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Susan Boyle cheers on Scotland ahead of first World Cup game: ‘You can do this’

London

Trooping the Colour 2026: Royals gather on Buckingham Palace balcony for Red Arrows flypast as crowds cheer

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Helen Mirren speaks out over man who called her ‘evil Zionist b****’ on London street

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Rape and torture victim’s ‘immense bravery’ hailed by Met police as her attacker begins 34-year jail sentence

London

Trooping the Colour best pictures: All the pomp and pageantry on biggest royal ceremonial day of year

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Prince Louis, 8, steals the show on balcony as he reacts to Trooping the Colour flypast – while Prince George, 12, shows off his impressive height

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David Hockney depicted a ‘peaceful, gay paradise’ when homosexuality was a crime

Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.

Staff Writer June 13, 2026

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Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

Staff Writer June 13, 2026

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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Staff Writer June 13, 2026

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Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Staff Writer June 13, 2026

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The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

Staff Writer June 12, 2026

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Susan Boyle cheers on Scotland ahead of first World Cup game: ‘You can do this’

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Emma Raducanu battles into Queen’s semi-finals despite injury scare

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The British No 1 will have to play two matches on Saturday after rain forced the postponement of her quarter-final against Kamilla Rakhimova

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June 13, 2026

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June 13, 2026

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Emma Raducanu forced off court and Queen's match halted as BBC commentator alarmed

June 13, 2026

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June 13, 2026

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Bryce powers Scotland to maiden Women’s T20 World Cup win against Ireland

June 13, 2026

Scotland notched up a historic maiden World Cup win on Saturday, coming out on top against Ireland by 40 runs. The Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, struck a powerful 60 from 39 balls and followed it

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Helen Mirren speaks out over man who called her ‘evil Zionist b****’ on London street

June 13, 2026

Dame Helen Mirren has spoken out about the moment she was filmed on a London street by an abusive man who called her a “zionist b****”.

Alexi Lalas calls James Corden a ‘w****r’ in jaw-dropping World Cup TV moment

June 13, 2026

The USA World Cup legend’s jaw-dropping comment stunned presenter Rebecca Lowe and panelists Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Phoebe Bridgers has rekindled the ‘phone-free gigs’ debate again — I fully support a ban and this poll shows most tech fans do too

June 13, 2026

The indie singer-songwriter is the latest high-profile artist to tell fans they can't have their phones at live shows.

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Kate’s mini-me! Princess Charlotte, 11, matches her mother in a white and blue dress as they travel together during the King’s birthday parade

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A royal look-see: Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have a playful peek at Trooping the Colour crowds through Buckingham Palace window before joining their parents on the balcony

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