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WORLD
Kid Rock was a guest on a US military helicopter ‘joyride’ with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, report claims
Iran-US war latest: Trump discusses Tehran’s new peace proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz with top officials
‘Significant gaps’ in UK aid strategy in wake of cuts, MPs warn – as they call for more transparency
King Charles US visit live: Donald Trump and Melania greet monarch and Queen Camilla at White House
Trump shooting latest: Correspondents’ Dinner suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president
UK
Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of ‘reconciliation and renewal’
UK schools in ‘desperate situation’ as headteachers say areas out of use or unfit for purpose
‘Significant gaps’ in UK aid strategy in wake of cuts, MPs warn – as they call for more transparency
UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war
King Charles US visit live: Donald Trump and Melania greet monarch and Queen Camilla at White House
SPORTS
World Snooker Championship 2026: Results, schedule and how to watch every match
Bruno Fernandes backed for best player award with PL assist record in his sights
Mark Selby criticises ‘horrific’ Crucible table after Wu Yize knocks him out of World Championship
Man United v Brentford LIVE: Carragher backs Carrick for permanent job after ‘run of a title winner’
Past and present greats combine as Manchester United thwart Brentford to all but seal Champions League
BUSINESS
Shop price inflation falls on back of heavy discounting by retailers
UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war
Starmer tells Britons ‘don’t panic’ over impact of Iran war
Claire’s immediately shuts all UK stores as fashion chain goes bust
Blue chips falter as oil price moves ever higher
TECH
SCI
UK scientists to fire salt water into the sky in bid to tackle climate crisis
Chinese scientists build ‘zero emission’ coal-fired battery
Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence
The lifestyle habits of centenarians’ children that could help you live longer
POLITICS
‘Significant gaps’ in UK aid strategy in wake of cuts, MPs warn – as they call for more transparency
Starmer says Iran war could impact shopping habits and holiday plans – but tells Brits, ‘Don’t panic’
Mandatory civil defence duty ‘should be on the agenda’ in Britain, Lord Robertson says
Starmer calls wife Victoria ‘absolute rock’ before Commons vote on Mandelson row
Labour MPs face a ‘lose-lose’ vote on Starmer sleaze inquiry
HEALTH
Urgent recall of dumbbells sold at US Walmart stores after 115 incidents reported
When will King Charles meet Trump? Full schedule for US state visit
McDonald’s launches first Happy Meals collaboration with Netflix: See the toys
We’re talking to each other less than we did a decade ago – and tech’s not all to blame
Jonah Hill reveals why he left Los Angeles to raise his two kids in ‘very small town’
ENTERTAIN
Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked by star-studded live BBC event at Royal Albert Hall
Sir David Attenborough appalled after killing a reptile while filming TV series
Hollywood star Tom Hanks to narrate ‘epic’ new Second World War documentary
Michael Jackson biopic sets new box office record
The View co-host calls out conspiracy theories over White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: ‘Where are we in America?’
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