10 stories · 2026-06-16
UK government announces social media ban for under-16s, to take effect spring 2027, amid debate over enforcement and effectiveness
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UK seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel, charges captain with sanctions breach as Starmer announces further measures at G7
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Court of Appeal upholds Palestine Action terror ban, overturning High Court ruling; 117 arrested outside Royal Courts of Justice
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Iran and New Zealand draw 2-2 in politically charged World Cup opener in Los Angeles amid protests and anthem controversy
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Two men convicted of arson attacks on Starmer-linked properties; BBC investigation identifies alleged Russian state handler
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US and Iran sign preliminary peace MOU at G7 summit, with full deal signing scheduled for Geneva on Friday
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Man arrested nine years after 'Putney Pusher' incident in which jogger allegedly shoved woman into path of bus
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Eight killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, California
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Court of Appeal to review 21-year minimum sentence of Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa under unduly lenient scheme
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Cape Verde hold Spain to 0-0 draw at World Cup debut as 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha wins player of the match
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