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WORLD
US orders staff to leave Beirut embassy as tensions with Iran grow
2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash
Rob Reiner’s son Nick pleads not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder
Democrats demand government refund billions in Trump tariff money
Tennessee Republicans propose bill that would allow the death penalty for women who have an abortion
UK
Timeline of Lord Mandelson’s controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
From Labour ‘Prince’ to Epstein shame: How Lord Mandelson fell from grace
Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Mother of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane asked for son to be admitted to hospital after outburst, inquiry told
Former DJ sold nearly £7m of counterfeit aircraft parts causing planes to be grounded worldwide
SPORTS
Everton vs Man United live: Martinez ruled out as Carrick forced into change for Premier League test
Jamie George: England haven’t become a bad team overnight
Why Emma Raducanu is set to leave Nike as new clothing sponsor teased
Rio Ngumoha’s time is now - but is Cody Gakpo as much of a problem as Liverpool fans make out?
Shimron Hetmyer blasts West Indies to big win over Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup
BUSINESS
EDF pledges new £15bn UK investment as falling energy prices hit profits
FTSE 100 drifts lower amid new tariff uncertainty
Former Amazon boss set to be next CMA permanent chairman
Energy crisis cost Scottish economy £11bn, study finds
MoneySuperMarket boosted by surge in energy switching activity
TECH
SCI
POLITICS
Timeline of Lord Mandelson’s controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
From Labour ‘Prince’ to Epstein shame: How Lord Mandelson fell from grace
Peter Mandelson arrest - latest: Ex-Labour peer held over probe into Jeffrey Epstein ties
Reform will face down any ‘progressive outrage’ over mass deportations, Yusuf says amid outcry over ‘sadistic’ plans
Starmer orders ethics chief to investigate Labour minister over targeting of reporters
HEALTH
Conner Ives makes the French twist the new slicked-back bun
Volvo to recall thousands of popular EV model over battery fire risk
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes sued for trademark infringement
Honda issues recall of thousands of popular model over fears the wheels could fall off
Met Gala 2026 dress code revealed — and it leaves a lot of room for interpretation
ENTERTAIN
PinkPantheress makes history after winning Brits best producer award
Liza Minnelli says ‘fuming’ mom Judy Garland tried to kick her offstage during joint performance
Industry’s Marisa Abela says Yasmin ‘loosely inspired’ by Ghislaine Maxwell
Stella McCartney reflects on mum Linda’s ‘ridicule’ from Beatles fans: ‘It breaks my heart’
Savannah Chrisley shares verdict on The View stars after divisive guest hosting spot
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