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World Cup 2014: This is not the Brazil of 1970 or 1982 - substance over style is key...read more http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10893466/World-Cup-2014-This-is-not-the-Brazil-of-1970-or-1982-substance-over-style-is-key.html

Passport backlog: Ministers block relaxation of checks...read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-27806441

Iraq crisis: Islamist militants warn battle will 'rage' after seizing Mosul and Tikrit...read more http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iraq-crisis-islamist-militants-warn-battle-will-rage-after-seizing-mosul-and-tikrit-9530899.html

China, Japan blame each other for jet encounter... read more http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/06/12/4173308/china-japan-blame-each-other-for.html

Firefighters strike for 24 hours over pensions...read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27805196

Phone hacking trial: After eight months, jury today begins sifting the mountain of evidence...read more http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/phone-hacking-trial-and-finally-jury-sent-out-after-eight-months-of-evidence-9530561.html