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WORLD

Mother’s Day is going to cost you more this year. Here are the areas with the biggest price hikes
Trump gives rambling answer on whether Ukraine or Iran war will end first — and mixes up the countries
Iran's highly enriched uranium likely is still at the Isfahan site, UN nuclear chief tells AP
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say
Ted Cruz comes to the defense of Jimmy Kimmel and dubs FCC the ‘speech police’

UK

Labour set to lose three-quarters of council seats in next week’s elections, polling expert predicts
London terror attack latest: Police say suspect involved in ‘altercation’ with knife hours before Golders Green attack
‘We are not running away’: Jewish community in Golders Green defiant in face of fear after stabbing attack
Dramatic bodycam shows moment police taser Golders Green terror attack suspect
King Charles US visit live: NYC mayor chats with royal at 9/11 memorial after saying he’d urge return of crown jewel

SPORTS

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners draw in hard-fought first leg of Champions League semi-final
Penalty drama at both ends as Arsenal draw at Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE: Gyokeres and Alvarez spot on amid VAR controversy in first-leg draw
World Snooker Championship 2026: Results, schedule and how to watch every match
Who is Wu Yize? China’s ‘new superstar’ tipped by Ronnie O’Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship

BUSINESS

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
FTSE 100 closes lower as drugs firms GSK and AstraZeneca struggle
New filing reveals only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk from SpaceX
Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise

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

M&M’s is getting a new color
The lifestyle factor that contributes to 140,000 COPD deaths each year, and it’s not smoking
How to make a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby — it’s all down to stirring technique
FDA finds US infant formula supply is ‘safe’ after examining 300 samples in Operation Stork Speed
Nearly 13% of Americans use drugs or marijuana to fall asleep

ENTERTAIN

The View cuts off ex-Trump counselor Alina Habba mid-grilling in awkward on-air moment
Dutton Ranch showrunner exits Yellowstone spin-off weeks before premiere after reported clash with stars
Columbo star Peter Falk’s daughter Jacqueline dies by suicide aged 60
Morecambe And Wise episode thought to have been ‘lost forever’ set to air on BBC
Performers at West End theatres threaten strike action over pay and conditions
 
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