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WORLD

Middle East airspace closures leave eliminated T20 World Cup teams stranded in India
Iran-US war live updates: Trump tells Tehran ‘the big one is coming’ as he warns of more strikes
Lindsey Graham names ‘next’ country on Trump’s radar after Iran strikes: ‘Their days are numbered’
Defiant Starmer tells Trump ‘I stand by my decision’ not to join attacks on Iran
Panic buying and stockpiling in Gaza as border crossings closed after US-Israeli strikes on Iran

UK

Reeves under pressure to keep energy and fuel prices affordable in spring statement as Iran war escalates
Defiant Starmer tells Trump ‘I stand by my decision’ not to join attacks on Iran
Politics latest: Starmer rejects Trump criticism and confirms UK will not join US-Israel strikes on Iran
Zack Polanski accuses Keir Starmer of jumping into ‘another Middle East illegal war’
Brewdog sold to US firm for £33m with 38 bars to close and 484 jobs lost

SPORTS

England Lions tour cancelled over Middle East security concerns
Scott Parker insists ‘football is better without VAR’ after Burnley’s controversial loss to Brentford
How seven Premier League teams could qualify for next season’s Champions League
England turn to Olympic skeleton star Matt Weston in bid to stop Six Nations slide
Ben Earl reveals England had clear-the-air meeting after recent heavy defeats

BUSINESS

Gas prices rocket as Qatar halts production after Iranian attacks
Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume
Full list of BrewDog bars closing down after sale to US firm
Brewdog sold to US firm for £33m with 38 bars to close and 484 jobs lost
BrewDog: List of 38 bars closing down and 11 included in rescue deal

TECH






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POLITICS

Reeves under pressure to keep energy and fuel prices affordable in spring statement as Iran war escalates
Defiant Starmer tells Trump ‘I stand by my decision’ not to join attacks on Iran
Zack Polanski accuses Keir Starmer of jumping into ‘another Middle East illegal war’
GCSE students to receive help sheets until 2030
Angela Rayner details impact of death threats against her and her son

HEALTH

Dubai-based influencer sparks backlash for ‘tone deaf’ comments about Iran missile attack
You, too, could design a Chinese car – and it’s shockingly easy
Winn-Dixie to shut down last two stores in key state amid nationwide closures
I have a nonchalant boyfriend — and I’m so happy with my decision
A nutritionist explains what to eat if you’re not feeling well

ENTERTAIN

Dancing with the Stars’ Val Chmerkovskiy hospitalized while on live tour
Hoppers review – Skip Toy Story 5 and watch this warm and fuzzy Pixar film instead
Harry Styles’ first concert in three years to stream on Netflix this weekend
Dawson’s Creek’s Michelle Williams addresses James Van Der Beek’s family’s GoFundMe in first public comments about co-star
Scream 7 star apologizes for sharing anti-boycott post following Melissa Barrera firing
 
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