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• IAAF to be told Russia making little progress on anti-doping reforms

  30-11-2016 21:42 via theguardian.com
  
  • Taskforce head Rune Andersen will brief federation on Thursday on Russia
  • Time running out for Russia to meet criteria for 2017 world championshipsWorld athletics chiefs will be told Russia has made almost no progress with the reforms needed before its athletes can compete internationally again when the head of the IAAF taskforce gives an update on Thursday.Rune Andersen’s report is the highlight of the two-day meeting of the International Association of Athletics Federations
  
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• Barack Obama finally addresses Donald Trump’s ‘obsession’ with him

  25-06-2026 13:22 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 PageFormer President Barack Obama has addressed Donald Trump’s apparent ‘obsession’ with him – saying he exists in a ‘suite in his head’.Speaking with former NBA player Matt Barnes on ‘All the Smoke’ podcast, Barnes brought up how Trump is ‘very fascinated’ with Obama and his family.Barnes then asked th
  
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• Diver killed and another missing after cliffs collapse caused massive wave

  25-06-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  The cliff collapsed suddenly into the sea near Miramar lighthouse in Biarritz (Picture: Préfet des Pyrénées-Atlantiques)At least one diver has died after a cliff edge collapsed in a landslide and smashed onto a popular beach in southwest France.
  Search is ongoing for a missing diver who was at the foot of the cliff near Miramar beach in Biarritz with two others when it collapsed.
  Two of the divers were buried under several tonnes of rocks and falling debris when the landsli
  
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• Arsenal and Man City track Sporting star who slammed Gunners tactics

  25-06-2026 13:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Morten Hjulmand is well-liked in the Premier League (Picture: Getty Images)Arsenal and Manchester City hold an interest in Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who aimed a dig at the Gunners’ tactics when he faced them last season.The Denmark international has been at Sporting since 2023, joining from Lecce worth around £18m.The Portuguese side clearly thought they had snapped up someone with great potential as they put a release clause in his contract worth €80 million (£
  
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• Venezuela earthquake live: 164 dead as Caracas buildings crumble in 7.5 quake

  25-06-2026 13:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two major earthquakes have struck Venezuela causing buildings to collapse in Caracas - at least 164 deaths have been confirmed so far
  
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• The most shocking footage of Venezuela's killer earthquake: Apocalyptic scenes, terrifying airport collapse and citizens cheating death

  25-06-2026 13:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Harrowing footage has revealed the extent of the damage and chaos inflicted on Venezuela by a pair of massive earthquakes last night.  
  
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• UK heatwave sees hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as sweltering wards hit 35C

  25-06-2026 13:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heatwave causes hospitals to declare critical incidents including Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS trust
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Should schools shut during heatwaves?

  25-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands of schools have shut across Britain as the country deals with an extreme heatwave that has brought its hottest June day on record.
  
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• Person dies and child fighting for life after train hits car at level crossing

  25-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The fatal incident happened at Station Road, in Hoghton, in southeast of Preston at around 8.50am.
  
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• Lancashire train crash updates: Driver dead and child fighting for life as 'train hits car' at crossing

  25-06-2026 13:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emergency services rushed to Station Road, Hoghton, this morning following a collision at a level crossing between a car and a train, with a person dying and a child fighting for their life
  
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• 'Total game-changer' robot lawnmower hits lowest ever price – it's cheaper than Prime Day

  25-06-2026 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The MOVA Viax 300 Robotic Lawnmower is on sale at Yimbly for £404, but can be snapped up for even less when the discount code SUMMER10 is applied, reducing the cost further to £363.60 – cheaper than Amazon's Early Prime Day deal
  
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• Is Vladimir Putin on the brink of taking war into space?

  25-06-2026 13:00 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 PageWith Russia increasing disruption to European infrastructure in orbit, including jamming, and monitoring of essential European satellites, and the possibilities of using nuclear weapons against them, officials are warning Vladimir Putin might take war into space.Earlier this year, Russia moved satellites close to a radar satellite, operated by a Finnish-Poli
  
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• Championship 2026-27 fixtures in full as opening weekend TV picks confirmed

  25-06-2026 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The EFL have announced the full list of fixtures for the 2026-27 Championship season, with Wolves, Burnley and West Ham having come down from the Premier League
  
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• Best face mists for a UK heatwave – 6 cooling sprays to soothe sunburn and redness

  25-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The cooling face mists that’ll save your skin during the heatwave. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  You may have spent all of winter wishing for a hot, sunny summer, but the heatwave we’ve currently experiencing is arguably a step too far. We’re British; anything over 22 degrees has us losing our minds, but once it hits 30 de
  
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• UK weather live: Met Office extends red heatwave warning as more records tumble

  25-06-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heatwave conditions continue to cause havoc across the UK as Met Office weather forecasters predict record-breaking highs of 38C today
  
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• David Beckham's nine-word comment at England game leaked as he sums up World Cup frustration

  25-06-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England legend David Beckham couldn't hide his exasperation during the Three Lions' goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday
  
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• Aussie mum who was diagnosed with cancer issues an urgent warning - as landmark new study reveals accelerated cellular aging in younger generation

  25-06-2026 12:57 via dailymail.com
  
  A cancer survivor has issued an urgent warning to Aussies after new research revealed that younger adults are ageing faster than the generations before them, making them more prone to cancer.
  
