Here’s what the stars have in store for your day (Picture: Metro.co.uk)
Mercury moves into Cancer, heightening emotions and sensitivity today. See this as a chance, not a hinderance.
Taurus, Virgo and Leo, take this chance to reignite friendships and connections. Potentially difficult conversations will feel easy today.
Be gentle with yourself and others, amidst the charged cosmos. Don’t be quick to anger, and, like a tree, tune into the root of your feelings.
Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Monday June 1, 2026.
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
The new week and month begin with the zippy Mercury moving signs into the sensitive Cancer. Its link with healer Chiron increases the potential for discussing tender subjects, perhaps related to your past. Equally, this could be a good time to start journalling your deeper thoughts. Yet if you experience some moments of vulnerability, see it as a strength.
We don’t always find it easy to blend our feelings with what we say. However, over the next few weeks, your instincts and mind can chime so well. This can help you trust your ideas and have the confidence to share them too. If there have been crossed wires, recently, you have a fine chance to straighten things out. Everyday chats can also provide revealing insights.
Over the next ten weeks, your agile ruler, Mercury, moves through the water sign of Cancer. This long stay is because of its upcoming retrograde. Because of the emotive nature of this sign, your emotions can subtly affect your thinking and conversations about everyday finances. Yet some thoughtful conversations about money could bring reassuring clarity.
The fleet-footed Mercury arrives in your sign for an extended stay. Right through to early August, your mind can be more active with lots of original ideas. However, patience will be important with these, too, Cancer. For as Mercury weaves backward and forward, some may stall, and others evolve. However, a very creative phase has begun which can see you shine.
Do you recall the film “Back to the Future”? Well, if you did, there can be an element of this in the next couple of months. Your thoughts can be nostalgic at times, and you may connect with an old friend or colleague. Your dreams can be vivid and also serve as prompts. Yet with Mercury joining Venus and Jupiter, you may also enjoy some moments of quiet reflection.
The two planets of serendipity, Venus and Jupiter, can bring good things your way this month, Virgo. Today they are joined in caring Cancer by your ruler Mercury. Although the accent of late has been very much on your work and responsibilities, you have a fine chance to reignite your social life. Pursuing an interest and meeting others can be pleasurable but also cheering.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
If you have been looking for a new job or to promote your own channel or business, your star is in the ascendancy from today. June is going to see you enjoy a higher profile, and your influence and reach can soar. However, to really seize the moment, do make sure that all your social media and website (if you have one) are right up to date. First impressions count.
Just because June kicks off the summer, not everyone will be focused on faraway places. However, a series of uncommon, but very lovely planetary alliances, can make this a perfect time for you to head away. Nearer to home, enjoying films, concerts, shows, galleries, and museums can all capture your imagination. A month of magic awaits you, Scorpio!
The planet of communication, Mercury, moves into the sensitive sign of Cancer today for an extended stay. This can heighten your fascination with esoteric strands, as mysteries of all kinds can call out to you. You may be drawn to exploring your family’s genealogy and deeper roots. Conversations can take intriguing turns, but you will deepen your understanding.
Mercury is very much about conversation, but over the last two weeks, it has been in a brittle part of your chart, which may have shown as extra nervous tension. Today, its arrival in your sector of relating can ease connections with others. It gets easier to let go of little differences and focus on enjoying bubbly exchanges. June can foster cooperation and perhaps far more.
Your creativity has likely been at an all-time high. Why? Well, your co-ruler Uranus, newly arrived in the bubbly Gemini, has had visits from both the Sun and quicksilver Mercury of late, all of which will have ignited your ingenuity. The trick from now on is to convert these exciting plans into something more tangible, but it will be important to manage the details.
Mercury, the winged messenger, can be mischievous, but from today, it gives you the opportunity to use its quick wits in the pursuit of merriment. After a time of unsettled energies, linking up and having fun with friends can be just the tonic. There may be some changes of plan along the way but look to set free your inner minstrel and play to the crowd!
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Pep Guardiola has said farewell to Manchester City and talk has now turned to how the club will fare without the legendary manager.
From returning club legends to a message from Neil Warnock, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City farewell threw up more than its fair share of surprises but was a fitting way to say goodbye to one of the greatest managers the Premier League has ever seen.
