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WORLD
Four killed, six captured after attempted ‘armed infiltration’ of Cuba, interior ministry says
One of Europe’s biggest ports to install its own anti-aircraft system
Ukraine opens first drone production factory in UK
Trump’s random plan for a hospital ship traced to bricklayer in Greenland
US and Iran to resume nuclear talks amid Trump’s mounting military threat
UK
A special election in England pits Starmer's Labour against rivals to left and right
Ukraine opens first drone production factory in UK
Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise after claiming Labour was being called a ‘paedo defenders party’
Kent families left without mains electricity for eight months in row over land access
Reality star in £500k court fight after building work scared Cornish neighbour’s prize falcons to death
SPORTS
Why European nations are concerned they could lose money from playing at World Cup
When is the Champions League last-16 draw? Date, start time, qualified teams and how to watch online
Conor Benn’s surprising contract length confirmed by TKO boss after Zuffa Boxing move
Sri Lanka captain urges government to protect players’ mental health after ‘embarrassing’ T20 World Cup exit
Saracens salary cap punishment under scrutiny over alleged conflict of interest
BUSINESS
LSEG boosts returns for shareholders amid activist investor pressure
Rolls-Royce profits soar after major UK and US defence orders
Ocado axing around 1,000 workers amid cost-cutting overhaul
Pizza Express to launch new chicken venture to capitalise on growing trend
UK’s biggest supermarket to axe jobs and create new roles in major restructuring
TECH
SCI
Caribou found eating own body part to survive after epic Arctic migration: ‘My jaw dropped’
Tyrannosaurus rex could beat Usain Bolt in 100m sprint by running on tip-toes, study claims
Researchers discover the complex reason basketball shoes are so squeaky
Tiny fossil discovered in near-perfect condition of dinosaur smaller than a crow
William told he is ‘doing a great job’ handling mouse sample during lab visit
POLITICS
‘Dread ekes out of the walls’: How it feels to work in No 10 during a crisis
A special election in England pits Starmer's Labour against rivals to left and right
Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise after claiming Labour was being called a ‘paedo defenders party’
Tommy Robinson welcomed by Trump administration in visit to Washington
Starmer urges voters to reject ‘toxic’ politics in last ditch plea as polls open in Gorton and Denton by-election
HEALTH
Natalie Cassidy on what teens see on social media: ‘I cannot tell you how shocking it is’
‘Food is not just about calories – it could improve your mood’: Tim Spector on the gut-brain axis and fermentation myths
The truth about vagus nerve stimulation and whether it benefits your health
9 gorgeous gift ideas for Mother’s Day
Christina Applegate says she spends most of her day in bed amid MS battle
ENTERTAIN
Madeleine McCann family ‘not involved’ as Channel 5 announces first ever drama about case
Bad Bunny honours Pele in Brazil with touching gesture
Adult Swim’s Smiling Friends ending after Season 3: ‘Been the ride of a lifetime’
Christian Bale says latest movie transformation made him ‘scream like crazy’
Status Quo frontman ‘embarrassed’ by BBC Radio 1 lawsuit
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