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WORLD
What is May Day? Workers’ protests erupt across the world over energy costs due to Iran war
US national debt is now bigger than the economy for first time since Second World War
Riots erupt in Australia over Indigenous girl’s death as suspect beaten by locals
MTG outs MAGA rep who secretly ‘hates’ the president
Six injured in suspected stabbing at Tacoma high school with four in critical condition
UK
‘I was Iain Packer’s first victim – I’m running out of time to get justice’
Criminal investigation launched into NHS mental health unit after teenage girl’s death
Golders Green attack latest: Essa Suleiman, 45, charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed
King Charles tour latest: Trump drops UK whisky tariff ‘in honour’ of royal US visit as monarch lands in Bermuda
Cider boss who torched brother’s car after will dispute handed £875k bill in court fight
SPORTS
Best betting sign up offers and free bets for 2026
Luke Littler challenges Mo Farah to charity run-darts race: ‘Nine darter and I’ll walk the next mile’
Surrey enhance security protocols after Golders Green attack
Gianni Infantino’s attempt at forcing Israel-Palestine handshake backfires at Fifa Congress
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag fined for vaping during IPL match
BUSINESS
NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy
South East Water chair quits after damning report into widespread Kent and Sussex supply failures
Stephen Flynn calls for emergency financial support as UK faces ‘cliff edge’
Virgin Media O2 sales and earnings drop in ‘turbulent market’
Santander completes near £3bn takeover of rival TSB
TECH
SCI
Fossil reveals 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster that survived despite injuries
Online violence and deepfakes push women out of work, survey finds
Scientists attempt to bring African antelope back from extinction after two centuries
I’m a palaeontologist. This is why birds didn’t evolve to be as big as T.Rex dinosaurs
POLITICS
Question Time audience laughs as Reform spokesperson claims no other party ‘ more successful in fixing potholes’
Read Mark Rowley’s letter to Zack Polanksi in full as Met Commissioner hits back over Golders Green arrest
Trump says Starmer should ‘learn to deal like the King’ in latest jibe after US state visit
Zack Polanski accuses ‘authoritarian’ Labour of ‘using Jewish pain’ to consider ban on marches
Green Party candidate arrested over antisemitic social media posts
HEALTH
Disagreeing Well: 5 research-backed skills for open dialogue and conflict resolution
Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Which is best for your skin?
Bridging the Divide: Why the art of civil discourse is essential for global stability
What goes on behind the scenes at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
JLS star JB Gill: How to get your kids to eat more fruit and veg like mine do
ENTERTAIN
Mormon Wives stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen granted mutual protective orders
Alison Hammond to host classic ITV gameshow as it returns after nearly 30 years
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna urge fans to put phones away for surprise collaboration
Meryl Streep says she had ‘beef’ with Death Becomes Her co-star Goldie Hawn
S Club star Jon Lee to reprise EastEnders role after 29 years
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