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WORLD
Kim Jong un opens new housing district for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war
‘You’re not lost or alone’: Savannah Guthrie shares striking new plea to her mother’s suspected kidnapper
Jeanine Pirro’s inability to secure indictments against Democratic lawmakers seen as a ‘stunning’ failure, report says
Dogwalker dies after falling through ice in Cape Cod, as search for her husband is suspended
Democrats prepare to spend millions in Virginia redistricting effort, top lawmaker says
UK
Grieving father calls for Scotland to pursue driving licence reform
Incredible picture of the Milky Way wins photography competition
Average house price falls in February after January’s huge surge
Study finds one in three workers are unhappy in their jobs
More than 5,000 violent incidents towards teachers reported in Scottish schools over five years
SPORTS
Flying start sends Arsenal on way to emphatic FA Cup win over Wigan
Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker storm to history-making mixed team skeleton gold
Tyler Reddick takes Daytona 500 victory in car owned by Michael Jordan
‘Super Sunday’ for Team GB as Weston and Stoecker win gold in skeleton
How speedskater Jutta Leerdam is using massive social media presence to inspire young girls
BUSINESS
Everyday’s a ‘battle’ for sales, says 142-year-old firm betting on TikTok Shop
YouTuber-led chicken chain Sides to open 15 new restaurants in 2026
TECH
SCI
POLITICS
Starmer facing calls for inquiry over Labour think tank’s investigation into journalists
No online platform gets ‘free pass’ when it comes to child safety, says Starmer
Keir Starmer promises crackdown on young people’s smartphone use within months
Liz Truss shares photo with Donald Trump: ‘Right about everything’
Reform by-election candidate said it was ‘insane’ to jail man who said ‘burn asylum hotels’
HEALTH
Mother told she would never walk again regains independence with son’s help
‘My dad died six weeks after his cancer diagnosis. Please don’t ignore the signs’
Barack Obama dances with Michelle in Valentine’s Day post after condemning Trump’s racist ‘ape’ video
Stranger Things cast members reunite to celebrate Maya Hawke’s wedding months after series finale
IOC under fire for selling replica 1936 Olympics t-shirt used to promote Nazi Germany
ENTERTAIN
Family Guy hits huge milestone as fans all say the same thing about season premiere
Paul Anka, 84, teases possible retirement after 70 years in show business
Stephen A Smith reveals reason for Molly Qerim’s First Take departure
Timothy Very death: Manchester Orchestra drummer dies aged 42
Former America’s Next Top Model insider Jay Manuel reveals Tyra Banks’ blunt three-word response when he said he was quitting
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