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• Slovakia U21 1-2 England U21

  19-06-2017 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England are one win away from a place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Slovakia.
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Cancer-stricken Jeremy Clarkson is 'lucky to be alive' after unrelated test caught 'aggressive' tumor, say doctors after presenter shared diagnosis while filming for Clarkson's Farm

  17-06-2026 12:18 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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• Medics injured as Glasgow ambulance rolls in terrifying crash with patient inside

  17-06-2026 12:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Footage of the incident appears to show a smashed up car, with the ambulance rolled over onto its side with its blue lights still on
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Ronaldo and Portugal World Cup plans in chaos as security forced to step in hours before game

  17-06-2026 12:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and other Portugal players taking to the pitch later today were last night forced to upend training in Florida over security concerns, it has been reported
  
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• Refugees who lost everything fleeing war-torn countries reveal how they've given back to UK

  17-06-2026 12:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  To mark Refugee Week, three survivors of war and persecution share the stories behind a precious item as part of the Daily Mirror's #PeopleMove project.
  
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• Scotland are fans loving the World Cup so much they’ve drank Boston dry

  17-06-2026 12:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  A group of Scottish fans making the most of Boston hospitality before their World Cup match with Haiti (Picture: Haiti)The Tartan Army is having a right old knees up in Boston – so much so that the city is almost completely dry.There are more than 20,000 Scotland fans in Massachusetts for the nation’s first two World Cup group stage matches.They’ve been sinking pints and singing Baccara’s hit Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, which has become an unofficial anthem, at plenty of Bost
  
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• 'I cut off my brother after his wife’s wedding jibe – four years on I miss him'

  17-06-2026 12:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises a reader who cut contact with his brother after a spat between their wives at a family do. Now time has passed, he feels sad about their estrangement
  
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• 'Dangerously warm' temperature warning issued for Thursday - full list of areas affected

  17-06-2026 12:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for regions including London, the South East and East Midlands as temperatures are set to soar to 30C - full list of areas affected
  
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• Anyone with artificial grass issued warning during heatwave this week

  17-06-2026 11:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Some parts of the UK are set to experience temperatures of around 30°C this week and next, but some sunny day activities could cause serious heat damage to artificial grass
  
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• Golders Green memorial wall 'arson attack' charge as cops release details of suspect

  17-06-2026 11:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The memorial wall was established by the Miga Rally community group as a tribute to thousands of protesters killed in a crackdown in Iran in January
  
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• Uninsured Brit is in a coma with severe brain injuries after accident on first holiday without family in Zante: Distraught mother pleads for help to raise funds

  17-06-2026 11:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Louis Benson had travelled to Zante with his friends, on what was his first holiday without his family, when tragedy struck.
  
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• Martin Lewis explains new UK law change with 63-day rule coming soon

  17-06-2026 11:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis appeared on Good Morning Britain to explain the new 63-day breathing space law change and what people's rights are
  
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• Furious British Museum supporters vow to rip up their memberships after being forced to wait online for hours in failed bids for Bayeux Tapestry tickets

  17-06-2026 11:48 via dailymail.com
  
  The museum's members took to social media yesterday to complain they had waited for hours to book the precious tickets - which members have early access to - only for their bids to end in failure.
  
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• Girl is killed in huge multi-vehicle crash in West Melbourne - as SEVEN other people are injured

  17-06-2026 11:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Police said the female child was killed when the car she was travelling in was involved in the accident on Dynon Road in inner-city Melbourne at about 4.30pm.
  
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• Fans unpack Brooklyn Beckham’s advert Easter eggs including ‘tasteless’ dig at David

  17-06-2026 11:47 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 PageBrooklyn Beckham’s controversial ad has sparked plenty of debate online, with viewers quickly spotting telling details in the short video.
  When it first came out, many people agreed that the eldest son of David and Victoria had taken a very public dig at his parents in the new World Cup advert for food delivery service DoorDash.The 27-year-old was seen
  
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• Xbox already planned to shut down Ninja Theory before Senua reveal claims report

  17-06-2026 11:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  A different kind of hell (Microsoft)Microsoft had already planned to close Hellblade studio Ninja Theory before they revealed their latest game according to reports, as fears of widespread Xbox layoffs mount. After Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced revenue for Microsoft’s gaming division has sharply declined over recent years, there’s been an expectation of imminent layoffs across the company. Evidence of incoming cutbacks started to trickle out this week, as two senior Xbox
  
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• Newlyweds fly to Dallas to spend honeymoond cheering on England football team in World Cup 2026

  17-06-2026 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Lauren and James Portwood tied the knot earlier this month and have jetted off to the US on their honeymoon, where they plan to support Thomas Tuchel's team
  
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• Starmer to make 'full apology' on behalf of British state for forced adoption of 185,000 children over three decades

  17-06-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the move will happen 'very soon' as she condemned the 'shameful' policy.
  
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• Exercise Kate Middleton 'loves' that helps keep her looking slim

  17-06-2026 11:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales is widely reported to be a fan of this exercise class
  
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• 'I traced Jay Slater's every move in Tenerife - his tragic final mistake still haunts me'

  17-06-2026 11:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Two years on from Jay Slater's death in Rural de Teno National Park, Tenerife, the Mirror speaks to an investigator who saw first-hand just how gruelling his final moments would have been
  
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• Famous Aussie activewear brand Tully Lou to close down: 'Everything has to go'

  17-06-2026 11:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Melbourne -based company Tully Lou, founded in 2012, announced a closing-down sale on Monday, but left the door open for a potential return in the future.
  
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• Donald Trump says $300,000,000,000 payout to Iran is ‘fake news’

  17-06-2026 11:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Discussions surrounding reconstruction and nuclear disarmament are ongoing (Picture: AFP)Donald Trump has said reports of a $300 billion payout to Iran are ‘fake news put out by the Dumocrats’ in a post on Truth Social.Yesterday, Axios and other publications reported that one of the conditions of the peace agreement between the US and Iran was a $300,000,000,000 reconstruction fund for Iran, which would help the Republic facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.The talking p
  
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• Asylum seeker, 24, who 'fooled' authorities into thinking he was a child jailed for groping teenage girl on train while on bail for another sex attack

  17-06-2026 11:30 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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