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WORLD

Trump again fumes at former MAGA faithful in lengthy rant including ‘sleazebag’ former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent
Trump nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director
Iran-US war latest: Ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect
Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Teen spends three days behind bars after cops find him armed with a water gun

UK

‘Trump tax’ from Iran war blamed for soaring bills as Brits look for new home energy solutions
Post Office and Windrush scandal victims waiting years for compensation as £12bn still unpaid
Four in five people have experienced abuse or violence at work, research finds
Rachel Reeves says she will resist calls to raise taxes to increase defence spending
Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a ‘global responsibility’, Starmer says amid Trump blockade

SPORTS

Mixed injury news for Nottingham Forest after Europa League victory
Unai Emery relishing Aston Villa’s ‘special’ semi-final clash with Forest
Crystal Palace lose to Fiorentina but secure Conference League semi-final place
Skipper Dean Henderson hails ‘sensational’ achievement from Crystal Palace
John Cartwright hints at earlier-than-expected Hull FC exit

BUSINESS

Stocks buoyed by Tesco and welcome GDP surprise
Royal Mail set to scrap second class post on Saturdays
Royal Mail reaches deal with union over second class post reforms
Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns
Apple and Nvida chipmaker TSMC reports huge jump in profits amid Iran war

TECH






SCI

Archaeologists to reveal secrets of Welsh castle’s hidden cave that was once home to ancient hippo
‘Cosmic fossils’ left by black holes created before the big bang may still shape the universe
More than 5 million bees found living under a New York cemetery - one of the largest recorded colonies ever
Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows
Vast magma reservoir found beneath Tuscany comparable in volume with Yellowstone

POLITICS

Rachel Reeves says she will resist calls to raise taxes to increase defence spending
Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a ‘global responsibility’, Starmer says amid Trump blockade
Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to leave role after Mandelson vetting row
Trump says ‘windmills put you out of business’ as he hits out at UK’s North Sea policy in latest jibe at Starmer
Mandelson failed US ambassador vetting – but was given the job anyway

HEALTH

Disney’s Animal Kingdom getting a full-blown makeover with nine new attractions coming to the park
Influencers are paying stylists top dollar for ‘tragic’ Coachella outfits: ‘Is this a prank?’
Bruce Willis’ former mansion that he renovated with wife Emma Heming sells for massive $41 million
A walk in the outdoors in nature fights loneliness
The creator of sports drinks is embarking on a major brand shift to market toward non-athletes

ENTERTAIN

‘Greatest’ documentary series ever 7 Up ending after 70 years
Government facing urgent calls to ban ticket resales above face value for music gigs and concerts
Pete Davidson is planning his exit from TV and film — thanks to a fast-growing sock brand
The Apprentice 2026 winner revealed as she opens up on rollercoaster journey to Lord Sugar’s investment
Jackass 5 trailer revealed as co-creator Johnny Knoxville says team ‘went extra hard’ to make ‘final’ film ‘the best’
 
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