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1. VAR will punish more divers at the World Cup – but only in one scenario

   Miguel Almiron was retrospectively punished by VAR for diving after USA defender Tim Ream was incorrectly booked in the incident

2. Streeting backs new North Sea drilling and says he would increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM

   The former health secretary argued opponents of new drilling would open the door to a Reform UK government by keeping energy costs high

3. Traveling during a heat wave? The signs of heat illness everyone must know

   Forecasters predict above-average heat this season

4. Lewis Hamilton reacts to F1 title talk after first Ferrari win in Barcelona - latest:

   Follow live F1 updates from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as Hamilton claims his first grand prix win in red

5. How the EU is still funding Putin’s war machine with imports of gas

   As Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil and European sanctions batter Moscow’s economy, EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas are still providing Russia with a boost

6. Germany vs Curacao LIVE: Manuel Neuer starts as World Cup contenders open campaign against tournament debutants

   Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup hopefuls take on the tiny island nation looking for a strong start

7. 15 arrested after clashes at protest outside London synagogue

   Individuals were seen carrying Palestinian and Israeli flags at the protest

8. Trump celebrates 80th birthday with a UFC fight at the White House as Americans pay the price for his Iran war

   Trump’s pal Dana White said the fight will go on ‘no matter what’

9. Trump UFC fight live: Storms threaten White House event as president’s allies lavish him with 80th birthday wishes

   Stage is set for Trump’s birthday bash as the president’s DC-wide makeover includes massive MMA event on the south lawn

10. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv bombs oil refinery and chemical plant used to make explosives in overnight strikes

    Zelensky said the Azot plant was critical for Russia’s explosives production