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WORLD

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow says ‘serious damage’ in Belgorod after missiles pound energy infrastructure
Trump sends steep list of U.S. demands and preps for further strikes as Iran claims ‘significant progress’ in nuclear talks
Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
Justice Department accused of briefly removing image of Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from released Epstein files
Papa John’s to close hundreds of restaurants as it moves to cut costs

UK

Gorton and Denton result live: Hannah Spencer wins by-election for Greens as Starmer’s Labour plunged into crisis
Gorton and Denton: Starmer humiliated as Labour come third in crushing by-election defeat
Labour calls on officials to examine ‘very concerning’ reports of illegal voting in crucial Gorton and Denton by-election
UK orders hunt for any evidence that Epstein used Royal Air Force bases for sex trafficking
British Museum announces ticket sales details for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition: ‘A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience’

SPORTS

Horse racing tips: Today’s best bets for Newbury and Doncaster
Champions League draw live: Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Tottenham and Newcastle set to learn last-16 opponents
Benfica deny claims Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Vinicius Jr
Crystal Palace reach the Conference League last 16. This could be a a season-defining moment
Vitor Pereira reveals he ‘took risk’ shaking up Forest team against Fenerbahce

BUSINESS

Consumer confidence falls despite easing inflation
Gains for Rolls-Royce and LSEG offset mining slump
Major UK supermarket to stop selling mackerel in coming weeks
Rolls-Royce profits soar after major UK and US defence orders
Santander ‘quietly dilutes’ targets to cut emissions in oil and gas financing

TECH






SCI

Neanderthal DNA study reveals surprising partner preference
Are one in 200 men alive today truly descendants of Genghis Khan?
Scientists create world’s first tomatoes that smell like ‘buttered popcorn’


POLITICS

Gorton and Denton result live: Hannah Spencer wins by-election for Greens as Starmer’s Labour plunged into crisis
Gorton and Denton: Starmer humiliated as Labour come third in crushing by-election defeat
Labour calls on officials to examine ‘very concerning’ reports of illegal voting in crucial Gorton and Denton by-election
UK orders hunt for any evidence that Epstein used Royal Air Force bases for sex trafficking
Starmer ‘supporting’ talks between US and Iran after Trump threatens military action

HEALTH

Decoded: Harry and Meghan’s next power move
Why shoppers are stealing ‘posh eggs’ – and why it’s pointless
The Wanted star Max George explains why heart condition has been ‘a blessing’
Nationwide recall issued for ‘Boner Bears’ chocolate syrup containing undeclared Viagra ingredient
Meghan mixes affordable and luxury in Zara style staples on her trip to Jordan with Harry

ENTERTAIN

British Museum announces ticket sales details for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition: ‘A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience’
The Wanted star Max George explains why heart condition has been ‘a blessing’
Netflix refuses to raise bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount takeover
Pink dismisses rumors of separation from husband Carey Hart as ‘fake news’
Flavor Flav turns Trump’s snub of US women’s hockey team into full weekend celebration in Vegas
 
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