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• Huge backlog as EU citizens rush to secure British residency

  30-11-2016 22:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Home Office under pressure as Labour calls on PM to guarantee residency for more than 3 million peopleEU citizens worried about their right to remain in Britain have inundated the Home Office with applications to secure their UK residency, leading to an official backlog that has trebled since the summer of 2015.The figures emerged on a day that Labour demanded Theresa May guaranteed the rights of the more than 3 million EU citizens to remain in the UK before Brexit negotiations begin, with MP Ke
  
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• Venezuela earthquake live: Footballer's wife dies protecting toddler as 50,000 still missing in wreckage

  26-06-2026 18:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two powerful earthquakes rocked northern Venezuela on Wednesday night - at least 589 people have been confirmed dead so far, with the figure expected to rise as tens of thousands are missing
  
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• UK weather live: June heat record broken for third day in a row as temperatures hit 37.3C

  26-06-2026 18:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heatwave conditions continue with a red warning for extreme heat again in place by the Met Office, with temperatures reaching record-breaking highs of 37.3C
  
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• Palisades Fire suspect will walk FREE after jury was unable to agree on whether to convict him for horror blaze that incinerated Los Angeles enclave

  26-06-2026 18:46 via dailymail.com
  
  A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht who was accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
  
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• Rapist, 38, who faked his own death then fled to UK and pretended to be fake Englishman DIES in prison a year after he was sentenced

  26-06-2026 18:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Nicholas Rossi, 38, died in a local hospital on Thursday night in Utah , due to 'complications of an existing medical condition', officials in the state said.
  
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• 'You used me as a punch bag...then played the victim': Manchester Airport attacker is jailed for three years as policewoman punched to the face brands him a 'coward'

  26-06-2026 18:43 via dailymail.com
  
  As Mohammed Fahir Amaaz appeared at court to be sentenced for punching Lydia Ward in the face, breaking her nose, she accused him of showing 'not one ounce' of remorse.
  
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• Trump lashes out at Iran for 'foolishly' violating fragile ceasefire after drone attack on ally cargo ship

  26-06-2026 18:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump is accusing Iran of 'foolishly' breaking its ceasefire agreement with the US after a recent drone attack targeting cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  
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• Man 'stabbed to death in Dubai by British TikTok star' was convicted of attacking a woman

  26-06-2026 18:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Brooke George, 23, is facing the death penalty by firing squad if found guilty of murdering Bill Treeby, 26, who was convicted of common assault and wounding against a man and woman three years ago
  
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• Woman begged for her life as 'friends' tied her up with cables in six-hour torture ordeal

  26-06-2026 18:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shevonne Wright and Jeanette Martin lured a woman to a drug den in Leeds, Yorkshire, and subjected her to the ordeal as the victim told a court she was sure she 'would die' there
  
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• New Nancy Guthrie ransom note claims to have VIDEO of Savannah's abducted mom with 'main guy' on day she 'died'

  26-06-2026 18:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of NBC News Today anchor Savannah Guthrie , was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona , on the night of February 1.
  
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• Rapist who faked death and fled to UK to avoid jail dies aged 38

  26-06-2026 18:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nicolas Rossi has died in jail (Picture: AP)Nicholas Rossi, an American fugitive who faked cancer and fled to Scotland to avoid jail, has died aged 38.The Utah Department of Corrections said Rossi had been suffering from ‘chronic, degenerative conditions’ while in custody.He was found guilty of raping two women in 2008, at separate trials in 2024.
  Rossi had spent years on the run after attacking a former girlfriend in the state in 2008.Last year, he was sentenced to five years to li
  
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• Alan Shearer urges Thomas Tuchel to drop four England World Cup stars for Panama clash

  26-06-2026 18:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former England captain Alan Shearer (Picture: BBC)Alan Shearer believes England ‘have a point to prove’ and has urged Thomas Tuchel to make as many as four changes for their final World Cup group game versus Panama.The Three Lions were given somewhat of a reality check in their second game of the tournament as they laboured to a goalless draw against Ghana in Boston.England’s convincing win against Croatia earlier in the tournament means Tuchel’s side are still virtually
  
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• Policewoman punched in the face in Manchester Airport brawl brands attacker a ‘coward’

  26-06-2026 18:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Several punches were thrown towards a male firearms officer and his two female colleagues in the brawl (Picture: Crown Prosecution Service/UNPIXS)A female police officer who was punched during a fracas at Manchester Airport told a court of her anger today, branding her attacker ‘cowardly’ and saying that he ‘played the victim’.Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, was convicted of assaulting PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook during the incident on July 23, 2024.Mobile phone footage of
  
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• Arsenal target told he ‘won’t score many goals’ for Mikel Arteta if he seals £50m move

  26-06-2026 18:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arteta wants a new left-winger this summer (Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Ruud Gullit has warned Crysencio Summerville he ‘won’t be scoring many goals’ if he joins Arsenal.Summerville is expected to leave West Ham United this summer after their relegation from the Premier League with his stock rising further after a string of impressive performances for Netherlands at the World Cup.Manchester United are interested in the former Leeds United star as they look to bring in a
  
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• Aldi has a £14.99 ‘genius’ aircon equivalent to keep cool during the heatwave

  26-06-2026 18:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Aldi is dropping a whole host of cooling devices next week (Picture: Getty Images)Whether you’re desperately shutting every window in your house during the day, running yourself an ice bath, or trying to get by on a teeny tiny handheld fan, the heatwave is getting to us all.It’s all very well frantically trying to stay cool, and while we might all be dreaming of installing air conditioning, it’s not the most affordable option.Portable units can cost anywhere from £100 up
  
