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Enjoy your life but pick your friends wisely D Day veteran on 100th birthday

A veteran who lived through the D-Day landings has urged people not to be shy and enjoy their lives, but pick their friends wisely, ahead of his 100th birthday.

MPs raise concerns over climate of fear in live music industry

MPs have raised concerns about a “climate of fear” in the live music industry and called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.

Suspect shot dead near White House after firing at security checkpoint

A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died after being shot, according to federal officials.

Celtic have won the Scottish Cup

Martin O’Neill guided Celtic to the double as the Scottish champions beat Dunfermline 3-1 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final.

Huge problem of 70000 barriers in UK rivers mapped out

More than 70,000 weirs, dams and other river barriers have been mapped across the UK, as conservationists warn they are a “huge problem” for wildlife and pollution.

Dozens killed in Chinese coal mine explosion

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 90 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to be trapped underground.

Shakira says she has no time for romance at peak of her career

Shakira has said she has “no space or time for romance”, adding she feels that she is at the “peak of my career”.

Scrolling in bedrooms after midnight a driver of youth joblessness

Anxiety linked to social media is driving economic inactivity among young people, according to the former minister tasked with looking at why almost a million are neither working nor learning.

Eva Longoria and Gillian Anderson among stars at Cannes Film Festival

Eva Longoria, Gillian Anderson and Monica Bellucci were among the stars on the red carpet for the premiere of Histoires De La Nuit.

Charles delights theatregoers as he takes seat at sold out show

The King delighted theatregoers when he took his seat near members of the public to watch a sold-out performance of a Shakespeare play.