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- Paul Givan told he must resign as NI first minister 19 June, 2021Days after he got the role, the Democratic Unionist Party MLA is told he will have to resign when a new leader takes over.
- Scotland fans clean up London after Euro celebrations 19 June, 2021Fans took part in a clean-up of Leicester Square which was covered in litter during celebrations.
- Daniel Morgan case: I don't accept Met's apology - son says 19 June, 2021He tells of his anger after a report calls the force "institutionally corrupt" in its handling of Morgan's murder.
- Mosh pits and no masks at Download Festival pilot 19 June, 2021This weekend's Download Festival is part of a live event trial to see if large-scale gatherings are possible.
- Iran election: Hardliner Raisi will become president 19 June, 2021Cleric Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's top judge, wins victory in election seen as engineered to help him win.
- Chesham and Amersham by-election defeat a warning shot, says Tory co-chairman 19 June, 2021Planning reforms for England and HS2 rail had dominated campaigning in Chesham and Amersham.
- Man looking for Mayfair 'guardian angel' who saved his life 19 June, 2021A woman helped Mathew O'Toole while he was suffering from a stroke in Wigmore Street, Mayfair.
- Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path 19 June, 2021The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.
- Fears Liverpool may lose World Heritage status 19 June, 2021Figures from politics and football urge Unesco not to strip the city of the prestigious status.
- Give people the right to switch off after work - Labour 18 June, 2021The party also says people should have the right to flexible practices, such as working from home.
