66 m. ago Cries for justice as hundreds gather for emotional Grenfell anniversary march before tower demolition begins

‘As we stand here eight years on, the only decision this Government has made is to tear down the tower – our home’ - Karim Mussilhy, who lost his uncle in the blaze

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1 hour ago Gemma Atkinson's tearjerking Father's Day letter to late dad after heart attack at 52

This Father's Day. TV star and radio host Gemma Atkinson shares precious memories of her father and the pain of his passing in this heartbreakingly beautiful tribute, in her own words

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2 h. ago Spaniards packing water pistols blame impact of mass tourism for housing crunch

A growing number of Spaniards are souring on the country's highly successful tourism industry which is being blamed for a stubborn housing crisis

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2 h. ago ‘It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration

Many survivors believe organisation’s request for forgiveness over abuse in Women’s Protection Board centres does not go far enoughAs the members of the Catholic organisation wrapped up their speech with an appeal for forgiveness, the auditorium in Madrid exploded in rage. For decades, many in the audience had grappled with the scars left by their time in Catholic-run institutions; now they were on their feet chanting: “Truth, justice and reparations” and – laying bare their rejection of any apology – “Neither forget, nor forgive”.It was an unprecedented response to an unprecedented moment in Spain, hinting at the deep fissures that linger over one of the longest-running and least-known institutions of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship: the Catholic-run centres that incarcerated thousands of women and girls as young as eight, subjecting them to barbaric punishments, forced labour and religious indoctrination. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago If Greg Taylor leaves Celtic for PAOK he can expect broken windows, riot police and tear gas – I loved it

Mark Kerr is one of only a handful of Scots to play in Greece and while it's not for the faint hearted, he couldn't get enough

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4 h. ago Helicopter with six people on board crashes in northern Indian state

Helicopter was heading to Hindu pilgrimage site of Kedarnath

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7 h. ago ‘It’s about time’: Trump boasts about American military success as he celebrates birthday at DC parade

More than 6,000 troops marched in front of the president near the National Mall to honor the Army’s anniversary

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7 h. ago A gate too far! Couple who lost bitter war against neighbours over Bond

EXCLUSIVE: A A couple who defied a council enforcement order to remove a £10,000 set of gates have had to tear them down in a humiliating defeat.

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7 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Cops use tear gas to disperse anti

Day of action comes after week-long protests in Los Angeles against Trump’s hard-line immigration policies and ICE raids on immigrants

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9 h. ago Trump military parade underway as president arrives to watch festivities on his birthday

More than 6,000 troops are marching in front of the president near the National Mall to honor the Army’s anniversary

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10 h. ago Slain lawmaker broke down as she defended brave vote days before shooting

Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman was on the verge of tears after casting a controversial vote that broke with her party, just five days before a 'politically motivated shooting' claimed her life.

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10 h. ago Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to Canadian F1 GP pole as Norris struggles

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rivalChampionship leader Piastri third; McLaren teammate Norris seventhGeorge Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off Max Verstappen of Red Bull to clinch top spot in Montreal. Mercedes’s Russell delivered with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.160sec clear of Verstappen.The drivers’ championship leader, Oscar Piastri of McLaren, had to settle for third but another disappointing one-lap showing from his teammate Lando Norris left him seventh. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished fourth, one place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Verstappen lashes out at critics after Russell snatches Canadian F1 GP pole

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rival‘It is really pissing me off,’ Verstappen says of media scrutinyA furious Max Verstappen lashed out at criticism of his driving, saying it was “childish, annoying and pissing me off” after his nemesis George Russell beat him to pole position for Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.Russell snatched top spot with a brilliant final lap at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to leave Verstappen trailing by 0.160sec, with the McLaren pair Oscar Piastri third and Lando Norris a disappointing seventh. It means Mercedes’s Russell and defending champion Verstappen will line up on the front row together, a fortnight after their collision in Spain. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Man arrested over alleged 'gangland' shooting in bar in Spain named

The 44-year-old man arrested has been named after Spanish authorities issued an international arrest warrant following the alleged killings of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr.

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12 h. ago Nine key questions could decide beef Wellington 'poisoner' Erin Patterson's fate

Erin Patterson has been accused of intentionally poisoning several family members and her eight-day cross-examination in the murder trial has come to an end

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13 h. ago Man dies after huge blaze tears through building in Perth city centre

Emergency crews raced to Scott Street in the city at around 1.50am this morning, Saturday, June 14 after officers patrolling the area discovered the fire.

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18 h. ago Woman who moved to Spain shares one big difference she'll 'never get used to'

Marta Budzyska moved to Madrid in 2022 after having lived and studied in Italy for years - but there's one thing she just can't get her head around when it comes to Spanish culture

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18 h. ago Millions expected at ‘No Kings’ protests before Trump’s military parade – live updates

‘No Kings’ protests across US come after a week of unrest over anti-immigration raids; Trump’s military parade to begin at 6.30pm ET in Washington DCA flagship No Kings march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington DC, reports the Associated Press (AP). The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Donald Trump ordering national guard troops and marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police responded with teargas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump’s guard deployment “an alarming abuse of power” that “shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement”.The White House’s escalating response to street protests echoes talk before Donald Trump’s inauguration of forcibly quelling resistanc...

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19 h. ago BBC's Nicky Campbell's daughter left in tears after discovering sad childhood memory

BBC Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell and one of his daughters, Kirsty, reflected on an emotional chapter in his memoir, in which he detailed being brought up by adoptive parents

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19 h. ago Brand new six day race will take mountain bikers through Scotland's most scenic wilderness

The inaugural Trans Caledonia in September 2026 is a six-day enduro race covering 250km and 11,000m of descent through Scotland’s iconic trails

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