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WORLD
Ukraine-Russia: Zelensky says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war as Kremlin vows to fight on
When will Americans receive Trump’s promised $2,000 tariff checks? Even the president isn’t quite sure
Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea for mother’s return: ‘We are ready to talk’: Live updates
A whole Australian town is up for sale for £5m – but residents fear auction could spell its end
Savannah Guthrie demands anyone holding her mother provide proof of life in heartbreaking new family video
UK
Mandelson-Epstein latest: MPs approve release of files as police ask government not to publish ‘certain documents’
Alistair Campbell says disgraced Peter Mandelson was always ‘drawn to the wealthy crowd’
Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife while he assaulted children
How criminals are using AI to clone victims’ voices and set up direct debits
Head of Reform council’s cost-cutting programme resigns after suggesting authority has made ‘no cuts’
SPORTS
Why shouldn’t he play? Pep Guardiola to push for cup final place for Marc Guehi
Pep Guardiola once again stands on the brink of greatness and only Mikel Arteta can stop him
Manchester City to appeal Marc Guehi status ahead of Carabao Cup final
Olympic president makes it clear she supports LA28 chair Casey Wasserman over Epstein ties
James Trafford will start Carabao Cup final ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma confirms Pep Guardiola
BUSINESS
Scotland will be left behind unless SNP ends nuclear objection, group warns
Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debits
Sainsbury’s the latest retailer to launch high protein and ‘nutrient rich’ meals
FTSE 100 tops 10,400 as Beazley and Entain soar
Drax has ‘betrayed’ workforce with plans to cut jobs, union says
TECH
SCI
What are free-living amoebas? Scientists warn of growing global health threat
New Nipah-like bat virus in Bangladesh is becoming more deadly, scientists warn
The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds
POLITICS
Alistair Campbell says disgraced Peter Mandelson was always ‘drawn to the wealthy crowd’
Head of Reform council’s cost-cutting programme resigns after suggesting authority has made ‘no cuts’
Starmer vows to defend ‘decent and tolerant Britain’ as he faces Labour fury over Mandelson appointment
Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files
Angela Rayner wields the knife that could finish Keir Starmer – but will she take the crown?
HEALTH
Dave Coulier shares major health update after tongue cancer diagnosis
How King Charles helped criminals to ‘feel’ again through bee-keeping
Food influencer behind Wishbone Kitchen says she was roofied and kidnapped at Hollywood party
Kate speaks of fear, strength and hope in personal World Cancer Day message
Super Bowl 2026: All of the best deals and freebies
ENTERTAIN
Barry Manilow postpones Las Vegas shows to ‘stay focused on healing’ after cancer surgery
Good Morning Britain star Zoe Muldoon quits ITV show after six years
JK Rowling denies inviting Jeffrey Epstein to Harry Potter premiere
Melania makes just £33,000 at UK box office after near-empty screenings
Jonah Hill looks unrecognizable in new Apple TV film opposite Keanu Reeves
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