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• Pharmacist warns five medications 'could cause big problems' during UK heatwave

  25-06-2026 12:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Meds expert has warned anyone on these drugs they should take action to protect themselves as the temperatures rise this week
  
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• I’m a GP — these are the five morning habits I wish you’d quit

  25-06-2026 12:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Certain morning habits may be easy and even seem healthy, but they could be negatively impacting our health and wellbeing (Picture: Shutterstock / Prostock-studio)A quick scroll on Instagram. A cold shower. A steaming hot coffee.Whether you’re up with the lark, or a self-confessed night-owl, we all have a tired-and-tested morning routine.And while some habits might make hectic mornings feel that bit easier, others may actually be damaging our health.
  Dr David Weinstein, an NHS GP based in
  
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• Mikel Arteta tipped to sell Arsenal star after positive Morgan Rogers talks

  25-06-2026 12:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)Alan Smith has named the Arsenal player most at risk of being sold as Mikel Arteta looks to bring Morgan Rogers to the Emirates Stadium.Arteta has identified Aston Villa and England star Rogers as one of his top targets this summer.The Gunners boss is keen to bolster his title-winning squad and views Rogers, 23, as an ideal addition.Rogers has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League over the past two years, helping As
  
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• Italy's 40C heatwave claims 5 lives including man who dropped dead at parent's grave

  25-06-2026 12:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Five people have died in Italy as 17 cities were placed under the highest-level heat alert for Thursday as the country roasts in the grip of a killer heatwave
  
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• Benefits cheat mother-of-three who stole £120,000 of taxpayers' cash to pay for 'cinema visits and takeaways' smirks as she avoids prison

  25-06-2026 12:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Mother-of-three Casey Webb, 45, smiled as she left court on Tuesday, lit a cigarette and embraced a loved one after being handed a suspended jail sentence.
  
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• Another Emmerdale actress exits – as co-star begs for her to come back

  25-06-2026 12:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  As an Emmerdale actress exits, her co-stars are already calling for her return (Picture: ITV/Metro)Emmerdale has been rocked this week by the antics of Kylie (Pippa Fulton), but it isn’t set to last, with the actress having already filmed her final scenes.Kylie arrived with one goal in mind – to get back what she was owed.Unfortunately, this led to a terrifying situation for Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches), who was kidnapped and held to ransom as part of Kylie’s plot.Although Le
  
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• Donald Trump blasts 'grossly incompetent' Sadiq Khan and labels Mayor of London as a 'bad person and a horrible representative' for Britain as he continues feud between the pair

  25-06-2026 12:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Speaking to reporters in the White House, Mr Trump blasted Mr Khan as he criticised what he saw as the UK's failure to tackle issues with immigration and crime.
  
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• Moment pub bouncer kills father, 25, with one punch in random attack then leaves him to die in the street: Grieving family release footage to warn others

  25-06-2026 12:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Dylan Maxwell, 28, repeatedly punched Luke Thompson, knocking him to the ground twice during the altercation in the early hours of November 19, 2023.
  
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• Dog dies in record-breaking heatwave as RSPCA issues warning to pet owners over 'silent killer'

  25-06-2026 12:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Kellie-Jay Keen, a women's rights activist, shared an image of her dog, Gilbert, and wrote: 'My dog just died in the heat. He escaped the cool kitchen whilst I was out. So long Gilbert.'
  
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• Hospital where medics failed to raise alarm about Preston Davey also missed opportunity to help second murdered toddler just a day before

  25-06-2026 12:37 via dailymail.com
  
  A day before 13-month-old Preston was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for a third time, medics also failed to ask two-year-old Damion Russell's father about an old bruise on his forehead.
  
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• I stay cool all summer with 1 item I swear by for hot days and nights — no fan or AC needed

  25-06-2026 12:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It's quickly become a summertime essential for me, and it's singlehandedly keeping me cool this heatwave
  
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• Bangladeshi man whose 'culture may affect his attitude towards female children' is jailed for raping autistic 12-year-old girl and grooming nine-year-old

  25-06-2026 12:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Tarek Miah, 20, insisted he was engaging in 'typical experimentation' for someone his age when he began meeting up with his first victim - an autistic child.
  
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• Simple car trick that cools your vehicle 'faster than aircon' in a heatwave

  25-06-2026 12:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK is currently in the grip of a heatwave, and one simple car cooling hack can help cool down your car in no time - and it's said to be even more effective than using the aircon
  
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