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With the ticker tape swept up and the bunting back in the cupboard, talk has already turned to what the post-Pep era will look like. Enzo Maresca is set to replace Guardiola in the Etihad hotseat as he seeks to continue the incredible success the Catalan coach has delivered over the past decade.
While City’s rivals are licking their lips in the hope of a United-esque drop-off following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, the set-up at the Etihad should ensure no such prediction comes to pass, although the task of following a manager who delivered 20 trophies in 10 years cannot be underestimated.
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Our City writers discussed the challenge facing Maresca in the latest episode of the Talking City podcast, with Chief Manchester City Writer Simon Bajkowski confident there will be enough motivation in the squad to prove they are not reliant on Guardiola to deliver success.
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“I think there’s going to be a sea change but Erling Haaland said at the after party ‘We want to win the biggest titles and we didn’t win them this year, we want to fight for those titles’. So the players that are still here will be determined to improve on last year,” he said.
“Everyone thinks there’s going to be a drop-off after Pep – it would be weird if there wasn’t – but you’ve got Enzo Maresca coming in who is determined there won’t be, and the players as well, they don’t want to be seen as players who are nothing without Pep.
“If we’re being honest, a lot of them want to win the World Cup and do as well as they can for their countries, but when they come back there will be a different level of motivation from them.”
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The rumoured line-up for Strictly 2026 is taking shape… (Picture: Shutterstock/AP/BBC)
As cha cha closer to Strictly Come Dancing season once more, speculation on who could be taking part is red hot.
Last series saw Lioness Karen Carney and professional partner Carlos Gu take home the trophy, and there will surely be a string of celebrities keen to replicate their success.
And to say the new cast will be joining Strictly at an important time would be an understatement, as there’ll have been plenty of big changes by the time the BBC flagship show returns to screens.
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So, as bosses look to fill the gaps and carry Strictly into a new era – hopefully free from scandals and internal investigations – let’s take a look at the rumoured line-up for 2026.
Lacey Turner
Might Lacey Turner be swapping Albert Square for the Strictly dance floor? (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
According to reports, the 38-year-old soap actress is looking to use her break from Albert Square to pursue new ventures, with a TV source spilling to The Sun: ‘Strictly bosses are delighted to snap Lacey up for the series, especially as she has such a huge fan base from her time on the soap.
‘She’s down to earth, and viewers will be excited to get to know her personality away from Albert Square.’
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They added: ‘She has loved having some quality time off screen to focus on parenting, but feels like now is the perfect time to learn to dance and try something different before she reprises her role in EastEnders.’
It wouldn’t be the first time an EastEnders icon has appeared on Strictly – who could forget Jake Wood (aka Max Branning) with his Mambo No. 5 salsa?
Josie Gibson
Josie Gibson is said to have been on the Strictly bosses’ wish list for a while (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
She rose to fame as a Big Brother winner and has since cemented herself as a British TV favourite.
Josie Gibson is now often seen presenting on This Morning, and, in 2023, she placed fourth in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
If reports are to be believed, though, she could be looking to at least earn herself a place on the podium by signing up to Strictly and wowing on the dance floor.
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‘Josie has been on the BBC’s radar for a while, and they’ve not given up their pursuit,’ said a source.
They added to The Sun that the ball is has already started: ‘They’re hoping this year is the year, and talks are progressing well.’
‘Bosses are convinced her down-to-earth charm will be the boost this year’s new-look show needs,’ the insider also claimed. ‘Warm and engaging, she’s just what they require right now and will be a sure-fire hit with fans.’
Josie, 41, certainly wouldn’t be the first ITV daytime star to tackle Strictly, with previous series signing up the likes of Alison Hammond, Ruth Langsford, Charlotte Hawkins, and, who could forget, Ed Balls.
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Delta Goodrem
Could Delta Goodrem succeed in both Eurovision and Strictly in the same year? (Picture: Shutterstock for IOMTV Malta)
Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem has also reportedly been on the Strictly bosses’ wish list for ‘years’.
A source told the Daily Mail that her signing this time is ‘all but a done deal’.
‘They’ve been trying to get her for years. Obviously, she is a good name for the show.’
The 41-year-old is no stranger to live performances thanks to her music career, having been signed in the early 2000s and released a string of hits Down Under. Her debut album, Innocent Eyes, charted at number two in the UK.
Delta has also dabbled in acting, having played Nina Tucker in Neighbours.
