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• Next PM LIVE: Andy Burnham's potential challengers named as Labour MPs split over contest

  23-06-2026 15:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham confirmed he will stand in a bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader after the Prime Minister announced his resignation on Monday, having acknowledged his support in the party had drained away
  
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• Keir Starmer meets with Andy Burnham as PM takes next steps to hand over power

  23-06-2026 19:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer came face-to-face for a secret hour-long meeting away from Downing Street, a day after the PM dramatically set out plans to stand down
  
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• Carmarthenshire bus crash live: Six hospitalised after bus flips in crash near roundabout

  23-06-2026 19:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police have declared a major incident on the A484 in Carmarthenshire after a bus reportedly flipped over injuring at least 26 people with two air ambulances at the scene
  
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• England vs Ghana LIVE: Team news, Boston weather and Portugal match updates as Ronaldo scores

  23-06-2026 19:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  ENGLAND VS GHANA: The Three Lions are in Boston to take on African side Ghana as Thomas Tuchel aims to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup
  
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• Girl, 3, is killed by joyriding 14-year-old who stole his family's car while victim's mom and siblings scream in anguish as she takes final breath

  23-06-2026 19:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Jordan Bright, 3, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run in Baltimore on June 20 after a teenage boy allegedly stole his parents' car for a joyride and struck her in front of her horrified family.
  
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• Carnival Cruise makes ruthless decision after feisty passengers erupt in massive brawl at Miami port

  23-06-2026 19:33 via dailymail.com
  
  A wild fight broke out at Port Miami around 8am on Monday after the Carnival Conquest ship docked in Florida following a trip to the Bahamas.
  
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• LA mayor Karen Bass slammed for failing to stop fire that's been burning for a WEEK... as she claims smoke-filled air is 'not dangerous'

  23-06-2026 19:31 via dailymail.com
  
  The blaze at a privately owned cold-storage warehouse in LA's Boyle Heights neighborhood, about three miles east of downtown, started last Wednesday.
  
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• 'AN EMBARRASSMENT': With just over a week to go before we assume the EU Presidency, senior Justice official blasts Coalition's failure to implement one simple Brussels directive, warning: 'It could turn the whole thing into a farce for Ireland'

  23-06-2026 19:26 via dailymail.com
  
  It comes as Peter Burke warned of 'big implications' if his investigation finds that products being exported by a plant in Limerick are ending up in the hands of the Russians.
  
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• Half of Brits say World Cup experience with loved ones matters more than result

  23-06-2026 19:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The World Cup environment seems a key priority as research by a competition prize firm says 41% of people are aiming to recreate a "true matchday atmosphere" in their own homes
  
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• School closures live: Heatwave shuts 100s of UK schools amid travel chaos – list

  23-06-2026 19:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Met Office weather forecasters say temperatures could rise as high as 40C this week, with hundreds of schools across the UK deciding to close
  
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• Trump told Ukraine to 'be more bold' in attacking Russia, Zelensky claims

  23-06-2026 19:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump is said to have privately urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to act 'more boldly' towards Russia, as Kyiv steps up its attacks in a bid to force Vladimir Putin into talks
  
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• Labour MPs consider backing Andy Burnham challengers to trigger leadership contest

  23-06-2026 19:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Some Labour MPs have been calling for a leadership contest amid unease about Andy Burnham being handed the keys to Downing Street without his ideas being tested
  
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• Terror as man 'douses himself in gasoline' and holds two hostage with lighter

  23-06-2026 19:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The man allegedly barricaded himself inside a town hall office alongside two staff members before he covered himself in 'flammable liquid' - this is a breaking story
  
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• I Kissed a Girl launches its best season yet despite BBC axe

  23-06-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I’m only three and a half episodes in, and the drama is high (Picture: BBC/Two Four)This review is based on the first three episodes of I Kissed A Girl season 2.BBC Three’s hit dating series I Kissed A Girl is back tonight with season 2, and the new episodes don’t disappoint.It’s just a shame that a show this crucial is ending, after it was recently axed.It might just be the beginning of the 10-episode season, but IKAG round two is definitely proving messier and more exp
  
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• I’m a dietitian — these are the worst foods to eat during a heatwave

  23-06-2026 18:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lola has shared what she eats during a heatwave (Picture: Lola Biggs/Together Health)From struggling to sleep to avoiding sunburn, various challenges come with warmer weather.And one thing that many find particularly difficult is working out what to eat when you’re already feeling uncomfortable.
  Many people give up on cooking altogether when temperatures rise and just live on picky bits, but if you’re still keen to have a proper meal, then you’re going to want to keep on readi
  
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• Nineteen injured after bus overturns in Wales

  23-06-2026 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six people have been taken to hospital after the crash on the A484 near Kidwelly.
  
