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• Paul Auster: 'Summer camp death haunts me'

  13-03-2017 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US novelist Paul Auster speaks to Newsnight about his new book, Trump and the tragedy that changed his life.
  
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• British yachting couple subjected to Russian warship fire claim the Ministry of Defence is 'trying to shut the story down'

  17-06-2026 13:17 via dailymail.com
  
  A British couple whose yacht was fired upon by a Russian warship in the English Channel have claimed the Ministry of Defence is trying to 'shut our story down'.
  
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• Cancer-stricken Jeremy Clarkson is 'lucky to be alive' after unrelated test caught 'aggressive' tumour, say doctors after presenter shared diagnosis while filming for Clarkson's Farm

  17-06-2026 13:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Jeremy Clarkson said he had been diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer in the final two episodes of the fifth season of Clarkson's Farm, which were released overnight.
  
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• The Wags have landed as England World Cup fans drink Dallas dry: Ollie Watkins' wife and her '100 suitcases' lead way as fans takeover rodeo and party until bars run out of beer

  17-06-2026 13:15 via dailymail.com
  
  NICK PISA AND SAM GREENHILL IN DALLAS: The England WAGs including Ollie Watkins' influencer wife Ellie Alderson have touched down in Dallas.
  
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• Gus Lamont's grandmother Josie Murray to reveal the clues 'police missed' in explosive tell-all as she breaks her silence in first ever sit-down interview

  17-06-2026 13:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Josie Murray will open up on the devastating impact of the little boy's disappearance in a Channel Seven Spotlight interview on Sunday night.
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Should Keir Starmer resign if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election?

  17-06-2026 13:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham plans to give Sir Keir Starmer one final chance to 'do the decent thing' and resign before orchestrating a move to remove him from Downing Street .
  
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• Major bank ING has rolled out a subscription plan overseas... Aussies have vowed to boycott it if it comes here

  17-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  'We are already seeing strong early interest from customers in the markets where we have launched,' global head of Private Individuals Sali Salieski said.
  
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• Kate Middleton to make long-awaited return to Royal Ascot today after three-year absence

  17-06-2026 13:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed that the Princess of Wales will be at Royal Ascot today in the carriage procession alongside Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla for the second day of the 2026 festival
  
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• I lost 4kg after taking simple test - I never realised what was wrong with me

  17-06-2026 13:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hannah Swan was working out three to four times a week but struggled with bloating, low energy and weight fluctuations
  
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• Keir Starmer dashes assisted dying campaigners' hopes over new bill with neutral stance

  17-06-2026 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Lauren Edwards will today take up the fight with a new private members' bill containing the same law change as the one spearheaded by colleague Kim Leadbeater
  
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• Property tycoon sues Britain's biggest water company for £1m saying fire started on their land destroyed his grouse moor

  17-06-2026 12:57 via dailymail.com
  
  David Livesey, the former chief executive of £1billion-turnover estate agency giant Connells Group, alleges United Utilities failed to stop a blaze that spread onto his land.
  
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• Syrian man, 35, is facing trial after denying raping woman on Brighton beach

  17-06-2026 12:55 via dailymail.com
  
  A Syrian man will go on trial later this year charged with raping and sexually assaulting a woman on Brighton beach.
  
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• Should Thomas Tuchel sing the England national anthem at the World Cup? Have your say

  17-06-2026 12:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel will lead England into their first match of the 2026 World Cup against Croatia and while the German has been hard at work preparing his side, Mirror Football readers have been debated his pre-match routine
  
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• Hospital worker suspected of accessing Princess of Wales's medical records to face prosecution

  17-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: A hospital worker is set to face a criminal prosecution after an investigation into claims the Princess of Wales's medical records were allegedly accessed by staff when she was a patient at the London Clinic in 2024
  
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• Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon confirms Maria heartbreak amid bloody Theo reveal

  17-06-2026 12:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  A tense dinner party awaits (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street’s Samia Longchambon has hinted that heartbreak appears to be on the horizon for Maria Connor.
  Over the past few weeks, fans of the ITV soap have grown hugely suspicious of what Gary Windass (Mikey North) and Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) are hiding.
  The two characters were once in a relationship, so the prospect of them having an affair behind Maria and Kit Green’s (Jacob Roberts) backs is definitely a possibility.
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• Massive explosion rocks Malaga restaurant with multiple injured including two children

  17-06-2026 12:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A gas explosion at a popular restaurant in Malaga has caused part of the building and a house next door to collapse, leaving eight people injured, including two children
  
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• Andrew Castle QUITS BBC after Wimbledon commentator was informed of demotion

  17-06-2026 12:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andrew Castle has resigned from his BBC role after being informed of a demotion for next year with the commentator choosing to walk away after Wimbledon
  
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• UK housing estate largely unsold two years on as holiday home rules bite

  17-06-2026 12:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The development has been complete and on the market for two years, but only two of the 16 properties have been sold due to holiday home planning restrictions
  
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• Asylum seeker, 24, who fooled authorities into thinking he was a child so he could live with a family in the UK is jailed for groping teenage girl - while on bail for another sex attack

  17-06-2026 12:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Poole Magistrates' Court heard Meron Habtu came to the UK illegally from Eritrea in 2020 and 'fooled' the authorities into thinking he was a child, when he was actually 24.
  
