The Papers: 'Healey torpedoes Starmer' and 'Game on!'
Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation and the start of the World Cup dominate Friday's papers.
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Musk’s $1.8 trillion SpaceX IPO could be ‘highly undesirable’ for some
SpaceX’s IPO could challenge pension funds as concerns grow over its valuation and governance structure under Musk.
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Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment
Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewardedYoung…
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Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy
Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune diseaseFive…
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UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three…
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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this…
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Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup…
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Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has…
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Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack
Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.
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US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.
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Counter-terror unit investigates triple stabbing at school in Manchester
Detectives ‘keeping an open mind to the motivation’ of Tuesday’s attack, but believe there is no further threat to the…
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Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversitySchool…
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Man pleads guilty to slaying top Democrat and her husband in Minnesota
Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman by man disguised as police officer prompted concerns about political violence in US.
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Man charged with kidnap and murder of Sydney woman whose body has not been found
Woman, 58, was last heard from Monday afternoon and her car was found the next dayA man has been charged over the…
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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
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Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed…
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Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland
The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.
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How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma
A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma.
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What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.
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World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square
Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
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Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
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Northern Ireland protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest
After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off peacefully.