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WORLD

Where is Renee Good’s killer? AOC outraged by ICE agent’s reinstatement
‘Goodnight brother, let’s go to bed’: Trump opens rally speech in Florida with bizarre impression of Ilhan Omar
RFK Jr threatens to withhold millions in funding for hospitals that serve Jell-O and other sugary treats
Two women stabbed to death in back-to-back incidents on Long Island, including one outside her Wendy’s workplace
Major UK kitchen company suddenly goes bankrupt in the US leaving customers desperate for refunds

UK

Peter Kay show in Birmingham evacuated after potential ‘suspicious bag’ found
Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership’
Golders Green terror attack suspect was living in home for people who leave secure hospital before stabbings
Trump and Netanyahu’s wars in the Middle East have elevated threat to British Jews, MI5 warns
Moment armed failed asylum seeker tries to break into Israeli embassy to commit terror attack

SPORTS

Leeds on verge of survival after comfortable win over Burnley
The Steven Gerrard advice that convinced Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool
John Higgins v Shaun Murphy live: Latest score after Wu and Allen play longest frame in Crucible history
There’s been no World Cup windfall for Airbnb – and hosts are surprised
Wide-open Kentucky Derby leaves experts struggling to pick favorite

BUSINESS

Santander completes £3bn takeover of TSB in ‘biggest investment in UK banking sector for 15 years’
The Real Greek to shut nine restaurants and axe 151 jobs after administration
Oil price declines amid reports of new Iran offer
Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?
The Real Greek restaurant chain owner poised to call in administrators

TECH






SCI

Underwater robot shadows sperm whales by listening to their clicks
Lost copy of earliest-surviving English poem found hidden in manuscript in library
Fossil reveals 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster that survived despite injuries
Online violence and deepfakes push women out of work, survey finds

POLITICS

Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership’
Zack Polanski apologises after sharing criticism of police response to Golders Green terror attack
Use of Bloody Sunday footage in now-deleted Kemi Badenoch video branded ‘disgusting’
We can’t wait for Burnham, Labour MPs say, as race to replace Starmer comes down to Rayner vs Streeting
Local elections 2026: What is each party offering voters?

HEALTH

Princess Lilibet heard in new video as Meghan collects eggs from chickens at Montecito home
Build-A-Bear Workshop issues urgent recall of thousands of plush toys in US
Wendy’s makes U-turn on discontinued menu item after fan uproar
Experts say this is the worst time to snack – no matter what you’re eating
Disagreeing Well: 5 research-backed skills for open dialogue and conflict resolution

ENTERTAIN

The View hosts weigh in on Donald Trump Jr’s potential Apprentice reboot: ‘Pick your train wreck’
Oscars cracking down on AI in latest awards update
Full House star says she recently received a one cent residual check from hit series
Kylie Jenner sued by second housekeeper who claims she ‘wasn’t allowed to look at’ reality star
The Rolling Stones tease new music in mysterious social media post
 
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