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WORLD

Trump rants ‘NATO wasn’t there’ as he reportedly weighs plans to punish allies unhelpful with Iran war
Major US airline limits how many portable chargers passengers can carry
Doctor found guilty of trying to kill wife on scenic hike in Hawaii
Iran-US war live: Deadly barrage of Israeli strikes on Lebanon test fragile ceasefire
Husband of woman who went missing on Bahamas boat trip arrested

UK

Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops
Starmer says UK will do ‘all we can’ to support US-Iran ceasefire as he heads to Gulf
More than 250 neglected dogs found in dirty home now unrecognisable after rescue
How Sizewell C nuclear project can help UK ‘take back control of energy supply’ amid volatile market
Tories accuse Starmer of being ‘all mouth no trousers’ on defence spending

SPORTS

The Liverpool gamble that backfired against PSG – but might have kept their Champions League chances alive
Tommy Fleetwood’s son Frankie draws Masters focus with bid to reach ninth green
Arne Slot hopes Anfield can spark another Liverpool comeback in Champions League
Atletico Madrid evoke spirit of old as two mad minutes leave Barcelona reeling
Steven Gerrard labels Liverpool ‘toothless’ after ‘total domination’ from PSG

BUSINESS

London IPOs dry up in 2026 as firms fear global volatility and AI bubble
Ministers unveil plans for faster approvals for nuclear and aviation fuel plants
Co-op set to take over hundreds of UK shops amid huge shake-up
Stocks surge and oil tumbles amid US-Iran ceasefire
John Lewis boss sees pay rise to £1.2m as company cuts 3,300 jobs

TECH






SCI

Gene-edited wheat found to make toast less carcinogenic
DNA analysis of Shroud of Turin reveals new detail about artefact’s origin
The pre-workout supplement that may be wrecking your sleep
World’s ‘oldest’ octopus is not actually an octopus, new scans reveal
Accidental lab discovery reveals bed bugs are terrified of this simple thing

POLITICS

Starmer says UK will do ‘all we can’ to support US-Iran ceasefire as he heads to Gulf
How Sizewell C nuclear project can help UK ‘take back control of energy supply’ amid volatile market
Tories accuse Starmer of being ‘all mouth no trousers’ on defence spending
Billionaire returning to UK from Hong Kong to donate millions to Reform
JD Vance claims Britons pay too much for gas and electricity – after US started war that sent prices skyrocketing

HEALTH

Jennie Garth recalls ‘weird switch’ that flipped and helped her heal in aftermath of Peter Facinelli divorce
Why humans like to sit in a parked car after a long day, according to science
The springtime pastime that can keep your brain and body healthy
Justin Trudeau’s son says seeing his dad and girlfriend Katy Perry is like ‘any other picture of my dad and mom’
These stars are the newest members of the billionaires club

ENTERTAIN

Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in Gucci Mane label kidnapping case
Twenty Twenty Six review – The two Hughs are a delight in this hit and miss W1A spin-off
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy review – BBC doc misses every opportunity to go somewhere new
Kurt Russell says romantic plotline on The Madison resembles his relationship with Goldie Hawn
The emotional story behind Britain’s first Black professional ballet dancer and her pointe shoes
 
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