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• Prince William's £130k royal tour was most costly trip since Charles became King as royals top £3m on travel

  26-06-2026 18:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Figures published as part of the Royal Family's annual report on its finances showed how much was spent on official engagements - with Prince William's trip to Saudi Arabia proving most costly
  
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• Mickey Rourke steps out dishevelled and missing teeth after facing financial trouble

  26-06-2026 18:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mickey Rourke looked utterly rundown as he walked the streets of LA (Picture: X17online.com)Mickey Rourke has emerged in the outside world looking worse for wear, just months after he was evicted for over $60,000 (£45.3k) in unpaid rent.The Celebrity Big Brother star, 73, has clearly been facing the toll of his financial woes in recent weeks after stepping out on the streets of Los Angeles, notably missing several teeth.His hollow gape was paired with a stained, drab grey hoodie, some pre
  
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• Decadent three-ingredient ice cream you can make at home — with no churning 

  26-06-2026 18:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Making ice cream at home couldn’t be easier (Picture: John Gregory-Smith)I don’t know about you, but when it’s hot, there’s only one thing I want to eat, and that’s ice cream.And while I usually just nip to the supermarket and stock up on Ben & Jerry’s or Cornettos, it turns out it’s really simple (and cheap) to make some at home.You don’t even need a fancy ice cream machine. No Ninja Creami? No problem.Foodie content creator John Gregory-Smit
  
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• PlayStation and Xbox console sales hit record lows in US amid price hikes

  26-06-2026 18:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  A price hike spiral (Metro)Xbox hardware sales just had their worst May ever in the US, as PlayStation 5 sales plummet by 58% compared to a year ago. The wave of price rises for consoles over the past year increasingly threatens to make gaming unaffordable for the masses, and new sales data proves it’s already starting to have a very negative effect.In the latest report from research firm Circana, hardware spending for PlayStation 5 consoles dropped by 43% in May 2026, compared to a
  
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• Lebanon attacks continue to rage despite Donald Trump's so-called Iran war peace deal

  26-06-2026 18:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As the Strait of Hormuz continues to be risky for foreign shipping, firefights break out in southern Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israeli troops in the latest hammer blows to Iran peace
  
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• Chelsea expected to sign £48m Premier League star after World Cup

  26-06-2026 17:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xabi Alonso doesn’t officially start work as Chelsea manager until later this summer (Photo: Getty)Chelsea have secured the signing of a top Premier League defender and will confirm the transfer after the 2026 World Cup, according to reports.New manager Xabi Alonso is busy rebuilding the Blues after last season unravelled under Liam Rosenior, and has already sanctioned the signing of right-back Marco Palestra for £51million.His attention now turns to centre-back, with England star T
  
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• Man jailed for assaulting female police officers in Manchester Airport attack which went viral

  26-06-2026 17:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after attacking two police officers and a member of the public at Manchester Airport in July 2024
  
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• Trevor Nelson confessed he 'doesn't know' how much longer he'll be working just days before pulling out of Radio 2 show to undergo 'further tests after a routine check-up' - as his replacements are revealed

  26-06-2026 17:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The broadcaster, 62, announced on Friday that he was taking a break from his BBC Radio 2 show to undergo 'further tests' following a 'routine check-up.'
  
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• Mateus Fernandes makes decision over Manchester United transfer after agreement with Tottenham

  26-06-2026 17:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mateus Fernandes has reached an agreement to join Spurs (PA Wire)West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes still prefers a move to Manchester United despite reaching a verbal agreement with Tottenham.The 21-year-old is set to leave West Ham this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season, and is not short of options with United competing to sign the midfielder alongside Spurs, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.This week, Spurs
  
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• Gang of people smugglers helped hundreds of illegal immigrants into Britain using stolen and forged passports in £2m criminal racket

  26-06-2026 17:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Mastermind Lamin Manneh, 51, oversaw a one-stop smuggling service, charging migrants thousands of pounds for forged travel documents.
  
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• MAFS Australia star announces she’s reshaping her ribs for ‘Barbie waist’

  26-06-2026 17:35 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 PageA star from Married At First Sight (MAFS) Australia has announced she is undergoing sculpting surgery to get a ‘Barbie waist’.
  In a video posted on her socials, the contestant from season 13 of MAFS Australia told her followers that she had reached a decision about whether to go ahead with the procedure.
  Bec Zacharia said in her video: ‘I&r
  
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• How long after sex should you be able to get hard again?

  26-06-2026 17:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Get the timer out (Picture: Getty Images)‘Should we go for round two?’It’s a question you guys might’ve heard as you’re lying on your back, catching your breath after the best sex of your life.But how long should it take for men to be able to get an erection after orgasming?
  We often see men in porn ejaculating multiple times in close succession, but as you might expect, that’s not exactly realistic.
  “This is because of the “refractory period&rdqu
  
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• Wealthy GOP official, 54, mowed down cyclist with her Cadillac Escalade bearing 'Support the Troops' license plate, then fled scene, cops say

  26-06-2026 17:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Kimberly Skaggs, who was serving as treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico, is accused of fatally striking 40-year-old Andrew Brown before taking off in her black Cadillac Escalade.
  
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• Fury as US pilot avoids trial under English law for strangling woman in Cambridge after he was allowed court martial at US base

  26-06-2026 17:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Justice minister Jake Richards has pledged to look into the 'serious' case. USAF Captain Jacob Wulfson was accused of drugging and strangling Sarah Steele before the alleged sex attack.
  
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• UK weather live: June heat record broken for third day in a row as temperatures hit 37.1C

  26-06-2026 17:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heatwave conditions continue with a red warning for extreme heat again in place by the Met Office, with temperatures reaching record-breaking highs of 37.1C
  
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