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Police allege friends of NASCAR’s Greg Biffle broke into his home weeks after he died in helicopter crash
Cubans struggle to survive as pressure turns on country’s long-standing ration book
Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately, cancelling all flights
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fighting escalates around key Ukrainian city as Putin’s troops push for new foothold
JPMorgan executive vehemently denies lurid sexual harassment allegations that went viral on social media
UK
Ministers pave way for more flight cancellations in bid to save summer holidays
King ‘grasped in both hands’ the risk of US state visit and address to Congress, aide says
Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay gig evacuated in Birmingham
Row over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protests
Brixton drive-by shooting leaves four injured with one in critical condition
SPORTS
Cherie DeVaux makes history and becomes first female trainer of a Kentucky Derby winner
Mark Allen’s moment of heartbreak defines Crucible semi-final classic for the ages
Wu Yize into Crucible final as Mark Allen pays for missed black in dramatic semi
Ghosts of the past await Shaun Murphy after epic World Championship semi-final win
Mark Allen v Wu Yize live: Chinese star wins dramatic semi to meet Shaun Murphy in World Snooker Championship final
BUSINESS
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SCI
POLITICS
Ministers pave way for more flight cancellations in bid to save summer holidays
Row over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protests
‘It’s not the old Labour we had’: Voters feel abandoned in red wall town eyed up by Nigel Farage
Why some Labour MPs fear Angela Rayner could be their Liz Truss
John Major says UK should avoid constant leadership changes as he warns of ‘gameshow politics’
HEALTH
The simple exercise rules that can make you fitter, stronger and healthier
Zendaya and Meryl Streep to skip Met Gala on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s first year as sponsors
Victoria marks David Beckham’s birthday with heartfelt message – but Brooklyn remains silent
JPMorgan executive vehemently denies lurid sexual harassment allegations that went viral on social media
Watching the Kentucky Derby from home? Here’s how to make a perfect mint julep
ENTERTAIN
Which countries have dropped out of Eurovision 2026 and why?
New on Netflix in May 2026: Every movie and TV series being added this month
Avengers star bashes Disney for ‘disgusting’ layoffs: ‘Shame on you’
What’s leaving Netflix in May 2026, including beloved sitcom with 93% Rotten Tomatoes score
Banksy signature appears on mysterious new London statue
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