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WORLD

Trump says it’s ‘treasonous’ to say US not winning war in Iran
Rescue group set to buy 1,500 beagles from Wisconsin facility targeted by violent protests
Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded in Germany
How many American troops are in Europe and where are they?
Iran-US war latest: Germany responds to Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops as dispute deepens

UK

Starmer urges ban on some protests in antisemitism crackdown
BBC News staff to be hit hardest by major job cuts with 2,000 roles set to be axed
John Major says UK should avoid constant leadership changes as he warns of ‘gameshow politics’
Rayner, Streeting or Burnham? The favourites to replace Starmer – plus have your say
Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay gig evacuated in Birmingham

SPORTS

Inoue vs Nakatani: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight today
Inoue vs Nakatani LIVE: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results today
Gary Neville reveals ‘big problems’ behind sharing a room with Manchester United teammate David Beckham
Michael Van Gerwen punched in the face in bar assault
Jannik Sinner remains on course for Masters 1000 history after reaching Madrid Open final

BUSINESS

Tree surgeon thought he was ‘going to die’ during powerline electric shock
Santander completes £3bn takeover of TSB in ‘biggest investment in UK banking sector for 15 years’
The Real Greek to shut nine restaurants and axe 151 jobs after administration
Oil price declines amid reports of new Iran offer
Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?

TECH






SCI

Underwater robot shadows sperm whales by listening to their clicks
Lost copy of earliest-surviving English poem found hidden in manuscript in library



POLITICS

Starmer urges ban on some protests in antisemitism crackdown
John Major says UK should avoid constant leadership changes as he warns of ‘gameshow politics’
Rayner, Streeting or Burnham? The favourites to replace Starmer – plus have your say
‘It’s not the old Labour we had’: Voters feel abandoned in red wall town eyed up by Nigel Farage
Scottish Greens vow to examine Donald Trump’s wealth after ‘personal playground’ claim

HEALTH

The five gynaecological symptoms you should never ignore
These singles are tired of apps – so they’ve turned to PowerPoint dating
AI workslop is taking over our offices – here’s how to spot which colleague is using it
Porsche 911: A true thoroughbred
‘Healthy eating shouldn’t feel overwhelming’: Ella Mills on wellness, her new book and 3 easy recipes

ENTERTAIN

Celebrity Traitors 2026 confirms full star-studded lineup
Full House star says she recently received a one cent residual check from hit series
Bridgerton fan-favourite says she ‘won’t be in season five much’
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher in Spider-Man, dies at 73
The Devil Wears Prada 2 on course to massively outperform original film at box office
 
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