Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035.

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Johnson allies to be criticised over Partygate probe

Several supporters of the former PM took aim at the Commons committee that investigated him.

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Three men held after girl 13 goes missing from party

Carmelle Hepi, from Barnsley, travelled to London on Saturday for a party and has not been seen since.

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Madonna postpones tour after stay in intensive care

Madonna postpones world tour after stay in intensive care with serious bacterial infection.

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French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

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Flamborough: 'Miracle' dog survives huge coastal cliff fall

Button the Cockapoo was being walked in East Yorkshire when she suddenly disappeared out of sight.

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Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Prince William visits Belfast in campaign to end homelessness

The Prince of Wales's visit to East Belfast Mission is part of a UK tour for his Homewards campaign.

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Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.

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Julian Sands obituary: Free-spirited actor whose career started with a kiss

The actor earned a place in millions of hearts by wooing Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View.

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Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.

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Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future

What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries?

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Monday, 26 June 2023

Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries

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TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping

Daisy Goodwin says Daniel Korski put his hand on her breast during a meeting.

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World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100

John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work.

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Cost to send a migrant to Rwanda 63000 more than keeping in UK

A government assessment of the Illegal Migration Bill finds the potential savings are "highly uncertain".

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Sunday, 25 June 2023

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

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Russia: Instability ratchets up pressure on Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

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Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January.

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Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority".

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Saturday, 24 June 2023

Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.

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Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

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Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break.

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Friday, 23 June 2023

Killer whale boat attack videos might not be what they seem

Videos of killer whales seeming to attack boats at sea have gone viral - but what's behind the clips?

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Foo Fighters make 'surprise' return to Glastonbury

The US rock band emerged on Friday tea time to play a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage.

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Ernest Moret: Arrested French publisher faces no further action

Scotland Yard says Ernest Moret will face no further action over his arrest in April.

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Cheltenham faces losing spa status due to bacteria

The health-giving mineral waters at Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham were first discovered in 1716.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2023

One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby

Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find.

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Migrant crisis: Tunisian fisherman finds dead bodies in his net

Many migrants leave from Tunisia by boat to reach Europe, but the consequences can be tragic.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Praying for miracle' and Tory split over mortgages

The hunt for the missing Titan submersible and calls for more support for homeowners lead the papers.

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If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans.

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Mortgage crisis: 'We can't pay an extra 1400 a month'

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight.

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RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament.

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Monday, 19 June 2023

Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC

A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.

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Bodycam shows Florida police officer dragged into drainpipe in flood rescue

The officer and the man he was rescuing are swept through a drainpipe, and underneath a four-lane highway in Florida.

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Euro 2024 qualifying: Turkey 2-0 Wales - Turkey leave it late to break Wales' resilience

Wales' hopes of reaching Euro 2024 suffer another huge blow as Turkey leave it late before winning 2-0.

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Hamish Harding: British adventurer among crew missing on Titanic sub

Adventurer Hamish Harding is among five people missing on a submersible that was diving to the Titanic.

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The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad wickets sway first Test England's way

Stuart Broad's two wickets late on day four swings the pendulum of a first Ashes Test that is set for a classic finish at Edgbaston.

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Sunday, 18 June 2023

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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The Papers: 'Britain's mortgage crisis' and 'guilty party'

Monday's papers focus on a looming interest rate hike to affect homeowners and the latest revelations about Partygate.

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BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group

The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday.

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Uganda school attack: 'Gospel songs interrupted by screaming'

Mourners of those killed by Islamist militants describe their shock about the raid's brutality.

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Saturday, 17 June 2023

The Ashes 2023: England rue missed Bairstow & Broad chances on day two

Watch as England miss three big opportunities to pick up Australian wickets as Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad and Joe Root all miss chances.

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The Papers: William to end homelessness and more Partygate revelations

Sunday's front pages include a Father's Day picture of the Prince of Wales and his children.

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Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020.

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Suspended Conservative David Warburton quits as MP triggering another by-election for party

David Warburton, who represents a Somerset constituency, had been suspended after newspaper allegations.

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Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.

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Friday, 16 June 2023

US Open 2023: Rory McIlroy powers into contention as Matt Fitzpatrick hits hole-in-one

Rory McIlroy produces a sensational back nine to jump into contention at the 123rd US Open in Los Angeles.

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Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

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The Papers: Wintour's 'top honour' and 'UK mortgage rip-off'

Saturday's front pages feature the King's birthday honours list and mortgage rate rises.

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Drag Race star The Vivienne suffers homophobic attack

Police detain a man after The Vivienne was punched during the assault in a McDonald's in Liverpool.

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Man charged with stalking MP and impersonating police officer

Simon Parry, 44, was arrested on Thursday following an incident with an unnamed MP in Westminster.

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Thursday, 15 June 2023

Bridgend restaurant staff told not to take bookings from Gypsies

The restaurant apologises "for any offence" and says it is "dealing with this matter immediately".

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The Papers: 'End of the road for Boris' after Partygate report

The long-awaited inquiry into whether the ex-PM misled Parliament dominates the front pages on Friday.

