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• Grim discovery

  08-11-2016 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mass grave discovered near Mosul by Iraqi forces reveals the horrors of life under the so-called Islamic State.
  
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• Tourist is crushed to death when Malta's famous 'Kissing Elephants' archway collapses onto his jetski 'after US holidaymaker jumps off the rock formation into the sea'

  29-06-2026 11:40 via dailymail.com
  
  A tourist has been crushed to death by Malta's world-famous 'Kissing Elephants' rock formation, which collapsed after an American holidaymaker jumped off it and into the sea. 
  
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• Teen girl fighting life-threatening injuries after horror motorway crash

  29-06-2026 11:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after the car she was in left the road as part of what police describe as a 'serious crash' on the M80
  
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• Polish national is charged with murder of man at Bronze Age stone circle in Peak District during summer solstice celebration

  29-06-2026 11:34 via dailymail.com
  
  A Polish national has been charged with murder after a young man was killed 'in the most brutal way' at a Bronze Age stone circle during a summer solstice celebration.
  
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• NHS midwife warns babies being dressed dangerously in heatwave

  29-06-2026 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As heatwaves become more common in the UK, parents need to know these important 'rules'
  
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• What are you afraid of, Andy? Burnham won't take questions after big speech today declaring war on the South and teeing up huge new tax raids

  29-06-2026 11:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham is giving his first big speech in Manchester this morning, pledging to move power and money North.
  
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• Wimbledon 2026 prize money round-by-round: How much does the winner get?

  29-06-2026 11:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions (Picture: Getty)There’s once again a record amount of prize money up for grabs at Wimbledon this year.Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were the winners of last year’s singles competitions, with the Italian and Polish superstars walking away with the iconic trophies as well as hefty pay cheques.But despite the record money on offer, which has been welcomed as a ‘genuine and significant step forward’, leading players w
  
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• 'An insightless, gormless psychopath': Forensic expert's brutal assessment of accused killer's police interview

  29-06-2026 11:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Simon Peter Carman, 45, allegedly killed 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla before putting her naked body into a suitcase and dumping her remains near train tracks, then attempting to fly to Perth.
  
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• Wimbledon fans and protesters turn out for world's top tennis tournament - see pictures

  29-06-2026 11:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eager fans camped outside and protesters dressed as giant tennis balls arrived early for the opening day of Wimbledon as the world's largest tennis tournament got underway
  
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• Gary Neville fears Arsenal World Cup star ‘doesn’t look right at all’

  29-06-2026 11:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville believes Thomas Tuchel has some major selection headaches to contend with ahead of England’s next game (Picture: Getty)Gary Neville fears Thomas Tuchel will have to consider taking one of his most reliable attacking players out of the firing line for England’s next World Cup match against DR Congo.The Three Lions qualified for the knockout stages with a minimum of fuss, collecting seven points from three games and ending their Group L campaign with an ultimately routine
  
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• Prison officer caught exchanging revealing photos with inmate in secret relationship

  29-06-2026 11:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A prison custody officer who sent an inmate intimate photographs of herself including pictures of her wearing red underwear, a court has heard.
  
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• UK travel firm that's been running for 24 years goes bust with holidays cancelled

  29-06-2026 11:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A UK travel company, based in Bath, has gone into liquidation after more than 20 years of helping holidaymakers book their dream group getaway, including to destinations in Europe
  
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• 'Living rooms look chic' with Primark's £14 lamp similar to 'luxury' £100 style

  29-06-2026 11:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Primark lamp could be compared to a more expensive style from another retailer
  
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• GTA 6 is being sold on eBay at a crazy price and people are actually buying it

  29-06-2026 11:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jason wouldn’t be impressed (Picture: Rockstar)Scalpers are selling GTA 6 on eBay at an inflated price, despite regular pre-orders being widely available everywhere. 
  GTA 6 pre-orders opened last week and despite months of concern around how expensive it would be, the sequel’s price is surprisingly reasonable. The standard edition costs £69.99 and the Ultimate Edition is £89.99 in the UK, which is in line with other AAA games like Call Of Duty. The most controv
  
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• Over 1,300 deaths linked to record-breaking European heatwave, WHO says

  29-06-2026 11:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since June 21 amid the record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said
  
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• Major EastEnders return confirmed as star reprises role after 4 years

  29-06-2026 11:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gray Atkins is back after four years (Picture: BBC / Kieron McCarron)EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday and Tuesday’s (June 29 and 30) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.Gray Atkins has returned to screens after more than four years away, with star Toby-Alexander Smith reprising the role of the dastardly serial killer, who claimed the lives of three major characters.
  The twisted villain, as viewers know, arrived
  
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• Two yacht club members in £320K court fight over 80ft Dutch houseboat: Captain 'harassed commodore after accusing him of dodging barge mooring fees'

  29-06-2026 11:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Ex-Greenwich Yacht Club cruiser captain Stefan Oloffs (pictured) allegedly hounded commodore Richard Phillips for mooring his 'whopping' barge at the club.
  
