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WORLD

How Pakistan deployed ‘flattery as foreign policy’ to broker US-Iran ceasefire
Can a president be removed from office? Here’s what the Constitution really says
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Secret Ukrainian unit struck Putin’s shadow fleet from Libya, officials say
Netanyahu says Trump’s ceasefire deal does not include Lebanon as strikes continue
European nation announces social media ban for under-15s

UK

US is no longer a reliable ally and the special relationship is over, former national security adviser warns Starmer
London to be hotter than Barcelona as Met Office forecasts sunshine and 26C temperatures
What Iran ceasefire means for fuel prices, inflation and interest rates in the UK
UK’s HMS Dragon docks due to technical issue after being sent to protect Britain’s air bases in Cyprus
Watch: Man pulls out fake gun and threatens to kill chicken shop worker over garlic sauce row

SPORTS

Kai Havertz insists Arsenal can still have a ‘very special’ season despite recent setbacks
Best betting sign up offers and free bets for 2026
The rise of heat training for marathons: Can hot baths help you at London?
Man United coach sends clear message to players ahead of final run-in
UFC 327: Prochazka vs Ulberg start time, undercard and how to watch fight

BUSINESS

Close Brothers says £320m car finance hit can be ‘comfortably absorbed’
Price of oil tumbles as global stocks rebound on two-week ceasefire
Five critical trends for supply chains to focus on in 2026
Getting Britain building again
‘Intentional organisations’ will come out on top in the AI era

TECH






SCI

DNA analysis of Shroud of Turin reveals new detail about artefact’s origin
The pre-workout supplement that may be wrecking your sleep
World’s ‘oldest’ octopus is not actually an octopus, new scans reveal
Accidental lab discovery reveals bed bugs are terrified of this simple thing
Raccoons solve puzzles just for fun – even when there’s no treat reward at the end

POLITICS

US is no longer a reliable ally and the special relationship is over, former national security adviser warns Starmer
Starmer says UK will do ‘all we can’ to support US-Iran ceasefire as he heads to Gulf
Voices: I look eight years younger after quitting politics
Tories vow to ‘end nonsense’ of four-day working week for council staff
Starmer ally paves way for fresh row with Labour rebels over benefits cuts

HEALTH

Can better nutrition help you run? Why I changed my diet to do a marathon
Aubrey Plaza expecting first child with partner Christopher Abbott one year after death of husband Jeff Baena
The common kitchen design mistakes most people make and how to avoid them
Three physiotherapy experts weigh in on whether crossing your legs is bad for your body
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton confirm romance with high-octane Ferrari video in Tokyo

ENTERTAIN

Channel 4 scraps Scott Mills’ Bake Off episode after BBC axing
Beloved Channel 4 series returning eight years after cancellation
Everything Cary Elwes owned fit in a paper bag. Then he went to make a film with his brother Cassian
Kanye West ‘offered £11m to play Wireless’ before UK entry blocked
Ann Dowd: ‘I haven’t been hired for my looks, so I’ve never depended upon them’
 
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