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Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:40pm
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:13pm
The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.

Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:13pm
The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.

Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:06pm
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast".

The Papers: 'Plea for calm ignored' and 'Arrest that outraged nation'

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:36pm
The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.

Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'compensation fund'

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:16pm
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:44pm
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40pm
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:37pm
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier conditions compared to average, as Simon King explains

More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:37pm
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:33pm
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:33pm
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:02pm
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:02pm
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:02pm
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:01pm
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:00pm
England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.

Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:47pm
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.

Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:24pm
Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

Bellamy sees Koumas future at centre-forward

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:06pm
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy believes Lewis Koumas' international future will be as a centre-forward.

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