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WORLD

Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says
Savannah Guthrie’s mom’s home declared ‘crime scene’ as cops say she ‘did not leave on her own’: Live updates
Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner
Tulsi Gabbard helped put Trump directly in touch with agents raiding a Georgia election office: report

UK

Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says
‘You’re a legend… the brother I always wanted’: Key revelations about Sarah Ferguson from Epstein files
Sarah Ferguson’s charity to close ‘for foreseeable future’ after Epstein file revelations
Children with cancer to have travel costs paid in new £10 million scheme
Mandelson could face police probe over government files leaked to Epstein

SPORTS

Transfer deadline day live: Liverpool sign Jacquet, Mateta future confirmed, Benzema’s Saudi switch
Chemsdine Talbi screamer seals brilliant Sunderland win over Burnley
Regis Le Bris hails ‘new start’ for summer signing Habib Diarra
Why has Cristiano Ronaldo gone ‘on strike’ at Al-Nassr?
Gianni Infantino insists Trump ‘deserves’ controversial Fifa peace prize

BUSINESS

FTSE 100 sets new record despite metals meltdown
How ‘Dry January’ turned into ‘Damp Monday’ at this popular supermarket
Fuel Finder scheme launched to help drivers compare petrol prices – how it works
Early signs of housing market recovery after sluggish 2025, says housebuilder
Coppa Club owners eye acquisitions and new venues to drive growth

TECH






SCI

Earthquake rattles Bay Area with more than 30 tremors striking area
Fossil hunters discover region’s youngest dinosaur tracks



POLITICS

Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says
Mandelson could face police probe over government files leaked to Epstein
Mandelson-Epstein latest: Police to review reports of alleged misconduct ‘after ex-minister leaked government email’
Starmer under fire for not securing release of Jimmy Lai during China trip
Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months amid ongoing pay row

HEALTH

‘You’re a legend… the brother I always wanted’: Key revelations about Sarah Ferguson from Epstein files
The costly ‘motherhood penalty’ and how one country is erasing it
The protein powerhouse that boosts energy - and lowers blood pressure
New research sheds light on how stroke survivors can improve recovery
Chinese cars are on the rise – and yes, as an EV editor, I’d buy one

ENTERTAIN

Steven Spielberg is the latest EGOT winner: Who else is in the elite awards club?
Everything we know about Turning Point USA’s rival halftime show
Former Gladiator star joins as contestant in new show ‘The Summit’
‘Your tired playbook reeks of incompetence’: Broadway reacts to Trump’s Kennedy Center shutdown
Fan-favorite director sets return with first film in 11 years
 
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