up act, which impressed judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.He died surrounded by his wife and daughters on Friday evening
  
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• Parent’s anger at TikTok reseller clearing Cineworld out of £40 Toy Story popcorn buckets

  21-06-2026 19:18 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 PageChildren have been left close to tears after online resellers filmed themselves buying up limited edition Toy Story merchandise to sell for a huge profit.Cineworld has promoted the new Toy Story 5 movie with specially themed character drinks cups and popcorn containers given away with certain food purchases.But some people took advantage of the Disney film t
  
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• Barcelona eye Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd teammate for shock transfer

  21-06-2026 19:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Barcelona rejected Marcus Rashford but they may still sign a Man Utd forward (Photo: Getty)A Manchester United star is on Barcelona’s transfer shortlist if they fail to sign Julian Alvarez, according to reports.The La Liga champions are on the hunt for a top-class centre-forward following the departure of veteran Robert Lewandowski.Barcelona have seen an opening bid of €100million (£86.4m) rejected for Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid refusing to do business with their Spanish riv
  
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• Meghan Markle shares sweet Father's Day unseen photo of Prince Harry with Archie and Lilibet

  21-06-2026 19:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'They’re so lucky to have you,' Meghan Markle said of husband Prince Harry in a touching pic she posted of him and their two children Archie and Lilibet on Father's Day
  
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• Donald Trump's terror as World Cup fans chant Epstein songs in ultimate humiliation for US President

  21-06-2026 19:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump is facing a World Cup headache as viral chants linking him to Jeffrey Epstein spread among English-speaking fans, raising questions over whether he will attend matches or even present the trophy at the final
  
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• 'Donald Trump's swamp green reflecting pool isn't just a funny story, it's a sign of things to come'

  21-06-2026 19:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  "Trump has created many myths about himself - master dealmaker, ladies man, greatest president of all time - but none stand up to scrutiny quite so poorly as the idea that he's a real estate genius and a master builder"
  
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• I found lump 4 days before holiday - my 8-word verdict on NHS

  21-06-2026 19:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Vicky Strange was getting ready to go on holiday when she found a lump
  
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• Arsenal star ‘gritting teeth’ as he plays through injury at World Cup

  21-06-2026 19:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  William Saliba is a key player for France at this summer’s World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)France and Arsenal defender William Saliba is ‘gritting his teeth’ and fighting through the pain of injury during this summer’s World Cup.The 25-year-old has been a warhorse for the Gunners over the last three seasons, reaching a half-century of appearances for three campaigns on the spin.The centre-back was nursing injuries in the second half of the season but played on as Arsena
  
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• Kit stalks Sarah as he plots vindictive revenge in Coronation Street

  21-06-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Uh-oh… (Picture: ITV)Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) has got a track record of falling for Coronation Street’s baddest lads. Surely she’s got nothing to fear from her boy in blue, DS Kit Green. (Jacob Roberts). Think again…Poor Sarah’s had more heartbreak on the Cobbles than G ant T’s in the Rovers.
  From her doomed teenage romance with secretly bestie Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) before he came out, to her dangerous trysts withmurderous gangster Call
  
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• Tottenham star hands in transfer request after Chelsea approach

  21-06-2026 18:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lucas Bergvall wants to leave Tottenham (Picture: Getty)Sweden World Cup star Lucas Bergvall has informed Tottenham of his desire to leave the Premier League club this summer, according to reports.Spurs beat a number of European clubs, including Barcelona, to sign Bergvall from Swedish outfit Djurgardens in 2024.The 20-year-old made 45 appearances across his first season in north London but saw his game-time reduce last term.New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi favoured a midfield of Rodrigo Ben
  
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• Pictured: Train driver, 60, who was killed in Bedford crash that injured 100

  21-06-2026 18:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The driver who died in a train crash near Bedford has been named as 60-year-old Shaun Burton.
  
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• Teen stabbed to death in Battersea named by police after young boy, 14, arrested for murder

  21-06-2026 18:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  (Credits: UKNIP)A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was knifed to death in Battersea.Jamal Coombes, 17, was stabbed on Glycena Road, south London in the early hours of Saturday.Murder detectives have now made three arrests including a 14-year-old.
  Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and located a 17-year-old boy with serious injuries.Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scen
  
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• Tourists at luxury Dominican Republic resort are now STRANDED after horrific fire that killed reality TV mom turned their travel IDs to ash

  21-06-2026 18:51 via dailymail.com
  
  The fire spread rapidly and destroyed many resort guests' passports. Hotel officials have said they are helping impacted tourists replace the important documents.
  
