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A series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed civilians, damaged residential blocks and oil facilities, and intensified pressure on fuel supply lines and negotiations.

A postman sold modified devices and subscription bundles enabling illegal access to Sky, BT and TNT sports content, earning more than £200,000 while broadcasters faced potential losses into the millions. Police evidence uncovered a home screening area used to demonstrate…

England have started their pre-World Cup build-up in Miami, Southampton face new scrutiny after written reasons were published in the spygate case, Mary Earps edges closer to a WSL move, and Rodri stays non-committal about his Manchester City future.

A concise roundup of incidents attended by North Yorkshire fire and rescue crews, from an e-bike battery fire in York to a trapped lift in Scarborough. Includes vehicle collisions, small open fires, and multiple false automatic alarm activations.

Sir Keir Starmer will chair a cabinet meeting after the release of documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment revealed private messages, criticisms of the government’s handling of policy and concerns from senior ministers including Pat McFadden.

A major publication of communications between ministers, advisers and Peter Mandelson has lifted the lid on behind-the-scenes conflict in Keir Starmer’s government, exposing disputes over economic strategy, welfare reforms and the handling of the ambassadorial appointment.

East Lothian Council has begun enforcing a new parking management plan in North Berwick despite protests and damage to meters; the scheme introduces controlled zones, time limits, tariffs and permits intended to reduce congestion and fund local transport services.

Activists placed missing persons posters around Mexico’s stadiums to raise public awareness before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Government records list 133,960 people as missing in Mexico, and protesters are using high-profile venues to keep the issue visible.

Peter Mandelson publicly encouraged Douglas Alexander to consider returning to parliament, and the Scots Secretary offered congratulations on Mandelson’s appointment despite reports about his continued acquaintance with Jeffrey Epstein following Epstein’s conviction.

London faces fresh Tube strikes that will run from midnight to 11.59pm on june 2 and from midnight on june 4; commuters should expect morning chaos, check routes and consider buses, river services and e-bikes.

Newly revealed shopping records show Peter Murrell bought more than 100 toilet rolls shortly before Nicola Sturgeon’s public appeal against panic buying, raising fresh political tension amid his guilty plea for embezzling from the SNP.

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President Zelensky says Kyiv has an opportunity to negotiate with Russia before winter as battlefield dynamics shift; the stance is complicated by cross-border tensions, strikes on energy sites and contested incidents at nuclear and civilian facilities

A significant fire on Golders Green Road damaged a ground-floor shop and parts of the upper floors. Crews from multiple fire stations responded, residents were evacuated as a precaution and police confirmed the blaze is not being treated as suspicious.

After a period of record warmth the UK will see a sharp transition to cooler, unsettled conditions with rain and possible thunderstorms, prompting search operations and warnings about water safety and supply disruptions

A concise summary of Wales developments today: a wet weather band will spread across the region, the A482 is closed after a collision, firefighters tackled a garden blaze in Treharris, and clean-up and missing-person appeals continue across local communities

A tense encounter ended with Mayo edging Monaghan while a serious knee injury to Bobby McCaul overshadowed a remarkable comeback attempt by the hosts

A community search in Northumberland ended when a mountain rescue team deployed a thermal drone to locate a missing Staffordshire terrier, bringing an emotional reunion for its owner who had relied on the dog during cancer recovery

Voters in Colombia go to the polls to choose a successor to President Gustavo Petro, with Ivan Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia emerging as main contenders in a race that highlights competing visions for security, peace and…

A coordinated search is under way in the Vale of Glamorgan after Lee Butler, 36, was reported missing from Staffordshire on May 26 and is thought to be in the Ogmore-by-Sea area. South Wales Police and rescue services are asking…

John Swinney acknowledges a structural weakness in the SNP after Peter Murrell admitted embezzling funds. The first minister explains why he did not raise concerns at the time, outlines steps on governance and responds to calls for wider inquiries.

Cammy Devlin and Martin Boyle were unused substitutes in Australia’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Mexico at the Rose Bowl but manager Tony Popovic says both remain under consideration for the World Cup squad.

The UK is transitioning from a sweltering heat spell to cooler, wetter conditions. Scattered showers will arrive across the country while communities and utilities respond to multiple drownings and water supply disruptions following the intense heat.

Several major acts pulled out of the Freedom 250 concert amid threats and controversy. President Trump has suggested scrapping the music lineup and staging a rally where he would deliver the main address, calling it an “America is back” celebration.

Rescue divers in Laos have extracted four additional villagers from a flooded cave after heavy flooding trapped them while they were searching for gold; two others are still unaccounted for and emotional reunions followed the evacuations.