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WORLD
Anger over reading list for Texas public schools that includes bible stories like Jonah and the Whale
US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Secret Ukrainian unit struck Putin’s shadow fleet from Libya, officials say
ICE releases wife of US soldier who was arrested at military base
Iran-US war latest: Trump and Tehran agree two week ceasefire as president declares ‘golden age of Middle East’
UK
Starmer heads to Gulf as he says he will ‘support US-Iran ceasefire’
Why doctors are striking this week as Streeting says NHS is ‘at risk’
Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time after 80mph speeding ticket
‘Millions will be affected’ by the universal credit changes now in force
Teen with fake gun threatened to kill chicken shop worker over garlic sauce order
SPORTS
When is The Masters 2026? First-round tee times and how to watch on TV as Rory McIlroy defends title
Is PSG v Liverpool on TV? Channel, streaming and how to watch Champions League quarter-final
Grand National offers: A guide to the best Grand National betting offers
Premier League clinches fifth Champions League spot for 2026/27 season
Arsenal do no more than is required to eke past Sporting and one question remains
BUSINESS
Chipotle plots further UK expansion as new London venue set to open
Shell cuts gas production outlook blaming Middle East conflict
Oil prices plummet and Asian stocks surge after Trump suspends attacks on Iran
Adverts accused of exploiting new mothers’ insecurities over body image banned
Easter staycations spike as people stay closer to home in ‘uncertain times’
TECH
SCI
Scientists have discovered a way to make french fries healthier – without losing their crispiness
What a piece of 15,0000-year-old jewellery found in a Devon cave tells us about this prehistoric ‘civilization’
POLITICS
Starmer heads to Gulf as he says he will ‘support US-Iran ceasefire’
Tories vow to ‘end nonsense’ of four-day working week for council staff
Starmer ally paves way for fresh row with Labour rebels over benefits cuts
Starmer accuses Farage and Badenoch of wanting to ‘jump into Iran war with both feet’ in local elections pitch
New £26m mapping technology to be used in crack down on knife crime hotspots
HEALTH
The common kitchen design mistakes most people make and how to avoid them
Three physiotherapy experts weigh in on whether crossing your legs is bad for your body
Aubrey Plaza expecting first child with Christopher Abbott
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton confirm romance with high-octane Ferrari video in Tokyo
Meryl Streep slams Melania Trump’s fashion choices while promoting Devil Wears Prada 2
ENTERTAIN
The Testaments review – This is Bridgerton meets Lord of the Flies, a young adult epic for the ages
Should Sydney Sweeney be the next James Bond? Director Paul Feig thinks so
Wireless Festival ‘could lose £30m’ in potential earnings from Kanye West cancellation, says industry boss
SNL’s Chloe Fineman facing backlash after telling story about ‘pantsing’ six-year-old boy as a summer camp counselor
Emerald Fennell shoots down claim she’s ‘in negotiations’ to direct major movie reboot
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