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WORLD

Trump blasts Supreme Court justices he appointed after ruling and promises more tariffs ‘are on their way!’: Live updates
Dozens of jurors dismissed from Elon Musk Twitter takeover trial after his own lawyer admits so many ‘hate him’
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky optimistic about ‘real opportunities to end war’ as anniversary looms
Another American citizen was shot dead by ICE months before deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, records show
Former 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki says she has cervical cancer

UK

Charles Bronson releases letter from prison ahead of parole hearing
Scottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says
Energy bills set to fall across the UK – but experts issue future warning
Moment fake animal rehoming centre owner who abused pets in his care is arrested by police
Father murdered by teenagers in ‘unprovoked’ racist attack after dropping groceries at his mother’s house

SPORTS

Saturday’s briefing: Arteta dismisses ‘bottlers’ tag and Tudor’s defiant message
Ryan Garcia’s chaotic career might just lead him to Conor Benn – the perfect boxing partner
Josh Warrington vs Leigh Wood 2: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight
Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight
Eddie Hearn reacts to Conor Benn’s defection from Matchroom: ‘I misjudged the character’

BUSINESS

Blanket 10% tariffs on all countries effective ‘almost immediately’, Trump says
Mandelson-founded firm collapses into administration after clients cut ties
FTSE 100 climbs on strong retail sales data
UK expects ‘privileged’ trade with US to continue despite tariffs ruling
Franco Manca owner looking at ‘strategic options’ in tough restaurant market

TECH






SCI

Why overdoing extreme endurance running might not be good for you
New blood test can predict when someone is likely to start showing Alzheimer’s symptoms
Horned ‘hell heron’ fossil found in Sahara upends what we knew about iconic Jurassic Park dinosaur


POLITICS

Scottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says
Playgrounds would become ‘crack dens’ if Greens were in power, policing minister says
Britain expects ‘privileged’ trade with US to continue despite fresh tariffs ruling
Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs ‘will not bring relief to Europe’, experts say
Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? New polling puts Greens ahead for first time

HEALTH

Hilary Duff reveals ‘most lonely part’ of her current reality
Amber Glenn addresses viral clip of her smiling as Russian skater Adeliia Petrosian falls during free skate
Timothee Chalamet recalls being ‘grumpy’ about birthday surprise planned by girlfriend Kylie Jenner
We were all rooting for Tyra Banks to give us some answers – but this America’s Next Top Model documentary gaslights its audience
Dreaming Eli pushes corsetry to the extreme at London Fashion Week

ENTERTAIN

Steve Perry debunks rumors of rejoining Journey
How blood thirsty Dracula transformed from King of the Undead to misunderstood lover
Kelly Clarkson describes ‘really hard’ decision to end talk show
The Traitors US season 4: Who are the traitors and who has been eliminated so far?
ITV boss rules out plans for soap crossover after Corriedale stunt: ‘It won’t work’
 
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