Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county
Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protests
· Helena Horton
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK
The culture secretary has warned Channel 4 she is "not satisfied" with the broadcaster's response to the government following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by women who appeared on Married at First Sight UK.
· Noor Nanji
Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Ibrahima Konate played 118 Premier League games for Liverpool
· Bbcsport
Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions
The Church of England has told birth mothers and children affected by historical forced adoptions that it is "profoundly sorry" for its role in the practice.
· Duncan Kennedy
Régulation de l’IA : les pays du G7 tentent de s’entendre face à la Chine
EVIAN-LES-BAINS — Réunis depuis lundi à Evian-les-Bains à l'occasion du G7, les pays occidentaux tentent de trouver des points de convergence sur la régulation de l'IA, en pleine concurrence avec la Chine.
· Pieter Haeck, Océane Herrero, Clea Caulcutt, Giorgio Leali, Myah Ward
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones hitting targets around the Russian capital and setting columns of thick smoke billowing high into the sky.
· Laura Gozzi
South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages
SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fueled political tensions.
· No Author
Slovak government faces confidence vote as debt exceeds constitutional limits
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)
Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
Highlights: A six-goal thriller ends England 4-2 Croatia
· Bbcsport
Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, setting oil refinery ablaze
Ukrainian drones struck several targets around Moscow on Wednesday night, setting an oil refinery on fire and forcing the Russian capital’s airports to suspend flights.
· Ferdinand Knapp
‘Sexualisation was the point’: Grill’d workers demand apology over ‘buns’ ad
Grill’d is facing worker demands to retract and apologise for a suggestive new advertising campaign that has been accused of sexualising women and putting female staff at risk of harassment.
· Jessica Yun
EU leaders meet to tackle economy and security threats — live updates
EU leaders gather in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to hash out the bloc’s most pressing economic and geopolitical challenges.
· POLITICO
PNP denies arrest warrant issued to Duterte allies
MANILA, Philippines — No arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against individuals linked to the illegal drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.
· Izel Abanilla, Aric John Sy Cua, Kristina Maralit
More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows
Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait
· Phoebe Zhang
More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows
Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait
· Phoebe Zhang
Too Young For TikTok, Old Enough To Vote?
Authored by Clive Pinder via DailySceptic.org,
· Tyler Durden
Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport
Gunfire has been heard coming from the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to residents.
· BBC News
Eight police pups named after Three Lions stars
A litter of future police dogs has been named in honour of England's Three Lions World Cup stars.
· Vanessa Pearce
‘Disgusted’ Hanson airs her suspicions about Get Up’s press club stunt
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is claiming a protest staged during her inaugural address to the National Press Club on Wednesday must have been an inside job despite campaign group Get Up claiming responsibility and adamant denials of involvement from the club.
· Nick Newling
Trump signs deal in Versailles to end war with Iran
Iran and the United States have signed the preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, initially announced Sunday.
· Ferdinand Knapp
'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on Wimbledon 2008 win
It remains arguably the greatest men's match ever played.
· Bbcsport
Only 27 percent of Democrats will display American flag on July 4: Poll
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· Fox News
Just 104 shoplifters behind thousands of offences
Fast-track trials for shoplifters have been called for by the Metropolitan Police as the force revealed 104 repeat offenders were responsible for more than 5,300 crimes over the past two years.
· BBC News
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly
· Lo Hoi-ying
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly
· Lo Hoi-ying
Colombia's presidential election is marked by fears of a return to past violence
Blanca Nubia Monroy poses with a photograph of her son, Julian Oviedo, who disappeared in 2008 and whose body was found months later in a clandestine grave, in Bogota, Colombia, , June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
· Megan Janetsky
Starmer’s future on the line as Britain holds closely watched vote
Andy Burnham looks to return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge
· Associated Press
Starmer’s future on the line as Britain holds closely watched vote
Andy Burnham looks to return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge
· Associated Press
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The number of people starting new jobs has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures, as the number of vacancies continues to fall.
· BBC News
(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly approves parliamentary probe into election ballot shortage
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· Yi Wonju
Christie chases dream on same stage as idol Messi
Ryan Christie hopes to add to his 69 Scotland caps against Morocco
· Bbcsport
Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle
· Alexander Abnos, Jack Snape
Germany's Anti-immigration AfD Party Jumps To Record 9-Point Lead Over CDU In Latest Poll
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to run away from its main rival, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Socialist Union (CSU) in a new poll, which shows the AfD nine points ahead.
· Tyler Durden
Assembly probe launches as S. Korea reels from June election fiasco
A special parliamentary probe into the National Election Commission and its regional branches has begun, with the rival parties having agreed to pass a proposal to execute a 45-day investigation on Thursday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Tom Hanks congratulates boy, 8, on Toy Story 5 artwork
A painting produced by an eight-year-old schoolboy is to be shown before all UK screenings of Toy Story 5.
· Angela Ferguson
'Urgent' DBS system review after BBC investigation
The UK government is "urgently" reviewing a system used to keep young and vulnerable people safe after a BBC investigation revealed how a nursery worker arrested for downloading indecent images of children was able to get another childcare job.
· Emma Glasbey
Why one Gen Z Londoner is allowed to graze sheep on land in the Welsh valleys
Caleb Tutt's life looks much like that of many Gen Z professionals in London - rent, student debt and a routine shaped by commutes and convenience food.
· Miriam Barker
Starmer urges ‘fight’ against Russian disinformation after arson attacks
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Keir Starmer condemned extremists who try to sow disinformation after two men were convicted of arson attacks on properties connected to him.
· Esther Webber
Sadiq Khan teams up with UK diplomats to fight anti-London rhetoric
LONDON — London Mayor Sadiq Khan is working with the Foreign Office and the Square Mile to counter a rise in “online disinformation” about the British capital and allay the concerns of spooked investors.
· Graham Lanktree
Train crash that killed one man and injured four others could have been avoided
A head-on fatal collision between two trains in mid Wales could have been avoided, an investigation has found.
· Sara Dafydd
Netanyahu, Israel’s arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the interim U.S. deal with Iran has added yet another complication.
· Maayan Lubell
Ex-Busan mayoral candidate investigated over alleged campaign attack hoax
Reform Party chief apologizes as police investigate ex-candidate Jung Yi-han
· Lee Sun-young
Republican candidates for Arizona governor square off at debate
PHOENIX (AP) — The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor pitched themselves at a debate Wednesday as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs amid the state’s affordability struggles.
· Jacques Billeaud
Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game
Argentina are the defending world champions and thrashed Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener but they are not the best side at this World Cup according to our BBC Sport experts.
· Bbcsport
Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
People living in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield will shortly head to the polls to elect their new MP.
· Ewan Gawne
Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory
Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as was the singer Amy Winehouse, the actor Peggy Ashcroft and the sexologist Havelock Ellis. Roy Hodgson comes from Croydon. The Bill and Peep Show were filmed there, as was the title…
· Jonathanwilson
Finland shreds nuclear weapons ban
Finland has lifted a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons, allowing them to be transported through or held on its territory. The Finnish parliament claims the move will “strengthen the security” of the country, but opponents say it makes Finland “a target for nuclear strikes.”
· RT
The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win
Political coverage and commentary takes up most of the front pages. The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.
· BBC News
Poll: Only about half of Americans say they can afford quality healthcare
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)
· Ali Swenson
Andy Burnham seeks victory in a special election that could doom Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham gives a thumbs up to supporters during a campaign visit to Ashton-in-Makerfield before the forthcoming by-election, in Manchester, England, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. CORRECTION: corrects family name to Burnham instead of Bunham (AP Photo/Jon Super)
· Jill Lawless