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· Matt Taylor
Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts
By the time disabled social worker Vikki Walton-Cole arrived at court, she was already "in pain and unable to walk".
· Kateryna Pavlyuk
As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Staff at Softstar Shoes in Oregon have discovered a newfound enthusiasm for eking out resources and growing profits.
· Chris Marshall
Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
Cases of fraud in the UK have surged with criminals using AI to manipulate people and even marrying victims of romance scams to steal more money.
· Kevin Peachey
Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
Sophistication, freedom, rebellion or just the simple joy of taking to the open road with the wind in your hair. The convertible car used to represent all of these. But over the past two decades sales have collapsed, and its future seems deeply uncertain. So what's gone wrong?
· Theo Leggett
Jeffries, black leaders back Espaillat, rebuffing Mamdani-backed candidate
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· Carl Campanile
Mark Carney visits ancestral village in Mayo
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has travelled to County Mayo on the second day of his visit to the Republic of Ireland.
· Emmet McElhatton
US and Iran agree on peace deal, signal reopening of Strait of Hormuz: Live updates
The US and Iran said they have agreed on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, which began on February 28 with a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign and prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping.
· RT
Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands
Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
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· John Fund
Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan
Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.
Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
US-Iran deal ‘now complete’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the peace deal with Iran is “now complete,” signaling the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
· RT
New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
The prime minister has said he will "call time on a system that's failing our kids" as he prepares to announce changes to social media restrictions for children.
· Maia Davies
Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Roy Hattersley, who has died at the age of 93, was one of Labour's cleverest and most articulate post war politicians.
· Sam Woodhouse
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Roy Hattersley, who served as deputy leader of the Labour Party under Neil Kinnock, has died at the age of 93.
· Maia Davies
JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections
Vice-president says he tries not to make decisions until he ‘absolutely must’ but has ‘no doubt’ Trump will support him
· Gloria Oladipo
'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry
Sir Gareth Southgate has the best record of any England manager since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey
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Australia news LIVE: One Nation leads major parties on primary vote, Trump berates Israel on Lebanon strikes, Senate inquiry into CGT changes to begin
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· Angus Dalton
[Warren Wimmer] Local concerns on data centers
A Gallup poll released last month ought to alarm anyone who cares about whether the United States can best China in the artificial intelligence race. More than 7 in 10 Americans now oppose the building of AI data centers anywhere near where they live — and 48 percent are strongly opposed, a level of local resistance…
· Korea Herald
Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
A fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been launched, with the MP behind the plan telling the BBC she wanted to "finish the job".
· Harry Farley
Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao
Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.
Donald Trump’s least favorite country might just win Donald Trump’s World Cup
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· Guy Hedgecoe
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Parents of a four-day-old baby who died following multiple failings during his birth four years ago say they are no closer to understanding what happened.
· Kayley Thomas
Watch: Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva
Protesters clashed with police forces during a demonstration against the upcoming G7 summit in Geneva.
England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over on his return to the England Test side
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EU nation to demand compensation for weapons donated to Ukraine
Slovakia will demand compensation from the EU for weapons it donated to Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced. The previous government had “lied” about the aid deal, he said in a video address published on Facebook on Sunday.
· RT
Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
Tennis' 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic waved the chequered flag as Hamilton crossed the line
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11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash
Eleven skydivers and one pilot have been killed in a plane crash in the US state of Missouri, officials said.
· Sareen Habeshian
Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal
Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.
'The new Emma' - positives Raducanu can take from Queen's to Wimbledon
Vekic beats Raducanu in straight sets to win Queen's title
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Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
ATLANTA — When Georgia lawmakers return to the Capitol this week for a special session, they are expected to try to clean upan election mess of their own making.
· Associated Press
Hamilton says Barcelona win beyond wildest dreams
Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona was Ferrari's first grand prix win since Mexico 2024
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Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal
KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday, as part of Kyiv's campaign of strikes on military and energy targets deep inside Russia.
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Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to the White House on Sunday for the first-ever professional sporting event at the US presidential residence, many of those in attendance will be keeping their eyes on the sky.
· Bernd Debusmann Jr
Armenia confirms PM's party won general election closely watched by Russia and EU
El primer ministro de Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, habla en la sede de su partido Contrato Civil tras las elecciones parlamentarias en Ereván, Armenia, el lunes 8 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Anthony Pizzoferrato)
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs).
· Jonathan Josephs
US-Israeli ‘good cop, bad cop’ tactics outdated – Iran’s chief negotiator
The US and Israel’s “good cop, bad cop” strategy for diplomacy while allowing continued Israeli attacks is outdated, Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday, shortly after a deadly strike on Lebanon.
· RT
Israeli military says Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut
An Israeli air strike on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut has put further pressure on attempts for a US-Iran deal to end the war, although Donald Trump says a truce remains close.
· Hugo Bachega
Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps
Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva look set to be trading places in the space of just over a week
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Kremlin may be forced into unpopular mobilization as recruitment campaign falters - report
Russia is bumping up its already intense recruitment campaign for soldiers as the war in Ukraine rages on.
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How will Scotland approach Morocco game after opening win?
How will Scotland approach games against Morocco and Brazil after a tense opening victory over Haiti in Boston?
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Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
Smriti Mandhana hit a 34-ball half century
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Bombshell new poll for Democratic 2028 presidential candidates released — and Kamala Harris is miles ahead
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· Zain Khan
Hegseth’s timeline for Strait of Hormuz is a bit murky
The Secretary of Defense initially stated that the waterway would reopen "immediately" after a deal was signed, only to clarify his comment moments later.
· Cheyanne M. Daniels
Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea's Cucurella
Cucurella won the Conference League and Club World Cup at Chelsea
· Bbcsport
Grenfell ninth anniversary 'particularly difficult'
A man who lost his niece and his cousin in the Grenfell fire nine years ago has said the slow dismantling of the tower added to the distress.
· BBC News