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• Nicola Sturgeon says second independence referendum likely

  17-01-2017 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicola Sturgeon said Theresa May's plan for a free trade with the EU from outside the single market was not good enough for Scotland.
  
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• RAC says touching watch while driving could mean fine and six points

  23-06-2026 07:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Drivers are unsure of the rules and current legislation
  
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• UK school closures LIVE: Heatwave sees 83 close after Met Office red warning and thunderstorms

  23-06-2026 07:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning as temperatures could surge as high as 40C - which may mean we see the hottest day ever this week
  
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• Couple avoid jail after leaving baby alone on beach and 'losing track of time'

  23-06-2026 07:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Both the baby's mum and dad were both charged with child neglect without great bodily harm after they walked off and left their six-month-old baby asleep on the sand
  
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• Donald Trump's furious day as he kicks Starmer and has wild on-camera meltdown over reflecting pool

  23-06-2026 07:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Trump has a talent for kicking a guy when he's down, and Starmer was not exempt. Meanwhile the reflecting pool duck death toll continues to increase. Here's everything you need to know from a wild day in Washington
  
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• The ‘gorgeous’ £3.99 Aldi drink that’s perfect for sipping in the sunshine

  23-06-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are racing to snap these drinks up (Picture: Courtney Pochin)When it comes to pre-mixed cocktails, M&S has long been the go-to for a tasty tipple.But it seems they’ve now got some serious competition from a bargain rival, as Aldi has all the girlies running to the shop for its new drinks.The German retailer recently brought back its range of pre-mixed spritzes, and for summer 2026 there are some new flavours.But the best part? They cost just £3.99 for an entire bottle.W
  
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• Stephen Hendry names his top 16 snooker players of last 50 years

  23-06-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Seven time world champion Stephen Hendry has picked out his top 16 from the last 50 years (Picture: Getty Images)Stephen Hendry has named his top 16 snooker players of the last 50 years and it is sure to cause plenty of debate.The seven-time world champion has named a top 16 for the Crucible era, which dates back to the 1976/77 season.Some very big names miss out, including a string of former world champions, while three players who have never conquered the Crucible do make the cut.Hendry has l
  
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• Mum dies after being pulled from sea at Southbourne beach amid June heatwave

  23-06-2026 06:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The first reported open water death has been reported as weather forecasters warn parts of England and Wales are likely to see temperatures exceed 37C in the shade in this week's heatwave
  
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• Ben Roberts-Smith withdraws from Australian War Memorial opening where he was due to rub shoulders with Pauline Hanson and Anthony Albanese

  23-06-2026 06:28 via dailymail.com
  
  The nation's four surviving VC holders have been invited to the official opening of the Anzac Atrium and Anzac Hall.
  
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• Comedian Carlos Mencia called 'one of California's biggest tax scofflaws' after arrest for not paying over $300k

  23-06-2026 06:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony tax charges after prosecutors accused him of hiding $8.7million in income and leaving California owed more than $300,000.
  
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• Man shot with nail gun rushed to hospital with fractured skull as police launch investigation

  23-06-2026 06:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Oxley Police District found a man in his 40s with nail gun wounds to his face, chest and hand - police are now appealing for information from the public to help with their investigation
  
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• A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

  23-06-2026 05:56 via bbc.com
  
  It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
  
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• Millions of Aussie drivers to get cheaper registration - here's how much you will pay

  23-06-2026 05:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The NSW government will also freeze public transport fares for 12 months, a move it said was part of an all-encompassing plan to tackle the rising cost of living.
  
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• School closures for heatwave in 5 UK regions confirmed - full list

  23-06-2026 05:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A number of schools in England are closing due to the extreme heat and health warnings issued over the next few days as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues
  
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• Stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times faces possible deportation

  23-06-2026 05:23 via bbc.com
  
  The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.
  
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• Stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times faces deportation

  23-06-2026 05:23 via bbc.com
  
  The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.
  
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• South Korea could deport stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times

  23-06-2026 05:23 via bbc.com
  
  The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.
  
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• What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

  23-06-2026 05:21 via bbc.com
  
  France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.
  
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• Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles

  23-06-2026 05:19 via bbc.com
  
  Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.
  
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• Dan had just $3 in his bank account when he stumbled across an ATM glitch that gave him 'unlimited' money... then he spent $1.6million in FOUR months

  23-06-2026 05:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Dan Saunders was a young bartender from country Victoria when he stumbled across a technical fault in National Australia Bank's ATM system.
  
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• Male nurse at Melbourne hospital accused of sending explicit messages to psych patient and trying to kiss colleague in car park: 'I'm a hugger'

  23-06-2026 05:04 via dailymail.com
  
  A Melbourne nurse faces accusations he sent explicit messages to a psych ward patient and made repeated advances towards a young colleague.
  
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• Brit mother, 54, tells of moment she 'smelled burning' while lying next to pool with her son at Dominican Republic resort... only to turn and find it engulfed in flames

  23-06-2026 05:03 via dailymail.com
  
  A British mother has revealed the 'terrifying' moment her Caribbean holiday turned into 'chaos' as she watched the hotel, where she had been staying with her son, be destroyed in a huge blaze.
  
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• Bird flu safety message is delivered to Aussies worried about buying chicken and eggs at the supermarket

  23-06-2026 05:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The virus has made its way onto local shores for the first time, after two birds in Western Australia have tested positive for the H5N1 strain.
  
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• Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'

  23-06-2026 04:57 via bbc.com
  
  Two senior party figures are considering bids in order to ensure the next leader's policy ideas are tested in a race.
  
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• Met Office power cut warning for 71 UK areas as extreme heat hits Tuesday - full list

  23-06-2026 04:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued power cut warnings for 71 areas across the UK as the nation braces for record-breaking temperatures to hit across the country this week
  
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• Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32

  23-06-2026 04:41 via bbc.com
  
  Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
  
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• UK train passengers told 'do not travel' for 3 days as red extreme heat warning issued

  23-06-2026 04:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A rare red extreme heat warning has been issued in the West Midlands, with the region also covered by a red health warning from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as National Rail urges passengers to avoid all but essential travel on Wednesday and Thursday
  
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• 'Deep state purge' begins at Tulsi Gabbard's old office as Trump's new spy chief seeks to fire hundreds

  23-06-2026 04:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Bill Pulte, 38, wasted no time on his first day as President Trump's new spy chief as he seeks to fire hundreds.
  
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• Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI

  23-06-2026 04:21 via bbc.com
  
  The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
  
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• UK furniture chain to close Midlands store in 'end of an era' - founded in 1897

  23-06-2026 04:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The chain was founded 129 years ago and continues to operate across the UK, but its branch in Bilston will close at the beginning of August and a major sale has been launched
  
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