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Kwara boat capsize: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria

More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized.

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Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June.

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Monday, 12 June 2023

'As Palestinian youths, the political process has failed us'

Palestinian millennials feel their leaders have failed them, data shared with the BBC suggests.

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Manchester City celebrate historic Treble in pouring rain

Watch the best bits from Manchester City's victory parade as the players and fans celebrate winning the Treble in Manchester City centre.

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Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender trains with senior England side

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has been training with the senior England squad following the withdrawals of Lewis Dunk and Jude Bellingham.

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Sunday, 11 June 2023

Ofsted school inspections to change after Ruth Perry's family campaign

Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life after her school was downgraded.

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Why second-hand fashion is back in style

"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet.

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The Light: Inside the UK’s conspiracy theory newspaper that shares violence and hate

Publishing 100,000 copies a month, the Light shares calls for war-crime style trials of MPs and doctors.

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Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products.

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Saturday, 10 June 2023

Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success.

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Welsh world champion stone skimmer gives her top tips

What is your best effort? Meet the woman who can whip a stone 147ft (44m) across a lake.

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Man v horse: Runner becomes only fourth to beat horse

The winner outran the fastest horse by over 10 minutes in the 22-mile race held in mid Wales.

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Friday, 9 June 2023

BBC drama asks: When do you let a sick child die?

Writer Jack Thorne on the 'complexity' of his latest drama, Best Interests.

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Why did Boris Johnson resign?

The former prime minister has stepped down as an MP, but did he jump before he was pushed?

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Boris Johnson's resignation statement in full

The former UK prime minister has resigned as a MP, saying there is no evidence that he misled Parliament.

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Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

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Nurse Lucy Letby deliberately misled jury, prosecutor says

Lucy Letby is a "calculating woman" who lied "to try and get sympathy", a prosecutor tells her trial.

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Puberty blockers to be given only in clinical research

NHS England says the drugs will only be prescribed for those signed up to a clinical research programme.

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Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Climate change is harming my mental health

A former climate scientist is among a growing number of people overwhelmed by "eco-anxiety".

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BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Harry's reality check' and 'new low' for Russia

Wednesday's front pages cover Prince Harry's appearance in court and the collapse of a major dam in Ukraine.

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Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims

The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer.

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Watch: Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

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Swindon man gifted his mother's liver after transplant

Connor Meyrick, 27, from Swindon, received 65% of his mother's liver during a 12-hour operation.

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Monday, 5 June 2023

Lord John Morris, ex-Welsh secretary and Blair attorney general dies

John Morris led the charge for a Welsh assembly in the 1970s that came to fruition 20 years later.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle.

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UK ministers reject deposit return scheme glass rethink

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged the UK to allow glass to be part of the Scottish recycling scheme.

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Vinicius Jr: Seven people punished over racist chants and effigy of Real Madrid player

Seven people are punished for acts of racism towards Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr.

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Sunday, 4 June 2023

The Papers: Mortgage rates 'squeeze' and 'Phil won't watch Holly'

The cost of mortgages rising and Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning feature on Monday's front pages.

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Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead.

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Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest

The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race.

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Boy hurt as zorb lifted into air by wind at Southport festival

The nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the accident at about 14:00 BST.

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Droylsden street stabbing: Woman's final moments 'horrific'

Michelle Hodgkinson had been walking to meet her mum to take her shopping when she was attacked.

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Stormzy at Hay literary festival: 'Black people are not monolithic'

The star headlines a different kind of festival, and says he wants to publish more diverse voices.

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Saturday, 3 June 2023

Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species

A £6.5m scheme to help prevent the extinction of priority species in Scotland has been launched.

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The Papers: Holly's 'speech on Phil' and PM 'wants tax cut'

Pre-election tax cuts and Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning feature in Sunday's papers.

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Ben Stokes: England captain 'on course' to bowl in first Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes says he is "definitely on course" to bowl in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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Friday, 2 June 2023

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway.

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UK EuroMillions ticket-holder wins £111.7m

The winner becomes the 18th UK player to win more than £100m in a EuroMillions jackpot.

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Jojo Moyes: 'I've always been a woman's woman'

The bestselling author says she would not have made it without determination and female support.

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Prince William meets crash survivor he helped save

Jack Beeton says it is "lovely" to meet the Prince of Wales, who helped save him when he was a pilot.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Cheese rolling winner from Canada returns home

Canadian backpacker Delaney Irving won the women's race despite being knocked unconscious at the end.

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Thursday, 1 June 2023

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

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The Papers: Ministers defy Covid inquiry and Schofield speaks

The row over ministers' pandemic WhatsApps and an interview with Philip Schofield lead the papers.

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Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93

Mr Callaghan was one of six men from Northern Ireland wrongly jailed over pub bombings in 1974.

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British Airways fined $1.1m by US government

The US says the airline did not "provide timely refunds to passengers" during Covid.

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Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival

The business group, which employs about 337 people, says it needs to cut its wage bill by a third.

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Woman charged with stalking McCann family

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