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• Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live - The Guardian18 June 2026, 11:55 pm
  Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live  The GuardianMakerfield: Votes being counted in crucial by-election  BBCMakerfield by-election results: Labour on tenterhooks as polls close  The TimesHugh Grant makes surprise appearance at Ashton-in-Makerfield social club | ITV News  ITVXMakerfield by-election latest: Burnham hoping to win as Starmer’s future hangs in the balance  Financial Times
  
• Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests - The Guardian18 June 2026, 10:30 pm
  Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests  The GuardianResearchers say early miscarriage risk could be linked to doing these three things at work  The IndependentEarly miscarriage may be linked to 'walking, standing and certain working postures', study claims  The SunDanish Study Links Frequent Forward Bending and Walking During Early Pregnancy to Increased Miscarriage Risk  geneonline.comBending forward too much at work in early pregnancy linked to higher risk of miscarriage  lbc.co.uk
  
• Ukraine war live: Kremlin threatens escalation after Kyiv blow up Moscow oil refinery - The Independent18 June 2026, 10:01 pm
  Ukraine war live: Kremlin threatens escalation after Kyiv blow up Moscow oil refinery  The IndependentMoscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery  BBCWhat did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?  The GuardianHow Ukraine found a way through Moscow’s air defences  The TelegraphUkrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say  Reuters
  
• Tartan Army fan describes ‘horror’ World Cup hotel shooting that left pregnant woman dead & a man injured - The Scottish Sun18 June 2026, 9:37 pm
  Tartan Army fan describes ‘horror’ World Cup hotel shooting that left pregnant woman dead & a man injured  The Scottish SunPhotos: Large police presence after crash, reported shooting at Sturbridge hotel  Boston 25 NewsAn investigation is underway after a reported shooting and SUV crash at a hotel early Thursday.  facebook.comPregnant woman searching for two people shoots hotel guest before taking her own life in Sturbridge, authorities say  The Boston GlobeSturbridge police investigating reported shooting at I-84 travel stop  Yahoo
  
• Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina LIVE: World Cup 2026 reaction as Manzambi stars in dramatic win - ESPN18 June 2026, 9:22 pm
  Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina LIVE: World Cup 2026 reaction as Manzambi stars in dramatic win  ESPNSwitzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Johan Manzambi scores twice as Swiss win  BBCSwitzerland vs Bosnia prediction, tips and odds | World Cup 2026  TNT SportsSwitzerland vs Bosnia LIVE! World Cup 2026 Group B fixture, score, live updates and team news  Sky SportsSwitzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 – as it happened  The Guardian
  
• Star-studded ceremony welcomes Obama Presidential Center to Chicago – live - The Guardian18 June 2026, 9:17 pm
  Star-studded ceremony welcomes Obama Presidential Center to Chicago – live  The GuardianSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Armed police swoop on beach after reports of man carrying rifle among sunseekers - The Sun18 June 2026, 9:11 pm
  Armed police swoop on beach after reports of man carrying rifle among sunseekers  The Sun
  
• Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address - The Guardian18 June 2026, 8:20 pm
  Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address  The GuardianHegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe  BBCPete Hegseth unveils six-month review of US military presence in Europe  Financial TimesHegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran  The New York TimesPete Hegseth: Britain put American lives at risk  The Telegraph
  
• Another FTSE 100 firm falls to private equity. Where are the new listings? | Nils Pratley - The Guardian18 June 2026, 8:00 pm
  Another FTSE 100 firm falls to private equity. Where are the new listings? | Nils Pratley  The GuardianIntertek board agrees £11bn takeover by private equity group EQT  Financial TimesUK product testing firm Intertek agrees to .5 billion EQT buyout  ReutersIntertek to quit FTSE 100 after agreeing £11bn EQT takeover  City AMEQT Agrees to Buy Intertek Group for .36 Billion  WSJ
  
• Teacher sentenced to life for abuse and murder of baby Preston Davey - Channel 418 June 2026, 7:15 pm
  Teacher sentenced to life for abuse and murder of baby Preston Davey  Channel 4Teacher who murdered and abused adopted baby jailed  BBCWhole-life order given to UK teacher who sexually abused and murdered adopted baby  The GuardianTeacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence  BBCBaby Preston killer Jamie Varley given whole life order  The Telegraph
  
• JD Vance lashes out at Israeli government over Iran deal criticism - Financial Times18 June 2026, 7:07 pm
  JD Vance lashes out at Israeli government over Iran deal criticism  Financial TimesJD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world  The GuardianIran's supreme leader taunts Trump's 'desperate' deal as US lifts blockade | ITV News  ITVXTrump and Vance defend Iran deal amid backlash  Channel 4JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems  Al Jazeera
  
• Wolverhampton man involved in UK-France people smuggling jailed - BBC18 June 2026, 6:58 pm
  Wolverhampton man involved in UK-France people smuggling jailed  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• New Zealand on top after England's Joe Root and Harry Brook fall replying to Glenn Phillips century in second Test at The Oval - Sky Sports18 June 2026, 6:50 pm
  New Zealand on top after England's Joe Root and Harry Brook fall replying to Glenn Phillips century in second Test at The Oval  Sky SportsEngland vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke leave hosts in trouble  BBCNew Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England  The GuardianEngland vs New Zealand, second Test, The Kia Oval, day two  Sky SportsBall by Ball Commentary & Live Score - ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test  ESPNcricinfo
  
• When are the new Premier League fixtures released? Match dates for 2026-27 season to be confirmed - London Evening Standard18 June 2026, 6:43 pm
  When are the new Premier League fixtures released? Match dates for 2026-27 season to be confirmed  London Evening StandardAll you need to know for 2026/27 Fixture Release Day  Premier LeagueDownload our 2026/27 fixtures to your phone!  Arsenal.com2026-27 key dates: Premier League, UCL, cups, transfer windows and internationals  Liverpool FCLatest. Everything you need to know ahead of 2026/27 Premier League fixtures release  Newcastle United
  
• Man who shot cousin dead at London wake jailed for life - London Evening Standard18 June 2026, 6:08 pm
  Man who shot cousin dead at London wake jailed for life  London Evening StandardMan jailed for shooting dead cousin at family wake  BBCWest London man jailed for 39 years for shooting cousin dead at family wake told to 'rot in hell'  My LondonMan, who shot his cousin, jailed for life | News - Greatest Hits Radio (London)  RayoMan jailed for life for killing cousin in shooting cousin at a wake  Yahoo News UK