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International
Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official claims, after US-Iran peace talks called off
The new truce between Israel and Lebanon begins immediately.
diplomatic rift
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
Italy’s foreign minister has cancelled a visit to the US over Trump’s “grave and offensive words”, which he said “offend the whole of Italy”.
battle for power
Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
The coming days could see Burnham challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of Labour and the UK.
defence and cash
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
The 27 leaders are meeting for their last summit before Ireland takes over the EU presidency in a couple of weeks.
the knicks
'Pure, unfiltered joy': Mamdani speech tops wild celebrations as New Yorkers hail the Knicks
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World Cup
Co-hosts Mexico are first team to make World Cup knockouts after gritty win over South Korea
Thursday
18 Jun
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Handball
World Cup's quickest goal and controversial penalty see Czechia and South Africa share spoils
Huntingdonshire
Man arrested in attempted murder probe after boy injured in crocodile cage at UK zoo
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Jun 18
right side of history
'There's no country unblemished': Mick Wallace on accepting an award from Iran
stop the game
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
Brussels
Taoiseach to push for EU action in response to 'egregious Israeli breaches of human rights'
Moscow
Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years
At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze.
makerfield or break
Why a civil war among the British right could hand today's crucial byelection to Andy Burnham
Middle East
The US and Iran have signed a deal aimed at ending the war - here's what's in it
Pakistan’s prime minister said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
Gilgo Beach Killer
Man who murdered eight women on New York's Long Island over 17 years is jailed for life
Wednesday
17 Jun
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Six Goal Thriller
Harry Kane scores twice as England make winning start to World Cup bid
Middle East
US officials reveal details of Iran agreement after days of secrecy
Donald Trump said earlier that the US “will probably go back to bombing” Iran if they don’t honour the agreement.
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Frustration
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point.
Migration and Asylum Pact
Chants of ‘send them back’ and 'shame on you' as MEPs back contentious migrant detention laws
battle for power
Members of Britain's oldest Irish club weigh in on vote that could spell end for Keir Starmer
The Brian Boru club has been on the go since the 1880s in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Tuesday
16 Jun
Weather
Another 'heat dome' like the one seen in May is expected to bring the heat to Europe next week
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