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a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Good Morning The 9 at 9 Crack cocaine use soaring, the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals and Trump said a deal between the US and Iran will be signed today 8.37am, 14 Jun 2026 Share options GOOD MORNING. Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day. The Morning Lead 1. The head of an addiction charity said the use of crack cocaine is soaring in Ireland, while a recovering
addict said the drug is now the most accessible illicit substance available. 2. The New York Knicks, fuelled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday. Immigration 3. Swiss voters will decide the fate of a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country’s population, and another referendum on restricting access to conscientious objection to military service. Advertisement 4. Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for
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Hormuz. Anti-racism rally 8. Thousands of people attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast following racially motivated attacks on homes and businesses in the city during riots sparked by a knife attack last Monday. Kitchen prices 9. Tighter timber supplies, climbing labour costs and wider inflation in the economy are all contributing to increases in the price of a new kitchen. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone. A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like
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