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WORLD
One dead and nearly two dozen injured in Oklahoma lake party shooting
Former NY news anchor gets life-saving liver donation from longtime viewer
Ohio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor races
Trump administration sues New York Times claiming discrimination against a white male employee
Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses plan to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz citing ‘great progress’ toward Tehran deal
UK
Two in three Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks end of Second World War, survey finds
Princess of Wales to make first official overseas trip since cancer diagnosis in ‘important moment’
Andrew Tate High Court trial adjourned after police reopen investigation
The 10 British towns and cities most affected by rising energy costs
Met Police ‘seek trial’ for Madeleine McCann suspect
SPORTS
Government to consider bid for Olympics in drive to host more major sporting events in UK
Mikel Arteta thrilled as Arsenal ‘make history together’ in Champions League
The Arsenal blueprint that ground down Atletico Madrid – and could take them to Champions League glory
Mikel Arteta hails atmosphere after Arsenal reach Champions League final: ‘I’ve never felt that’
Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge lavish praise on Arsenal’s ‘best player’ in Champions League win
BUSINESS
Campaigners call for ban on use of herbicide glyphosate at harvest
Government needs to act on Middle East impact on retail, industry warns
Long-term borrowing costs in UK reach 28-year high amid rising inflation and political uncertainty
FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry
Pret A Manger hits ‘major milestone’ as it opens its first UK drive-thru restaurant
TECH
SCI
Man fated to get Alzheimer’s may have been saved by his profession
Study reveals surprising benefits of yawning – and what happens if we try to resist
New dinosaur species found in China bridges key gap in evolution of colossal plant-eaters
POLITICS
Starmer warns Iran’s attempts to destabilise British society ‘will not be tolerated’
Rachel Reeves and Scott Bessent ‘argued’ in Washington after chancellor’s Iran war criticism
Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why
Local elections 2026: What are the polls saying for Labour, Reform and the Greens?
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
HEALTH
Lauren Sánchez Bezos has just proved how soulless tech money really is
Got a cavity? A few things to check before you let your dentist drill
Experts share the best ways to help your dog live longer
Charlotte Tilbury reveals the one product she recommends for mature skin
Billie Eilish, 24, says she never wants cosmetic surgery, doesn’t want face to become ‘botched version’
ENTERTAIN
Strictly star Tasha Ghouri says being deaf ‘in world made for hearing people can feel like being in an invisible box’
Dustin Diamond’s father hits back at late son’s allegation he stole his money
The Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler claims ex-husband stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her
Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia set to go to auction for charity
Javier Bardem claims he’s lost out on roles and brand deals over his support for Palestine
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