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• Ukraine war briefing: Sanctions waiver on Russian oil could end soon, Trump suggests - The Guardian17 June 2026, 1:41 am
  Ukraine war briefing: Sanctions waiver on Russian oil could end soon, Trump suggests  The GuardianTrump news at a glance: G7 leaders wrestle Ukraine back on to president’s agenda  The GuardianTrump says he will push for peace in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy at G7  Al JazeeraG7 leaders agree to increase sanctions on Russian energy  Financial TimesTrump signals shift in focus to Ukraine, with Iran war soon in ‘rearview’  NBC News
  
• Starmer carries on regardless as G7 leaders ponder question of leaving gift | John Crace - The Guardian17 June 2026, 1:31 am
  Starmer carries on regardless as G7 leaders ponder question of leaving gift | John Crace  The GuardianStarmer denies being snubbed by Trump at G7 summit  The GuardianUK allies ‘stressed’ about Starmer’s future as he returns to world stage at G7  politico.euAs his grip on No10 fades, Starmer looks isolated and awkward on the world stage  The IndependentStarmer has left Europe in quiet despair  The Spectator
  
• Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge - The Guardian17 June 2026, 1:30 am
  Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge  The GuardianKylian Mbappe: How France striker became his country's record scorer  BBCWhich France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?  Al JazeeraFrance vs Senegal predictions, tips, best bets and World Cup preview  Sporting LifeFrance 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe stands up in World Cup opener as 'superstar' the first to shine Stateside  Sky Sports
  
• Jeremy Clarkson reveals he has cancer – TV legend confirms devastating diagnosis during filming for Clarkson's Farm - The Sun17 June 2026, 12:40 am
  Jeremy Clarkson reveals he has cancer – TV legend confirms devastating diagnosis during filming for Clarkson's Farm  The SunJeremy Clarkson reveals devastating cancer diagnosis in new episodes of Clarkson's Farm  lbc.co.ukJeremy Clarkson warned he may not see next series unless he changes lifestyle  EDP24'We'll definitely take a short break': Clarkson's Farm season 6 release date hinges on forgotten filming pause on Prime Video show — and another chaotic issue  TechRadarJeremy Clarkson makes 'sombre' announcement amid difficulties  Oxford Mail
  
• Russian warship fires shots at yacht in Channel - The Telegraph17 June 2026, 12:26 am
  Russian warship fires shots at yacht in Channel  The Telegraph'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship  BBCRussian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel  The GuardianWhat we know about Russian warship that fired warning shots in English Channel  Sky NewsWarning shots should be a last resort. This is a dangerous escalation  The Telegraph
  
• US and Iran deal to end war allows Tehran to sell oil and fuel – as it happened - The Guardian16 June 2026, 10:15 pm
  US and Iran deal to end war allows Tehran to sell oil and fuel – as it happened  The GuardianFear of inflation forced Trump into an Iran deal  The TelegraphOil sinks below as traders bet Strait of Hormuz flows will return  Financial TimesDeal or no deal, oil prices will stay high for months  The EconomistDaily market update: Markets jump and oil falls on Iran peace deal, Boots  AJ Bell
  
• Angela Rayner says 'it's not too late for Labour' as she warns by-election is 'line in the sand' - The Mirror16 June 2026, 8:20 pm
  Angela Rayner says 'it's not too late for Labour' as she warns by-election is 'line in the sand'  The Mirror'Angela Rayner is right - Labour isn't facing an impossible task to win back voters' trust'  The MirrorAngela Rayner deals devastating blow to Keir Starmer in Labour civil war  Daily ExpressAngela Rayner's response to questions about Keir Starmer's future was unusual  The Mirror
  
• UK social media ban could cut lifeline for disabled children, campaigners warn - The Guardian16 June 2026, 7:40 pm
  UK social media ban could cut lifeline for disabled children, campaigners warn  The GuardianFive big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban  BBCSocial media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back  GOV.UKLetters: Banning social media for under-16s is a superficial response to the harms of online culture  The TelegraphFather of murdered teenager welcomes under-16s social media ban  BBC
  
• Mikel Merino: Spain 'mourning' after Cape Verde draw - ESPN16 June 2026, 6:43 pm
  Mikel Merino: Spain 'mourning' after Cape Verde draw  ESPNVozinha: The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut  BBCSpain vs Cape Verde LIVE: FIFA World Cup Group H score, commentary, updates & stats  BBCCape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw  The GuardianSpain 0-0 Cape Verde: African nation defying one of biggest mismatches in football history shows beauty of the game  Sky Sports
  
• Murdered Preston Davey's biological dad tells of anguish at vigil - BBC16 June 2026, 6:39 pm
  Murdered Preston Davey's biological dad tells of anguish at vigil  BBCUK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby  The GuardianPreston Davey: Couple found guilty over death of their adopted baby  Sky NewsThe eight missed opportunities to save baby Preston Davey  The TelegraphMother of baby murdered by teacher was jailed for murdering pensioner | ITV News  ITVX
  
• The White House’s capricious controls on Anthropic - Financial Times16 June 2026, 5:44 pm
  The White House’s capricious controls on Anthropic  Financial TimesThe Anthropic ‘Fable’ saga proves: we have opened the AI Pandora’s box. What now? | Bruce Schneier  The GuardianAnthropic, Trump Officials Seek Deal on Restoring Powerful Model Access  WSJInside the whirlwind 24 hours that led the White House to slap export controls on Anthropic  PoliticoAnthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension  BBC
  
• UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - as it happened - The Guardian16 June 2026, 5:08 pm
  UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - as it happened  The GuardianUK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns  BBCField Marshal Lord Richards: ‘The Army, Navy and RAF have all been eviscerated’  The TelegraphKeir Starmer suggests more money for defence plan is unlikely  The TimesThe strategic dilemmas behind Britain’s defence spending mess  Financial Times
  
• Snap defies investor pressure with ‘Specs’ smart glasses launch - Financial Times16 June 2026, 5:00 pm
  Snap defies investor pressure with ‘Specs’ smart glasses launch  Financial TimesIntroducing SPECS Augmented Reality Glasses  Snap NewsroomSnap unveils [223],195 AR glasses as CEO Evan Spiegel bets on post-smartphone future  CNBCSnap Launches [223],195 Specs, Declaring Glasses the Next Computer  BloombergSnap Opens Preorders For Specs, True AR Glasses Shipping This Fall For 95  UploadVR
  
• Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal - BBC16 June 2026, 4:41 pm
  Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Even Reform’s own data suggests it will lose Makerfield by-election, insider says - The Independent16 June 2026, 4:31 pm
  Even Reform’s own data suggests it will lose Makerfield by-election, insider says  The IndependentTactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield  The GuardianRight-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister  ReutersHow to beat Reform  Sam Freedman | SubstackWill ‘ordinariness’ be enough to swing the result in Makerfield?  The Conversation