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WORLD

Putin gives Trump easy way out of confused Iran war strategy – and he might take it
Iran’s new supreme leader’s name appears on missile aimed at Israel
Laken Riley’s killer denied a new trial after claiming his constitutional rights were violated
Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria's military, killing officers and carting away weapons
Mother sentenced for leaving her two young children in a hot car, killing one, while she went for cosmetic surgery

UK

Tube strikes: Travel chaos as London Underground drivers set to walk out
Attacker hides under bedsheet before hitting ex-colleague with metal bar
Rachel Reeves warns using public money to tackle soaring oil prices ‘not the solution’
Tony Blair warns digital IDs ‘cannot be another failed government IT project’ as Labour tries to save plan
Oil prices latest: UK inflation forecast to spike amid fears Iran war could trigger new cost of living crisis

SPORTS

Cheltenham results in full: Every winner from 2026 Festival and today’s racecard and runners
Cheltenham Festival horse Hansard dies after suffering fatal injury during Arkle race
Cheltenham Festival live: Champion Day results and tips with Lossiemouth in action after Johnnywho wins 3.20pm
Ilia Topuria makes Islam Makhachev accusation and fires warning at Justin Gaethje
Kargese springs Arkle surprise on opening day of Cheltenham Festival

BUSINESS

Elon Musk and his billionaire friends are richer than ever
Oil prices fall and Asia markets rebound after Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’
Five water firms prevented from increasing bills as much as they wanted
Households on heating oil already grappling with soaring prices
Energy markets ‘in turmoil’, says Octopus Energy boss

TECH






SCI

Coin used to pay for bus ticket in Leeds found to be 2,000 years old
The animal that solves puzzles for fun – even when there’s no treat at the end
Many pandemic viruses emerged naturally – but there’s one that most likely came from a lab


POLITICS

Rachel Reeves warns using public money to tackle soaring oil prices ‘not the solution’
Tony Blair warns digital IDs ‘cannot be another failed government IT project’ as Labour tries to save plan
Oil prices latest: UK inflation forecast to spike amid fears Iran war could trigger new cost of living crisis
The reality of being a woman in a Cobra meeting: ‘It does all get very blokey’
Former deputy cabinet secretary reveals the inner workings of Cobra meetings

HEALTH

Nine gorgeous Mother’s Day gift ideas for all budgets
Sterling K Brown shares eye-opening reason he keeps his kids visible on social media
The troubling effects of daylight savings on our health
I thought a facial mole was harmless until my doctor voiced concern of possible skin cancer
Gillian Anderson walks Miu Miu runway to close Paris Fashion Week

ENTERTAIN

Timothée Chalamet backlash rages on as British opera star calls him ‘immature’
Project Hail Mary review – A sci-fi dazzler that doesn’t signal great things for the future of cinema
Oscars to feature musical performances from Sinners and Kpop Demon Hunters at Sunday’s ceremony
Chappell Roan confronts group following her in Paris: ‘Please leave me alone’
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ review – Blue Peter meets Berghain
 
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