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Having sold nine million records, Delta knows a thing or two about success – but could she add another accolade to her name and become a Strictly champion?
If she does ultimately sign on the dotted line, 2026 will prove to be a very busy year for her, as Delta represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with her song Eclipse, which saw her finish fourth.
Dani Dyer
Will Dani Dyer return to finish what she started? (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)
Poor Dani Dyer had one of the briefest Strictly stints ever last year, as she was forced to withdraw shortly after the launch show due to an ankle fracture.
Partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, he went on to reach the final with Amber Davies, while Dani had to watch on from home while recovering.
The former Love Islander has already expressed interest in returning for a proper attempt, and it wouldn’t be the first time it’s happened, as Jamie Laing famously returned the following year after an injury early on made him pull out.
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Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show after her premature exit, Dani said she would ‘love to do’ Strictly again.
‘If they rang me, I’d answer the phone,’ she shared. ‘I was devastated.
‘It was hell for me when I hurt my foot; I was so sad.’
When contacted previously for comments, a BBC spokesperson told Metro that plans for the new series of Strictly will be confirmed ‘in due course’.
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Strictly Come Dancing returns to the BBC in September.
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Before their performance, the group described Clarkson as their “biggest cheerleader” and added they “couldn’t thank him enough”, while judge KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, said he wanted to add their original song, This Is Home, to his Spotify playlist after they performed it.
Hannah Brooks, 37 and from Darcy Lever, dog Shadow died afrer he had swallowed a stone which got stuck in his intestine.
After anxious days and hours through the night, Shadow died with brain damage despite treatment. The bill was around £4,000, with her insurance taking a cushion of £1,000 for her.
Shadow the dog died from swallowing a stone. (Image: Hannah Brooks)
It leaves Mrs Brooks with £3,000 that her family are trying to raise, as her husband works, all while she’s caring after her son Elliott, who has neurodivergence.
She said: “It’s a massive hit and such a shock to lose a pet and all that money on top.
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“My son keeps asking for him back, and he just cries. He doesn’t understand that he’s dead.”
The family is trying to get the community together to raise the funds, as they said they couldn’t be able to do it on their own. So far, they’ve raised £100.
Shadow the dog, 2. (Image: Hannah Brooks)
Shadow was only two years old and woke up poorly last Monday, 25 May and died later that week.
Elliott was Shadow’s best friend. (Image: Hannah Brooks)
Mrs Brooks said the hardest challenge is trying to raise money, while just trying to grieve their family pet, and much loved dog by her son Elliott.
He is also getting to perform infront of some of his family for the first time in Galway this summer
20:45, 31 May 2026Updated 20:45, 31 May 2026
An NI student who found his feet during lockdown is now performing on one of London’s most prestigious stages.
Patrick Adair is celebrating a major milestone in his training, having only taken up formal dance training when he was 18 years old.
Growing up in Dunmurry, he had always loved music and appeared in amateur musical theatre productions but it was only when the world was faced by a global pandemic that he began following his passion.
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He said: “When the pandemic stopped the world, I found myself dancing.”
He went on to study musical theatre at Performers College in Essex, where he trained in ballet, tap, jazz, singing and acting. During his studies, he developed a passion for contemporary dance after seeing Message In A Bottle by ZooNation.
“The narrative spoke to me without needing words,” he explained.
“It showed me how movement could tell such a compelling story.”
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Encouraged by his teachers, Patrick successfully auditioned to join the BA programme at London Contemporary Dance School, where he is now completing his training.
This summer, he will perform in Colossus at the Southbank Centre, a large-scale production featuring his entire graduating cohort and created in collaboration with the renowned Australian Stephanie Lake Company.
Patrick added: “Finishing my time at The Place by performing at the Southbank Centre is pretty next level.”
Patrick is also excited that the production will tour to Galway as part of the Galway Arts Festival, marking his first major performance on home soil.
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“My family are coming to see me, and for a lot of them it will be their first time seeing me dance – that’s both exciting and nerve-wracking.
“As I’ve grown, I’ve realised my family just want me to be happy
“And dancing makes me happy.”
Reflecting on his journey, Patrick hopes other young people from Northern Ireland will feel encouraged to pursue ambitious creative goals.
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“You’re not defined by where you’re from,” he said. “You can make your own story, but be proud of where you’ve come from and what you carry with you.”
