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• Pope Leo faces stiff competition from Bad Bunny for attention in Spain

  06-06-2026 18:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pope Leo arrived today in Madrid for a week-long tour of Spain (Picture: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)Pope Leo has admitted he is facing some competition as he arrived in Spain for a week long visit.The 70-year-old pontiff is in Madrid at the same time Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny stages a string of concerts in the Spanish capital.Leo acknowledged that faced with the choice, young Spaniards would likely choose to see the six-time Grammy award winner over him.However he still hoped his visit wou
  
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• Daily horoscope June 7, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign

  07-06-2026 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Here’s what the stars have in store for your day (Picture: Metro.co.uk)The Moon-Mercury link today creates a strong sense of excess and overspilling. Avoid committing to too much.
  Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, the cosmos gives you the courage to be entirely yourself. Whether that’s being a social butterfly or more reserved, honour your wishes.Remember, anyone can have too much of a good thing. Share the love and keep things moving.Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscop
  
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• Evidence about 'Peter Mandelson's efforts to influence Cabinet reshuffle to secure more political influence for his allies' could lead Met to widen probe

  07-06-2026 00:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Messages between the disgraced former ambassador to the US and Sir Keir Starmer's one-time chief of staff Morgan McSweeney were expected to be released.
  
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• Multiple gunshots send people running after shooting at Old West End Festival in Ohio

  07-06-2026 00:53 via dailymail.com
  
  A massive emergency response involving ambulances and police is underway in Ohio following a reported shooting with 'multiple' victims at the popular Old West End Festival.
  
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• British Muslim police association described Israel military as a 'Zionist terrorist group' and defended Hamas after October 7

  07-06-2026 00:47 via dailymail.com
  
  The document has raised concerns about the impartiality of police officers, with the Campaign Against Antisemitism calling for an investigation.
  
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• Arsenal consider former Tottenham target if they fail with Morgan Rogers transfer

  07-06-2026 00:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Villa will be determined to hold onto Rogers (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Arsenal will weigh up a move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White if they fail in their bid to sign Morgan Rogers this summer.The Gunners are keen on Rogers as Mikel Arteta looks to make further additions to the side that won the Premier League title last season.Arteta is reportedly driving Arsenal’s interest in the Aston Villa star but they face competition from European champions Paris Saint-Germa
  
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• Entire fleet of UK attack submarines is unfit for war and stuck in dock: Fresh humiliation for our depleted Armed Forces after Chief of Staff warned Putin is 'raising the stakes'

  07-06-2026 00:41 via dailymail.com
  
  In a fresh humiliation for Britain's Armed Forces, all five of its Astute class submarines are currently laid up awaiting maintenance and other repair work.
  
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• 'We can't ignore AI risk to entry level jobs as over one million young people unemployed or not in education'

  07-06-2026 00:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'Too many young people are struggling to take that first step from education to work', Technology Secretary Liz Kendall and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden write
  
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• Labour push to help young job seekers to include AI bootcamps for those at risk of unemployment

  07-06-2026 00:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Early Careers Jobs Alliance will bring together government, employers, trade unions and young people, and look at how AI is impacting entry level roles and offer support
  
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• Andy Burnham accused of 'chilling' attack on free speech as his firefighters are warned over their backing for Reform UK

  07-06-2026 00:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Senior figures at Manchester's Fire and Rescue Service said they have had words with employees who backed the party, saying it was a cause for 'concern'.
  
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• Pete Hegseth told he's 'not welcome' by French villagers during D-Day anniversary visit

  07-06-2026 00:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked backlash among locals in a small French village during his visit to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings, with residents reportedly describing him as "not welcome" and calling for his appearance to be cancelled
  
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• Senior executives at Islamic charity privately warned that £350,000 aid to Gaza 'very likely to have helped fund Hamas and other terror groups'

  07-06-2026 00:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Senior executives at one of Britain's biggest Islamic charities privately warned that aid money they had sent to Gaza 'very likely' ended up funding Hamas and other terrorist groups, the MoS can reveal.
  
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• Former Guardian editor branded 'right old Leftie' tipped to be BBC's next head of news

  07-06-2026 00:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The Mail on Sunday understands that Ian Katz - currently head of content at Channel 4 - has been interviewed for the top job by new director-general Matt Brittin.
  
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• Jeremy Bamber murder case 'bears all the hallmarks' of a miscarriage of justice, says lawyer who overturned Andrew Malkinson's wrongful conviction for rape

  07-06-2026 00:08 via dailymail.com
  
  The lawyer who overturned Andrew Malkinson's (pictured) wrongful conviction for rape has said the Jeremy Bamber case 'bears all the hallmarks' of a miscarriage of justice.
  
