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London police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition

UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.

Europe News

Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Ukraine

The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.

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Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.

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Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid NATO summit clash

The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.

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World News

TV pundit apologises after racist comment during World Cup match

Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career.

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Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling £400,000

"Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.

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Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.

Canada

Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting

Montreal Police named the officer killed in the shooting as 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.

USA

Nancy Guthrie ransom note said she died after abduction

Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in early February. The FBI is offering a reward up to $100,000 for information leading to her location.

Europe News

Starmer weighing 'political realities' amid resignation reports

The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.

Climate

Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption

Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

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Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis

Kyiv's targeting of Russia's energy industry has sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea, with long queues for petrol stations and limited supply.

Switzerland

US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland

"We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters.

Ukraine

Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine kill three and injure 22

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that his forces had targeted an oil-processing facility in Russia's Tyumen region.

Sport

World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw.

Iran

Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim

Iran's IRGC said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, but CENTCOM said 55 ships carrying 17 million barrels of oil transited unhindered. Trump meanwhile warned of US tolls if a final deal was not reached within 60 days.

Sport

USA sail through to knockout stages as Scotland falter against Morocco

Mauricio Pochettino's side are now guaranteed to finish top of Group D. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening fixture.

Lebanon

16 dead following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says

It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire.

Europe News

Driver dies and nine in critical condition after trains collide in UK

More than 20 ambulances, six air ambulances and specialist hazardous area response teams attended the scene in southeast England.

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Who is Andy Burnham? The UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years

Burnham served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years prior to his emerging as frontrunner to succeed former PM Keir Starmer, who struggled with internal divisions and low poll ratings during most of his premiership.

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