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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 11.06.2026.
It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.06.2026 ⇢ The day Healey and Carns resigned
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The day was dominated by the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over military spending, followed hours later by Armed Forces Minister Al Carns. Editors across outlets treated Healey's departure as a potentially fatal blow to Keir Starmer's premiership, with the Telegraph calling it 'devastating' and the New Statesman declaring it 'heralds the end'. Carns' subsequent resignation deepened the crisis, leading to headlines of a 'double blow'. Meanwhile, the US-Iran confrontation saw Trump threaten a 'very hard' strike and seizure of Kharg Island, then abruptly cancel strikes and announce a peace deal, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, featuring Shakira and marred by protests, provided a secondary focus.
11.06.2026
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Victor Davis Hanson on DEI, the Islamo-left Democrats and how to deal with Iran.
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Labour ministers are now facing demands to clamp down on abuse of the Common Travel Area after a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder over a knife attack in Belfast.
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The Telegraph
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US Central Command says its latest round of strikes were in response to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
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The Guardian
US says second day of Iran strikes ‘completed’; Tehran claims it has targeted US base in Bahrain
US military says commercial ships are continuing to transit the strait of Hormuz, contradicting claims from Iran that the strait has been closed
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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03:54⇢Iran Strikes Back at US Bases
⌨The newspapers focus on two major stories: escalating US-Iran military strikes, with Tehran targeting US bases in Bahrain and the US claiming success, and ongoing Belfast riots after a knife attack, with the victim's family condemning the unrest and anti-migrant violence. The Telegraph highlights people smugglers exploiting the Irish border.
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The melee began in the doorway of the shop, as a staff member in his 30s and a security guard in his 20s were allegedly assaulted by a group of 'shoplifters'.
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The Spectator
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The US carries out strikes on military targets in southern Iran. Tehran responds by targeting US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
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The Guardian
US and Iran trade strikes again, after Trump warns Tehran will ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
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The United States launched a new round of 'self-defense' strikes on Iran on Wednesday evening amid stalled negotiations with Tehran, which threatened to retaliate.
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06:02
Swift will be taking in the action from courtside without fiance Travis Kelce, who was unable to join her in the Big Apple while on a mandatory three-day minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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A second night of chaos erupted in Belfast with violent clashes between mobs of protesters and police - hours after a 'hit list' of 'migrant homes' circulated on social media.
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James Keeping, 25, who had been suffering mental health problems, had been drinking and was argumentative on the day he died at the family's £1.5 million Oxfordshire farmhouse.
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HuffPost UK
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Stephen Ogilvie, 44, lost his left eye and was slashed in the neck and back in the alleged violent knife attack in Belfast for which Sudanese asylum seeker Hadi Alodid, 30, has been charged.
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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08:06⇢US and Iran Trade Strikes Again
⌨The newspapers report on the second day of US-Iran strikes across the Middle East, with the US hitting southern Iran and Tehran targeting US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. In Belfast, a second night of violence sees water cannons used against rioters, while the victim's family condemns the unrest.
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The Economist
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Stephen Ogilvie, 44, lost his left eye and was slashed in the neck and back in the alleged violent knife attack in Belfast for which Sudanese asylum seeker Hadi Alodid, 30, has been charged.
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The Independent
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Swift is one of several celebrities at the Garden for Wednesday's Game 4 between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs , with the pop megastar taking in the action from courtside.
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Breitbart UK
Trump was right to say there is a national security risk posed by open borders, the British government’s top terror expert belatedly admits.
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BBC
Three Indian sailors killed by US missile near Oman, as US and Iran exchange strikes
The Indian government confirms that three sailors, missing after the strike on Wednesday, have died.
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Maitiu Mág Tighearnán, 32, was seen hitting a man with a hurling stick in a viral video of the horrific assault which left Stephen Ogilvie in a critical condition in hospital.
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The Guardian
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on tanker as Iran and US exchange strikes
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
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What would the average man do if he came home to find the woman he loves in bed with his 19-year-old son?
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10:50⇢Three Indian Sailors Killed in US Strike
⌨The newspapers report on the US-Iran strikes escalating, with three Indian sailors killed by a US missile near Oman (BBC, Guardian). In Belfast, a nurse was chased by a racist gang and police injured in violence (Independent), while a hero who fought a knifeman speaks out (Mirror). The Telegraph highlights a leaked poll suggesting Burnham victory if restored. Daily Mail covers a family scandal in Australia.
