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Trump Booed as First Sitting US President Attends NBA Finals in New York

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals, facing boos amid heightened security and fan frustrations in New York as the Knicks lost to the Spurs.

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AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump (left) is shown saluting on the jumbotron screen in the middle of the arena, leading to loud boos. Photo: 8 June 2026

135 Claim Compensation Over Abuse at Halifax Care Home

An expert report reveals abuse at Calderdale Council's Skircoat Lodge, with 135 compensation claims filed. Survivors share experiences; calls grow for public inquiry and apology.

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BBC Malcolm Phillips head and shoulders image wearing a coat and hat while arriving at court in a grab from footage

Black Bear Captured in Utsunomiya After Days of Sightings Near Tokyo

Japanese authorities captured a black bear in Utsunomiya after multiple sightings, amid rising bear attacks in Japan. Another intelligent bear remains at large in Fukushima, prompting technological and governmental responses.

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Close-up of a bear being bottle-fed by a caregiver, highlighting wildlife care.

School Honors Fallen Naval Commando Lt Lily-Mae Fisher After Helicopter Crash

Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, Britain's only female Naval commando, died in a helicopter crash during training. Her former school and family remember her as a role model and exceptional individual.

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Royal Navy/Family handout A picture of Lily-Mae Fisher, who is smiling to the camera with her hair tied back and windswept. She is wearing a green shirt for her uniform and a lanyard that says "helicopter" on it.

Hundreds of Aftershocks Shake Philippines After Deadly Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing 37 deaths, hundreds injured, and widespread damage. Hundreds of aftershocks continue as rescue efforts proceed amid power outages and landslides.

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Getty Images An emergency responder walks in front of a building damaged by an earthquake in the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao

MPs Warn Overcrowded Welsh Prisons Threaten Safety and Rehabilitation

MPs warn that overcrowding and staffing shortages in Welsh prisons threaten safety and rehabilitation. Delays in women's prison provision and calls for justice system devolution add to concerns.

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Getty Images A prison officer walking past cell doors, with a set of green railings to their left. They are wearing a white shirt and black trousers.

Man Hospitalized with Serious Injuries After North Belfast Stabbing

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue, north Belfast, on 8 June. One arrest has been made, and police continue investigations. DUP councillor Jordan Doran condemned the violence.

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Getty Images A PSNI badge on a brick wall.

BT Phone Upgrade Blocks Calls to Elderly Aunt for Over Two Months

An elderly woman has been unable to receive calls for over two months after BT switched her to Digital Voice. Despite over 20 calls to BT, the issue remains unresolved, affecting her care and social life. BT has agreed to compensation after a botched installation.

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A crucial line was cut when BT switched the phone to Digital Voice.

Man Alerts Neighbours After Lightning Sparks Roof Fire in Carmarthenshire

Stuart Dunn alerted neighbours after lightning struck a roof in Carmarthenshire, causing a fire that spread rapidly. Emergency services responded, and no injuries were reported despite significant damage.

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Stuart Dunn Stuart Dunn has short brown hair and is wearing a grey hoodie. He is stood outside a house and smiling, looking at the camera.

Anita Manning’s Auction House Faces Criticism for Selling Human Remains

Anita Manning's Glasgow auction house faced criticism after listing human remains for sale, raising ethical concerns about provenance and legality. Experts and officials condemned the sale, prompting withdrawal of the items and calls for legislative reform.

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Great Western Auction A box with human bones in it, including a skull and a guide to anatomy

Israel-Iran Clashes May Bolster Tehran’s Position in US Negotiations

Israel and Iran's recent military exchanges risk escalating Middle East tensions but may strengthen Tehran's negotiating position with the US amid ongoing fragile diplomacy.

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Anadolu via Getty Images Citizens, carrying Iranian and Hezbollah flags, gather at Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, to hold a demonstration in support of the government following Iran's missile attack on Israel, on 8 June 2026.

Apêl padlfyrddio yn achosi poen i deuluoedd mewn galar

Mae gwrandawiad apêl cyn-berchennog cwmni padlfyrddio wedi achosi poen pellach i deuluoedd pedwar a fu farw mewn damwain ar Afon Cleddau Wen yn 2021. Nerys Bethan Lloyd, a gafodd ei charcharu am 10 mlynedd a chwe mis, gwrthodwyd ei apêl yn ddiweddar.

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