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WORLD
First road bridge linking North Korea and Russia nearing completion
Donald Trump absolutely loses it after Virginia redistricting win by Democrats in over-the-top ‘RIGGED ELECTION’ screed
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo
Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup
UK
Met chief throws support behind Morrisons manager fired after confronting shoplifter
UK funding France’s ‘violent tactics’ that will push more migrants into dangerous Channel crossings, charities warn
Half a million Biobank members had data listed for sale, minister says
Russell Brand admits ‘exploitative’ sex with 16-year-old girl – but denies he broke the law
Healthy mother said she plans to take life in Switzerland because she is heartbroken over son’s death
SPORTS
Millions of LA28 Olympic tickets snapped up in first release as organizers hail ‘historic’ demand
Lamine Yamal injury update offers Spain World Cup hope
Parkrun and other sports bodies threatened with legal action over transgender inclusion
Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup
Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026?
BUSINESS
Sainsbury’s and WH Smith among latest firms facing Iran war impact
New investors flock to low cost trading platforms as major ad campaign begins
More lenders cut rates in fresh boost to mortgage market
Boost for Reeves as government borrowing drops – but Iran war means worse is to come
Ministers refuse to confirm secret fuel price briefings over panic buying fears
TECH
SCI
The truth behind ‘chemtrails’ and why the conspiracy just won’t go away
Strange prehistoric bug with claws found trapped in amber in Myanmar named after K-pop group
Simple change in food handling process can cut exposure to toxic plastic chemicals by half
Giant Greek volcano thought dormant for 100,000 years is actually steadily accumulating magma
Scientists found a mysterious ‘golden orb’ two miles beneath the surface of the ocean. Now they’ve worked out what it is
POLITICS
Half a million Biobank members had data listed for sale, minister says
Sunak suggests scrapping national insurance to support young people at risk of unemployment from AI
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Top civil servant claims Olly Robbins refused to hand her vetting documents
‘We’re pushing at an open door’: Why this London borough is the Greens’ top target
In The Room | Does Olly Robbins’ testimony signal the end for Starmer?
HEALTH
Trump reclassifies medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug in major shift
St George’s Day: Who was the dragon slayer and why is he England’s patron saint?
Amanda Wakeley on midlife dressing: “I don’t want to look like my grandmother”
Meet Emma Grede, the ‘three-hour’ mum who believes working from home is a ‘career killer’
5 new podcasts to listen to this week
ENTERTAIN
Claudia Winkleman is a national treasure of British TV – so why has her chat show failed to catch light?
The 11 best UK music festivals for summer 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer faces ‘racism’ backlash in China
Lena Dunham has ‘plot line’ in mind for Girls film nine years on from finale
Devil Wears Prada 2 director explains Nate’s absence from sequel after Adrian Grenier expressed his ‘disappointment’
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