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The Economist
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11:17
Strictly star Oti Mabuse is expecting her second child.
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The Economist
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11:51
Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Shropshire are among the local authorities urging locals not to attach flags to lampposts or signs without permission.
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The Guardian
Iran says ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’ as US and Iran exchange strikes
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
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The Telegraph
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BBC
Third tanker hit near Oman after US attack kills three Indian sailors
The US confirms strikes on two vessels, Settebello and Marivex. India says all 20 crew members on board a third vessel, Jalveer, are safe following a suspected US strike.
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The Telegraph
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Dani Dyer is making her Strictly comeback.
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HuffPost UK
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The Spectator
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The Telegraph
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12:45⇢Healey Quits Over Defence Spending
⌨The newspapers report on the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over military spending, with multiple outlets covering his departure (Telegraph, Independent, Mirror, Spectator, HuffPost, Evening Standard). Meanwhile, US-Iran strikes continue, with a third tanker hit near Oman and Iran calling the ceasefire 'practically meaningless' (BBC, Guardian).
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Healey claimed he was being forced to make decisions that “could make our country less safe”
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The masked man's lit Molotov cocktail spilled down the back of his hoodie in Portadown last night - around 25 miles south-west of Belfast.
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BBC
US says it hit third tanker near Oman as strike kills three Indian sailors
The US says the Guinea-Bissau flagged vessel, Jalveer, "violated the blockade". Earlier, Centcom claimed responsibility for two other strikes on vessels near Oman.
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BBC
US says it has hit third tanker near Oman after its strike kills three Indian sailors
The US says the Guinea-Bissau flagged vessel, Jalveer, "violated the blockade". Earlier, Centcom claimed responsibility for two other strikes on vessels near Oman.
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If you're feeling burnt by the UK's housing crisis, it might be tempting to explore AliExpress or Temu homes - but construction experts have warned otherwise.
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BBC
Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight and threatens to take Kharg Island
The US president vows to "assume total control" of Iran's oil and gas markets in the "not too distant future". It comes after the US confirmed it struck a ship near Oman after three Indian sailors were killed.
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The Guardian
Trump threatens ‘very hard’ attack on Iran tonight and says US will seize Kharg island
President says US will take vital fuel hub ‘in not too distant future’ and will ‘assume total control of their oil and gas markets’
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In our latest episode of the breakdown, Channel 4 News looks at everything that has gone wrong so far in the buildup to the 2026 World Cup, from sky-rocketing match ticket prices to 39 countries being hit with a full or partial US travel ban.
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John Healey announced he was leaving Cabinet with a brutal parting shot at Keir Starmer after months of bitter wrangling over the Defence Investment Plan.
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Meerkats, owls, iguanas, snakes and genets all perished in the blaze at The Jungle Box, a soft play centre which also housed the animals in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
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I'm on holiday in Lisbon with the best wingwoman a single girl could ask for. 'She's very beautiful,' a charming Portuguese waiter says to my companion. 'I know,' she smiles, 'she's single too.'
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British Minister of Defence John Healey, one of Prime Minister’s most loyal allies, has resigned from government because Sir Keir Starmer and the treasury have been “unable… unwilling” to pay to fund the Armed Forces. A year of intense Westminster
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15:10⇢Healey Quits Over Defence Cuts
⌨The newspapers report on Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation over military spending, with multiple outlets covering his departure (New Statesman, Independent, Spectator, Breitbart London, Mirror, HuffPost, Evening Standard). Meanwhile, Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' tonight and seize Kharg Island (BBC, Guardian, Metro).
15:33
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.
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The Guardian
Trump threatens to seize control of Iranian oil and gas facilities as tensions escalate
US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefire
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The Guardian
Trump threatens to strike Iran ‘very hard, tonight’ and to take Kharg Island
US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefire
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Whatever chance there was of the PM clinging on seems gone now
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Daily Mail
As exclusively revealed by the Daily Mail last week, the Wegovy Pill - the tablet form of the once-weekly Wegovy injection - has been greenlit by health officials.
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BBC
Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight, after US attacks third tanker near Oman
The US president vows to "assume total control" of Iran's oil and gas markets in the "not too distant future". It comes after the US confirmed it struck a ship near Oman after three Indian sailors were killed.
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The Telegraph
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Italian businesswoman Cinzia Dal Pino, 65, was caught on street CCTV ramming the Moroccan man with her white Mercedes GLE in Viareggio, Tuscany, in September 2024.
