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WORLD
Cruise ship hantavirus latest: British crew member needing ‘urgent’ care to be evacuated after outbreak
Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’
Iran-US war latest: UAE under fire as Tehran launches barrage of missiles and drones for second day running
British crew member to be airlifted from stricken cruise ship amid suspected hantavirus outbreak
Starbucks CEO draws internet backlash after ‘$9 experience’ justification for menu prices
UK
Met Police ‘seek trial’ for Madeleine McCann suspect
Starmer warns Iran’s attempts to destabilise British society ‘will not be tolerated’
Woman, 35, killed in Bristol house explosion minutes after ‘ex-partner forced entry’
Fresh police inquiry into rapist nurse who saved thousands of women’s dating app details
Andrew Tate High Court trial adjourned as police reopen investigation into alleged sexual abuse
SPORTS
It’s different – Daniel Dubois says Fabio Wardley luck will run out this weekend
Fox Sports advertises for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ $50,000 ‘World Cup Watcher’ job
Wales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny retires from rugby
Two-time Super Bowl winner L’Jarius Sneed has charge dropped after 2024 shooting at car lot
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Italian Open in latest setback
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry
Pret A Manger hits ‘major milestone’ as it opens its first UK drive-thru restaurant
OneFunded: The UK prop firm built around the trader
Franco Manca confirms restaurant closures in major restructuring plan
Shock number of British pubs closing every day as tax and costs pile pressure on sector
TECH
SCI
Man fated to get Alzheimer’s may have been saved by his profession
Study reveals surprising benefits of yawning – and what happens if we try to resist
New dinosaur species found in China bridges key gap in evolution of colossal plant-eaters
POLITICS
Starmer warns Iran’s attempts to destabilise British society ‘will not be tolerated’
Rachel Reeves and Scott Bessent ‘argued’ in Washington after chancellor’s Iran war criticism
Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why
Local elections 2026: What are the polls saying for Labour, Reform and the Greens?
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
HEALTH
Charlotte Tilbury reveals the one product she recommends for mature skin
Billie Eilish, 24, says she never wants cosmetic surgery, doesn’t want face to become ‘botched version’
Baby formula sold on Amazon recalled in the US over toxin that causes food poisoning
What is Lp(a)? The blood level linked to heart attack and stroke risk
Kylie Jenner suffers unfortunate beauty issue after bold Met Gala look
ENTERTAIN
Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia set to go to auction for charity
Javier Bardem claims he’s lost out on roles and brand deals over his support for Palestine
The Odyssey trailer sparks complaints over ‘jarring’ accents and modern phrases
The Bear drops surprise episode on Hulu months ahead of final season
Paul McCartney surprises fans at Abbey Road Studios during secret album playback
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