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Coast Guard offers update on deadly Titan submersible implosion nearly one year later Nearly a year after five people died when the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded on its way down to view the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard has given an update on its investigation into the tragedy. The Coast Guard said Friday it is still “actively investigating” the factors that led to the deaths of U.K. billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father-son pair Shahzada Dawood and Suleman Dawood, and French mariner Paul-Henry Nargeolet, but it “will take longer than initially projected to complete.” The five men were…

UK weather set for more rain and thunder in weekend forecast | UK News The Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today (Picture: Zenpix LTD) This weekend is set to be another thundery one as heavy showers and cool temperatures sweep across the country. Despite the promise of sunny spells, the Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today. Temperatures will also remain chillier than the June average of 20C, with the maximum temperature. The north of England and Scotland will also experience slightly cooler weather, with those in…

Kate Middleton makes first appearance in months for Trooping the Colour | UK News Kate Middleton has been seen for the first time this year as she attends Trooping the Colour. She was photographed in the back of a car while being driven with Prince William to Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas Day of last year as she underwent planned abdominal surgery before then starting cancer treatment. Yesterday she gave an update on her recovery and announced she will be attending Trooping the Colour, after having to miss the final rehearsals last…

Gareth Southgate has an entirely fit squad to choose from ahead of England’s opening Euro 2024 match against Serbia. The Three Lions begin their European Championship campaign in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, hoping to go one better than three years ago when they lost on home soil in the final against Italy. Before England can harbour realistic ambitions of winning its first major trophy since 1966, they must first safely navigate a group that also contains Denmark and Slovenia. Southgate’s hopes of making a fast start to the tournament have been boosted by the return to full fitness of Bukayo who…

This weekends weather in London Showers will be seen in some parts of the UK tomorrow evening as it leads towards another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week. Another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week | UK News Londoners will be waking up to mild temperatures and cloudy skies today as cooler weather is set to move in over the coming days. Scattered showers will begin around 5pm this evening before moving out of Greater London by 8pm – but other parts of the UK will…

The Valencia court convicted the unidentified defendants of an offense against moral integrity, aggravated by racially motivated discrimination.

California democrats ‘playing dirty tricks’ to keep Prop 47 reform off ballot, GOP leader says Prop 47, a voter-approved initiative passed in 2014, loosened the penalties for drug and theft crimes in California and has been blamed for California’s rampant theft problems. Californians for Safer Communities, a bipartisan group made up of law enforcement, elected officials and businesses, said it has collected more than 900,000 signatures in support of the proposed amendment to reform Prop 47 in order to increase penalties for criminals. However, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and some elected democrats don’t support the effort and are pushing some…

FT – Labour throws out proposal to bring back lifetime cap on tax-free pensions The front page of the Finanical Times reports on the Labour Party U-turn which will be welcomed by wealthier savers including hospital consultants.

City AM – TOWER POWER The front page of the London business paper City AM reports on the London office property market. 

Express Sport – ‘Wake-up call can spur us on to glory’ says Kane The back page of the Daily Express leads on England captain Harry Kane who spoke after England’s shock 1-0 loss to Iceland in their final friendly match before the summer’s Euros in Germany. The England captain still believes England can go on to win the comptetion but expects it to be a tough one.