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WORLD

Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala
Ryan Wedding: Ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin accused of ordering dozens of murders arrested by FBI
Iran warns it will regard any attack as ‘all-out’ war after Trump moves ‘armada’ to Middle East
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Missiles and drones target Kyiv and Kharkiv hours after high-stakes Abu Dhabi peace talks
Meghan backs Harry after Trump’s controversial Nato troops remarks

UK

Storm Ingrid map: Where 60mph winds and heavy rain are set to hit this weekend as flood warnings issued
‘Insulting and appalling’: Starmer demands Trump apologise for false claims about UK troops in Afghanistan
Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return
Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect ‘Jolie’ gene
Starmer ‘withdraws Chagos Islands bill’ after Trump’s backlash over deal

SPORTS

‘Lucky’ Jannik Sinner saved from shock Australian Open exit by specific tournament rule
Is Bournemouth v Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash
France star to miss Six Nations opener due to fertility treatment
Kobbie Mainoo is Man United’s future again – and he has Michael Carrick to thank
Arne Slot makes surprise admission over Liverpool struggles

BUSINESS

FTSE 100 flatlines as gold and silver gleam again
Say hello to Bitpanda – Europe’s leading crypto investment platform
McLaren awarded around £9m after High Court claim against Alex Palou
Lloyds set to see annual profits rise despite motor finance hit
The smart moment to get ahead of your business budget

TECH






SCI

New study challenges claim about microplastics in the human body
Groundbreaking comparative study reveals best treatment for diabetes



POLITICS

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return
Starmer ‘withdraws Chagos Islands bill’ after Trump’s backlash over deal
Mahmood to get power to sack chief constables after West Midlands Police Israeli fans ban row
Trump’s FBI director ‘wanted to go to Premier League game instead of meeting MI5’
Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?

HEALTH

Valentino and the secret behind the last emperor of fashion’s throne
How to tell if you’re being ‘future faked’ by the person you’re dating
Eating too much protein? Here are four side effects to watch out for
Chapel of a little less love: Vegas saw 8 percent decline in weddings last year
Kylie Jenner faces backlash for promoting Korean ‘cutting jelly’ said to suppress appetite

ENTERTAIN

Phil Collins says it’s been a ‘difficult, frustrating few years’ in rare new interview
The Traitors viewers shocked that Faithfuls missed ‘huge’ Rachel slip-up
Alex Honnold live updates: Netflix’s Skyscraper Live delayed by 24 hours due to safety concerns
Half His Age author Jennette McCurdy: ‘Do we ever grow out of wanting to feel special?’
The Traitors finale, review – Rachel and Stephen’s win was dazzling, but the BBC must heed this warning
 
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