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WORLD

Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Tehran wants to make a deal as US blockade in Strait of Hormuz begins
US blockade of Iranian ports begins as Trump warns any ship that comes close will be eliminated
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm
Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster says

UK

Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed
UK councils accused of ‘feathering their nests’ as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister
Southport killer’s parents ‘bear considerable blame’ for ‘preventable’ attack, damning report finds
Britain needs closer EU ties to undo harm of Trump’s war on Iran, Starmer warns as UK prepares to adopt single market rules
Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter of British children into poverty, study finds

SPORTS

Michael Carrick: Lisandro Martinez hair-pull red card ‘one of worst I’ve ever seen’
Man United vs Leeds LIVE: Carrick labels Martinez red ‘one of the worst I’ve ever seen’ after shock defeat
Leeds make history in rare Old Trafford win but the real loser isn’t Man Utd
Natalie Sago becomes third woman ever chosen to referee NBA playoffs
Union Berlin hit back at sexism after groundbreaking appointment of female manager

BUSINESS

Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis
Nationwide named UK’s best bank
FTSE 100 edges lower amid new US-Iran uncertainty
OpenAI unveils plan to open first permanent London office
Burger King to open 30 new UK restaurants this year despite higher costs

TECH






SCI

Emergency managers issue warning for residents in tornado-prone areas
Consuming artificial sweeteners may raise diabetes risk for your children and grandchildren



POLITICS

Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed
UK councils accused of ‘feathering their nests’ as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister
Britain needs closer EU ties to undo harm of Trump’s war on Iran, Starmer warns as UK prepares to adopt single market rules
There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting
Nigel Farage makes £2m bitcoin purchase as he backs Kwasi Kwarteng’s cryptocurrency firm

HEALTH

Lena Dunham reveals she cheated on Jack Antonoff with old school friend
Cough drops sold across US part of elevated recall over health risk
Alex Cooper calls on Alix Earle to ‘stop hiding behind other people’ amid rampant feud rumors
Much-loved British sweet treat to finally launch in US after shoutout from Olivia Rodrigo
Lauren Sánchez, 56, says she would have another baby ‘tomorrow’ after marrying Jeff Bezos, 62

ENTERTAIN

Kim Kardashian announces new career endeavor as Broadway producer
Jorginho expresses ‘regret’ over hotel security incident involving Chappell Roan: ‘It was ultimately a misunderstanding’
Dan Walker co-presenter Claudia-Liza Wanderpuije claims Channel 5 has ‘racist culture’ amid bullying allegation
Katy Perry blasts Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims as ‘categorically false and dangerous lies’
Nick Mohammed: ‘SNL UK is the best thing for British comedy since The Office’
 
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