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WORLD

Footage from inside hantavirus-stricken cruise ship shows reality of life for passengers
US travel blogger comes to defense of hantavirus-struck cruise ship and says vessel is clean with strong biosecurity
Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ plan to escort ships through Hormuz just two days after it began
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv reports fresh Russian missile and drone strikes despite unilateral ceasefire
Trump teaches kids his iconic dance during fitness test on White House lawn

UK

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesman
Triple killer was discharged from mental health services ‘because NHS trust could not find him’
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
Ticket touts to face criminal charges in Government crackdown ahead of Euro 2028
Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why

SPORTS

The Arsenal blueprint that ground down Atletico Madrid – and could take them to Champions League glory
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Italian Open in latest setback
Daniel Dubois early or Fabio Wardley late? Where heavyweight title clash will be won and lost
Mikel Arteta thrilled as Arsenal ‘make history together’ in Champions League
Government to consider bid for Olympics in drive to host more major sporting events in UK

BUSINESS

AI has a management problem, not a data problem
How customised AI is delivering real-world impact
Celebrating data integrity: the force behind powering responsible AI, safer communities and greater inclusion
The future of healthcare is closer than we think
The Resilience Loop: Why fast-growing organisations never stop governing

TECH






SCI

Tyrannosaur fossil reveals dark secret about apex predator: ‘Like solving ancient murder mystery’
Man fated to get Alzheimer’s may have been saved by his profession
Study reveals surprising benefits of yawning – and what happens if we try to resist


POLITICS

Voices: ‘He’s not been great by any yardstick’: Readers weigh up Starmer’s future ahead of crucial local elections
Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesman
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
Ticket touts to face criminal charges in Government crackdown ahead of Euro 2028
Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why

HEALTH

Jennifer Aniston’s 25-minute bodyweight workout for building stronger deep core muscles
Popular potato chips recalled nationwide over salmonella fears
Baby formula sold on Amazon recalled in the US over toxin that causes food poisoning
Billie Eilish, 24, says she never wants cosmetic surgery, doesn’t want face to become ‘botched version’
How wired headphones became a stylish rebellion against Big Tech

ENTERTAIN

Prolific author Anthony Horowitz admits using artificial intelligence: ‘It feels like cheating’
From ancient dinosaurs to rare butterflies: The many species named in honour of Sir David Attenborough
Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author’s latest novel for her book club pick
The Odyssey trailer sparks complaints over ‘jarring’ accents and modern phrases
Australian schools ban Craig Silvey’s books after he pleads guilty to possessing child exploitation material
 
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