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• Meteorite that killed dinosaurs also created life-supporting environment – study

  09-06-2026 11:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Researchers said the findings could help direct the search for life on other planets.
  
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• Bus set alight by masked protesters as police dealing with ‘pockets of disorder’

  09-06-2026 22:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old Sudanese man arrested in connection with the knife attack has been charged with attempted murder.
  
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• Belfast protesters set bus on fire and throw objects at police as disorder erupts after knife attack

  09-06-2026 21:54 via standard.co.uk
  
  Fires started in several parts of series as crowds gather after calls for protests in Northern Irish capital after shocking attack
  
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• Bus set alight by masked protesters as violence flares following stabbing attack

  09-06-2026 21:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old Sudanese man arrested in connection with the knife attack has been charged with attempted murder.
  
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• What do we know about the Belfast knife attack?

  09-06-2026 21:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  A man in his 40s sustained serious eye injuries in Monday night’s incident in north Belfast.
  
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• Ministers could ban London councils moving vulnerable homeless families out of the capital

  09-06-2026 20:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Clampdown could take place on local authorities in London placing homeless families hundreds of miles away
  
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• Nasa sticks by 2027 launch of next mission despite Blue Origin rocket explosion

  09-06-2026 20:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  The agency expresses confidence in the space firm founded by the billionaire Amazon businessman as it names its Artemis III crew.
  
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• Man arrested over Belfast stabbing attack charged with attempted murder

  09-06-2026 20:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old is due to appear in court in the city on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Are you getting an M&S near you? Supermarket opening wave of new stores in London this year

  09-06-2026 19:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  London is getting 10 new and improved M&S stores this year
  
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• ‘Community horrified and afraid’ after knife attack, says Lilian Seenoi-Barr

  09-06-2026 19:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  However, the former mayor of Londonderry and SDLP politician said they are reassured by the solidarity shown previously.
  
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• Big Ben protester 'cost taxpayers £67,000', court told

  09-06-2026 19:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  Pro-Palestine activist scaled Elizabeth Tower then stayed up landmark for 15 hours, court told
  
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• Police reveal details on Belfast knife attack suspect’s route into the UK

  09-06-2026 18:52 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Sudanese national was granted leave to remain in Northern Ireland after claiming asylum upon crossing the Irish border in 2023.
  
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• Common Travel Area must ‘not be exploited for ill purposes’ – Long

  09-06-2026 18:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  Naomi Long was speaking after it emerged the suspect in the Belfast knife attack entered Northern Ireland from the Republic.
  
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• Reform London Mayor candidate Laila Cunningham hits back at Volodymyr Zelensky over Ukraine flag comments

  09-06-2026 18:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Laila Cunningham said ‘we should only have British flags’ flying from buildings in the UK
  
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• Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson

  09-06-2026 18:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.
  
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• Prosecution case concludes in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

  09-06-2026 18:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences while Eleanor Donaldson is facing a trial of the facts.
  
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• Murder detectives seek man who 'fled' London street where woman, 19, killed

  09-06-2026 18:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  Police urgently trying to trace James Duncan after 19-year-old woman died after gunshots heard in Dale Grove, Finchley
  
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• Baby murder trial told: ‘We can’t bring Preston back’

  09-06-2026 18:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Preston Davey died following months of alleged abuse, jurors were told.
  
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• Appeals for calm as social media stokes tensions after Belfast attack

  09-06-2026 18:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  A Sudanese man who was given leave to remain in the UK until 2028 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
  
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• Rhodri Talfan Davies confirmed as BBC’s deputy director-general

  09-06-2026 18:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  Mr Davies, 55, has worked at the BBC for more than 28 years.
  
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• World Cup: England and Scotland fans warned they risk arrest in US over holding a pint or open can in public

  09-06-2026 18:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: The Foreign Office has issued a warning to England and Scotland supporters over America’s ‘open container’ laws on drinking in public
  
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• Restaurant above London pub named best in UK - as capital dominates the top 20

  09-06-2026 18:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  London dining spots dominate the list of the UK’s finest places to eat at National Restaurant Awards 2026
  
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• McDonald's unveils limited edition World Cup 2026 menu

  09-06-2026 17:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  The new menu dedicated to the World Cup features a bun shaped like a football and a new collectibles for Happy Meals
  
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• Slowing in reduction of climate emissions disappointing – Climate Secretary

  09-06-2026 17:53 via standard.co.uk
  
  Gillian Martin reacted to figures which showed the country’s greenhouse gas emissions falling by 1% in 2024 – half the rate of the year before.
  
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• Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

  09-06-2026 17:53 via standard.co.uk
  
  The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said now was ‘not the time for complacency’ on defence.
  
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• King hails ‘enduring spirit’ of long-serving Grenadier Guards

  09-06-2026 17:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  New colours were presented to the regiment which is 370 years old.
  
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• Tories ‘killed’ North Sea, claims Farage during Scotland visit

  09-06-2026 17:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  Voters will go to the polls in Aberdeen South on June 18 with oil and gas a key issue for voters.
  
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• Viral beauty brand Sephora to open two new stores in London

  09-06-2026 17:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  The beauty giant will open a store on Carnaby Street and Old Spitalfields Market
  
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• Calls for recognition for bravery shown by those who intervened in stabbing

  09-06-2026 17:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  North Belfast MP John Finucane said he believed they may have saved the victim’s life with their selfless acts.
  
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• London transport chiefs accused of 'cover-up' over record high cycling casualties on city's roads

  09-06-2026 17:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: ‘The latest data suggests it’s becoming more dangerous to cycle on London’s streets,’ says transport campaigner
  
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