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• The best places in London to watch the World Cup

  17-06-2026 12:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  England fans will be out in force this evening (Picture: Getty Images)Welcome back to The Slice – our exclusive guide to what’s on in London, where we bring you trusted reviews, sneak previews, and amazing deals and discounts.Football season is officially in full swing, with England set to play Croatia tonight, an one question on the country’s lips: Is it finally coming home?If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the match in the capital, there are loads
  
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• Gabby Logan shares Michael Buble DMs after BBC World Cup opening ceremony controversy

  17-06-2026 12:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Gabby Logan courted controversy during the BBC's coverage of Michael Buble's World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance
  
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• Full list of remaining UK bank holidays for 2026 with one in July

  17-06-2026 12:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The next bank holiday in the UK falls in July
  
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• Care home manager avoids prison after residents 'drowned by the weight of their wheelchairs' on day out

  17-06-2026 12:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Registered manager, Janice Sowden, avoided prison after failing to provide safe care and treatment which led to the avoidable deaths of two patients, Alexander wood and Alison Tilsley.
  
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• Arsenal star’s World Cup snub leaves two Paris Saint-Germain players stunned

  17-06-2026 12:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Myles Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a new lease of life with Arsenal towards the end of last season (Picture: Getty)Thomas Tuchel certainly wasn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers with his decision omit several star names from his England World Cup squad.
  While the likes of Dan Burn, Jordan Henderson and Ivan Toney earned surprise call-ups,some of England’s most recognisable players are putting their feet up this summer.
  Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden, mainstays of the teams that r
  
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• The ‘painless’ but nasty bug set to thrive in UK groins this summer

  17-06-2026 12:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ticks are the critters to be watching out for this summer (Picture: Getty Images)Whether your plans include hiking across the countryside or picnicking in the park, Brits have been urged to take extra care against tick bites this summer.With temperatures expected to hit 33°C in the UK next week, one GP is warning that this warm weather and frequent rainfall is creating prime conditions for these critters.This spells bad news for those of us who like to spend time outdoors in the sun, as we
  
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• UK drink chain collapsed into administration after flood - in business since 2018

  17-06-2026 12:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Potions Cauldron Ltd had more than 70 staff and 11 locations across northern England and Scotland but it went into administration in April before being sold for £300,000 to the founder's dad
  
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• Harry Kane was ‘overweight and didn’t stand out,’ says former England teammate

  17-06-2026 12:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane didn’t always look likely to become the superstar he is now (Picture: Getty Images)As a youngster at Tottenham Harry Kane was ‘a little bit overweight’ and ‘didn’t stand out’ before going on to become England’s greatest ever striker.That is the opinion of Kyle Walker, who played with Kane at Spurs and for many years at international level as well.
  Kane did not exactly burst onto the scene as a youngster, taking some time to make an impact at
  
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• Dr Amir Khan's drink he has whenever he's feeling ill that's 'delicious'

  17-06-2026 12:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The NHS GP spoke about the drink during an appearance on the No Appointment Necessary podcast
  
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• Putin ‘won’t care’ about Russian oil tanker firing at yacht in English Channel

  17-06-2026 12:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tensions in the English Channel rose this week after two encounters with Russian ships (Picture: Shutterstock)A Russian expert has told Metro that Vladimir Putin ‘won’t care’ about his oil tanker firing at a civilian yacht in the English Channel.British couple Jane and Alan Kelvey were sailing 23 miles south of the Isle of Wight when they encountered the Admiral Grigorovich frigate.Russia accused them of making a ‘dangerous approach’ and fired warning shots, but th
  
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• England fans push over plant pots and sink 5,000 beers ahead of Croatia clash

  17-06-2026 12:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  England fans were in high spirits at a Dallas pub on Tuesday night (Picture: James Manning/PA Wire)England fans have bought more than 5,000 beers and vandalised plant pots in a Dallas pub ahead of their World cup opener against Croatia.Thomas Tuchel’s team will be hoping to get off to a fast start in this year’s competition, with the hopes of a nation resting on captain Harry Kane.With all eyes on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, which will host the Three Lions’ ope
  
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