She was among three York and North Yorkshire motorists who did not reply to the court warning that they were facing prosecution for traffic offences.
All three cases went ahead in their absence. A fourth motorist who did respond to the court summons was banned from driving.
Ryan Bartholomew, 32, of Northfield Terrace, Church Fenton, was convicted in his absence by Bradford magistrates of breaking a 30 mph speed limit near Wakefield. He was fined £92, ordered to pay £130 prosecution costs and given three penalty points.
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Harrogate magistrates dealt with three cases.
Callum Buck, 37, of Cornwood Way, Haxby, was convicted in his absence of careless driving and driving without insurance in York. He was given six penalty points, fined £660 and ordered to pay £130 prosecution costs and a £264 statutory surcharge.
Jay Clarke, 29, of Hillam Road, Gateforth near Selby, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. He was banned from driving for six months, fined £646 and ordered to pay £120 prosecution costs and a £258 statutory surcharge.
Maria Sotelino, 41, of Admiral Way, Sherburn-in-Elmet, was convicted in her absence of failure to tell police who was driving her car when it allegedly committed a traffic offence. She was banned from driving for six months, fined £660 and ordered to pay £120 prosecution costs and a £264 statutory surcharge.
Mercury in Cancer pushes you to gaze beyond past emotional stories, reminding you that even the smallest flame lights the darkest room. Today encourages gentle self-forgiveness and clarity. Listen to your feelings, my friend.
Taurus (April 21st – May 21st)
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Words carry weight under Mercury in Cancer, and the Sagittarius Moon urges honesty in all you value. Patience grows the strongest roots, my friend, so allow yourself to feel before acting. Conversations can bring clarity and comfort.
Gemini (May 22nd – June 21st)
A shift from thinking to feeling asks you to nurture yourself gently. Mercury in Cancer encourages tenderness, while the Sagittarius Moon brings perspective, teaching that patience is your new best friend. Trust subtle signs and quiet realisations.
Cancer (June 22nd – July 23rd)
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Mercury in your sign shines a light on emotional reflection and reminds you growth comes through experience. Even the river bends around the stones it meets, my friend. Honour your sensitivity and speak from the heart. It’s how your personal life will fall into place.
Leo (July 24th – August 23rd)
Memories surface to be understood, not to trouble you. Mercury in Cancer supports inner healing, while the Sagittarius Moon rekindles hope, showing that the sun returns after the longest night. Let yourself feel and speak with courage today.
Virgo (August 24th – September 23rd)
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Friendships and plans take on emotional depth. Mercury in Cancer helps you see who truly supports you, while the Sagittarius Moon encourages perspective. Growth does not always announce itself loudly. Notice subtle shifts.
Libra (September 24th – October 23rd)
Your public path feels more personal now. Mercury in Cancer brings emotional investment into ambitions, and encourages courage, showing that the tallest tree grows from patient soil. Lead with heart, not perfection.
Scorpio (October 24th – November 22nd)
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Your hunger for meaning grows. Mercury in Cancer supports honesty, while the Sagittarius Moon widens your perspective. The quietest voice often carries the clearest truth, my friend. Let compassion replace suspicion.
Sagittarius (November 23rd – December 21st)
The Moon in your sign raises those ignored feelings, yet Mercury in Cancer asks you to go deeper, not faster. Even the strongest bow must bend to hold its string. Honour your vulnerability.
Capricorn (December 22nd – January 20th)
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Relationships soften and not a moment too soon. Mercury in Cancer highlights emotional exchange, and urges reflection. Remember the bridge is strongest where it bends, my friend. Let your guard lower.
Aquarius (January 21st – February 19th)
Daily routines become emotional touchstones. Mercury in Cancer invites care for wellbeing, while lifting renewed hope in those around you, reminding that the smallest spark can ignite warmth for many.
Pisces (February 20th – March 20th)
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Creativity flows from the heart. Mercury in Cancer awakens sensitivity and helps fuel belief in possibility instead of restrictions. The butterfly only learns to fly when it leaves the cocoon, my friend. Follow what delights you.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has targeted a US air base that has been used for launching attacks on a telecoms tower on Sirik Island in southern Iran.
The statement comes after the US a short while ago claimed it conducted strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Iran’s Goruk and Qeshm Islands over the weekend.
