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WORLD

Iran-US war latest: Trump says it would be ‘easy’ to seize Kharg Island but deal could be made ‘quickly’
Australian police believe fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead after months on the run
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky talks defence deals in Middle East as drone attack by Kyiv kills one
Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Who are the Houthis? How rebel group could disrupt global trade amid Strait of Hormuz chaos

UK

A youth-led push for change threatens Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary's elections
Prince Harry ‘hopes King Charles will invite Meghan and children to Sandringham this summer for family time’
Nestle issue KitKat supply update after more than twelve tons stolen in major heist
Housing market softens while relying on ‘smaller pool of serious buyers’
E.On claims war in Middle East has created huge increase in solar panel sales

SPORTS

Gary Woodland secures emotional first win following brain surgery
Jermain Defoe named head coach of National League side Woking
United States ‘facing human rights emergency’ ahead of World Cup says Amnesty International
FSA survey finds 75% of football fans are against the use of VAR
England Lioness Missy Bo Kearns reveals she lost her baby in heartbreaking statement

BUSINESS

Britons turn to solar power to ‘insulate’ against oil and gas chaos, says E.On
Half of Britons turned to neighbours for help in past year – survey
Half of UK households struggling to cover cost of essentials, Which? warns
Motorists rushed to buy fuel in Iran war aftermath, data reveals
Cadbury World unveils ‘world’s largest’ mini egg

TECH






SCI






POLITICS

A youth-led push for change threatens Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary's elections
Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling
Starmer to kick off make-or-break local election campaign with vow to ‘fight for our values’
‘Keir Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won’t keep his word’
Zia Yusuf brands Reform candidate’s Nazi salute ‘abhorrent’ but stands by party’s vetting process

HEALTH

Why caterpillars shouldn’t be viewed as garden pests
Richard Keys says he ‘doesn’t feel age gap’ with wife 31 years his junior as he reveals he wants to become a father again
Erin O’Connor says Instagram deleted Mother’s Day pregnancy photo for breaking ‘nudity guidelines’
Olivia Munn shares how husband John Mulaney supported her after breast cancer diagnosis
Skin dysmorphia: Has your pursuit of beautiful skin become a mental health issue?

ENTERTAIN

Tomb Raider halts production after Sophie Turner injured
Project Hail Mary flies past huge sci-fi franchise to become highest grossing film of the year in the US
Babies – the new drama exploring the invisible grief and multiplying longing of pregnancy loss
Project Hail Mary and The Martian author says he had Star Trek show rejected by Paramount
James Blake asks to have his name removed from Kanye West’s new album credits
 
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