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WORLD
Australia bar declared ‘crime scene’ after police seize posters depicting Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms
Iran-Trump live: US military ‘ready to strike’ as White House warns Tehran to take a deal
Winter Paralympics 2026: Ukraine officials to boycott games in protest over Russia’s participation
Ukraine frontline mapped: Kyiv counteroffensive regained territory before fruitless US peace talks
Trump slates Keir Starmer over Chagos Islands lease deal – in third U-turn on UK deal with Mauritius
UK
Starmer warned UK faces ‘1936 moment’ as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost
Starmer says ‘no one above the law’ over Andrew-Epstein allegations
Couple who claim toilet in their luxury London flat carries ‘risk of personal injury’ in £3.6m court fight
Starmer brands Reform plan to scrap Equality Act ‘anti-British’
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked
SPORTS
Luke Littler receives Premier League darts bye as rival is ruled out with ‘medical issue’
Verona to deliver ‘something very special’ as ancient arena prepares to stage Olympic closing ceremony
USA and Canada men’s ice hockey semi-final schedule and results for Winter Olympics 2026
Premier League title race: Do Arsenal or Man City have the easier run-in?
US hockey history-maker Laila Edwards shining on Olympic debut after generous Kelce brothers gesture
BUSINESS
eBay buys secondhand fashion app Depop from Etsy in bid to crack Gen Z market
Retailers looking to cut staff hours due to high employment costs, bosses warn
Nestle in talks to sell ice cream arm as formula recall squeezes profits
British Gas profits tumble as household supply arm sees £80m warm weather hit
Gen Z turn to trade jobs for steady pay and AI-proof work, data finds
TECH
SCI
Ancient humans arrived in East Asia hundreds of thousands of years earlier than thought
More dog breeds found to suffer from breathing condition similar to pugs
Surprise ‘tank’-like shark filmed in unexpected waters for first time
The cone-shaped vessels that have puzzled archaeologists for decades – until now
New study challenges theory about deep-sea fish mystery
POLITICS
Starmer warned UK faces ‘1936 moment’ as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost
Starmer says ‘no one above the law’ over Andrew-Epstein allegations
Starmer brands Reform plan to scrap Equality Act ‘anti-British’
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked
Trump slates Keir Starmer over Chagos Islands lease deal – in third U-turn on UK deal with Mauritius
HEALTH
Prince William shares moment mental health ‘deteriorated’: ‘I’m carrying everyone’s emotional baggage’
9 ways to create a country living vibe
Most stylish shoes that you can still do 10,000 steps a day in
The fibre gap: Easy, everyday recipes to boost the nutrient most of us lack
Motorists left out of pocket by car insurance over key policy
ENTERTAIN
Why Wuthering Heights has left Brontë superfans outraged: ‘It was disappointing and upsetting’
Olivia Colman criticised by Scottish lesbian group after describing herself as ‘gay man’
Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene’s cause of death revealed as ‘accidental’ incident
Liam Neeson speaks out on Hollywood’s future: ‘We’re all very concerned’
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review – Rose Byrne more than deserves her Oscar nod for this maternal endurance test
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