National news

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• Scotland edge past Haiti in World Cup opener

  John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston

• Canadian PM to be welcomed home to Ireland

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday.

• 500000 vowed for grassroots football to support next generation of heroes

  Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup.

• NHS faces triple whammy during resident doctor walkout

  The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said.

• June rain and coming sunshine set to boost flowering garden plants and veg RHS

  June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said.

• A million events was never in the plan says parkrun founder as milestone nears

  The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend.

• Police in Kansas City investigating theft of Englands training equipment

  Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed.

• Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead Kings Birthday Honours

  Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours.

• David Hockney dies aged 88

  David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.

• Mexico and South Korea grab wins in their World Cup openers

  Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards.