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• Labour accuses culture secretary over BBC and Ofcom 'interference'

  17-08-2017 08:00
  The culture secretary, Karen Bradley, wrote to Ofcom to call for the regulator to hold the broadcaster to account over the diversity of its on-screen and off-screen workforce.Labour has accused the government of interfering with the independence of the BBC and Ofcom after the culture secretary demanded that the media regulator should scrutinise the broadcaster more closely.Tom Watson, Labour’s shadow culture secretary, said Karen Bradley had made a “serious mistake” by writing
  
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• Trump news at a glance: Long way to Friday and Iran peace deal signing - The Guardian

  16-06-2026 03:55 via news.google.com
  Trump news at a glance: Long way to Friday and Iran peace deal signing  The GuardianTrump has admitted defeat on Iran war after historic blunder  Sky NewsTrump says Strait partially open as deal called ‘failure’ in Israel  The TimesTrump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says  BBCIran war live: Trump says MoU with Tehran signed electronically  Al Jazeera
  
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• Iran fans defy Fifa ban to protest at World Cup match - The Telegraph

  16-06-2026 03:04 via news.google.com
  Iran fans defy Fifa ban to protest at World Cup match  The TelegraphWorld Cup 2026: Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine  BBCIran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’  The GuardianProtesters threaten to ‘make it hell’ at Iran’s World Cup opener  The TimesWhy the Iranian Team Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup  The New York Times
  
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• What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? - BBC

  16-06-2026 02:11 via news.google.com
  What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?  BBC
  
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• 'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia' - BBC

  16-06-2026 01:33 via news.google.com
  'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut - The Guardian

  16-06-2026 01:06 via news.google.com
  Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut  The GuardianSpain vs Cape Verde LIVE: FIFA World Cup Group H score, commentary, updates & stats  BBCCape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw  The GuardianVozinha: The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut  BBCWho is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?  Al Jazeera
  
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• Bonnie Tyler out of coma but remains in intensive care in Portugal - The Guardian

  16-06-2026 00:50 via news.google.com
  Bonnie Tyler out of coma but remains in intensive care in Portugal  The GuardianBonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery  BBCBonnie Tyler out of coma but recovery going to 'take time'  ITVX'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but still in intensive care after cardiac arrest  Fox News‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, wakes up from coma after suffering cardiac arrest a month ag
  
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• US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal - The Guardian

  15-06-2026 23:59 via news.google.com
  US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal  The GuardianWorst of US Inflation May Be Over If Iran Peace Deal Sticks  Bloomberg.comThe Iran War May Be Ending. How Soon Will Its Inflation Fade?  InvestopediaTrump’s Strait of Hormuz deal is a gift to central bankers  The TimesA deal with Iran will not push the Fed to cut policy rates  IPE Reference Hub
  
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• Monmouthshire mum says she may have avoided ovarian cancer if she lived in England - BBC

  15-06-2026 23:48 via news.google.com
  Monmouthshire mum says she may have avoided ovarian cancer if she lived in England  BBC
  
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• Streeting: I’ll force building spree under emergency powers - The Telegraph

  15-06-2026 23:30 via news.google.com
  Streeting: I’ll force building spree under emergency powers  The TelegraphWes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM  The GuardianStreeting sets out plans to tear up planning rules and net zero policies if he becomes PM  The IndependentStreeting Pledges Global Talent Drive, North Sea Investment Plan  Bloomberg.comWes Streeting to slash planning rules to spark building blitz of wind farms, power plants and AI data centre
  
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• Belgium 1-1 Egypt Stats: Group Kicks Off With End-to-End Draw - Opta Analyst

  15-06-2026 23:16 via news.google.com
  Belgium 1-1 Egypt Stats: Group Kicks Off With End-to-End Draw  Opta AnalystLukaku makes instant impact to force own goal and rescue draw for Belgium against Egypt  The GuardianBelgium 1-1 Egypt LIVE: FIFA World Cup Group G score, TV stream, commentary & updates  BBC‘Out-of-shape’ Lukaku needs just 22 seconds to rescue Belgium against Egypt  The TelegraphBelgium v Egypt LIVE: Result and reaction from Group G clash  The Independent
  
