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• PM faces civil war in cabinet over hard Brexit plans

  18-06-2017 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May is today facing a Brexit civil war in her cabinet after a former Minister warned a ‘soft’ break with Brussels would be a ‘betrayal’ of the nation.
  
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• Escape room contestant is turned into a human fireball after organisers tie her up and set her on fire after unwittingly pouring real petrol over her during 'hardcore' experience

  24-06-2026 10:15 via dailymail.com
  
  The victim went to the event in 2022 at a venue called Villa Amparo in Cajar, Spain, where she became engulfed in flames.
  
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• 'We're suffocating in the streets': Europe braces for another day of unprecedented temperatures as deadly heatwave makes it 'difficult to live'

  24-06-2026 10:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Europe is bracing for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that is making life on the continent unbearable. 
  
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• Andy Burnham's last Labour rivals wilt in the heat as Darren Jones pulls out - and ex-Marine Al Carns says he 'wants to get behind' the favourite

  24-06-2026 10:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Allies of Darren Jones - a Starmer loyalist - had been talking up the prospect of a challenge to avoid a 'coronation'.
  
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• Ex-Liberal heavyweight and 'Trumpette' Teena McQueen dies following 'short illness' - just months after her high-profile defection to One Nation

  24-06-2026 10:12 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Liberal Party federal vice president passed away from the medical condition on Wednesday, sparking tributes from fellow politicians.
  
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• UK weather live: Met Office's red heat warning comes into force as 40C possible

  24-06-2026 10:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office's red weather warning for extreme heatwave temperatures - just the second to ever be issued - is now in force as temperatures surge towards 40C
  
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• 'We didn't go to uni and now we're pulling in £2k a week'

  24-06-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Henry Howard and Holly Proud began aged just 16 and 15
  
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• New alert issued to power firms as UK swelters in red weather warning heatwave

  24-06-2026 10:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Power station owners told to prepare for a possible surge in demand as Brits try to keep cool
  
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• Dad found dead in tent at Download Festival as daughter makes heartbreaking discovery

  24-06-2026 10:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Paul John Whitley, 50, was found dead by his daughter Caitlyn Whitley, 19, who was camping next to him at Download Festival this year
  
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• Sadiq Khan continues Donald Trump feud as he links president and his 'nativist' followers to rise in death threats against him

  24-06-2026 09:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Upon Mr Trump's election to the White House , Mr Khan claims death threats against him soared by 2,000 per cent.
  
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• BBC expert Wednesday warning for thiazides, diuretics, doxycycline, Epipens, insulin as red alert heat hits

  24-06-2026 09:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  On BBC Morning Live, Dr Ranj Singh said the heat makes changes to how the body reacts to medications
  
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• I called my wife from the train station and said 'I know why people jump'

  24-06-2026 09:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dean Cooper was collapsing under the pressure of work and family life that lead him to a 10-pint a day addiction
  
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• Amazon Prime Day saves hundreds on heatwave essentials from Shark fans to Ninja's frozen drinks maker

  24-06-2026 09:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2026 has landed with hundreds of pounds of savings, including some big deals on heatwave essentials like the Ninja Slushi and Shark ChillPill handheld fan
  
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• 'So in love but friends are jealous of my second marriage and Ibiza wedding'

  24-06-2026 09:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coleen advises a reader whose friends have been all too quick to turn down an invitation to her second wedding, taking place in Ibiza. Are they suffering from the green eyed monster?
  
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• Horror health battle that united two of tennis' biggest rivals uncovered

  24-06-2026 09:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Titans of the tennis world, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova were once fearsome foes - each winning 18 Grand Slam titles. But they took on their biggest battle hand in hand
  
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• Kiefer Sutherland tells of 'missing' dad Donald, and reveals parenting regret

  24-06-2026 09:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  His performance in US thriller 24 led to an outstanding lead actor Emmy. Yet despite huge success, Kiefer Sutherland clearly craved approval from his dad and his mum
  
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• Fifa makes embarrassing claim after England fans boo World Cup hydration breaks

  24-06-2026 09:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  England’s hydration break against Ghana was booed by travelling fans (Picture: Getty)Gianni Infantino claimed Fifa makes ‘no additional revenue’ from the increasingly unpopular hydration breaks during the World Cup.Three-minute pauses midway through both halves of all World Cup fixtures were introduced this summer to help players cope with extreme weather conditions in North America.However, the lengthy breaks have received a largely negative reaction from coaches and fans, wi
  
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• The moment Andy Burnham realised Westminster was failing ordinary people

  24-06-2026 09:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It was a moment that had all the hallmarks of Andy Burnham’s sense of humour. Last October, I was interviewing the then Mayor of Greater Manchester, on a stage in London’s West End.
  
