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WORLD
Trump privately lashed out at Republicans who condemned racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, report claims
Trump threatens to enforce voter ID for the midterm elections: ‘Approved by Congress or not!’
IKEA to close one of its stores a year after it completed a full renovation
NATO chief explains his odd nickname for Trump: ‘Do you have some daddy issues?’
US has ‘squandered’ its claim to world leadership under Trump, German chancellor Merz suggests
UK
Prince William wanted Andrew banished from royals ‘before rot set in’, new book claims
Valentine’s Day: What makes a good kiss? Here is the psychology behind it
Andrew tried to ‘fix’ meeting between Jeffery Epstein and Colonel Gaddafi, emails reveal
Starmer: Britain’s ‘Brexit years’ are over and we need Europe, not Donald Trump
Palestine Action terror ban ruled unlawful by High Court in humiliating blow for government
SPORTS
Liam Rosenior hails Chelsea’s ‘outstanding professionals’ after cup win at Hull
‘Quad God’ falls to earth as Mikhail Shaidorov wins gold in figure skating drama
‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin beaten for first time in two years in stunning men’s skating final
Matt Weston says Olympic success does not feel real after dominant skeleton gold
Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool role is changing – and not in the way we expected
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 closes in the green as UK plans big missile spend
P&O Ferries owner DP World ousts chair after Epstein messages revealed
What will upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK?
Boots launches first high street service for weight loss jabs
Lloyds sets out new pay policy with potential for boss to land £17.7m payout
TECH
SCI
Sensors placed under city to measure geothermal heating potential
Medieval tunnel discovered in Germany were likely used for secret cult rituals
Scientists ‘make people less selfish’ with shot of electricity to brain
How far you can run might be down to brain not brawn, study finds
Scientists develop smart underwear to track how often people fart – the results are surprising
POLITICS
Starmer: Britain’s ‘Brexit years’ are over and we need Europe, not Donald Trump
Rupert Lowe launches new political party after controversial Reform UK exit
Mandelson asked to testify to US Congress over Epstein links
Trans people facing ‘workers’ rights crisis’ as court rules employers can ban trans women from using female toilets
Tony Blair urges Labour to reverse ban on new licences for oil drilling in the North Sea
HEALTH
Can red wine help lower your cholesterol? Here’s the science
Costco’s $5 rotisserie chicken faces a new lawsuit - one that accuses its supplier of having a salmonella outbreak
Tara Reid speaks out months after ‘devastating’ hotel incident
Researchers say they’ve found the secret to happiness – and it’s not a hot fudge sundae
Best strollers, as recommended by parents
ENTERTAIN
Rupert Grint issues warning to Harry Potter fans ahead of his new film role
The Traitors US season 4: Who are the traitors and who has been eliminated so far?
Wuthering Heights director defends significant changes made in adaptation of beloved classic
Taylor Swift rumor sparks spike in golf tournament ticket sales
Shelly Desai death: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor dies aged 90
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