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WORLD
Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect
Oil prices fall again amid Middle East ceasefire hopes after Wall Street sets another record
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky calls Putin a ‘global threat’ after Moscow’s deadliest aerial attack this year
The Latest: A 10-day Lebanon ceasefire appears to hold as European leaders set to meet over strait
Woman on FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list captured in Florida one day after $1M reward offered
UK
Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM in peril and top civil servant sacked over Labour peer’s vetting scandal
Voices: ‘Kemi is on the way up’: Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll
UK in ‘worst-case scenario’ planning for food shortages as a result of Iran war
‘Trump tax’ from Iran war blamed for soaring bills as Brits look for new home energy solutions
Post Office and Windrush scandal victims waiting years for compensation as £12bn still unpaid
SPORTS
Mikel Arteta has Arsenal ‘fired up’ to beat Man City - but there’s a twist
Mixed injury news for Nottingham Forest after Europa League victory
Unai Emery relishing Aston Villa’s ‘special’ semi-final clash with Forest
Crystal Palace lose to Fiorentina but secure Conference League semi-final place
Skipper Dean Henderson hails ‘sensational’ achievement from Crystal Palace
BUSINESS
Oil prices fall again amid Middle East ceasefire hopes after Wall Street sets another record
Stocks buoyed by Tesco and welcome GDP surprise
Royal Mail set to scrap second class post on Saturdays
Royal Mail reaches deal with union over second class post reforms
Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns
TECH
SCI
Archaeologists to reveal secrets of Welsh castle’s hidden cave that was once home to ancient hippo
‘Cosmic fossils’ left by black holes created before the big bang may still shape the universe
More than 5 million bees found living under a New York cemetery - one of the largest recorded colonies ever
Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows
Vast magma reservoir found beneath Tuscany comparable in volume with Yellowstone
POLITICS
Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM in peril and top civil servant sacked over Labour peer’s vetting scandal
Voices: ‘Kemi is on the way up’: Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll
UK in ‘worst-case scenario’ planning for food shortages as a result of Iran war
Rachel Reeves says she will resist calls to raise taxes to increase defence spending
Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a ‘global responsibility’, Starmer says amid Trump blockade
HEALTH
What is ‘blooming gel’? The Japanese nail trend explained
An unexpected source of salt could be causing high blood pressure in millions
Eau de pee, anyone? Why your bargain designer perfume might not be worth the discount
Influencers are paying stylists top dollar for ‘tragic’ Coachella outfits: ‘Is this a prank?’
Everything Meghan has worn during her ‘quasi-royal’ tour of Australia
ENTERTAIN
Meghan Trainor cancels entire 2026 Get In Girl Tour: ‘More than I can take on right now’
The Apprentice 2026 winner revealed as she opens up on rollercoaster journey to Lord Sugar’s investment
Ariana Grande fans call out ‘obvious’ editing error in Focker-In-Law trailer
An extraordinary book about the Nuremberg women casts new light on history’s darkest crimes
Jessie Ware, Superbloom review – Goodbye sadgirl soul; hello getting raunchy in a sauna
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