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The Telegraph
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The Belfast knife attack is a direct product of the UK’s non-existent borders.
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Barclays is paying £200 to switch and is also offering a 'first of its kind' experience incentive for Premier customers. Is it worth signing up?
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BBC
Iran warns US of 'endless quagmire' after Trump threatens to seize its oil and gas
Trump says the US will hit Iran "very hard tonight", before threatening to take its oil and gas markets "much like we have with Venezuela".
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17:30⇢Healey's Resignation Seals Starmer's Fate
⌨The newspapers focus on two major stories: Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation over military spending, seen as a fatal blow to Keir Starmer's premiership (New Statesman, Telegraph, Independent, Mirror, Morning Star, Spectator, HuffPost, Evening Standard, Breitbart London), and Trump's threat to strike Iran 'very hard tonight' and seize Kharg Island (BBC, Guardian, Metro).
17:49
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.
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Football | Tony Mogan
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BBC
Trump says he has 'cancelled' strikes against Iran after threatening 'very hard' attack tonight
Trump says discussions with Iran have been "brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved".
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The Guardian
Trump cancels tonight’s ‘scheduled strikes and bombings’ on Iran
US president says on Truth Social that ‘discussions with Iran have been brought to the highest level of leadership and approved’
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18:51
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.
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HuffPost UK
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Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.
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19:40⇢Trump Cancels Iran Strikes
⌨The newspapers focus on two major stories: Trump's cancellation of strikes on Iran after threatening a 'very hard' attack (BBC, Guardian, Metro), and the World Cup opening ceremony with Shakira's performance (Daily Mail, Independent, Mirror). Meanwhile, Healey's resignation continues to dominate political coverage (Telegraph, HuffPost UK).
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The Sudanese Belfast knife attack suspect was a policeman in Khartoum before he travelled to the UK through the asylum 'back door', friends have revealed.
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The Guardian
Trump cancels tonight’s ‘scheduled strikes and bombings’ on Iran as Iranian source says nothing agreed
US president says ‘discussions with Iran have been brought to the highest level of leadership and approved’ as Iranian state media denies any documents have been agreed
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The timing of John Healey’s resignation could hardly have been worse for Keir Starmer.
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The Telegraph
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World | Noora Mykkanen
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Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned as defence minister - just hours after John Healey resigned as Defence Secretary.
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20:56⇢Double Resignation Torpedoes Starmer
⌨The newspapers report on the resignation of Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, hours after Defence Secretary John Healey quit, deepening the crisis for Keir Starmer (Daily Mail, Telegraph, Independent, Evening Standard, Channel 4 News). Meanwhile, Trump cancels strikes on Iran after threatening a 'very hard' attack (Guardian, BBC).
20:59
New Statesman
Armed forces minister Al Carns wrote: “We need a new way of governing and we need it now”
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The Guardian
Trump says strait of Hormuz to open immediately after US and Iran sign peace deal
US president says JD Vance will be at signing, which he claims will probably happen in Europe at the weekend
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The Guardian
Trump says strait of Hormuz to open immediately ‘as soon as’ US and Iran sign peace deal
US president says JD Vance will be at signing, which he claims will probably happen in Europe at the weekend
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21:24
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.
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HuffPost UK
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The Guardian
Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say
Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the country
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The Spectator
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Francisco Javier Alvarez Beret, better known by the mononym Beret, is understood to have been held in his home city of Seville this morning.
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A massive volunteer search for Nancy Guthrie has been launched in Mexico after a group received an anonymous tip claiming her 'grave' has been found, according to a new report.
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22:55⇢Starmer's Double Defence Blow
⌨The newspapers report on a second defence minister resignation, deepening Starmer's crisis (New Statesman, Daily Mail, Telegraph, Independent, Mirror, Spectator, HuffPost UK). Meanwhile, a massive search for Nancy Guthrie in Mexico (Daily Mail) and military strikes on Iran water facilities (Guardian) are covered.
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The Guardian
Trump says US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement
Iranian leadership has not confirmed claim, but US president says planned strikes on Iran cancelled
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HuffPost UK
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Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.
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BBC
Trump says he has 'cancelled' strikes against Iran and talks up possible agreement
Trump says discussions with Iran have been "brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved" but Tehran says nothing has been finalised.
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Beverley Callard has revealed she has a cyst in her leg as she took to Instagram to share a health update with fans on Thursday.
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