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• The MPs who are quitting

  24-04-2017 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who is joining George Osborne in stepping down as an MP, and who plans to return?
  
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• Piers Morgan sends ‘old sparring partner’ Jeremy Clarkson well-wishes after prostate cancer diagnosis

  17-06-2026 13:46 via metro.co.uk
  Piers Morgan wished former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson well (Picture: Jo Davidson/REX/Shutterstock)Piers Morgan has wished Jeremy Clarkson well following his shock cancer diagnosis.The broadcaster, 61, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with the Clarkson’s Farm star.Clarkson, 66, shared the news that he had been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer in the final episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm, which premiered overnigh
  
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• Destiny 2 developer Bungie will be halved in size this summer claims source

  17-06-2026 13:32 via metro.co.uk
  Does Destiny 2 still have legs? (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Bungie is facing more layoffs which could reduce the studio’s workforce by 50% or more, as Marathon struggles to attract more players. Halo creator Bungie has been in a volatile position for some time, after several rounds of layoffs over recent years, but it looks set to be downsized even further. In May, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier claimed a ‘significant’ number of layoffs were set to impact the s
  
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• England vs Croatia referee once branded ‘one out of 10’ by Thomas Tuchel

  17-06-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Clement Turpin takes charge of England vs Croatia on Wednesday night (Picture: Getty Images)Clement Turpin, the referee for England’s World Cup clash with Croatia on Wednesday night, has been slammed by Thomas Tuchel in the past.
  The 44-year-old is a vastly experienced official, taking charge of Ligue 1 games in his native France since 2008.The Frenchman became a FIFA referee in 2010 and this summer will be his third World Cup, having reffed games in Russia and Qatar.England fans will be
  
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• EastEnders star Belinda Owusu reflects on beautiful ‘full circle’ moment as she returns

  17-06-2026 13:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Libby Fox has returned to Walford(Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Belinda Owusu has opened up about the emotional experience of returning to EastEnders, describing it as a touching ‘full circle’ moment both on and off screen.The actress made a surprise comeback as Libby Fox during Tuesday night’s episode, marking her first proper return to Albert Square in almost a decade. While fans were thrilled to see the much-loved character back in Walford, Belinda has revealed t
  
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• Roads turn into rivers at Spanish holiday hotspot after torrential downpours

  17-06-2026 13:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pedestrians and drivers in Spain were overwhelmed (Picture: Solarpix)After 30 litres of rain fell on a city in Spain in just 20 minutes, rivers turned into roads, and locals shouted for help as water knocked them over.Pedestrians were knocked off their feet, and motorists were overtaken by floating wheelie bins during the downpour in Jaen, Spain.
  Footage of the dramatic weather event around 8pm yesterday showed people shouting for help as the cascading water knocked them off their feet and prev
  
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• British yachting couple subjected to Russian warship fire claim the Ministry of Defence is 'trying to shut the story down'

  17-06-2026 13:17 via dailymail.com
  
  A British couple whose yacht was fired upon by a Russian warship in the English Channel have claimed the Ministry of Defence is trying to 'shut our story down'.
  
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• Cancer-stricken Jeremy Clarkson is 'lucky to be alive' after unrelated test caught 'aggressive' tumour, say doctors after presenter shared diagnosis while filming for Clarkson's Farm

  17-06-2026 13:16 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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• The Wags have landed as England World Cup fans drink Dallas dry: Ollie Watkins' wife and her '100 suitcases' lead way as fans takeover rodeo and party until bars run out of beer

  17-06-2026 13:15 via dailymail.com
  
  NICK PISA AND SAM GREENHILL IN DALLAS: The England WAGs including Ollie Watkins' influencer wife Ellie Alderson have touched down in Dallas.
  
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• Gus Lamont's grandmother Josie Murray to reveal the clues 'police missed' in explosive tell-all as she breaks her silence in first ever sit-down interview

  17-06-2026 13:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Josie Murray will open up on the devastating impact of the little boy's disappearance in a Channel Seven Spotlight interview on Sunday night.
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Should Keir Starmer resign if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election?

  17-06-2026 13:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham plans to give Sir Keir Starmer one final chance to 'do the decent thing' and resign before orchestrating a move to remove him from Downing Street .
  
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• Romeo Beckham pulled over by police after scrolling on phone in Porsche

  17-06-2026 13:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Romeo Beckham was pulled over by police for looking at his phone while driving (Picture: Getty Images)Romeo Beckham has been fined and handed penalty points after police caught him using his phone while sitting behind the wheel of his luxury sports car in central London.The 23-year-old son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham was stopped by officers in Westminster last September.A court heard that an officer spotted Beckham looking down at a mobile phone while waiting at traffic lights in his
  
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• Major bank ING has rolled out a subscription plan overseas... Aussies have vowed to boycott it if it comes here

  17-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  'We are already seeing strong early interest from customers in the markets where we have launched,' global head of Private Individuals Sali Salieski said.
  
