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• Murdered MP Jo Cox would be deeply concerned by divisions in UK, says sister

  16-06-2026 08:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Kim Leadbeater says it is crucial to ‘push back’ on divisive rhetoric and dangerous language.
  
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• Women and children in abusive settings face ‘more sinister’ World Cup kick-off

  17-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Research shows incidents of domestic violence rise around major football tournaments, jumping by 38% when England lose and by 26% when they win.
  
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• Vote SNP in by-election to condemn Westminster’s energy ‘rip off’ – Swinney

  17-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Voters in Aberdeen South go to the polls on Thursday.
  
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• Streeting prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

  17-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former health secretary insisted he had the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest.
  
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• Pub bookings surge by 300% for England’s World Cup kick-off

  17-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Bookings for pub arrivals up to two hours before England’s opener against Croatia on Wednesday are up 293%, according to technology provider Zonal.
  
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• Fifth of young men ‘do not consider controlling someone’s spending to be abuse’

  17-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Government is teaming up with banks to highlight economic abuse behaviours as part of theEnough campaign.
  
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• Cremation firm ad banned for ‘misleadingly implying’ plan included a service

  17-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The ASA said the ad misleadingly implied that the standard Pure Cremation package included an in-person funeral service, when this was not the case.
  
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• West End theatre to be renamed after Dame Judi Dench

  16-06-2026 23:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Shaftesbury theatre will be known as the Judi Dench theatre from February 2027
  
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• British couple say Russian warship firing warning shots near yacht was ‘scary’

  16-06-2026 23:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  Retired British couple Jane Kelvey and her husband Alan were on their way to northern France when the incident happened.
  
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• John Alford's cause of death after being jailed for sex offences revealed

  16-06-2026 23:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  The disgraced actor’s provisional cause of death has been publicly recorded as ischaemic heart disease
  
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• One dead in A316 crash after M25 lorry fires cause travel chaos

  16-06-2026 22:24 via standard.co.uk
  
  Two women were also rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the collision near Twickenham Bridge
  
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• ‘Drifting’ Russian warship fired shots at British yacht to ‘prevent collision’

  16-06-2026 22:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Defence said the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots after attempting to contact the British yacht in the channel.
  
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• Olympia exhibition centre reopens after £1.3bn revamp

  16-06-2026 21:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  The site will host around 800 events each year, with the developers predicting it will inject more than £600 million into the UK economy annually
  
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• Russian frigate fires warning shot at yacht in the Channel

  16-06-2026 21:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The maritime clash at around 11.40am on Tuesday is understood to have involved the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in waters between the Isle of Wight and Normandy
  
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• Leadership race to oust Keir Starmer started by London MP Wes Streeting

  16-06-2026 21:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  Asked whether he had the 81 Labour MPs needed to start a contest to challenge the Prime Minister, Mr Streeting said: ‘Yes I have the support I need to be on the ballot’
  
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• England fans get enthusiastic Texas welcome despite noise complaints

  16-06-2026 20:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  ‘It’s coming home’ chants could be heard during a live music set in Dallas Fort Worth on Monday evening.
  
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• World Cup 2026: Where to watch the England v Croatia game on big screens in London

  16-06-2026 20:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  The best places to get together with other fans to watch the World Cup in London
  
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• Travelodge apologises to Jewish guest after 'Free Palestine' displayed on hotel room TV

  16-06-2026 20:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Travelodge has launched an investigation and reported to the Metropolitan Police following the incident which left the guest ‘really, really uncomfortable’
  
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• Three arrested in immigration and tax evasion raids on London souvenir shops

  16-06-2026 19:53 via standard.co.uk
  
  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Home Office staff made surprise visits to six central London stores that stock royal family and UK-themed gifts
  
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• Traffic LIVE: One dead as A316 crash causes major delays

  16-06-2026 19:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  A person has been confirmed dead and three others rushed to hospital following a serious collision on the A316 near Twickenham Bridge.
  
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• Traffic LIVE: M25 to shut overnight as one dead after A316 crash

  16-06-2026 19:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Drivers face delays on the M25 due to two separate lorry fires
  
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• MoD investigating after Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht

  16-06-2026 18:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred in the English Channel about 20 nautical miles off the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Racing dreams dashed for King and Queen on opening day of Royal Ascot

  16-06-2026 18:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  The royal couple’s horse, Reaching High, was beaten in the Ascot Stakes.
  
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• Former River City star was ‘controlling and manipulative’, woman tells court

  16-06-2026 18:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Iain Roberton, 45, denies eight charges involving four women between 2004 and 2020.
  
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• Scotland’s waters not ‘adequately protected’ from Russian threats, Swinney says

  16-06-2026 18:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Scottish First Minister said the UK needs to ‘reshape’ its defence priorities away from nuclear weapons to more conventional naval forces.
  
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• SpaceX strikes £45bn deal for AI coding firm as valuation rockets after IPO

  16-06-2026 18:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Shares in SpaceX have rocketed since its hotly-anticipated IPO on Friday and news of the acquisition helped fuel a fresh uplift.
  
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• Little Britain squares up to America’s big AI beasts at London Tech Week

  16-06-2026 17:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  Squabbles over social media and AI set the tone at the capital’s annual technology shindig, reports Alex Pell
  
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• Russian frigate 'fires warning shot' at yacht in the Channel

  16-06-2026 17:52 via standard.co.uk
  
  The maritime clash, at around 11.40am on Tuesday, is understood to have involved the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in waters between the Isle of White and Normandy
  
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• ‘Stand doubly strong’ – former president slams use of Irish flag to intimidate

  16-06-2026 17:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  ‘Do they know nothing about our history as immigrants?’ Mary McAleese asked at a talk at Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday.
  
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• Minister ‘disappointed’ proposed employment law reforms remain ‘blocked’

  16-06-2026 17:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said workers and families are being ‘let down’ by the DUP’s ‘blocking’ of the draft legislation.
  
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