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New Bull Giraffe Joins Longleat to Aid Conservation of Rare Nubian Species

Longleat Safari Park has welcomed Stanley, a three-year-old Nubian giraffe, to aid conservation of this critically endangered species with fewer than 500 left in the wild. The park continues its successful breeding programme to secure their future.

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Tom Anders Stanley, a young male giraffe, peers out from the side of his enclosure. He has distinctive brown patches across his neck and face, and two small horns.

Two Business Vans Destroyed in Newry Arson Attack

Two vans belonging to a local bakery in Newry were destroyed in a reckless arson attack. Police and fire services responded promptly. Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte condemned the act and urged the community to assist with enquiries.

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Man Arrested as Police Search for Missing Ricky Harris' Remains

A 41-year-old man has been arrested as South Wales Police search the Phurnacite plant for Ricky Harris, missing since November 2023. The search is ongoing and expected to take some time.

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Online Safety Chief Warns Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Unenforceable

Andy Burrows of the Molly Rose Foundation warns a social media ban for under-16s is unenforceable, urging focus on restricting addictive features instead.

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Getty Images A child, who is out of focus, looks at a phone held in both hands. On the screen is a folder labelled 'social media' with app icons for Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TruthSocial, TikTok, X, WhatsApp, YouTube and Bluesky.

Canadian PM Mark Carney Begins Official Two-Day Visit to Ireland

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a two-day official visit to Ireland, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and visiting his ancestral home in County Mayo. The visit includes discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and a new cooperation framework.

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Meeting Between Prime Minister Of Canada And French President In Paris
Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney arrives for a meeting at the Presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Pier/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Scots Honoured by King Include Football Legend Macari and DJ Bowie

Scottish football legend Lou Macari and DJ George Bowie receive MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours for services to football, radio, charity, and community. Academics and charity workers also recognised for significant contributions.

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BBC Lou Macari, a man with grey hair, is wearing a black leather jacket and a black shirt. He is standing in a well-lit room with a group of people in the background.

Starmer Stands Firm Amid Defence Spending Dispute

Sir Keir Starmer defies calls to increase defence spending, emphasizing budget cuts across departments and standing firm amid leadership challenges.

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Former Choirboy Breaks Silence on Decades of Abuse by Church Minister

Francis Bostrom, a former boy soprano, reveals decades of abuse by Reverend Billy Neely. Despite secrecy and church failures, Francis seeks justice and accountability through legal action.

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Francis Bostrom A young boy dressed in a white choir surplice. It is frilled around the neck and has a large red collar. The boy, who has dark hair, is looking down towards the ground. The background of the grainy image shows a blue sky and red bricked chimneys along a slate roofline.

MAFS Australia Stars Unaware of Partners' Criminal Histories, Raise Safety Concerns

MAFS Australia participants reveal they were not informed of partners' criminal pasts, raising safety concerns and calls for stricter background checks.

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BBC A newlywed couple are seen looking out to sea on a beach, with a photo of the Australian flag in the background.

US Military Kills Venezuelan Gang Leader Niño Guerrero in Airstrike, Trump Confirms

The US military killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, in an airstrike ordered by President Trump. The gang, accused of terrorism and criminal activities across Latin America, was targeted after years of expansion and violence.

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Judge Orders Reinstatement of National Park Plaques Removed Under Trump Order

A US judge orders the Trump administration to restore history and science materials removed from national monuments under a 2025 executive order, condemning the actions as censorship and mandating compliance within 21 days.

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Racist Violence Forces Belfast Residents to Flee Homes Amid Nightly Unrest

Racist violence in north Belfast forced residents, including ethnic minorities, to flee their homes amid protests and arson attacks. Community leaders and victims speak out as tensions rise across Northern Ireland.

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PA Media A wheelie bin and a trolley and a car are all on fire on a street. The kerb stones are painted red, white and blue.