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Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine
on 3 June 2026 at 15:18
The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
on 3 June 2026 at 15:12
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
on 3 June 2026 at 14:02
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
on 3 June 2026 at 13:35
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities?
on 3 June 2026 at 13:04
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.
The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
on 3 June 2026 at 12:25
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
on 3 June 2026 at 11:54
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
on 3 June 2026 at 11:34
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers
on 3 June 2026 at 09:47
Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city
on 3 June 2026 at 09:17
The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.
Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson
on 3 June 2026 at 08:39
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
on 3 June 2026 at 05:13
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings
on 3 June 2026 at 03:49
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?
on 3 June 2026 at 02:51
CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.
Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement
on 3 June 2026 at 02:10
Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
on 3 June 2026 at 01:13
The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
on 2 June 2026 at 23:40
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
on 2 June 2026 at 23:33
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system
on 2 June 2026 at 22:29
Authorities warn that entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
on 2 June 2026 at 21:51
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

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US plans new tariffs on dozens of countries including UK, citing forced labour concerns
on 3 June 2026 at 15:12
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
Sabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock
on 3 June 2026 at 15:09
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.
PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
on 3 June 2026 at 14:56
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.
Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes
on 3 June 2026 at 14:52
Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.
Companies and local authorities must improve mobile signals on trains, Ofcom says
on 3 June 2026 at 14:21
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise
on 3 June 2026 at 14:17
The Ministry of Defence says an investigation into the crash is under way.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
on 3 June 2026 at 14:16
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
on 3 June 2026 at 14:02
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
on 3 June 2026 at 13:30
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.
'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults in Wales have two or more takeaways a week
on 3 June 2026 at 13:27
Public Health Wales said it must become easier for people to make healthier eating choices.
Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
on 3 June 2026 at 12:55
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
Community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
on 3 June 2026 at 12:37
Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest.
The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
on 3 June 2026 at 12:25
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise was 'devoted family man'
on 3 June 2026 at 11:55
Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, died on Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil with the US
Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?
on 3 June 2026 at 11:52
Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run
on 3 June 2026 at 11:45
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
on 3 June 2026 at 11:34
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
on 3 June 2026 at 11:31
The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective.
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time
on 3 June 2026 at 10:46
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
Scotland's World Cup squad - in their own words
on 3 June 2026 at 10:40
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.