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• DWP's new 'last resort' benefit debt powers from October

  29-06-2026 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The DWP is rolling out new 'last resort' debt recovery powers from October 2026
  
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• Inquiry finds white working-class kids failed by education system as top minister warns against blame game

  29-06-2026 11:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bridget Phillipson has said support for children needs to go 'beyond the school gate' after an inquiry concluded the education system is 'not set up to serve white working-class children and families'
  
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• Russians fight over fuel at gas stations as Putin is forced to admit the country faces shortages in wake of Ukrainian attacks

  29-06-2026 11:03 via dailymail.com
  
  It comes as Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from 'a certain shortage' of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin Sunday.
  
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• Who are the Wimbledon 2026 presenters, pundits and commentators?

  29-06-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Clare Balding is once again leading the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage (Picture: Getty)Wimbledon 2026 isn’t just featuring the very best tennis players in the world rocking up in south west London over the course of the Championships.The BBC also has its very own star-studded line-up of presenters, pundits and commentators helping to bring the coverage into the living rooms of millions of viewers around the country.But who exactly are those playing their part in the corporation’s Wi
  
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• Vet expert warns of simple mistake that could cost pet owners hundreds

  29-06-2026 11:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A vet cost expert has warned that many UK pet owners are overpaying hundreds over the course of their pets' lives by making one simple mistake — and it's easy to avoid
  
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• Meghan Markle's 'important' lesson for Archie and Lilibet about value of money through family's garden

  29-06-2026 10:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  During a podcast appearance last year, the Duchess of Sussex shared a candid insight into their family life in California, revealing the valuable life lesson she is teaching her young kids
  
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• Dermot O’Leary swears over claim he and Alison Hammond were locked in feud

  29-06-2026 10:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond host the Friday show (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)This Morning presenters Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond have addressed the long-rumbling speculation that there is a rift between them. The pair have been the Friday morning hosts since 2021 and stepped in as a temporary hosting duo when Phillip Schofield was ousted, and Holly Willoughby stepped down in 2023.The TV presenters have now admitted that the ITV show’s rocky patch some
  
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• Brits can't get enough of US food - from PB&J to chicken and waffles

  29-06-2026 10:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brits enjoy eating American-style foods because of their 'comfort' appeal, ease and convenience - from peanut butter and jam to chicken and waffles
  
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• Traitors star backs conversion therapy ban after being told to 'repent' for being gay

  29-06-2026 10:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Traitors star Matthew Hyndman has backed a new conversion therapy ban after escaping a traumatic "ultimatum" in his 20s to repent for being gay or lose his entire community.
  
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• Will Naomi Osaka’s envelope-pushing outfits get her banned from Wimbledon?

  29-06-2026 10:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Naomi Osaka has been using the tennis court as her personal runway (Picture: shutterstock/ AP/ Metro)All eyes will be on Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon today — and not just because she was nursing an injury just two days ago.The former world tennis number one made headlines at the French Open in May when she strutted onto court in a sequined ‌waistcoat and black floor-length mesh skirt.Underneath, her tennis dress was tan with a ruffled waist and golden glittering sequins, which the four-t
  
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• How Albo made Angus Taylor crack up laughing by mocking a push to rebrand the Liberal Party

  29-06-2026 10:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Angus Taylor burst into laughter, following comments by Anthony Albanese, mocking one of Taylor's own frontbenchers.
  
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• One of Europe’s longest direct train journeys has just rolled out – with £9 tickets

  29-06-2026 10:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  The journey takes 18 hours and spans three countries (Picture: Leo Express)Calling all train lovers: you can now sit back, relax and enjoy an epic 807-mile journey as Europe launches one of its longest direct rail routes to date.Czech rail company Leo Express has just rolled out a new train service connecting major cities in Germany, Czechia and Poland all the way to the Ukrainian border.The company says tickets start at just €10 (£8.65) for a one-way journey. Currently, th
  
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• Mystery over Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes’ disappearance deepens over donkeys

  29-06-2026 10:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes have totally vanished from social media (Picture: YouTube)They’re the couple that are so chronically online that they’ve built an entire empire from social media.But Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella, and her soon-to-be husband Alfie Deyes have been missing for what feels like donkeys years.
  And now we have our first update on the biggest mystery since the disappearance of Tanya Burr and Jim Chapman’s miniature Dachshund Martha.The YouTube couple, who have been tog
  
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