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• Simple heatwave cooling remedy to drop temperature inside homes instantly

  22-06-2026 13:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There's one standout 'natural cooling' hack that is easy to do and completely free which will keep homes cool during the heatwave — approved by a British Gas engineer.
  
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• Wembley Stadium confirms rule change for Harry Styles gig during scorching heatwave

  22-06-2026 15:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Seeing Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium this week? Here’s what you need to know… (Picture: Anthony Pham/Getty Images for HS)Temperatures are set to soar in London this week – and not just because Harry Styles is in town.The Met Office has issued a rare red warning, preparing parts of southern England and southeast Wales for a 38°C scorcher.Fans will be relieved to hear that Harry’s Wembley Stadium shows are still going ahead, as he continues his T
  
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• Former royal butler reveals how King Charles and Prince William’s relationship has evolved

  22-06-2026 15:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  King Charles and Prince William have a strong relationship, a royal expert claimed (Picture: Getty Images)A royal butler has given an insight into Prince William and King Charles’ relationship following Father’s Day this weekend.Grant Harrold, who worked as King Charles and Queen Camilla’s butler between 2004 and 2011, was around the royals for a substantial amount of William’s youth.Therefore, has seen first-hand what traits William has inherited from his father, and ho
  
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• The UK government has an almighty allostatic load

  22-06-2026 15:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Keir is out of there (Picture: Getty/Metro)As Keir Starmer becomes the sixth prime minister to resign in 10 years, it seems there’s one clear answer to this high turnover.Simply put, the UK government has a giant load… an allostatic load, to be precise. Keir is just the latest in a long line of PMs to crumble under the weight of it.Psychologist Lucy Beresford tells Metro that an allostatic load is the cumulative impact of external instability. It refers to the detrimental impact on
  
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• Venezuela Fury’s husband Noah Price reveals why she was ‘crying’ on honeymoon

  22-06-2026 14:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageVenezuela Fury and Noah Price gave their first TV interview on Monday since getting married last month.The couple joined Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley in the This Morning studio to discuss their nuptials, being thrust into the spotlight and their hopes for the future.The teenagers tied the knot in an Isle of Man ceremony – where marriage is legal for 16-
  
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• Krispy Kreme recalls World Cup doughnut with urgent ‘do not eat’ warning

  22-06-2026 14:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  The popular doughnut chain issued the recall this week (Picture: PA)Krispy Kreme has issued an urgent recall of its Pitch Perfect and Matchday Dozen doughnuts after they were found to contain an undisclosed allergen.The football-themed doughnuts were released to celebrate this year’s World Cup, but a batch of them contain hazelnut fillings.The batches affected are the individual Pitch Perfect Doughnuts, purchased on June 19 or 20.Also included are the Matchday Dozen 12-pack with a best-be
  
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• We’ve found London’s best ice cream shop — it feels like real life Willy Wonka

  22-06-2026 14:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is this London’s best ice cream? (Picture: Courtney Pochin)Sun’s out, which can only mean one thing… It’s officially ice cream o’clock.London isn’t short of sensational spots to grab a scoop (or three), with everything from traditional Italian gelato to dairy-free soft serve, and Anya Hindmarch’s Ice Cream Project on offer in the city. But as the heat ramps up, there’s one place Metro can’t stop thinking about, as it boasts some of the
  
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• Dame Jilly Cooper left her children £8.6million in her will after her death aged 88 following fall at home

  22-06-2026 14:36 via dailymail.com
  
  The so-called 'queen of the bonkbuster' died aged 88 in October last year - less than 24 hours after she fractured her skull in a catastrophic fall at home.
  
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• Andy Burnham descends from the North to be crowned next PM after Wes Streeting dropped out and Starmer quit - as jockeying for Cabinet jobs begins

  22-06-2026 14:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham after Keir Starmer's resignation.
  
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• Fidel Castro's 'secret' daughter speaks out to reveal truth about those Justin Trudeau 'sibling' rumors: 'Sensitive subject'

  22-06-2026 14:32 via dailymail.com
  
  As a young child, Alina Fernandez experienced Cuba, the island of her birth, as a beguiling, intoxicating place. But nothing was quite what it seemed.
  
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• President Zelensky tells Keir Starmer 'you are always welcome in Ukraine' as he thanks outgoing PM for his support

  22-06-2026 14:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told outgoing UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer that he will always be a 'welcome guest in Ukraine' following his bombshell resignation this afternoon. 
  
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• Keir Starmer cries as he quits No10 claiming a deluded list of 'achievements' - now Britain awaits its seventh PM in ten years

  22-06-2026 14:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer talked up his achievements in getting Labour elected in a statement outside the famous black door of No10.
  
