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WORLD
Iran-US war latest: Oil prices leap as Trump weighs military options over Strait of Hormuz
SNL writer Jimmy Fowlie says sister’s disappearance now being treated as a homicide, hours after latest plea for help
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call
Amazon considering Apprentice reboot starring Don Jr as potential host, report claims
Labubu boo-boo? US sales plunge for toy maker as it struggles to diversify beyond popular plushie
UK
King Charles US visit live: Royal couple to attend events celebrating America on final day of tour
What is the Koh-i-Noor diamond and why is the jewel so controversial?
Organised crime gangs using staggering number of UK vape and candy shops as fronts, warns report
‘Bittersweet’ as four lives saved by eight-year-old boy’s organ donation
Cheaper to rent than buy UK homes after Iran war sparks surge in mortgage rates
SPORTS
Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw
Thursday’s briefing: A tale of three penalties as Arsenal draw in Madrid
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE: Mikel Arteta fumes over controversial penalty decision that ‘changes course of tie’
Diego Simeone criticised for ‘atrocious’ behaviour during controversial VAR decision
John Higgins defies age and Neil Robertson to edge closer to snooker history
BUSINESS
Oil prices top $125 as US considers military options to break Iran deadlock
Three million households skipping meals as cost of living hits – Which?
Fall in vehicle production last month
Mercedes-Benz among firms to challenge FCA car finance compensation scheme – here’s what to know
Nearly two million more higher-rate taxpayers since start of decade
TECH
SCI
Genome study reveals secrets of the fall of the Roman Empire
MPAPA! Trump’s NASA Administrator wants to bring back Pluto as a planet in our solar system
Urban birds are more scared of women than men – but scientists don’t know why
How extinction of giant ice age beasts could still affect food chains
POLITICS
Labour set to lose three-quarters of council seats in next week’s elections, polling expert predicts
Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend sleaze vote rebels
Mysterious ‘El Money’ figure paid men to firebomb homes linked to Keir Starmer, court hears
Farage referred to watchdog over £5m ‘gift’ from Thai-based British crypto billionaire
UK ‘must take more risks to stay ahead of our enemies’ as Russian ships in British waters soar
HEALTH
Why Euphoria will inspire the summer’s most popular wedding trends
Five Japanese ingredients to level up your cooking, says MasterChef winner Tim Anderson
Barry Keoghan finally addresses rumors that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter
Ghirardelli recalls hot cocoa and a dozen other drink mixes over salmonella fears
M&M’s is getting a new color
ENTERTAIN
David Allan Coe dead: Legendary country singer-songwriter behind ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ dies aged 86
Meryl Streep reveals she initially turned down The Devil Wears Prada: ‘I was ready to retire’
Aimee Lou Wood turns ‘mean’ SNL teeth joke on its head in promo for UK show
Apple TV’s new comedy-horror is the next must-watch series according to rave reviews
The Devil Wears Prada 2 review – Meryl Streep returns in a sequel that’s so much better than its terrible marketing
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