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WORLD
New Jersey man accused of boosting almost $200K of metal from Ferris wheel renovation site
Iran-Trump latest: Tehran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ if targeted with military aggression
Democrats say citizenship question could derail census test and deter immigrants from participating
Judge declares 4 men once wrongfully accused in brutal 1991 murders innocent
Stephen Colbert and CBS upended Jasmine Crockett’s Senate hopes in Texas. Here’s why influencer Democrats are furious
UK
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested latest: Former prince pictured leaving police station after properties raided
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as police raid royal homes over Epstein links
Trump calls Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest ‘so bad for the royal family’
Scientists develop universal vaccine to protect against allergies, cold and flu
Police officer who ran pizza company while on long-term sick leave sacked for gross misconduct
SPORTS
Jonny Clayton says Premier League success in Glasgow is ‘a great honour’
Winter Olympic curling semi-final schedule and results after Team GB qualify
Figure skater Alysa Liu wins gold ending US Olypmic drought older than her
Keely Hodgkinson sets new world 800m indoor record
Why Man Utd Women had to wear third kit for Atletico Madrid clash despite being at home
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 pauses rally as Iran tensions escalate
Centrica boss picks up £3.6m in bonuses and share awards despite profits plunge
Retailers looking to cut staff hours due to high employment costs, bosses warn
Are my pensions or investments at risk from an AI bubble?
Household energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in April
TECH
SCI
Cats could hold the key to understanding breast cancer
Builders accidentally discover ancient Roman ruins while working on museum
Rare jewel changes what we know about Henry VIII and his six wives
Fossil tooth lodged in skull helps reconstruct final moments of giant dinosaur that became prey
Ancient humans arrived in East Asia hundreds of thousands of years earlier than thought
POLITICS
Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses after Epstein links exposed
Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’
Starmer warned UK faces ‘1936 moment’ as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost
Who is Antonia Romeo? Inside the rise of Starmer’s ‘Marmite’ pick to lead UK Civil Service
Voices: ‘We need to rethink university education’: Readers on student loan reform and who should fund degrees
HEALTH
Chili’s launches special club just in time for National Margarita Day
US Olympian Haley Winn’s three brothers go viral for matching patriotic outfits
‘Stubborn’ man finally wins millions after playing same lottery numbers for 22 years
Annie’s brings florals, fringe and feathers to autumn/winter London Fashion Week
Meet Parker the snowman: The frosty 20-foot giant delighting one small town
ENTERTAIN
Fifth candidate fired from The Apprentice as Big Zuu makes guest appearance
Toy Story 5 trailer detail catches attention of eagle-eyed fans
Matthew McConaughey issues stark warning to actors about AI: ‘Own your own lane’
Savannah Chrisley draws ire among The View fans for comments about Trump and AOC
Danny Dyer claims the BBC ‘hasn’t asked’ him to go on Celebrity Traitors
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