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• Cocaine found in five-year-old girl's bag at Glasgow private school

  22-06-2026 14:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the school in Glasgow after staff discovered the class-A drug, with the 'deeply distressing' incident 'rocking everyone'
  
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• Anger, smugness and calls for election – How party leaders reacted to Starmer’s resignation

  22-06-2026 14:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Party leaders had varying reactions to Starmer’s departure (Picture: Reuters / EPA / PA / AP / Getty)Given that Prime Ministers announcing their resignations from the steps of Downing Street is becoming an alarmingly regular occourence, one element has become almost as important.The reaction of opposition leaders.
  It might seem obvious that the prominent figures in other parties would dance on the grave of a deposed Prime Minister, but in fact it is something of a political tightrope.
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• Rock band playing at Madison Square Garden when fan, 51, plunged to his death break silence... as investigators probe his final moments

  22-06-2026 14:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Paul Kueker, 51, plummeted 150 feet from the Chase Bridge at a concert for the jam band shortly on Saturday night inside the New York City arena.
  
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• Jimmy Fallon accused of trying to hide controversial Conor McGregor interview after backlash

  22-06-2026 14:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Fallon interviewed UFC fighter Conor McGregor last week (Picture: Rosalind O’Connor/Getty Images)Jimmy Fallon has faced backlash from fans for appearing to ‘hide’ his controversial Conor McGregor interview.The late-night host, 51, was branded ‘spineless’ and ‘pathetic’ for allowing the UFC fighter to appear on his sofa.McGregor, 37, who is returning to the Octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329, was previously found liable in a civil case&nb
  
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• What England need to do against Ghana to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage

  22-06-2026 14:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  England are looking to continue their perfect start to the World Cup (Picture: Getty)England head into their second World Cup game against Ghana on Tuesday night in a dominant position to qualify from their group.The 4-2 victory over Croatia last week has presented the Three Lions with an opportunity to secure qualification for the knockout stage with a game to spare.A win in Boston against Ghana, who themselves beat Panama 1-0 in their Group L opener, will be enough to see England book their p
  
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• UK schools 'could close' after 40C heatwave warning as uniform rules relaxed

  22-06-2026 14:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK is set for stifling heatwave temperatures this week which could reach 40C and, with the Met Office issuing a red warning, some schools are easing uniform rules and may close
  
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• Lady Starmer's tears as Sir Keir quits: PM's wife embraces him outside No10 after she was visibly emotional during resignation speech

  22-06-2026 14:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Lady Victoria held hands with Sir Keir as they walked out of the front door together before she moved to the side to stand with ministerial allies and staff.
  
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• Major update after boy, 3, 'thrown' into crocodile enclosure and 'attacked'

  22-06-2026 14:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A three-year-old was allegedly thrown into the crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire on Thursday
  
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• TV doctor gives deodorant health warning verdict as 40C red alert heatwave to hit

  22-06-2026 14:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cancer concerns have been raised - and some celebrities like Charlotte Church have stopped wearing it, Dr Hilary Jones said
  
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• Arsenal given major hope of hijacking deal to sign £85million Tottenham target

  22-06-2026 14:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sandro Tonali is set to leave Newcastle in the January transfer window (Picture: Getty)Arsenal hold the upper-hand over Tottenham in the race to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.The Magpies appear ready to reluctantly let the Italy international depart during the summer transfer window.
  Eddie Howe stuck by the former AC Milan skipper during his ban for gambling offences and has helped the 26-year-old establish a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most complete midfiel
  
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• 'Soften and nourish skin' with Home Bargains £16 gift set reduced to £8

  22-06-2026 13:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Home Bargains has cut the price of the Dove, Radox & Vaseline 'Just For You' beauty gift set in half
  
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• Rare heatwave Red Alert issued over health risk as hospitals and social care urged to ‘be prepared’

  22-06-2026 13:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has issued Red ‘heat health’ alert over risk to transport as well as ‘food, water and energy supplies’ as temperatures set to hit 38C this week
  
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• 'Protect sensitive skin' with £13 cream reduced to £5 in 100ml Home Bargains deal

  22-06-2026 13:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Home Bargains has cut the price of Nivea Men Sensitive Moisturiser by 61 per cent
  
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• Missing camera in Brazil bungee jump death could hold key evidence after woman 'thrown off bridge'

  22-06-2026 13:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was thrown from a 130ft high bridge in Limerira, in Sao Paulo state, Brazil on June 13 - but nre details of the horror incident have now emerged
  
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• Met Office names 98 areas where Brits should avoid exercise from 11am to 3pm

  22-06-2026 13:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has been forced to issue amber and red weather weather warnings this week as temperatures in some parts of the UK could rise as high as 40C
  
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• UK heatwave tips that actually keep you cool from tin foil hack to correct fan placement

  22-06-2026 13:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Parts of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C, with the The Met Office issuing a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity.
  
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• UK homes could collapse or sink in heatwave as map shows areas most at risk

  22-06-2026 13:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People living in certain parts of the country are more at risk than others of the issue that can worsen in the heat
  
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• Andy Burnham descends from the North be crowned next PM after Wes Streeting dropped out and Starmer quit - as jockeying for Cabinet jobs begins

  22-06-2026 13:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham after Keir Starmer's resignation.
  
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