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• Kate Middleton to make long-awaited return to Royal Ascot today after three-year absence

  17-06-2026 13:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed that the Princess of Wales will be at Royal Ascot today in the carriage procession alongside Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla for the second day of the 2026 festival
  
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• Hospital worker who ‘accessed Kate Middleton’s medical records’ will be prosecuted

  17-06-2026 13:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  The alleged breach was just weeks after the Princess had surgery in 2024 (Picture: Getty)A hospital worker at the London Clinic will be prosecuted for accessing Kate Middleton’s medical records from her surgery in 2024.The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in early 2024.Now, a worker at the private clinic is facing criminal prosecution over claims she accessed the records along with three other employees.The Marylebone clinic, on the corner of Devonshire Place i
  
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• I lost 4kg after taking simple test - I never realised what was wrong with me

  17-06-2026 13:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hannah Swan was working out three to four times a week but struggled with bloating, low energy and weight fluctuations
  
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• Regatta’s summer sale starts from just £7.50 – here’s what we’re buying

  17-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sun, sand and style, this is Regatta’s summer edit. (Picture: Metro/Getty/Regatta)
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  Outdoors clothing brand Regatta is known for its functional, reliable pieces that can see you through any weather, temperature or climate. However, its Summer Shop is not one to be missed as more sunshine heads your way. It’s a collect
  
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• Keir Starmer dashes assisted dying campaigners' hopes over new bill with neutral stance

  17-06-2026 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Lauren Edwards will today take up the fight with a new private members' bill containing the same law change as the one spearheaded by colleague Kim Leadbeater
  
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• Property tycoon sues Britain's biggest water company for £1m saying fire started on their land destroyed his grouse moor

  17-06-2026 12:57 via dailymail.com
  
  David Livesey, the former chief executive of £1billion-turnover estate agency giant Connells Group, alleges United Utilities failed to stop a blaze that spread onto his land.
  
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• Songwriter Talay Riley, 35, died after being ‘stabbed in the chest and abdomen’

  17-06-2026 12:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Musician Talay Riley was stabbed earlier this month and died at the scene (Picture: Rob Latour/Shutterstock)Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Talay Riley died from ‘sharp force’ trauma to his torso, an inquest opening has heard.The musician’s death was confirmed on June 7 after the Metropolitan Police were called to an address in Silvertown, east London, on reports of a stabbing at 9:49am on June 5.Real name Mark Orabiyi, the 35-year-old, who collaborated with Dua Lip
  
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• Syrian man, 35, is facing trial after denying raping woman on Brighton beach

  17-06-2026 12:55 via dailymail.com
  
  A Syrian man will go on trial later this year charged with raping and sexually assaulting a woman on Brighton beach.
  
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• Should Thomas Tuchel sing the England national anthem at the World Cup? Have your say

  17-06-2026 12:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel will lead England into their first match of the 2026 World Cup against Croatia and while the German has been hard at work preparing his side, Mirror Football readers have been debated his pre-match routine
  
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• Hospital worker suspected of accessing Princess of Wales's medical records to face prosecution

  17-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: A hospital worker is set to face a criminal prosecution after an investigation into claims the Princess of Wales's medical records were allegedly accessed by staff when she was a patient at the London Clinic in 2024
  
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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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• Massive explosion rocks Malaga restaurant with multiple injured including two children

  17-06-2026 12:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A gas explosion at a popular restaurant in Malaga has caused part of the building and a house next door to collapse, leaving eight people injured, including two children
  
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• Andrew Castle QUITS BBC after Wimbledon commentator was informed of demotion

  17-06-2026 12:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andrew Castle has resigned from his BBC role after being informed of a demotion for next year with the commentator choosing to walk away after Wimbledon
  
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• UK housing estate largely unsold two years on as holiday home rules bite

  17-06-2026 12:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The development has been complete and on the market for two years, but only two of the 16 properties have been sold due to holiday home planning restrictions
  
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• Asylum seeker, 24, who fooled authorities into thinking he was a child so he could live with a family in the UK is jailed for groping teenage girl - while on bail for another sex attack

  17-06-2026 12:39 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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• 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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• Gabby Logan shares Michael Buble DMs after BBC World Cup opening ceremony controversy

  17-06-2026 12:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Gabby Logan courted controversy during the BBC's coverage of Michael Buble's World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance
  
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