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WORLD

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran
Three US troops killed as Iran’s deadly revenge attacks intensify across Middle East
New York man arrested for stabbing his girlfriend to death and attacking her teen son in their Bronx apartment
GOP’s victory in getting to grill Clintons over Epstein will backfire on them with Trump eventually forced to testify, Democrats warn
MTG links ‘terrorist’ Texas bar shooting to Iran airstrikes and says ‘everyone needs to start carrying’

UK

Almost half of officers’ DNA still missing from Met Police database
Rat warning as UK homes see huge increase in rodent activity
Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran
Ministers consider social media curfew and AI chatbot restrictions to keep children safe online
Iran missiles fired towards UK military bases in Cyprus, defence minister claims

SPORTS

The simple explanation behind Liverpool’s underperforming forward line
Igor Tudor demands more from Tottenham but accuses Raul Jimenez of ‘cheating’
Arsenal’s set-piece specialists could force a defining shift of style into the Premier League
My heart almost stopped – Mikel Arteta made to sweat as Arsenal beat Chelsea
Iran soccer federation president issues statement on World Cup participation after US strikes

BUSINESS

Labour parliamentarians urge UK Government to oppose Rosebank oil field
Oil jumps 10% and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say as Middle East plunged into chaos



TECH






SCI






POLITICS

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran
Ministers consider social media curfew and AI chatbot restrictions to keep children safe online
Iran missiles fired towards UK military bases in Cyprus, defence minister claims
Former Labour MP Jon Ashworth reveals he suffered major stroke and urges public to get health checks
Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal

HEALTH

Chocolate bar favourite says it will not shrink size to weather cocoa crisis
This Week in History: Ceasefires, cyberterror and crisis in Crimea
Gen Z is terrified of finding a ‘nonchalant boyfriend’ — Here’s why I’m glad I did
The medical marvel you already own – and how to get the most out of it
Why women are the real secret geniuses

ENTERTAIN

Scream 7 defies protests over Melissa Barrera firing to break box office record
Kelly Osbourne hits out at critics for ‘kicking me while I’m down’ after insults over her appearance
Lee Mack shares plan for ending Not Going Out
Olivia Dean preaches ‘the art of loving’ at Brit Awards ceremony plagued by censorship and dodgy jokes
Super Mario Galaxy Movie accidentally ‘spoils villain reveal’ in plot description
 
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