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• Trump administration considers $300bn fund for Iran if deal is upheld - Financial Times

  15-06-2026 23:03 via news.google.com
  Trump administration considers $300bn fund for Iran if deal is upheld  Financial TimesSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk - GamesIndustry.biz

  15-06-2026 23:00 via news.google.com
  Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk  GamesIndustry.bizXbox Is Planning To Shutter Peabody-Award-Winning South Of Midnight Studio Compulsion Games  KotakuNext 100 Days: XBOX Reset  XBOX WireStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures  Bloomberg.comXbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory  The Verge
  
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• 21-year-old woman dies after being launched off bridge without safety rope - Euronews

  15-06-2026 22:20 via news.google.com
  21-year-old woman dies after being launched off bridge without safety rope  EuronewsBrazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord  BBC"She Was Breathing Heavily": Nurse Recalls Final Moments Of Woman Killed In Bungee Jump Accident  NDTVWoman, 21, dies after being thrown from Brazil rope jump bridge without harness  The GuardianWoman, 21, Plummets 131 Feet to Her Death After Bungee Jump Staff Allegedly Forgot to Attach Safety Cord&nbs
  
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• More than 100 people arrested in London after Palestine Action ban upheld - London Evening Standard

  15-06-2026 22:06 via news.google.com
  More than 100 people arrested in London after Palestine Action ban upheld  London Evening StandardPalestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules  BBCArrested protesters devastated after appeal court rules ban on Palestine Action is lawful  The GuardianUK Court of Appeal upholds ban on Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group  Al JazeeraMore than 100 people arrested outside court after Palestine Action terror ruling | ITV News  ITV
  
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• Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker charged with contravening sanctions - ITVX

  15-06-2026 22:01 via news.google.com
  Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker charged with contravening sanctions  ITVXCaptain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged  BBCShadow fleet tanker seized by UK linked to Tate Modern sponsor  Financial TimesStarmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine  The GuardianRoyal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel  BBC
  
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• JP Morgan Falling Oil Prices A Massive Tailwind For Global Stock Markets - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

  15-06-2026 21:30 via news.google.com
  JP Morgan Falling Oil Prices A Massive Tailwind For Global Stock Markets  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comHow could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?  BBCWill there be a peace dividend for markets?  Financial TimesDow climbs more than 450 points for record close as oil tumbles on potential Iran deal  CNBCMarket snapshot: investors begin peace party celebrations  Interactive Investor
  
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• Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California - BBC

  15-06-2026 21:29 via news.google.com
  Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California  BBCEight presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base  The GuardianEight dead in B-52 bomber crash in California  The TelegraphB-52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base  edwards.af.milEight dead after US B-52 bomber crashes shortly after take-off from base in California  Sky News
  
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• The doctor who says yoghurt and kefir aren’t as good for us as we think - The Times

  15-06-2026 21:00 via news.google.com
  The doctor who says yoghurt and kefir aren’t as good for us as we think  The Times
  
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• Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension - BBC

  15-06-2026 19:46 via news.google.com
  Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension  BBCCutting access to Anthropic’s Mythos is a gift to China  Financial TimesWhy the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model  The ConversationDonald Trump’s blocking of Anthropic is capricious and chaotic  The EconomistWhat Is Anthropic’s Mythos AI and Why Was It Blocked?  Bloomberg.com
  
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• Social workers missed three chances to save baby Preston Davey - The Telegraph

  15-06-2026 19:44 via news.google.com
  Social workers missed three chances to save baby Preston Davey  The TelegraphTeacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby  BBCUK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby  The GuardianPreston Davey latest: Couple found guilty over death of their adopted baby  Sky NewsMother of baby murdered by teacher was jailed for murdering pensioner | ITV News  ITVX
  
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• South of Midnight Maker Said to Be Shuttered by Xbox - Push Square

