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Justice Department issues arrest warrant for former FBI chief James Comey charging ‘threat’ against Trump using seashells
King Charles lauded checks and balances. At the same time, the White House posted a photo calling Trump a King
Trump’s face to be included on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report says
King Charles draws cheers and applause with reference to ‘checks and balances’ on the power of the president in address to Congress
King Charles says US ‘lies at the heart of Nato’ in historic Congress speech after Trump’s threats to leave
UK
King Charles US visit live: Monarch defends NATO and Royal Navy from Trump rebukes in address to US Congress
Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM survives crunch vote as MPs reject move to open sleaze inquiry
King Charles says US ‘lies at the heart of Nato’ in historic Congress speech after Trump’s threats to leave
Watch: King Charles’s praise of checks on executive power brings Congress to its feet
Read the King’s speech to US Congress in full as he cracks jokes and hails alliance
SPORTS
PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Upamecano and Diaz cut deficit but hosts still lead Champions League semi-final
New Fifa ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘make a statement’ against Atletico Madrid
Bukayo Saka in squad to face Atletico Madrid but Mikel Arteta confirms key absence
Fifa request to give Gianni Infantino ‘Pope-level’ treatment rejected by Vancouver
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 edges higher but US tech stocks wobble
UAE to leave Opec group of oil producers after six decades amid ‘volatility’ from Middle East energy shock
Protesters halt NatWest shareholder meeting as boss defends climate policy
Spotify subscribers grow despite premium price increases
BP slammed over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war
TECH
SCI
What are contrails? The white streaks often seen in the sky – and the impact they have
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests
Fossil reveals 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster that survived despite injuries
Study unpicks the science of ‘haunted’ houses and why we find some buildings so unsettling
Archaeologists use AI to reconstruct Pompeii victim’s attempted escape from Vesuvius eruption
POLITICS
Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM survives crunch vote as MPs reject move to open sleaze inquiry
Fresh breakthrough in plans to curb social media for under-16s in UK as peers end stand-off with MPs
Starmer escapes sleaze inquiry after ex-top aide takes blame for Mandelson vetting scandal
Starmer survives crucial vote – but at a cost to his MPs and parliament
Starmer’s premiership ‘on the ropes’, says US ambassador in leaked recording
HEALTH
Ed Sheeran shares he’s on the mend after suffering from month-long ailment
Sam Neill shares major health update four years after stage three cancer diagnosis
Wine industry turns to younger drinkers to solve falling consumption
Make your outdoor space a stylish sanctuary with Argos this season
US British Embassy chef shares menu served to Charles and Camilla on first day of state visit
ENTERTAIN
Taylor Swift says she dislikes when fans treat her lyrics like ‘paternity tests’
American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth reportedly earns $1 million payday in first week on OnlyFans
Jimmy Kimmel backlash intensifies as FCC orders ABC to renew broadcast licenses early
Laurie Metcalf defends her choice to work on controversial producer Scott Rudin’s Broadway plays
The reason Helena Bonham Carter quit The White Lotus? It might be the show’s endless behind-the-scenes drama
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