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• Chelsea still keen on former Real Madrid centre-back after January interest

  23-06-2026 18:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jacobo Ramon has impressed in Italy with Como (Picture: Getty Images)Chelsea are looking at signing a centre-back this summer and Como’s Jacobo Ramon is on their shopping list.The Blues do have a number of options in central defence, but have been linked with signing another centre-back since last summer.Former manager Enzo Maresca was reportedly frustrated that another central defender was not brought in under his reign.Since then Liam Rosenior has come and gone and now Xabi Alonso is ta
  
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• Promotion and relegation in revamped 2028 PGA Tour

  23-06-2026 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Promotion and relegation will be a key element of a revamped PGA Tour from 2028.
  
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• Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

  23-06-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.
  
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• Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?

  23-06-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?
  
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• Boy, 14, is arrested for murder as girl, 14, is found dead in park 500 yards from her home after she went missing three days ago 'with phone switched off'

  23-06-2026 18:40 via dailymail.com
  
  A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found just 500 yards away from the home of a missing teenager in Blaina, South Wales.
  
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• Nicolas Cage skin added to Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 despite Activision promise

  23-06-2026 18:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  The worst thing is it doesn’t even look much like him (Activision)Activision promised Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 wouldn’t keep adding random crossover skins, and yet it’s just announced Nicolas Cage as himself.For several years, one of the most consistent and loudest complaints from Call Of Duty fans, was over the series’ increasingly ridiculous crossover skins, which were no doubt an effort to emulate the success of Fortnite.Battlefield 6 even took a couple of potshots a
  
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• England vs Ghana LIVE: Team news, flag issue and Portugal match updates as Ronaldo starts

  23-06-2026 18:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  ENGLAND VS GHANA: The Three Lions are in Boston to take on African side Ghana as Thomas Tuchel aims to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup
  
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• 'Major incident' declared after bus crashes on busy roundabout in Wales 'leaves dozens injured': Air ambulances on scene as public urged to stay away

  23-06-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Emergency services are dealing with a 'major incident' in Carmarthenshire after reports of a bus crash, Dyfed Powys Police said.
  
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• Boris Becker has £5,000 watch seized by bailiffs on behalf of his ex-wife moments before public appearance - 'as Lilly's lawyer says they won't stop coming for his riches'

  23-06-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Boris Becker had a £5,000 watch seized from him by bailiffs on behalf of his ex-wife, moments before he was due to be interviewed on stage, Lilly Becker's lawyer has revealed. 
  
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• Changing of Guard axed at Buckingham Palace in sweltering heat after red warning issued

  23-06-2026 18:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The traditional Changing of the Guard ceremonies at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, which sees marching soldiers in bearskin hats and heavy uniforms and horses take part, has been halted
  
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• Tottenham set to complete shock signing of highly-rated Arsenal youngster

  23-06-2026 18:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal on the verge of losing one of their most highly-regarded young players (Picture: Getty)Tottenham are on the verge of completing an audacious move and poaching highly-rated Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson.The 16-year-old joined the Gunners from West Ham two years ago and looked destined to become the next gem to roll off the Hale End Academy production line.Thompson has made rapid progress through the ranks and has already made his Under 21 debut in Premier League 2.Arsenal had been hop
  
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• Tate brothers challenge decision to withhold names of their UK accusers

  23-06-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrew and Tristan Tate will face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, after they are extradited.
  
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• Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event

  23-06-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.
  
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• FIFA plot sudden rule change before World Cup knockouts after Arsenal incident

  23-06-2026 18:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 2026 World Cup might be well underway in the US, Mexico and Canada, but that hasn't stopped FIFA from wanting to change rules during the tournament
  
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