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WORLD
The Atlantic follows its bombshell Kash Patel exposé with new claims about personalized bottles of bourbon
Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’
DHS says it may have an alleged motive for the attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Iran-US war latest: Israel launches strike on Beirut while US says it has attacked Iranian ship
Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note released by federal judge
UK
Gareth Southgate: ‘Some families are struggling. They can’t afford to buy kit to take part in PE’
Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
AI is driving UK spending habits in 2026 – but not in the way you might think
Starmer makes last-ditch plea for votes as Labour braces for local elections disaster
British doctor airlifted from hantavirus-hit cruise ship as cases rise onboard
SPORTS
PSG produce measured sequel to set up intriguing Arsenal clash in Champions League final
Luis Enrique says Paris St Germain reaching Champions League final is ‘a gift’
Mark Webster diagnosed with rare form of blood cancer
Ousmane Dembele has lighter thrown at him by fans in Bayern v PSG Champions League semi-final
Arsenal v PSG: Everything you need to know about the Champions League final
BUSINESS
Deliveroo launches restaurant booking service in London after US takeover
Arsenal’s Champions League win over Atletico Madrid sparked ‘record surge in broadband traffic’
Up to 150 former WHSmith stores to close in company restructure with hundreds of jobs at risk
Stocks soar and oil sinks on fresh peace deal hope
The Resilience Loop: Why fast-growing organisations never stop governing
TECH
SCI
NASA testing next-gen space telescope that could help astronomers detect city-killing asteroids
The new fossil species that was hiding in plain sight for 100 years
Scientists may have just found the key reason why coffee is good for you
Tyrannosaur fossil reveals dark secret about apex predator: ‘Like solving ancient murder mystery’
POLITICS
Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
Starmer makes last-ditch plea for votes as Labour braces for local elections disaster
Polanski wrongly claims Golders Green terror suspect was handcuffed in video that sparked row with Met Police
Zack Polanski’s four major gaffes as local elections loom
Why have the Tory defections to Reform dried up?
HEALTH
Khloe Kardashian claims she was ‘drugged’ during her first Coachella trip: I felt ‘really crazy’
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular faces charges in Florida over viral alligator shooting video
The four common illnesses on cruise ships that experts want you to know about
Vote in our Independent Women poll: Have you ever been insulted because of your gender?
Euphoria treats rape as a hollow plot device – survivors like me deserve better
ENTERTAIN
Pocahontas actor sues James Cameron for ‘exploiting’ her face to create Avatar character
Miriam Margolyes admits she’s made almost 10 times her Harry Pottery salary on Cameo
Amandaland season 2 review – Lucy Punch’s social-climbing mum is as insufferable and hilarious as ever
Melissa Barrera calls the Scream 7 cast ‘scabs’ after her Hollywood exile: ‘They have to live with that’
New music to listen to this week: Will Morgan
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