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• Makerfield by-election latest: Votes being counted in historic vote

  19-06-2026 03:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  The all-important vote could decide the future of Labour under Keir Starmer (Picture: Victoria Jones/Shutterstock)Labour and Reform are anxiously waiting for the result of the pivotal Makerfield by-election with counting is underway in the south Wigan constituency.Andy Burnham’s team are ‘quietly confident’ of victory and arrived at a Wigan venue called The Edge with a huge smile on his face.The election result could be decisive for the future of Labour under Prime Minister Si
  
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• Paint is already peeling on Trump’s $14,700,000 Washington reflecting pool renovation

  19-06-2026 11:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  National Park Service workers clear algae at the Lincoln Memorial Pool (Picture: AFP)Days after an algae bloom turned Donald Trump’s newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green, the ‘American flag blue’ paint has begun to peel away.
  The US president announced the completion of a $14.7million (£11.1m) project to improve the pool last week but workers were soon deployed to pouring hydrogen peroxide into the water to combat an algae bloom that had turned it green
  
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• Supermarket orange squash that ‘tastes like nostalgia’ crowned better than Robinsons

  19-06-2026 11:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  We pitted supermarket own-brand squash against Robinsons (Picture: Courtney Pochin)When it comes to the weekly shop, there are certain brands we’re loyal to – like Heinz baked beans or Cadbury chocolate.And more often than not, for orange squash, the go-to is Robinsons.The brand is synonymous with the fruity beverage, and many will tell you it tastes the best. But does it really?Metro decided to find out once and for all, and the results of our test might have you rethinking your ch
  
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• Harry Redknapp backs campaign calling on England fans to bring fun back to the World Cup

  19-06-2026 11:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Yes, it’s been that long since England won the World Cup (Picture: Jonathan Hordle / Cover Images)World Cup summers are the peak of the football calendar for fans, but it seems some are struggling to get in the party mood. New research has revealed 70% of England supporters believe international tournaments have become too serious, while three in ten feel the beautiful game is now too commercial.Many also said they miss the fan culture, personalities, and memorable chants that o
  
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• PSG and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

  19-06-2026 11:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France for rape (Shutterstock)Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, a French court has confirmed.In February 2023, a woman who was aged 24 at the time told police in the Val-De-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had sexually assaulted her at his home.Hakimi, who is Morocco’s captain and is set to play in their World Cup game against Scotland on Friday, has denied the allegations.Before playing in PSG&rs
  
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• Lee Andrews accused of fresh scam with fans just days after prison release

  19-06-2026 11:29 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 PageKatie Price’s husband Lee Andrews has found himself at the centre of yet another social media controversy just days after being released from prison in Dubai.The self-proclaimed millionaire, 43, who only recently returned to Instagram after a month behind bars, has been attempting to reinvent himself with a string of personalised video messages apparen
  
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• Call Of Duty fans are more excited for Black Ops ports than Modern Warfare 4

  19-06-2026 11:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  A beloved Black Ops (Activision)Call Of Duty fans are more enthused about ports of old games than the next brand new entry, according to engagement on social media. Following the reveal of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Activision has announced another Call Of Duty game is set to hit PlayStation this year. As confirmed by original developer Treyarch, ports of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 will arrive on PlayStation platforms in July. These will include the campaign, multiplayer, an
  
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• Ryanair accused of changing reason for flight delay to avoid compensation

  19-06-2026 11:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  A Ryanair passenger says the airline changed its reason for being delayed (Picture: Getty Images)We’ve all been there, patiently waiting in the airport for a boarding gate, only to see the dreaded words displayed on the big screen overhead: Delayed.Usually, the inconvenience isn’t too bad, and you end up at your destination an hour or two late.The only consolation is that if the plane lands three hours or later than scheduled, at least you might be eligible for some money back.In 20
  
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• Boy, 3 was 'thrown' into crocodile pit 'by man with learning difficulties who broke away from carers' as suspect who is 'not fit for interview' is released on bail

  19-06-2026 11:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Tracey Johnson apparently pulled the child to safety. He remains in a critical condition after suffering a broken arm and pelvis in the incident in Cambridgeshire yesterday.
  
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• Premier League 2026-27 fixtures announced as champions Arsenal face Coventry

  19-06-2026 11:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal looking to defend their title after ending their 22-year drought (Picture: Getty)Arsenal will begin the defence of their Premier League title against newly-promoted Coventry City on the opening day of the new season in August.The opening round of fixtures in the English top flight fall on the weekend of 22 and 23 August – a week later than usual due to this summer’s World Cup.
  Mikel Arteta’s side clinched their first title in 22 years last term having seen off Manchest
  
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• Lizzie Cundy furiously DEMANDS Royal Ascot changes its rules on GMB after she was turned away for flouting strict dress code as she insists 'I've never been so covered up'

  19-06-2026 11:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Lizzie Cundy has furiously demanded that Royal Ascot changes its rules after she was turned away earlier this week for flouting the strict dress code.
  
