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• Tory leadership race: Rivals in BBC debate clash over Brexit deadline 19 June, 2019
  Boris Johnson says it is "eminently feasible" to leave the EU by 31 October, but his rivals say more time may be needed.
• Woman, 83, in hospital after William and Kate convoy crash 18 June, 2019
  The royal couple have sent their best wishes to the elderly woman, 83, who is in a serious condition.
• Donald Trump formally launches 2020 re-election bid 19 June, 2019
  The president told thousands of supporters in Florida they were going to "keep America great".
• Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis' 19 June, 2019
  The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
• Oxford University accepts £150m from US private equity boss 18 June, 2019
  Stephen Schwarzman, a confidant of President Trump, makes the largest ever donation to a UK university.
• London Underground: 'A stranger tried to kill me' 19 June, 2019
  Tobias French was nearly killed when a stranger tried to push him in front of an oncoming train.
• MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects' 19 June, 2019
  Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing.
• Government 'not doing enough' on venue security 19 June, 2019
  A former police chief says the government is not doing enough to ensure public venues are secure.
• Scottish alcohol sales drop as minimum price kicks in 19 June, 2019
  The amount of alcohol per adult bought in Scotland last year fell to its lowest level since records began.
• Rising levels of poverty in working families 18 June, 2019
  Poverty among those who are working has risen, but many more people are now in work, research indicates.