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar1 June 2026 04:49
Breaking: US troops struck Iranian air defence sites over the weekend, says central command
US forces have struck Iranian air defence sites, a ground control station and brought down two one-way attack drones over the weekend, the central command said this morning.
It claimed that the strikes were in response to “aggressive Iranian actions”, including the downing of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters.
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“No American service members were harmed,” it said.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar1 June 2026 04:33
Breaking: Kuwaiti air defences intercept missile, drone attacks
Kuwait’s air defences were intercepting missile and drone attacks this morning as sirens sounded across the country, the state news agency KUNA reported.
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It was unclear where the missiles and drones were coming from.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar1 June 2026 04:23
Oil prices still below $90 a barrel
Oil prices rose more than 2 per cent in early trading after Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.
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US crude futures rose $2.37 or 2.71 per cent to $89.73 a barrel. Brent futures rose $2.16 or 2.37 per cent to $93.28 a barrel.
The Israel-Lebanon conflict has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war. It started on 2 March when Hezbollah began firing rockets and drones across the border into Israel to back its ally Iran.
The two sides reached a ceasefire in mid-April but have continued to trade fire.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar1 June 2026 04:18
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US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions
US secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with both Lebanese president Joseph Aoun and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and proposed a plan to allow for “gradual de-escalation”, a US official said.
The US has proposed that as a first step, the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group would stop all attacks on Israel and in return Israel would refrain from escalation in Beirut, the official told Reuters.
“This would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities,” according to the official.
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They added that Aoun tried to advance the proposal and secure an agreement.
However, Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, who claimed to “guarantee” Hezbollah’s commitment to a ceasefire, placed the burden on Israel to stop “shooting first”.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar1 June 2026 04:17
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As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform.
Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, told attendees of a recent annual special forces conference in Tampa, Florida, that troops “have to be very careful about how we come to (AI’s) employment and its inspiration into the delivery of lethality.”
Bradley said he can see a future where AI determines what targets to hit but that “we, as humans, have to have the confidence that … it’s going to deliver violence only where we intend it to be delivered.”
Alex Croft1 June 2026 03:00
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UK special relationship with US ‘meaningless’ unless it boosts defence, Hegseth warns
The Independent’s political correspondent Millie Cooke reports…
Britain’s special relationship with the United States is “meaningless” unless it “locks arms and shields” with the US and matches its military capabilities, Donald Trump’s war secretary has warned.
Giving a speech in Singapore, Pete Hegseth said that “model allies” who comply with US demands will benefit from arms sales and access to intelligence, while those seen to be “freeloading” on US capabilities will be penalised.
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Referring to conversations with the UK defence secretary, the politician said: “As my friends, Mr [Richard] Marles [the Australian defence minister] and John Healey know, I’m probably the most blunt with our closest friends about what our capabilities are and where they need to be to ensure that we’re locking arms and shields, considering the threats of the world.”
He continued: “You can’t just say, ‘Oh, we’ve been friends for a long time, so let’s work together.’ It’s: ‘We’ve been friends for a long time, so you better have the same capabilities we do, because if we don’t, our alliance is meaningless.’”
Mr Hegseth also vowed to move allies who step up their military capabilities to “the front of the line” when it comes to closer ties, praising countries such as South Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
Alex Croft1 June 2026 02:01
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Iranian commander warns of ‘more forceful’ retaliation
Iran has warned that any new attack on its territory would trigger a stronger military response, as tensions remain high despite ongoing discussions over a possible ceasefire extension.
Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Iran’s deputy army commander for coordination, said the country’s armed forces were prepared to respond to further military action.
“The enemy should know that any aggression against the country’s territory will be met with a response even more forceful than before,” he said, per Al Jazeera.
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“Today, the army of the Islamic Republic stands firmly and resolutely against any hostile move by the enemy,” Sayyari added.
The warning comes as the US and Iran remain divided over a proposed agreement covering Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Alex Croft1 June 2026 01:01
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Recap: Iran does not trust any promises made by the US, says Tehran
We heard earlier from Iran’s top negotiator and parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf.
He says no agreement with the US will be accepted until Iran’s rights are secured, according to Tehran’s IRNA state news agency.
The Iranian government does not trust promises made by the US side, he said, adding that only objective results matter.
It comes after Donald Trump reportedly asked for changes to the proposed Iran agreement negotiated by US envoys, triggering another round of talks with Tehran.
