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Trump says he’ll hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’ but not sure US has ‘appetite’ for war
President claims Tehran is ‘in submission’ as he attacks press coverage of war
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Popular national park reverses ban on overnight parking after local concerns
Locals have complained of campervans parking on streets and laybys
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Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August -
Thousands of Albanians hold largest protest yet against building of luxury Kushner resort
The resort will be built near a protected wetland home to rare wildlife
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What is Keir Starmer’s plan to increase UK defence spending and is it affordable?
John Healey dramatically quit as defence secretary on Thursday, saying he had received a financial settlement which ‘falls well short of what is required’
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Who could replace John Healey as defence secretary?
Runners and riders include a former marine, the son of a Royal Navy submariner and a long-time Labour insider
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World Cup 2026 live: Mexico’s opening ceremony just hours away as tournament officially kicks off
Mexico host South Africa in the tournament opener following one of three opening ceremonies after Fifa president Infantino told people to “chill, relax” over the controversial saga involving a Somali referee
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Social Security’s trust fund will run dry by 2032. Experts explain why this is alarming for retirees
What makes this year’s warning especially troubling is that the deterioration isn’t driven by a temporary downturn but by deeper demographic and policy changes
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Tennis players banned from bringing their dogs to Wimbledon
Mirra Andreeva and Aryna Sabalenka have recently celebrated titles with pets
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Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods just hours before World Cup
The World Cup is due to get underway in Mexico City on Thursday

