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WORLD
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky rules out referendum on ‘bad deal’ as European leaders gather in Munich
US waters down language on trade deal document as Indian farmers protest ‘threat to livelihood’
Zelensky slams ‘utterly stupid idea’ he would announce elections on anniversary of Putin’s invasion
Actress Rose Byrne honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year with parade and roast
CPB supervisor accused of harboring undocumented migrant girlfriend who authorities say is also his niece
UK
Starmer latest: Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham hit out at PM’s pub tax grab
One in 14 children who die in England have parents who are closely related, study finds
Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children in new government crackdown
How erectile dysfunction ‘stigma’ is being ‘exploited by criminals’
River Thames set to get its first ever bathing site in major water quality milestone
SPORTS
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says ‘chaos’ at Brentford could have been worse
Arsenal blow their chance at Brentford to highlight vital change needed to hold off Man City
Snoop Dogg watches as Chloe Kim misses out on snowboard history
Gerwyn Price beats Michael van Gerwen to claim victory in Antwerp
Halfpipe queen Chloe Kim’s Winter Olympics reign ended by 17-year-old Korean star Gaon Choi
BUSINESS
Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank
Retailers enjoy ‘bright start to 2026’ as sales and footfall bounce back
Shopper footfall down on last January but up on disappointing Christmas
Rayner calls for Starmer to appoint night-time economy minister
FTSE 100 ends down amid New York tech slump
TECH
SCI
Scientists develop smart underwear to track how often people fart – the results are surprising
Scientists give verdict on popular theory that massive Himalayan earthquake is ‘overdue’
How bird poo fuelled the rise of a powerful ancient kingdom
Snakes on a train: How king cobras are spreading across India thanks to world’s busiest railway network
Study uncovers mysterious origins of ancient migrants who replaced Stonehenge builders
POLITICS
Starmer latest: Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham hit out at PM’s pub tax grab
Major union backs Rayner to replace Starmer if Labour fails in Gorton and Denton by-election
Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald steps down as Keir Starmer loses top aide from No 10
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for claiming Britain has been ‘colonised’ by migrants as FA looks into comments
Reform by-election candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
HEALTH
The 5 Valentine’s Day dining icks that guarantee no second date
Ryan Riley recipe for joy: Black olive, feta and honey twists
Frozen salmon sold at wholesaler in seven states recalled over possible listeria contamination
Priyanka Chopra says people are just waiting for her marriage with Nick Jonas to ‘implode’
‘I’m a stroke victim who only had one rare symptom. This is what to look out for’
ENTERTAIN
The View takes aim at ‘Kiddie Rock’ for MAGA-friendly Super Bowl halftime show
Wuthering Heights review – Emerald Fennell’s astonishingly bad adaptation is like a limp Mills & Boon
Gene Simmons reignites backlash over ‘racist’ comments about hip-hop artists in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cardi B claps back at DHS with jabs over Epstein files and ICE raids: ‘They ain’t taking my fans’
Alan Carr makes new admission as he enters his ‘turret era’ in search for a castle
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