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• Ghana restaurant owner in Boston says 'jollof rice is better than England's Declan Rice'

  21-06-2026 18:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The owner of the only Ghanaian restaurant in the World Cup city of Boston jokes: 'Our jollof rice is better than your Declan Rice'
  
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• First picture of train driver killed in Bedford train driver crash

  21-06-2026 18:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Family reveal devastation after loss of Shaun Burton (Picture: BTP)The family of a train driver who tragically lost his life in the Bedford crash have spoken of their ‘devastation’.Shaun Burton, 60, was named as the only fatality of the rail crash that injured around 100 passengers on board on Friday.His family said: ‘We are devastated by his loss. Our thoughts are also with those affected by this incident.’A British Transport Police spokesman added: ‘Sha
  
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• Family’s devastation after train driver Shaun Burton killed in Bedford crash

  21-06-2026 18:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Family reveal devastation after loss of Shaun Burton (Picture: BTP)The family of a train driver killed in the Bedford crash have spoken of their ‘devastation’.Shaun Burton, 60, was named as the only fatality of the rail crash that injured around 100 passengers on Friday.His family said: ‘We are devastated by his loss. Our thoughts are also with those affected by this incident.’A British Transport Police spokesman added: ‘Shaun’s family are also rele
  
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• Train driver killed in Bedford crash that injured 100 people pictured

  21-06-2026 18:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shaun Burton, 60, was the driver of the train between Corby and London when it crashed with another train that was travelling between Nottingham and the capital - this is a breaking story
  
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• Keir Starmer live: Donald Trump claims PM WILL resign in huge 'parting shot' after Andy Burnham's election win

  21-06-2026 18:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump lashed out at Sir Keir Starmer once again saying the prime minister 'will' resign - Trump said Sir Keir, fighting for his future at No. 10, 'failed' in two key areas
  
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• The Tories are 'finished' declares Nigel Farage as he dismisses Kemi Badenoch's victory in Aberdeen South by-election as a 'protest vote' and defends Reform's loss in Makerfield

  21-06-2026 18:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Despite Reform's hopes of running Andy Burnham close in the Makerfield by-election, the Labour politician secured a thumping win.
  
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• Underrated classic which earned ‘its place in history’ now streaming on Netflix

  21-06-2026 18:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  An Oscar-winning 1983 movie has recently become available to stream (Picture: Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock)An era-defining film from the 1980s has recently been added to Netflix, with fans hailing it a ‘milestone movie’ and a ‘heartwarming classic’.Produced by blockbuster powerhouse Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Fatal Attraction filmmaker Adrian Lyne, the film stars Jennifer Beales as 18-year-old welder Alexin Pittsburgh who moonlights as a cabaret dancer but dreams
  
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• Fury over Wowcher promo urging shoppers to 'snap up deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid'

  21-06-2026 18:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Deals website Wowcher was blasted online after sharing an email with subscribers saying, "Snap up these deals faster than a croc can catch a kid!", as a three-year-old boy continued to fight for life after a crocodile attack
  
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• Arsenal in line for windfall as former defender linked with big move

  21-06-2026 18:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Brooke Norton-Cuffy has been at Genoa for two seasons (Picture: Getty Images)Arsenal could be set for a boost to their transfer coffers this summer thanks to a sell-on clause, with their former full-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy linked with a big move.The 22-year-old joined the Gunners at 10 years old and came through their academy, but never made a senior appearance.The right-back did rack up experience on a string of loan spells, playing for Lincoln City, Rotherham United, Coventry City and Millwa
  
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• Donald Trump declares Keir Starmer 'will resign' after ashen-faced Cabinet ally admits PM is facing up to 'political reality' amid expectation he will quit tomorrow

  21-06-2026 17:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The US President, who met with Sir Keir at last week's G7 summit in France , waded into Labour's leadership crisis to claim Sir Keir will be standing down.
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Is Kemi Badenoch right to rule out a deal with Reform?

  21-06-2026 17:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Kemi Badenoch this week killed off any prospect of an electoral pact with Reform UK - emphasising differences between the Conservatives and Nigel Farage's party.
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Spain vs Saudi Arabia updates as three teams kicked out after FIFA decision

  21-06-2026 17:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Curacao made World Cup history following Gary Lineker appearance on ITV's coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast
  
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