  15-06-2026 19:30 via news.google.com
  South of Midnight Maker Said to Be Shuttered by Xbox  Push SquareSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Ferrari would be dominating with 'better engine' – Norris - Formula 1

  15-06-2026 18:13 via news.google.com
  Ferrari would be dominating with 'better engine' – Norris  Formula 1Ferrari would be dominating F1 with better engine - Norris  The RaceMcLaren deliver startling Ferrari verdict after Lewis Hamilton win  racingnews365.comNorris warns Ferrari could embarrass F1 field  Auto ActionMcLaren: Ferrari has best F1 chassis after Barcelona upgrades  motors-addict
  
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• UK would be blocked from rejoining ‘wounded’ EU, says Jean-Claude Juncker - Financial Times

  15-06-2026 16:59 via news.google.com
  UK would be blocked from rejoining ‘wounded’ EU, says Jean-Claude Juncker  Financial TimesIf the UK wants to rejoin the European Union, it first needs to understand it | Timothy Garton Ash  The GuardianReversing Brexit Would Be an Exercise in Futility  Bloomberg.comEU’s Brexit negotiator: UK would be blocked from rejoining  The TelegraphRejoining the EU is not the answer Brexit Britain is looking for  The Independent
  
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• Victim named in Leeds murder investigation - BBC

  15-06-2026 16:39 via news.google.com
  Victim named in Leeds murder investigation  BBCLeeds Murder Victim Named as Gosia Wiktor  West Yorkshire Police'Love is stronger than death': Family pay heartbreaking tribute as Leeds murder victim named  Yorkshire Evening Post'Beloved' mum who was 'murdered' is pictured as family pay touching tribute  The Sun'The pain felt by our family is beyond words' - Emotional tribute for beloved mum  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Fox to buy streaming giant for $22bn in Lachlan Murdoch’s first megadeal - The Telegraph

  15-06-2026 16:03 via news.google.com
  Fox to buy streaming giant for $22bn in Lachlan Murdoch’s first megadeal  The TelegraphFox to buy Roku streaming firm in $22bn deal  BBCLachlan Murdoch just pulled off a $22 billion streaming deal his father could only dream of  Business InsiderFox to acquire streaming platform Roku for $22bn  Financial TimesFOX CORPORATION TO ACQUIRE ROKU, INC.  PR Newswire
  
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• Meningitis survivor welcomes vaccine rollout - BBC

  15-06-2026 15:55 via news.google.com
  Meningitis survivor welcomes vaccine rollout  BBCUK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine  The GuardianWho is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme?  GOV.UK blogsThousands of young people to be offered 2-dose MenB vaccine  GOV.UKProtecting young people against MenB  Wired-Gov
  
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• Mother loses arm in great white shark attack - The Telegraph

  15-06-2026 15:28 via news.google.com
  Mother loses arm in great white shark attack  The Telegraph‘Like a horror movie’: Coogee’s regulars think twice about swimming after shock shark attack  The GuardianWoman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach  BBCCoogee shark attack survivor loses arm, family pay tribute  SMH.com.auDo shark culls keep people safe in the ocean? Here’s what the science says  The Conversation
  
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• UK weather: Health alerts issued as temperatures could hit 30C - Sky News

  15-06-2026 14:50 via news.google.com
  UK weather: Health alerts issued as temperatures could hit 30C  Sky NewsUK weather: Heat forecast to make a comeback as temperatures near 30C  BBCSoaring temperatures from Spain and Portugal could reach UK this weekend  ITVXIs London about to see another heatwave? Met Office issues new stunning forecast  London Evening StandardWeather map: Where temperatures could reach 29C this week as UK heat health alerts issued  The Independent
  
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• Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia - Financial Times

  15-06-2026 13:36 via news.google.com
  Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia  Financial TimesRussia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals  BBCTwo found guilty over arson attacks on car and homes linked to Keir Starmer on orders of 'Russian' handler  Sky NewsStarmer firebomber’s father: My son loves Ukraine, not Putin  The TelegraphHandler with ties to Russia appears to have directed arson attacks on Starmer-linked property  The Guardian
  
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