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WORLD

Trump’s blindness to Iran and Russia’s military collaboration is staggering
Archaeologists turn to AI to reconstruct Pompeii victim’s attempted escape
Inside the ‘miracle’ drug rollout that could end Aids
Iran-US war latest: ‘Entire nation is being humiliated’ by Tehran says German chancellor in swipe at Trump
Pope Leo’s ‘significant’ remarks on sex signal shift for Catholic Church

UK

Polanksi says he feels ‘really sorry for the King’ over Trump visit
Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch
Who is Morgan McSweeney? Starmer’s former right-hand man set to face Mandelson scandal grilling
Birmingham bin strike set to end after major breakthrough in long-running pay dispute
Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears

SPORTS

Ronnie O’Sullivan v John Higgins LIVE: Rivals level at 11-11 in thrilling World Snooker Championship clash
Anthony Joshua to take on Tyson Fury as Eddie Hearn confirms deal signed
Anthony Joshua to fight Kristian Prenga next with fight date confirmed on road to Tyson Fury clash
Steven Gerrard offered return to management by Championship club
Fifa urged to abolish controversial peace prize that was awarded to Trump

BUSINESS

Supermarket supplier ‘cautiously optimistic’ despite Middle East pressure
Shell strikes £12.1 billion deal to buy Canadian energy firm
Households fork out £3,400 more for bills in five years due to war impact on energy prices
Plans to move Wise stock market listing to US approved by High Court judge
Starmer to chair ministerial meeting focused on economic impact of Iran war

TECH






SCI

Chinese scientists build ‘zero emission’ coal-fired battery
Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence
The lifestyle habits of centenarians’ children that could help you live longer
Trump’s purge of National Science Board condemned as a ‘real bozo the clown move’
What Chernobyl and Fukushima reveal about how radioactive materials move in the environment

POLITICS

Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch
Polanksi says he feels ‘really sorry for the King’ over Trump visit
Who is Morgan McSweeney? Starmer’s former right-hand man set to face Mandelson scandal grilling
Keir Starmer to face vote which could spark probe into whether he misled MPs over Mandelson
Reform UK bus and taxi the only vehicles at Jenrick’s ‘national fuel protest’ as march called off

HEALTH

When will King Charles meet Trump? Full schedule for US state visit
Prada launches line of £650 Indian sandals after being accused of cultural appropriation
How to protect your eye health in the sun – and why it’s important
Is Retatrutide safe to use? The peptide gym-goers claim is more powerful than Ozempic
This is what happened when I took the RAF fitness test

ENTERTAIN

Alison Hammond reveals viral moment she wishes had been edited out of show: ‘I wasn’t happy with it’
The Sheep Detectives review – This ‘talking sheep solve Hugh Jackman’s murder’ movie is oddly charming
Euphoria episode compared to Game of Thrones’ ‘Red Wedding’ after gruesome ending
Shakira crew member dies after suffering ‘crushing injuries’ while building stage for Rio concert
Jonah Hill reveals director was ‘buck wild’ and ‘screaming’ on set of film debut
 
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