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• Council slammed for saying e-bikes help women 'look nice' and 'perform traditional domestic responsibilities'

  07-06-2026 00:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A London council was blasted after it shared a bizarre report that suggested women riding e-bikes could help them 'perform their traditional domestic responsibilities' - the authority has since apologised
  
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• Passengers' £6,000 dream cruise turns into nightmare as BA loses their luggage - then takes THREE attempts to catch ship up

  07-06-2026 00:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Russell Ball and Ann Beaumont's £6,000 dream cruise turned into a nightmare after BA 'lost' their luggage at Heathrow.
  
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• The Met Police will NOT investigate the harassment of Dame Helen Mirren by a pro-Palestine activist who called the Oscar-winning actress a 'Zionist b****'

  07-06-2026 00:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The Oscar-winning actress, 80, was called an 'evil Zionist b****' by Corbynista Tom Carroll as she walked along the street in London with her husband, Taylor Hackford.
  
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• What we learned from England’s limp World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand

  07-06-2026 00:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kane’s goal was enough to seal the victory (Picture: Getty)England came through their first World Cup warm-up match unscathed with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.In the energy-sapping Tampa heat, Thomas Tuchel fielded two different starting XIs in each half with Harry Kane scoring the only goal of the game just before half-time, meeting Djed Spence’s cross with a fine header.With the exception of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke, the Arsenal quartet who will j
  
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• Harry Kane helps England stutter past New Zealand in World Cup heat test - 5 talking points

  06-06-2026 23:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  ENGLAND 1-0 NEW ZEALAND: Harry Kane's header on the stroke of half-time the difference as Thomas Tuchel gives run out to 22 players in World Cup warm-up in the Tampa sun
  
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• Manchester bomb squad incident live as 'suspicious item' found in garden

  06-06-2026 23:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A bomb squad descended on a street in Fallowfield, south Manchester, on Saturday evening after a 'suspicious item' was found in a front garden
  
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• Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling wedding in photos as Royals out in force despite rain

  06-06-2026 23:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Anne's son married his NHS nurse partner in a stunning wedding attended by major senior royals - including King Charles, Prince William and Princess Kate
  
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• Freeview TV could be AXED leaving millions unable to access channels including BBC, ITV and Channel 4

  06-06-2026 23:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The Government is expected to publish a consultation paper within weeks to 'set out a path' towards the end of digital terrestrial television (DTT) after 2034.
  
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• 'My garda ex beat me, sexually and emotionally abused me while I was pregnant - and when I reported him, his colleagues on the Force intimidated me... but that's not even close to what hurts me the most'

  06-06-2026 23:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The brave mother spoke out as garda abusers were this weekend accused of using the controversial 'in-camera' rule in family court proceedings as a 'shield' against potential sanctions.
  
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• Locals moved there for a more tranquil NYC life but are now furious neighborhood has turned into 'the Times Square of Brooklyn' with wall-to-wall tourists

  06-06-2026 23:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Furious locals in a New York City neighborhood are sick of tourists turning the once tranquil area into a hellhole to walk through.
  
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• Just days after breaking the happy news that she's expecting another baby, SocDems leader Holly Carpenter reveals her battle plan in her bid to become Ireland's first female Taoiseach

  06-06-2026 23:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Buoyed by their recent by-election success in Dublin Central, she wants to capitalise on growing anger at FF, FG and Sinn Féin by fielding a 'a new generation' of candidates in the next election.
  
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• Hegseth launches attack on Europe over migration 'invasion' during D-Day speech

  06-06-2026 23:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that European nations are facing an 'invasion' by migrants when the statistics across Europe show a sharp decline in arrivals by small boat
  
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• 'Woke' Leaving Cert question blasted for 'bringing culture wars into the classroom', with critics calling it an affront to the 'rights and dignity of biological women'

  06-06-2026 23:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Critics also claimed the decision to use the term in this week's Social Education paper brings culture wars into the classroom and is 'an insult to half the country's population'.
  
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• Uncomfortable young students watch drag show as school board director who owns a sex shop is accused of running 'all ages' workshops for children

  06-06-2026 23:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Washington School Board Director Jenn Mason was accused of hosting sex education classes for children as young as nine, while a video circulated of a drag show at her school.
  
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• Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling wedding live: Beatrice and Eugenie 'determined in brave move'

  06-06-2026 22:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, has married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a church ceremony in Gloucestershire today, with senior royals including the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales attending
  
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• Foodies mourn as celebrity chef announces closure of iconic flagship New York City restaurant after 25 years

  06-06-2026 22:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Tom Colicchio, best known for being the head judge on Top Chef, delighted Manhattan diners at Craft, near Union Square, with his simple but daring cuisine for a quarter-century.
  
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