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“At the turn of the week, we hope to have something,” a senior administration official said.
Alex Croft1 June 2026 00:00
Watch: Tehran-based photographer Tahmineh Monzavi captures the lives of Generation Z in Iran
Tehran-based photographer Tahmineh Monzavi captures the lives of Generation Z in Iran
The proposed changes will apply to those living in social housing (Picture: John Keeble/Getty Images)
A new law being brought to parliament today aims to close a loophole which has meant domestic abuse victims living in social housing feel forced to stay in harm’s way – or risk homelessness.
Currently, there is no way for landlords to evict abusers before their victim has already left the home.
And in joint tenancies, victims who wish to leave the home they share with the perpetrator can only get out by ending the tenancy entirely.
According to government statistics, almost 40,000 households in the UK were forced to find a new home after losing their previous one due to domestic abuse in 2024/25.
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Part of the new Social Housing Bill, which returns to Parliament for its second reading today, will aim to give greater security to social renters at risk.
It will mean landlords and court can force perpetrators to leave without simultaneously threatening their victims with the same fate.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: ‘No victim of domestic abuse should face the awful choice between staying in danger or losing their home.
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‘This government is putting that right, so perpetrators are forced out and survivors and their children can stay safely in the homes and communities they know and love.’
The Bill will also close a loophole which allows domestic abusers to exploit the Notice to Quit.
These notices are used by tenants to inform landlords when they intend to end a rolling contract – but in the hands of perpetrators, they can be wielded to threaten their victim with homelessness.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who is leading the new bill (Picture: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire)
Under the Social Housing Bill, any Notice to Quit served by a perpetrator will not end the joint tenancy while the court proceedings are still going on.
Courts will also require landlords to provide suitable alternative accommodation if it is not appropriate for victims to stay.
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Veronica Oakeshott, the Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, said the new measures had long been a focus of campaigning by the organisation.
She added: ‘While ultimately we hope the measures will go further to enable more survivors to qualify, this is an important start.’
Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the current situation is a ‘moral failure’ which allowed abusers to use homes as a ‘weapon of control’.
He said: ‘Victims of domestic abuse have faced an impossible choice – stay in danger or make themselves homeless.
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‘This is a moral failure this government is determined to end and these changes are deeds not words that put victims first, give landlords the powers they need, and make sure perpetrators can no longer use housing as a weapon of control.’
The Social Housing Bill will also introduce reforms to the Right to Buy system in an effort to stem the flow of social homes into private hands while not stopping it entirely.
Renters will become eligible for the scheme after 10 years, rather than the current three, while newly built social homes will be protected for 35 years.
Back in March the 89-year-old actress Shirley Bassey underwent an operation on her hand after ebing in so much pain that she was struggling to reply to fan mail.
Back in March the 89-year-old underwent an operation on her hand after ebing in so much pain that she was struggling to reply to fan mail.
In a photo shared to her Instagram, she grinned and revealed her bandaged hand as she sat in a restaurant. The Love Story singer wrote: “Hello Everybody! I’m currently visiting Spain and am in one of Madrid’s famous restaurants, where they have given me a chair with my name on it! So very cool.
“Thank you so much for asking how my hand is after the operation – it’s coming along slowly. I still find it difficult to write, and eating with my left hand, which is not easy, but helps with my diet!m’m now off to spend time with my son and his family. Sending you lots of love and Best Wishes. Dame Shirley.”
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Fans flocked to her comment section and wrote: “Ah I’m so glad to see you safe and well. Looking spectacular as always.” Another wrote: “There should be a THRONE in every major city in the world just for YOU Dame Shirley,”
She recently celebrated 70 years in the business. In an Instagram post she wrote: “It has been an honour to sing and entertain my fans for over 70 years. Across seven decades (wow!), I have had the privilege to meet many of you, and receive fan mail from all around the world!”
But then she apologised to her loyal following: “I always loved seeing the different stamps and used to collect them in a book.Through letters shared, I have read of your celebrations, your losses, your achievements, memories, dreams and even how my music has brought 1978 generations of families together. I am truly humbled.
Continuing, the star said: “At this point in time, I’m sorry to say, that due to up-and-coming hand surgery, I will no longer be able to reply to fan mail. We kindly request for you to avoid sending vinyls, personal items and photographs, as we will be unable to post them back to you. Your support has been incredible.”
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