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• EastEnders legend breaks silence on potential Denise death

  19-06-2026 11:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  The beloved character received a life-changing diagnosis a few weeks ago (Picture: BBC)Following the news of Denise Fox’s (Diane Parish) blood cancer diagnosis, EastEnders fans are utterly terrified the beloved character isn’t going to survive.Denise went to the doctors for tests after developing worrying health symptoms.
  On the day of Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) and Vicki Fowler’s (Alice Haig) wedding, she was summoned to the hospital for a bone marrow aspirate
  
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• Iranian pop star Parastoo Ahmadi ‘sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab’

  19-06-2026 11:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to a two-year ban on leaving the country (Picture: YouTube)An Iranian pop star has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert without a hijab.Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, are said to have been sentenced to flogging for a livestreamed concert on YouTube in 2024.According to court documents, the criminal court of Qom province also sentenced the artists to a two-year ban on leaving
  
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• Toy Story 5 is one of the best sequels I’ve seen in ages

  19-06-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Toy Story 5 perfectly captures the magic of the original (Picture: 2026 Disney/Pixar, PA)Toy Story 5 may have been unexpected, but this latest movie delivers the pangs of nostalgia and emotion that studio Pixar has become celebrated for in a genuinely moving experience.Millennials who have grown up with this franchise over the past 31 years should prepare to be quietly ruined – although it’s a wistful watch for any adult.And yes, the kids who this film is ostensibly aimed at will al
  
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• Man who 'threw boy into' Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure 'not fit for interview'

  19-06-2026 10:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A three‑year‑old boy remains critical hospital after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo with a 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
  
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• Home Bargains selling 99p 'Starbucks-style' cup that caused huge queues

  19-06-2026 10:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The £1 version is back in stock for online shoppers
  
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• O2 users told 'dial 4 digit code' if they get message in Friday update

  19-06-2026 10:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There are 22 million subscribers in the the UK and today the company issued an urgent warning
  
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• A whole different ball game! Thomas Tuchel throws the first pitch at the baseball in Kansas City - after England win AGAIN, 5-1, in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the World Cup

  19-06-2026 10:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals the night after opening the World Cup with an impressive win.
  
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• Latest UK passport waiting times ahead of summer holidays

  19-06-2026 10:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If you're planning to go on holiday this summer, you may need a new passport
  
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• EastEnders star breaks silence on Bea exit and reveals explosive end

  19-06-2026 10:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is she the scariest villain on the Square? You better Bea-lieve it! (Picture: BBC)Every villain has their day, and time is running out for EastEnders’ bunny boiling baddie Bea Pollard. Actress Ronni Ancona spills the tea on her character’s dramatic final showdown on the Square.You can only keep a lid on cray for so long. When she was introduced at the start of the year, Bea seemed like a sweet, if slightly eccentric stranger who was still holding onto hurt over some playground teasi
  
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• Mum took stillborn baby home for 10 days to make memories with him

  19-06-2026 10:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emily Rollinson wanted time to start to process her loss
  
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• Doctors would not have let a woman get away with evil visited on Preston by gay adoptive dad: CLARE FOGES

  19-06-2026 10:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Evil, monstrous, sickening. The worst words are inadequate to describe what happened to Preston Davey, sexually abused and killed by the men who adopted him.
  
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• B&M's £10 'essential' travel backpack 'fits Ryanair and EasyJet'

  19-06-2026 10:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A high street retailer is selling a range of travel bags ahead of the summer
  
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• Pétanque player, 81, 'kills 68-year-old opponent with metal ball after "huge rivalry" turns violent'

  19-06-2026 10:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The deadly altercation unfolded on a shaded pétanque court in the village of Mimizan in south-west France on Wednesday.
  
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• Emmerdale’s Danny Miller reveals co-star who helped him stop drinking

  19-06-2026 10:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Danny revealed that Isabel has supported his sobriety journey (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Emmerdale’s Danny Miller has heaped praise on his long-time co-star Isabel Hodgins, while revealing that she was the one who inspired his sobriety journey, on which he recently reached a massive milestone.Danny has been keeping fans up to date via social media, recently announcing that he had completed a whole year without alcohol, after realising the negative i
  
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• World Cup LIVE: First team confirmed in last 32 after Canada horror injury and VAR penalty drama

  19-06-2026 10:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Canada's Ismael Kone suffered a devastating injury during the home nation's victory over Qatar, while Mexcio claimed their second victory of the competition
  
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• Thomas Tuchel's row with FIFA escalates despite rule change: England boss unlikely to accept compromise after complaining his experience had been 'ruined' by photographers

  19-06-2026 10:25 via dailymail.com
  
  The England boss complained about being blocked by photographers ahead of last night's 4-2 victory over Croatia, which prevented him from being able to watch his players sing the national anthem.
  
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• Join Andrew Pierce's debate: Do Reform and Restore Britain need to unite before the next General Election?

  19-06-2026 10:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Tell us what YOU think: Join Daily Mail columnist and Consultant Editor Andrew Pierce as we discuss whether Reform and Restore need to unite.
  
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• Duchess Sophie implemented strict rule for her wedding - but late Queen 'ignored' it

  19-06-2026 10:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, who are marking their 27th wedding anniversary today, had a unique dress code rule for their royal wedding, but not everyone followed their request
  
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• Major blow for Australia as China slaps huge tariff on beef exports

  19-06-2026 10:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) confirmed from Chinese authorities that Australia had reached 100 per cent of its 2026 imported beef quota in just six months.
  
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