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WORLD

Despite CBS News’ hype, Tony Dokoupil’s first week as evening anchor is a ratings dud
LA County carving out ‘ICE-free zones’ to counteract ‘violence caused by the Trump administration,’ officials say
Trump live updates: Vance and Rubio holding high-stakes meeting with Greenland and Denmark diplomats after Trump threats
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of aggravated fraud charges in Pandorogate trial
The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

UK

London’s Burning actor John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting teenage girls
Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Mahmood wins vote to ban animal testing lab protests - despite Labour backbench rebellion
‘How can they expect us to pay more?’: Anger as crisis-hit Tunbridge Wells water firm boss says higher bills needed to stop shortages
Starmer ‘won’t back down’ in fight with Musk’s X over Grok AI sexualised images

SPORTS

Shaun Wane steps down as England coach in World Cup year
Transfer news live: Liverpool want £52m teenager, Spurs announce Gallagher, Guehi to Arsenal update
Senegal v Egypt live: Afcon 2025 semi-final latest as Mohamed Salah renews rivalry with Sadio Mane
Why Conor Gallagher does not address Tottenham’s elephant in the room
Masters schedule, TV channels and how to watch the snooker online

BUSINESS

High inflation, currency collapse and soaring food prices: The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion
Ministers holding emergency meetings as 17,000 properties remain without water
Pubs will get the support they need, vows Keir Starmer
Demand for tax-free gold coins spiked in month before autumn budget
Record amounts of offshore wind secured in latest Government auction

TECH






SCI

Medieval mass grave unearthed in Germany may contain remains of Black Death victims
Scientists confirm 2025 was the third hottest year on record
Breakthrough stem cell therapy reverses Parkinson’s in Chinese patient


POLITICS

Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Mahmood wins vote to ban animal testing lab protests - despite Labour backbench rebellion
Starmer ‘won’t back down’ in fight with Musk’s X over Grok AI sexualised images
‘Complete shambles’: Exasperated Labour MPs lash out at Starmer over digital ID U-turn
Larry the cat causes stumble for Polish president’s photographer

HEALTH

Everyone’s looking back on 2016 through a rose-tinted filter – don’t they realise it was a terrible year?
Chocolate bars sold across the US recalled over salmonella concerns
Heating on full blast at home but it’s still freezing? Here’s what to do
Top chef defends one-star hygiene rating at his Michelin-star restaurant
Is the 75 Hard challenge good for you? Experts weigh in on viral workout trend

ENTERTAIN

Matt, Sam, who? The Traitor’s ‘man-merge’ is the real problem with this year’s series
Marty Supreme director reveals Robert Pattinson’s secret role in Timothée Chalamet movie
Miriam Margolyes ‘utterly bereft’ after death of actor friend Marian Diamond
Amanda Holden says she regrets ‘hurting’ Les Dennis during marriage
One DiCaprio after another: Leo’s viral ‘personality reveal’ wasn’t the mask-slip everybody thinks
 
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