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• Tartan Army take over Miami with traffic cones and pack out bars ahead of Brazil clash

  24-06-2026 09:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bagpipers marched along Ocean Drive in Miami (Picture: PA)Scottish football fans are preparing to fill up venues in Miami to watch as Steve Clarke’s men face Brazil tonight.The Tartan Army has travelled all the way to Miami ahead of their third and final group game, which kicks off at 11pm UK time tonight.Similar to scenes in Boston, Miami bars were filled with a sea of tartan, and fans even held two parades in the city.During the parades, Scotland fans and Brazil fans got on like a house
  
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• Urgent recall on apples and kiwi fruit sold at supermarkets across the country over Salmonella fears

  24-06-2026 09:25 via dailymail.com
  
  An alert was issued by the Food Standards Agency stating PrepWorld has recalled several fruit packets from major grocery stores after testing identified Salmonella in apple and kiwi.
  
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• Girl, 2, ‘abused and murdered by mum and boyfriend’ in ‘campaign of violence’

  24-06-2026 09:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Isabelle Rose Welsh was found lying lifeless at the foot of the stairs at the home she shared with mum Alexandra Walker, 25, in Thornaby, Teesside, last September (Picture: Cleveland Police)A two-year-old girl suffered 21 broken bones while being subjected to a ‘campaign of violence’ at the hands of her mum and her mother’s new boyfriend that ended with her murder, a court heard.Isabelle Rose Welsh was found lying lifeless at the foot of the stairs at the home she shared with
  
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• 'I blamed hearing loss on music before terrifying urgent call from hospital'

  24-06-2026 09:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sophie Martin, 29, noticed her earphones getting quieter
  
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• Andy Burnham's last rivals wilt in the heat as Darren Jones pulls out - and ex-Marine Al Carns says he 'wants to get behind' the favourite

  24-06-2026 09:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Allies of Darren Jones - a Starmer loyalist - had been talking up the prospect of a challenge to avoid a 'coronation'.
  
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• Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews ‘named in new court battle’ days after prison release

  24-06-2026 09:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Price reunited with her husband Lee Andrews after being released from prison (Picture: @leeeandrews)Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews has reportedly been named as the lead defendant in a new Dubai court battle.The 43-year-old was released from the Al Awir Central Prison after being detained due to fraud allegations.It came after former glamour model Katie, 48, refused to cough up £140,000 in bail money after flying to the UAE to secure her husband’s freedom.Now, how
  
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• Ex-Liberal heavyweight and 'Trumpette' Teena McQueen dies following 'short illness' - just four months after her high-profile defection to One Nation

  24-06-2026 09:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Liberal Party federal vice president passed away from the medical condition on Wednesday, as confirmed by her family, sparking tributes from fellow politicans.
  
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• Enzo Maresca instructs Manchester City to sign Chelsea star with asking price set

  24-06-2026 09:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Incoming Man City boss and former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty)Enzo Maresca is pushing Manchester City to sign his former Chelsea player Malo Gusto, according to reports.Man City are set to confirm Maresca as their new manager after reaching an agreement on compensation with Premier League rivals Chelsea.Maresca, who left his role at Stamford Bridge in January, agreed to take over from legendary manager Pep Guardiola at the end of last season.Replacing club legends proved diffic
  
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• UK school closures live: More than 850 schools shut as heatwave surges – list

  24-06-2026 09:09 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 announcing closures
  
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• Nicola Peltz ‘takes swipe’ at the Beckhams after Brooklyn’s Father’s Day ‘fury’

  24-06-2026 09:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nicola has shared a reflective quote after tensions boiled over on Father’s Day (Picture: Shutterstock/AP)Nicola Peltz appears to have added her own take to the Beckhams’ Father’s Day debacle with a mysterious Instagram post.Father’s Day marked yet another special occasion – alongside the knightoods, premieres, dedication ceremonies and birthdays – where estranged Beckham son Brooklyn, 27, maintained his stony silence.Sir David, 51, and Victoria, 52, shared h
  
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• Brits travelling to Greece warned to expect flight delays this summer

  24-06-2026 09:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New analysis of international flight disruption data has found that British travellers heading to Greece this summer could face lengthy delays
  
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• My school’s scrapping GCSEs – I think others should do the same

  24-06-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  GCSE’s haven’t kept up with how the world has changed, so it’s time for them to be replaced (Credits: Getty Images)I glanced up at the clock – and smiled. In 30 seconds I knew I would never have to sit a GCSE exam again. The hours of work, the sleepless nights and the forsaken socialising – all necessary sacrifices that would be worth it in the end.And it was. But a few weeks ago, as I listened to the younger students of my school being told off by a
  
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