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WORLD
Four shot dead in Cuban waters after Florida speedboat opened fire on authorities, police say
College student’s death underscores risks of carbon monoxide exposure
Contents of Epstein’s secret storage locker revealed: Sex slave manuals and photos of naked women
Feds give record $27B in loans for utility expansion in Georgia and Alabama
Trump’s State of the Union missed the mark for Republicans and Democrats. Here’s what he talked about instead
UK
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Epstein blamed ‘Charles’ on day ex-duke stepped down from trade envoy role
BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas
Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise after claiming Labour was being called a ‘paedo defenders party’
Heathrow’s growing debt makes third runway plan even more absurd, say opponents
New Chagos shambles as government forced to deny deal paused over Trump intervention
SPORTS
Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to edge hosts closer to last-16
Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg
Beau Greaves becomes first woman to hit nine-darter on PDC ProTour
Mike Ashley exploring deal to buy Sheffield Wednesday after takeover collapse
Talks reopen with interested parties after Sheffield Wednesday takeover collapse
BUSINESS
UK’s biggest supermarket to axe jobs and create new roles in major restructuring
Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget
HSBC reclaims top spot as FTSE 100 hits new high
Guinness brewer Diageo unveils major cost-saving measures
US drinks giant to close beloved UK brewery and axe 200 jobs
TECH
SCI
Tyrannosaurus rex could beat Usain Bolt in 100m sprint by running on tip-toes, study claims
Researchers discover the complex reason basketball shoes are so squeaky
Tiny fossil discovered in near-perfect condition of dinosaur smaller than a crow
William told he is ‘doing a great job’ handling mouse sample during lab visit
Chimpanzees would fail breathalyser tests due to alcoholic fruit intake, study finds
POLITICS
New Chagos shambles as government forced to deny deal paused over Trump intervention
Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise after claiming Labour was being called a ‘paedo defenders party’
Met Police apologises to speaker Lindsay Hoyle for sharing flight risk tip-off with Mandelson’s lawyers
Home Office allowed to appeal against decision Palestine Action terror group ban was unlawful
Rachel Reeves’ top adviser Matt Pound to leave government role
HEALTH
Nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries distributed across four US states recalled due to listeria risk
Harry and Meghan visibly moved meeting Gaza teenage burn victim on Middle East trip
The 5 am myth: Why getting up early won’t necessarily make you more successful
Why everyone is talking about the vagus nerve – and how it’s really affecting your health
NHL legend Ron Duguay, partner of Sarah Palin, diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
ENTERTAIN
Martin Short: The cloud of tragedy around the comedy legend
Trump calls Robert De Niro ‘sick and demented’ after actor’s emotional plea
RHOSLC star Mary Cosby’s son Robert Cosby Jr dies at 23
Hilary Duff confesses she intentionally crashed ‘childhood nemesis’ Lindsay Lohan’s Freaky Friday premiere
Raye confirmed as final Brit Awards performer for Manchester ceremony
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