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WORLD

Over 450 pet rats in need of new homes after owner charged with animal neglect
Vance's message in Minneapolis: Local officials must cooperate with the immigration crackdown
FBI launches investigation into Colts owner who took ketamine and other drugs
All but seven Democrats vote against bill to fund Homeland Security amid ICE crackdowns in Minnesota
ICE live updates: School official calls on agents to release body cam from 5-year-old’s detention in emotional press conference

UK

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care ‘postcode lottery’
Prince William cracks speed joke as he tries out mobility scooter
Shabana Mahmood to slash number of police forces in major overhaul
Liz Hurley says ‘monstrous’ phone tapping allegedly by Daily Mail publisher left her ‘devastated’
Decorator died falling from ladder after tying flag to lamppost

SPORTS

FBI launches investigation into Colts owner who took ketamine and other drugs
Sean Dyche: Nottingham Forest ‘working’ on signing a new striker
Sean Dyche under more pressure as dismal Nottingham Forest suffer catastrophic Braga defeat
France star to miss Six Nations opener due to wife’s fertility treatment
Rangers to acquire All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore in trade with Nationals

BUSINESS

FTSE 100 edges up after Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs threat
Two charged after collapse of funeral plan firm Safe Hands
B&M struggles to lure in customers with price cuts under ‘back to basics’ plan
Wickes reveals stronger sales as prices fall
Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers

TECH






SCI

Do trees actually explode when it gets cold?
Britain’s new ‘top habit’ is also ranked its ‘least enjoyable’
Giant mystery fossil reveals secrets of whole new form of life that no longer exists
Scientists say this is the best exercise for reducing body fat in elderly people
Oldest known rock art found in Indonesian cave – a handprint predating even human entry into Europe

POLITICS

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care ‘postcode lottery’
Ex-Labour minister quits as MP with Andy Burnham tipped to stand in by-election
Starmer snubs Trump’s signing ceremony for Gaza board of peace over Putin involvement
MP calls for help-to-buy scheme for boats
Why are some countries – including Britain – reluctant to join Trump’s Gaza board of peace?

HEALTH

The nighttime snack that could be ruining your sleep
Lululemon instructs shoppers how to wear their ‘see-through’ leggings after resuming sales
Ms Rachel issues tearful apology for liking antisemitic comment on her own post
Experts say jumping rope is more effective cardio than running, so I tried it for a month. Here’s how it went
Chapel of a little less love: Vegas saw 2 percent decline in weddings last year

ENTERTAIN

Netflix cancels show with 94% Rotten Tomatoes score after two seasons
The Traitors 2026 live: Major cliffhanger leaves Rachel’s fate up to chance as Stephen’s loyalty falters
Jelly Roll fans lash out at singer for joining MAGA-favorite Kid Rock’s country music festival lineup
Oscar nominations 2026 – live: Sinners director Ryan Coogler reacts after film breaks record as fans express shock at best picture nods
Justin Baldoni urges judge to toss Blake Lively lawsuit over ‘petty slights’
 
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