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WORLD
Iran war spreads across the world as US warns: ‘We have only just begun’
A Venezuelan couple was feared to have been detained by ICE. The wife was then found dead in camper as missing husband named person of interest
Kristi Noem refuses to apologize for calling Renee Good and Alex Pretti ‘domestic terrorists’ - but says her ‘heart’ is with their families
Karoline Leavitt insists Trump had a ‘feeling based on fact’ before Iran strikes but still won’t detail imminent threat to US
Kentucky bourbon and other alcohol exports to Canada drop by 63% year after Trump imposed steep tariffs
UK
Iran war spreads across the world as US warns: ‘We have only just begun’
Streeting accuses Reform of ‘return to age-old racism’ after by-election candidate’s comments about being British
Trump’s ‘Winston Churchill’ jibe to Starmer was ironic. This is how he would have dealt with Iran war
Labour MP Joani Reid’s husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Covid deaths caused by ‘government incompetence, chaos and callousness’, bereaved families say
SPORTS
Brighton v Arsenal live: Rice starts but Saliba misses out as Premier League leaders face latest title challenge
Curling stones stolen from Winter Paralympics venue
New Zealand roar into T20 World Cup final with dominant win as South Africa coach denies his team ‘choked’
Newcastle v Man United live: Harry Maguire starts Premier League clash following 15-month suspended sentence
Why Tottenham could face ‘significant’ financial hit even if they avoid relegation
BUSINESS
Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses
Stock markets rebound and energy prices ease but fears remain over Iran war
Unemployment to jump to 5.3% as UK economy faces slower growth, says OBR
Stocks recoup some lost ground as oil price cools
Millions face longer wait for payouts under motor finance redress scheme plans
TECH
SCI
US border officials seize 4,000-year-old Bronze Age swords looted from Iran
Tiny fossil reveals how humans’ ancient ancestor outlived the dinosaurs
POLITICS
Streeting accuses Reform of ‘return to age-old racism’ after by-election candidate’s comments about being British
Trump’s ‘Winston Churchill’ jibe to Starmer was ironic. This is how he would have dealt with Iran war
Iran conflict latest: UK troops on high alert and ready for deployment in Cyprus, Western officials say
Labour’s by-election defeat shows ‘chasm’ between Westminster politicians and voters, Andy Burnham says
Minister tells employers to explain what they are doing to support staff going through menopause
HEALTH
Trader Joe’s products included in huge nationwide recall impacting more than 36 million pounds of food
RFK Jr comes for Dunkin’: ‘MAHA’ health secretary wants chain to prove iced coffees are safe for teens
Vote in our Independent Women poll: Do you homeschool your kids?
Liam Neeson’s son Daniel, 29, shares health update after undergoing surgery for congenital heart defect
Burger King president shares delighted reaction to eating Whopper after McDonald’s CEO’s viral taste test
ENTERTAIN
Christina Applegate says initial Anchorman offer was ‘offensive’
Who will replace Richard Osman as House of Games host?
Andy Dick reveals he has ‘five to seven holes’ in his brain and heart stopped beating during apparent overdose
Gayle King issues defiant statement after renewing CBS contract: ‘Rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated’
Women’s prize for fiction longlist reveals ‘treasure trove’ of ‘unheard voices’
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