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WORLD

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank
Under pressure Kash Patel claims FBI has ‘evidence’ that 2020 election was stolen from Trump: ‘Stay tuned this week’
Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens attacks on US after seizure of tanker and rejects new round of peace talks
Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire that destroyed 1000 homes
Is he or isn’t he? Trump officials flip-flop on whether Vance is leading Iran talks - or staying home

UK

Quarter of a million people could lose their jobs by 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’
Starmer will survive the Mandelson vetting scandal — but not for long
High-flying siblings in £600k inheritance fight with ‘film industry’ brother who worked for Blockbuster
Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians on central London street
A timeline of arson attacks against London Jewish sites as pair arrested over synagogue fire

SPORTS

Erling Haaland: My girlfriend is not happy with me ‘wrestling’ in Premier League
Best football betting sites: Top 10 ranked and reviewed (April 2026)
When is Wardley vs Dubois? Date, start time, undercard and how to watch fight
WrestleMania 42 results: Who won each match from Nights 1 and 2 of WWE showpiece?
Dominik Szoboszlai revels in Liverpool’s last-gasp Merseyside derby win

BUSINESS

Fresh uncertainty over US-Iran war sends oil price back up
William Hill owner Evoke under £225m takeover bid from casino giant
Mulberry sees sales rebound in year of ‘decisive progress’
Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz simmer yet again
Exercise to test response to offshore energy threat involving vessels and drones

TECH






SCI

The daily habit that can protect you from pneumonia in hospital
The underappreciated organ that could be key to longer life



POLITICS

Quarter of a million people could lose their jobs by 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’
Starmer will survive the Mandelson vetting scandal — but not for long
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Prime minister faces judgement day after calls to resign over vetting scandal
Reform vows to deport ‘hundreds of thousands’ of small boat migrants and asylum seekers
Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

HEALTH

Limited-edition Queen Elizabeth bear recreates iconic outfit for late monarch’s 100th birthday
This Week in History: Columbine, an apocalypse in Texas, and the loss of a Prince
You don’t need a full reset to get fitter – try these small changes instead
Vogue Williams shares heartbreak of two miscarriages as she expects fourth child
A beginner’s guide to tablescaping with flowers

ENTERTAIN

Balamory returns after 20 years as star admits ‘we never expected it’
I’m A Celebrity star Adam Thomas says David Haye ‘broke him’ on show
The 11 best UK music festivals for summer 2026
Daniel Radcliffe gives personal ranking of every Harry Potter film
Look Mum No Computer makes candid admission at live Eurovision performance
 
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