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New National Portrait Gallery collection to be ‘representative of Britain today’

New National Portrait Gallery collection to be ‘representative of Britain today’

The Inspiring People project is focused on inclusivity and representing people who have been previously overlooked.

Underwater noises detected from search area of missing deep-sea vessel

Underwater noises detected from search area of missing deep-sea vessel

The submersible, named Titan, lost communication with tour operators on Sunday.

Woburn Safari Park celebrates birth of two Humboldt penguin chicks

Woburn Safari Park celebrates birth of two Humboldt penguin chicks

The chicks are named Wasabi and Sprout and were born to experienced parents Leaf and Salsa.

Nationwide pledges to keep high street branches open until 2026

Nationwide pledges to keep high street branches open until 2026

Britain’s biggest building society said it was extending its branch promise as in-person banking remains popular with its members.

Welsh book becomes first ever translated work to win Yoto Carnegie medal

Welsh book becomes first ever translated work to win Yoto Carnegie medal

Yoto Carnegie award-winner Manon Steffan Ros said that being raised through the medium of the Welsh language was a ‘privilege’.

Voter ID data needed to reveal impact on election turnout, senior MP says

Voter ID data needed to reveal impact on election turnout, senior MP says

Levelling Up committee chairman Clive Betts called on ministers to learn from the voter ID rollout to prevent electors being disenfranchised.

Man who abused seagull to be sentenced

Man who abused seagull to be sentenced

David Lee watched porn on his phone as he committed a sex act while holding a bird he had captured.

Safety fears were raised over Titan vessel before it went missing

Safety fears were raised over Titan vessel before it went missing

Five people, including British billionaire Hamish Harding, are on board the missing submersible.

What the papers say – June 21

What the papers say – June 21

The search for a missing submersible and the mortgage crisis dominate the front pages of Wednesday’s papers.

Showers forecast across UK as festival-goers begin to arrive at Glastonbury

Showers forecast across UK as festival-goers begin to arrive at Glastonbury

Wednesday and Thursday will continue to see scattered rain, with some areas experiencing thunder and lighting.

Award-winning Broadway production of Life Of Pi to close next month

Award-winning Broadway production of Life Of Pi to close next month

The show, based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, will see its last performance at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on July 23.

What we know about the missing Titan submersible and those on board

What we know about the missing Titan submersible and those on board

Here is what we know so far about the missing 22ft long vessel and those on board, including the British billionaire adventurer Hamish Harding.

UK winner to be ‘richer than Harry Kane’ after EuroMillions success

UK winner to be ‘richer than Harry Kane’ after EuroMillions success

Players have been urged to check their tickets to see if they won the £55 million prize in Tuesday’s draw.

King receives sculpture gift from Ukrainian prime minister at palace reception

King receives sculpture gift from Ukrainian prime minister at palace reception

The statue was described as a symbol of both country’s “mutual victory” over Russia.

King being kept informed on search for missing Titan submersible

King being kept informed on search for missing Titan submersible

The US Coast Guard warned there could be just 40 hours of breathable air left.

King and Queen watch on as their first Royal Ascot runner misses out on victory

King and Queen watch on as their first Royal Ascot runner misses out on victory

Charles and Camilla’s horse Saga was racing in the Wolferton Stakes.

Murder investigation launched into death of two-year-old in road smash

Murder investigation launched into death of two-year-old in road smash

Ashley Henry, 35, and passenger Oria Henry, from Leicester, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Heaton-Harris: DUP needs to be shown NI is ‘integral’ to UK for Stormont return

Heaton-Harris: DUP needs to be shown NI is ‘integral’ to UK for Stormont return

The DUP have asked for legislative assurances of their constitutional position before re-entering Stormont.

King hosts world leaders ahead of Ukraine Recovery Conference

King hosts world leaders ahead of Ukraine Recovery Conference

Senior figures attended an audience with Charles.

Glastonbury dropping Corbyn ‘conspiracy theory’ film is ‘disgraceful’ – producer

Glastonbury dropping Corbyn ‘conspiracy theory’ film is ‘disgraceful’ – producer

Norman Thomas, of Platform Films, said claims that the film was antisemitic were ‘a total smear’ and had no foundation ‘whatsoever’.

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