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WORLD
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky blocks drone sales as he waits for Trump to resume peace talks with Putin
Trump snubs Zelensky’s offer to help US with drone tech and lashes out at him for not making deal with Putin
Iran-US war latest: Dubai shuts airport as Trump warns Nato faces ‘bad future’ if allies don’t help open Strait of Hormuz
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners,’ taking home his first Oscar
Shirtless RFK Jr gives the smackdown to a Twinkie in a bizarre AI video
UK
‘I left the care system with little support – but £2,000 changed everything’
Starmer to pledge support for UK’s poorest homes to help with soaring energy bills
UK government to launch £1bn plan to tackle youth unemployment
Two people die after outbreak of ‘invasive’ meningitis at UK university
The driveway tweak that could reduce the risk of your home flooding
SPORTS
Women’s March Madness bracket revealed with unbeaten UConn taking the top seed
Men’s college basketball tournament field is set as March Madness is ready to begin
Matt Fitzpatrick narrowly misses out on Players Championship after Ludvig Aberg collapse
Igor Tudor says he does not think about his future after Spurs draw at Anfield
Aryna Sabalenka gets revenge on Elena Rybakina and caps fairytale week with epic Indian Wells title
BUSINESS
Chinese retail giant launches in UK with new Joybuy business
Townhouse: Nail salons overlooked by male-led investment for decades
UK interest rate cut hopes dashed as Iran war sends energy prices soaring
TECH
SCI
Chinese scientists create clock so precise it could redefine second
I’m a textile scientist. Here’s how to fix your leaky raincoat
POLITICS
Starmer to pledge support for UK’s poorest homes to help with soaring energy bills
UK government to launch £1bn plan to tackle youth unemployment
Britain will not rejoin EU or set up customs union, Starmer’s top negotiator warns
Ministers may scrap fuel duty hike if Middle East war drags on, Ed Miliband suggests
Starmer says his mum was an ‘incredible example to me’ in Mother’s Day message
HEALTH
Oscars 2026: The most questionable celebrity looks on the red carpet
Oscars 2026: Best dressed stars on the red carpet
Emma Stone and Teyana Taylor lead sparkling Oscars red carpet fashion
New research shows the number of babies having screen time every day
This Week in History: Mafia mozzarella, war in Iraq and a united Germany
ENTERTAIN
Mr Nobody Against Putin wins best documentary feature Oscar for teacher who opposed Ukraine war
2026 Oscars: The full list of winners
Oscars 2026 live updates: One Battle After Another wins Best Picture, leaving Marty Supreme and Timothée Chalamet emptyhanded
Oscars viewers in tears as Billy Crystal and Rachel McAdams deliver most devastating In Memoriam segment in years
Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at Trump and Melania documentary at Oscars: ‘Oh man is he gonna be mad’
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