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WORLD
Trump posts a picture of Jesus hugging him days after his AI-deity image drew widespread anger
UK to send £752m and 120,000 drones to Ukraine to bolster defences against Russia
Trump’s Iran war has left Gulf leaders keen to see the back of the US president
Democrats have a new strategy to gain traction against Trump before midterm elections
Peter Magyar vows swift end to Orban’s rule as pressure mounts to secure EU funding
UK
Ex-MI5 employee sectioned over leaking state secrets to foreign power
Albanian gang used Rightmove to study floorplans to steal £3m of luxury jewellery, watches and handbags
UK to send £752m and 120,000 drones to Ukraine to bolster defences against Russia
Grandmother left with life-changing brain damage after doctors mistook rare condition for a UTI
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs in major restructure
SPORTS
The Ben Whittaker whirlwind continues as the serious part of his career begins
Starmer congratulates former Arsenal star on trophy win during PMQs
Why Zhao Xintong is the man to finally break the ‘Crucible Curse’
How much are WWE stars paid for WrestleMania?
WrestleMania 42 predictions as Randy Orton eyes history against former friend Cody Rhodes
BUSINESS
Pizza chain Franco Manca to shut 16 restaurants with hundreds of jobs at risk
Reeves warns impact of Iran war on economy will persist once hostilities end
Conor McGregor settles whiskey business dispute with ex-sparring partner
Preferred bidder identified to take control of Speciality Steel
Saga returns to profit and set for further growth as travel business booms
TECH
SCI
Could a bloody conflict between chimpanzees shed light on why humans keep going to war?
Treasure trove of broken pottery reveals remarkable details of everyday life in ancient Egypt
Fresh off Artemis, America is now turning its attention to creating nuclear power in space
POLITICS
UK to send £752m and 120,000 drones to Ukraine to bolster defences against Russia
Support collapsing for Farage and Reform as Tories close gap, poll shows
What was agreed in the UK-US trade deal – and has it benefitted the UK?
Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to ‘Westminster honeytrap’ allegations
Badenoch accuses Labour of ‘fiddling while Rome burns’ after sex toy pledge
HEALTH
Dawson’s Creek fans are freaking out after Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson make joint red carpet appearance
It’s giving... lack of social skills: Why Gen Z has adopted the infuriating silent scream
Over 85,000 UK households to have a safety visit over tumble dryer fire risk
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular rushed to hospital for ‘suspected overdose’ during livestream
I’m a personal trainer. This is the truth about syncing exercise with your chronotype
ENTERTAIN
Only Fools and Horses creator ‘banned’ episode for 20 years as Del Boy was too ‘cruel’
The beautiful and grotesque dreams of 1920s cinema remain just as powerful today
The Lord of the Rings franchise has forgotten what made it such a hit
Katy Perry being investigated by Australian police after Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims
Madonna announces sequel to beloved album Confessions on a Dance Floor
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