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• London needs Dutch-style zero emissions zone to curb diesel van use, Sadiq Khan told

  12-06-2026 12:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Diesel van registrations by companies in London surpassed 100,000 for the first time on record at the end of 2025
  
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• Woman tells court of ‘chaos’ on Parnell Square after attack in 2023

  12-06-2026 17:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  The woman became ‘very emotional’ as she described the scene on Parnell Square East after the incident in Dublin.
  
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• ‘Extremely cool’ that everyone is talking about Haiti and Scotland, says writer

  12-06-2026 17:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  Haitian Leilani Taneus-Miller has lived in Scotland for more than a decade.
  
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• More than 70 Palestine Action protesters arrested outside court as hundreds demonstrate ahead of sentencing of activists

  12-06-2026 17:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  Judge ruled Elbit Systems raid had a ‘terrorist connection’ and is deciding on Friday whether to pass tougher sentences on the convicted activists
  
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• Owner of Scottish pub in Boston ready for ‘really big’ World Cup party

  12-06-2026 17:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jason Waddleton runs The Haven in the US city.
  
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• Instagram and Facebook down in 'worldwide outage' leaving thousands unable to access accounts

  12-06-2026 17:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  More than 20,000 users reported problems as people struggled with the apps and were left unable to log in
  
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• David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88

  12-06-2026 17:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  He was one of the most significant British artists of modern times.
  
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• Instagram and Facebook down in 'worldwide outage' leaving thousands unable to access

  12-06-2026 16:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  More than 3,000 issues have been reported as of 3.10pm
  
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• South London road to be pedestrianised for al fresco dining this summer

  12-06-2026 16:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  The weekend pedestrianisation of Northcote Road will return three years after its controversial cancellation
  
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• Instagram down as worldwide outage leaves thousands unable to access app

  12-06-2026 16:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  More than 3,000 issues have been reported as of 3.10pm
  
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• Police in plea for lawful protest during anti-racism demonstration in Glasgow

  12-06-2026 16:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  It comes after disorder flared in the city on Tuesday night following a knife attack in Belfast.
  
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• Moment police raid east London money store as they seize £2.5 million in cash and gold

  12-06-2026 16:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ali Raza and Adeel Aslam laundered funds on behalf of international organised crime groups using an encrypted messaging network
  
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• Former Tory leader urges Aberdeen South constituents not to split unionist vote

  12-06-2026 15:54 via standard.co.uk
  
  The by-election was called by the resignation of former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn following his election to Holyrood.
  
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• Builders look to five-day timber homes in bid to solve London's housing crisis

  12-06-2026 15:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  Industry leaders travelled to Scotland to learn how the housing is produced as developers and ministers look for ways to increase the number of homes being built in London
  
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• Woman’s bloodstained jacket shown in Parnell Square stabbing trial

  12-06-2026 15:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Central Criminal Court was shown evidence taken from the scene, photos of the crime scene and heard from a Dublin Bus driver.
  
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• Protesters detained by Met outside court as hundreds gather ahead of sentencing of Palestine Action activists

  12-06-2026 15:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  Judge ruled Elbit Systems raid had a ‘terrorist connection’ and is deciding on Friday whether to pass tougher sentences on the activists as a consequence
  
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• Fact check: Immigration falling under Labour and fake Makerfield image

  12-06-2026 15:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  A round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
  
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• Keir Starmer admits: 'I must turn things around' to stay PM and lead Labour into next election

  12-06-2026 15:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister also hit back at John Healey who resigned as Defence Secretary over military spending
  
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• Driverless 'robotaxis' could increase congestion and delay buses, former TfL director warns

  12-06-2026 15:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  The London Assembly Transport Committee is investigating the impact self-driving taxis will have on congestion
  
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• Harry Styles superfans travel 4,000 miles to watch him at Wembley - and even have tattoos of the singer

  12-06-2026 14:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Fans have been camping outside the stadium to see the former One Direction star on his opening night
  
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• Keir Starmer admits: 'I must turn things around to lead Labour into next general election'

  12-06-2026 14:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister also hit back at John Healey who resigned as Defence Secretary over military spending
  
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• Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip sex abuse claims ‘in the bud’

  12-06-2026 14:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
  
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• Starmer insists he will not walk away after defence resignations

  12-06-2026 14:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister’s authority has been further damaged by a row over defence funding.
  
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• Grenfell Tower fire: Special court being considered to hear dozens of criminal cases

  12-06-2026 14:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Up to 57 people are facing charges over the 2017 disaster including for manslaughter
  
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• North London borough revealed as the capital's best place to be single

  12-06-2026 13:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  Research ranks 346 local authorities across the UK for single people - with two London boroughs in the top 10
  
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• Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch £2m

  12-06-2026 13:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in £500,000 alone.
  
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• King and Queen to attend ceremony to open new Scottish Parliament term

  12-06-2026 13:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charles will speak at the service, which will take place at Holyrood on June 27.
  
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• Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip claims ‘in the bud’

  12-06-2026 13:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
  
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• Hundreds of protesters gather ahead of sentencing of Palestine Action activists over raid on Israel defence firm

  12-06-2026 13:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  Judge ruled Elbit Systems raid had a ‘terrorist connection’ and is deciding on Friday whether to pass tougher sentences on the activists as a consequence
  
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• Al Carns defends Northern Ireland veterans following exit from Government

  12-06-2026 13:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  Mr Carns’ resignation was in part due to his criticism of how aging veterans have been taken to court over historical operations.
  
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