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• RICHARD EDEN: How another Tory jailbird was ex-whip's saving grace

  10-06-2026 02:12 via dailymail.com
  
  As one of his recreations in Who's Who, he listed 'making Britain a richer, more exciting place to be' - only to be convicted of sexual assault in 2020.
  
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• EastEnders ‘confirms’ who is responsible for ending Bea – and it’s not Billy

  24-06-2026 10:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  The person responsible for taking Bea down and serving her comeuppance? (Picture: BBC / Metro)EastEnders spoilers follow for Wednesday’s (June 24) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.Bea Pollard’s (Ronni Ancona) days of causing trouble for Honey and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick and Emma Barton) could finally be at an end after an unexpected resident came to suspect that she’s up to no good.The show schem
  
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• Paranoid Putin moves air defences to Moscow after wave of drone attacks

  24-06-2026 10:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  A drone attack last week crippled much of Moscow and shrouded it in smoke (Picture: EPA)Vladimir Putin has moved one of his air defence systems a few metres from Moscow’s oil refinery after Ukrainian drones damaged the facility.Moscow was shrouded in noxious black smoke last week and coated in oil rain after a drone strike hit Moscow’s Oil Refinery.The onslaught – thought to be Ukraine’s biggest attack on the Russian capital so far – caused significant damage acros
  
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• Baby sitting in mum’s lap was killed when ‘drunk’ dad crashed into oncoming car

  24-06-2026 10:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Sakyi, 31, allegedly fled the scene after the collision, on Bletcham Way in Milton Keynes, which caused the death of his seven-month-old daughter Emmanuela (Picture: Google Maps)A drunk driver ran from the scene of a crash that killed his own seven-month-old baby, a court has heard.Emmanuel Sakyi, 31, was said to be ‘significantly above the legal limit’ when he got behind the wheel on December 4, 2022.His daughter Emmanuela was sitting in her mother’s lap on the
  
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• Finally! Hollyoaks legend confirms permanent return after ‘death’

  24-06-2026 10:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Nightingale flies again! (Picture: ITV)The one and only delightfully dastardly James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) is back in Hollyoaks – for good.Nothing can keep one of the biggest schemers in Dee Valley down for long, even death!Gregory has signed up to reprise his role as the calculating solicitor on a permanent basis, less than two years after the popular character was controversially killed off in a fiery explosion, shortly after discovering that  he did not have a br
  
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• Strictly star announces split from childhood sweetheart who she married when she was 18

  24-06-2026 10:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  The pro dancer shared a candid update to social media (Picture: Anthony Devlin/Hogan Media/Shutterstock)Strictly Come Dancing pro Alexis Warr, 26, has announced her separation from husband Jake Burton after almost eight years together.The young couple, who have a Mormon upbringing, tied the knot when they were 18-years-old in Utah and have been married ever since.Now, Alexis – who made it all the way to the 2025 Strictly final with celebrity partner and TikTok star George Clarke – h
  
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• Controversial new Bethany story ‘solved’ by Coronation Street fans

  24-06-2026 10:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  She has a big story coming up (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street fans appear to have worked out Bethany Platt’s (Lucy Fallon) new storyline.Earlier this year, actress Lucy, who is 30, teased the drama set to unfold for her soap alter-ego, and admitted that fans will probably end up not really liking the character.When asked at the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse if Bethany has any big stories coming up, Lucy replied: ‘She does! I can’t tell you what it is, but it&rs
  
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• The Prime Day deals you’ll actually use (from someone who shops them for a living)

  24-06-2026 10:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  I’ve hand-picked the must-have items from Amazon’s Prime Day. (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty)
  Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
  I’ve been working as a shopping expert for over 13 years now, and with this being my sixth Amazon Prime event, I’d like to think I know a thing or two about what’s actually worth adding to your basket – and
  
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• The viral La Roche‑Posay SPF everyone loves just got a Prime Day discount

  24-06-2026 10:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  This SPF does it all! (Picture: Metro/Getty/Amazon)
  Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
  The big Amazon Prime Day sale extravaganza is here with some great deals across thousands of products – including everyone’s fave SPF from La Roche-Posay.Get ready to glow while you protect your skin as the beauty editor-approved La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invis
  
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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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• Free hand luggage is coming to Europe, but there’s a catch for UK travellers

  24-06-2026 09:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  In Europe, hand luggage rules are about to change (Picture: Getty Images)If you’re a seasoned traveller — especially on short-haul European flights — you’ll likely have tried myriad luggage hacks to avoid paying extortionate airline fees.From the neck pillow trick, which consists of stuffing your U-shaped pillow with clothing, to using a duty-free carrier bag to sneak extra stuff, there are some innovative ways to bypass the limits.However, certain passengers may not nee
  
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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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