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WORLD
Former cop arrested for plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival
DOJ watchdog reviewing Epstein files handling after missed deadlines and redactions sparked furor
The US keeps talking about gas prices — but it’s diesel costs that could impact your life the most
Pennsylvania treasurer says 'no' to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro's home
White House accuses China of AI technology theft ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting next month
UK
People were still complaining about potholes 300 years ago
UK weather: Britain set to bask in 23C heat this weekend
Half a million Britons’ medical data offered for sale on Chinese website in major UK Biobank breach
Starmer ‘increasingly concerned’ about countries using proxies for criminal activity in UK
Record number of rape offences recorded as minister promises ‘urgent action’
SPORTS
Millwall receive apology over ‘insensitive’ use of club logo in racism booklet
Jess Warner-Judd relishing second chance at London Marathon after epilepsy shock
Michael Carrick says he’s not ‘chasing’ an answer over his Man United future as big decision looms
Ronnie O’Sullivan: Players can’t avoid rivals in snooker like they can in boxing
Daniel Farke ‘feels for’ Liam Rosenior after Chelsea boss sacked days before FA Cup semi-final
BUSINESS
Ministers urged to stick to ticket tout ban amid fears of delay
FTSE 100 edges lower amid renewed US-Iran tension
Warner Bros investors give thumbs up to £81.4bn Paramount takeover
Taxman among creditors owed £4.5 million when Mandelson-founded firm collapsed
Heineken beer sales could be impacted by ‘complex and volatile’ market caused by Iran war
TECH
SCI
‘Stonehenge of the Amazon’ reveals secret of who lived in the rainforest before colonisation
The truth behind ‘chemtrails’ and why the conspiracy just won’t go away
Strange prehistoric bug with claws found trapped in amber in Myanmar named after K-pop group
Simple change in food handling process can cut exposure to toxic plastic chemicals by half
Giant Greek volcano thought dormant for 100,000 years is actually steadily accumulating magma
POLITICS
Starmer ‘increasingly concerned’ about countries using proxies for criminal activity in UK
Trump says King’s US visit could ‘absolutely’ repair UK relations
Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM accuses opponents of smear campaign after reports of cabinet rift over vetting row
Do not expect the ‘special relationship’ to get better – even after Trump leaves office, warns ex-Nato chief
Voices: ‘He’ll be toast by August’: Readers on Starmer’s precarious position after Mandelson scandal
HEALTH
New photos of married Patriots coach Mike Vrabel kissing reporter Dianna Russini in 2020 surface
Kellogg’s is bringing back its nostalgic hidden treasures in cereal boxes
Jelly Roll admits he’s ‘lost his way’ in fitness journey as he reveals weight gain
Coffee has positive impacts to your gut health — even when it’s decaf
Century-old casino once owned by Frank Sinatra reopening in Lake Tahoe after sitting empty for decades
ENTERTAIN
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she’s putting off cancer surgery in health update
Sara Cox, the Scott Mills replacement who’ll bring edge and warmth to breakfast radio
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean for streaming, news and film
Leonardo DiCaprio sent Nikki Glaser odd gift after Golden Globes jibes
Claudia Winkleman is a national treasure of British TV – so why has her chat show failed to catch light?
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