54 m. ago Two schools in lockdown as 'man with knife' seen as police swarm

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2 h. ago British 'miracle man' who survived Air India crash tells of 'flickering' final moments

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2 h. ago The Midnight Bell at Sadler’s Wells review: a splendidly seedy dance drama

Matthew Bourne peers into the aching hearts frequenting a seedy 1930s pub in his production’s latest work

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2 h. ago Lidl urgently recalls breakfast staple over concerns it contains pieces of metal

Shoppers have since been urged not to consume the product.

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3 h. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

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4 h. ago Michael Johnson explains why he cancelled Grand Slam Track meet in LA

Organisers of Grand Slam Track remain confident the new athletics competition will continue in 2026 despite the premature end to its inaugural season

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4 h. ago TikTok skin care routines ‘harmful’ and ‘problematic’ scientists discover in new study

A team of scientists found that viral skin care routines popularised by young girls on TikTok could be harmful to teens - and many of the products may actually lead to allergies

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6 h. ago The stars and stripes fly, in photos, as Flag Day approaches

More than 75 years after Flag Day became U.S. law, the stars and stripes grab our gaze these days in constant portraits of how Americans see their country's promise — sometimes dotted along historic graves of military veterans, draped upside down over a protester, or painted on a barn.

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9 h. ago BREAKING Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says it has launched attack on Iran

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12 h. ago Google, Spotify and other major platforms go down in massive internet outage

Google products including Maps, Search and Gmail were all affected by huge problems – but others who rely on its infrastructure, such as Spotify and Snap, have also been hit.

Technology

14 h. ago South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham

Batter confident despite 218-run deficit in WTC finalPat Cummins hails ‘brilliant’ Alex Carey for rescue actThe destiny of the mace may still be in the balance but David Bedingham admitted Australia’s bowlers had already “shown they’re the best in the world” in bowling South Africa out for 138 on the second day of the World Test Championship final. Pat Cummins claimed six wickets to put his team in the ascendancy but on a whirligig day of constantly oscillating fortunes, the Proteas promptly bowled themselves back into contention, with Australia reaching stumps on 144 for eight, nursing a lead of 218.“It’s an amazing chance, and we’re all excited about the opportunity to win,” said Bedingham. “It could go either way but us as a team are very, very excited and there’s a lot of belief in the dressing room. We’re very confident. When they started batting in their second innings we would definitely have taken this score. So very confident, there’s massive belief in this team.” Continue ...

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14 h. ago Air India confirms one survivor with 241 dead as airline 'offers deepest condolences'

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15 h. ago Wireless mouse that home workers 'wish they'd bought sooner' gets 37% discount

With two side buttons and a horizontal scroll wheel, it's the ultimate productivity machine.

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15 h. ago Vet issues advice and tips for keeping pets cool as heatwave approaches

From sunscreens to paddling pools, these buys come expert recommended

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15 h. ago F1 bosses told they've 'ruined motorsport Christmas' with major change to iconic race

The 2026 Formula 1 race calendar resolves one problem with the current schedule, but creates an awkward clash which is sure to irritate motorsport fans the world over

Sport

16 h. ago The Guardian view on Iran’s nuclear programme: Trump undid a crucial accord. A new deal is urgently needed | Editorial

Diplomacy can do more to slow Tehran’s alarming progress than threats from IsraelA year into his first term, Donald Trump pulled the US out of the hard-won international deal that had slowed Iran’s advance towards nuclear weapons, and imposed punishing sanctions. Europe tried to keep the joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) on life support. But the strangling of Iran’s economy, and the US assassination of Qassem Suleimani, the powerful head of its Quds force, undermined the country’s moderates and the progress on non-proliferation.The fallout of Mr Trump’s Iran policy is still becoming evident. On Thursday, the UN nuclear watchdog found, for the first time in two decades, that Tehran was not in compliance with the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Iran vowed to “significantly” increase production of enriched uranium in retaliation, following a pattern of escalation in response to International Atomic Energy Agency criticism. US and European officials say th...

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16 h. ago Lithium used in electric car batteries cannot be produced fast enough for demand, study finds

Even a tenfold increase in production may not be enough, researchers say

Science

17 h. ago Australia and South Africa wickets tumble to leave WTC final on a knife

Day two: Australia 212 & 144-8; South Africa 138Proteas battle back after Pat Cummins’ early blitzThis final has been dubbed “The Ultimate Test” and though almost certainly the product of a W1A-style ideas splurge back in Dubai, this tagline scarcely felt more appropriate watching the wickets tumble for a second successive day.It had looked for all money like Pat Cummins had sealed the fate of the World Test Championship mace. Thundering in from the Nursery End, a four-wicket burst after lunch had seen him claim six for 28 and with South Africa all out for 138 in 57.1 overs – 74 behind – all it needed was a further top-up of runs. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Two women dead after 'incident' at Eryri National Park after cops pull them from water

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17 h. ago Dads praise affordable skincare set that leaves 'face looking younger' perfect for Father's Day

Ahead of Father's Day on Sunday, June 15, Bulldog skincare is offering customers £5 off when they spend £30 - and some products are already discounted

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