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Zelensky criticises ‘vile’ Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks

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Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.

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Largest ever counter terrorism training exercise held in central London

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Nigel Farage plans £700k Kent house makeover after £5 million gift from crypto billionaire

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

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‘We’re really drawing a line in the sand’: New York could be the first state to put a temporary ban on large data centers

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Iran’s World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

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Kim Kardashian turns the Monaco Grand Prix into a red carpet in a daring, backless dress as she arrives to cheer on boyfriend Lewis Hamilton alongside celeb F1 fans Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas

World Cup 2026 pundit wars: How BBC’s work-from-home lineup shapes up against ITV without Gary Lineker, with two sacked Tottenham managers ready to go head-to-head… but who comes out on top?

Middle-class white men are excluded from taxpayer-funded internship under equality law

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia’s economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Staff Writer June 7, 2026

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Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Staff Writer June 7, 2026

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‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Staff Writer June 7, 2026

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Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru’s tight presidential race

After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

Staff Writer June 7, 2026

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Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

Staff Writer June 6, 2026

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Nigel Farage plans £700k Kent house makeover after £5 million gift from crypto billionaire

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Bay City Roller eyes Arc bid after Coronation Cup success

June 07, 2026

George Scott's five-year-old grabs victory in the Group One contest at Epsom and is set to bid for more in France in the autumn

Serena Williams has ‘nothing to prove’ in Queen’s doubles return

June 07, 2026

The American will team up with Victoria Mboko in her first match since 2022.

Nat Sciver-Brunt determined to inspire next generation as England host World Cup

June 07, 2026

The hosts launch their campaign against Sri Lanka on Friday.

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest winner of Monaco Grand Prix

June 07, 2026

Antonelli, 19 years and nine months, delivered an emphatic performance.

Emma Raducanu ready to get back into the swing of things after French Open exit

June 07, 2026

Raducanu was defeated by Argentinian Solana Sierra in the first round at Roland Garros.

Vollering overhauls Van der Breggen to win women's Giro

June 07, 2026

European champion Demi Vollering completed the full set of Grand Tours on Sunday as she claimed the women's Giro d'Italia after overnight leader Anna van der Breggen cracked on the race's final climb.Vollering began the

MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’

June 07, 2026

England won the first Test against New Zealand but, with fewer than 1,000 legal balls bowled, the MCC said it was ‘naturally frustrated’

Robbie Keane 'has Celtic manager future' despite Martin O'Neill decision

June 07, 2026

Keane spoke with Dermot Desmond regarding the manager's job at Parkhead.

Lifestyle

Love Island contestants express love for George Knight as departure revealed

June 7, 2026

The bombshell left the show just days after entering the villa.

TV chef Tom Kerridge travels to Italy for new series

June 7, 2026

Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy will air on ITV from mid-July.

Lenny Henry says first stand-up in 15 years comes as racism ‘still at large’

June 7, 2026

The tour will see him visit Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Cardiff before concluding at the Hackney Empire in London.

Technology

How to watch Morocco vs Norway: FREE streams, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

June 7, 2026

All the ways to watch Morocco vs Norway live streams online – including for FREE – with Erling Haaland and Achraf Hakimi to play at…

‘We’re really drawing a line in the sand’: New York could be the first state to put a temporary ban on large data centers

June 7, 2026

New York state has taken another step closer to stopping large data center development for the next year.

What is the release date for Clarkson’s Farm season 5 episodes 5-6 on Prime Video?

June 7, 2026

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Politics

David Lammy told JD Vance ‘you’re wrong’ after Henry Nowak case intervention

The Deputy Prime Minister said he challenged the US vice-president in a ‘robust’ phone call on Saturday.

Vow to increase defence spending to 3% ‘absolutely sacrosanct’ – Lammy

The Deputy Prime Minister said ‘the money will be found’ to fund pledges in the awaited Defence Investment Plan.

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Boy racers left in the dust! Middle-aged drivers dominate speeding offences with 43 per cent of penalty points going to 45 to 64-year-olds

Million people line streets of Madrid as Pope Leo holds open-air Mass in Spanish capital on second day of his week-long visit

Trump vows to bring American boots on the ground in Iran if a deal isn’t struck as ceasefire begins to crumble

Maya Jama wows in a plunging black dress as she shares stunning snaps from trip to Morocco after breaking her silence on split from Ruben Dias

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka unwinds in Miami with fiancée Tolami Benson as he finally joins England for World Cup preparations after league triumph and his documentary premiere

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Newlyweds Dua Lipa and Callum Turner emerge on their hotel balcony after partying until 6am at their £1.5m Sicily wedding

Bianca Censori debuts another bizarre makeover as she channels Princess Leia on Amsterdam date with Kanye West

Glamorous Trump supporter who founded world’s first ‘anti-woke’ PR agency says she was left ‘devastated’ at being ‘falsely accused’ over London racial hate crime incident

Molly Mae Hague enjoys first outing with Tommy Fury and their newborn baby after ‘devastated’ boxer was forced to leave his family a day after she gave birth