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WORLD

Zelensky reveals US deadline for Ukraine and Russia to finalise peace deal and end war
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches massive attack on Kyiv’s energy system amid fallout over Putin general shooting
Top Russian general reportedly behind Salisbury poisonings shot in assassination bid in Moscow
Trump shocks with ‘disgusting’ Truth post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes
Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

UK

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Rayner ‘warned PM not to appoint peer’ over Epstein links after police search his homes
Lorry driver sues Specsavers for £200k claiming failed eye test caused depression
Protect inclusive spaces from gender-critical legal battles, Starmer told after Hampstead ladies pond row
Ex-Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72 after cancer battle
Police search Mandelson’s homes in Epstein probe as pressure mounts on Starmer

SPORTS

The vital link that took Sam Darnold and Drake Maye to Super Bowl 60
Lindsey Vonn hits back at doctor who raised doubts over ACL rupture
Man Utd vs Tottenham live: Carrick aims to continue winning streak against under pressure Frank
How can you say no? Hugo Ekitike found picking Liverpool over Newcastle ‘easy’
What is the curling power play? Explaining the rules of Winter Olympics sport

BUSINESS

FTSE 100 closes choppy week higher amid US rally
What will Barclays and NatWest earnings show about the booming banking sector?
Mandelson’s lobbying firm cuts all ties with disgraced peer amid Epstein fallout
Danone recalls further batches of baby formula over toxin concerns
Warning millions more could be stung by Reeves’ tax raid on pensions

TECH






SCI






POLITICS

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Rayner ‘warned PM’ over former Labour minister’s Epstein links after police search homes
Protect inclusive spaces from gender-critical legal battles, Starmer told after Hampstead ladies pond row
Ex-Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72 after cancer battle
Police search Mandelson’s homes in Epstein probe as pressure mounts on Starmer
Will Starmer resign over Mandelson-Epstein scandal and who could replace him?

HEALTH

8 ways to feel happier in 2026 according to confidence expert Jules Von Hep
Eating ultraprocessed foods linked to a 47 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease
This thoughtful Valentine’s edit includes romantic treats and creative presents
Skip these Super Bowl party foods, health experts warn
Super Bowl ads aren’t cheap. Here’s what they cost in 2026

ENTERTAIN

Neil Young cancels UK and European tour dates
Taylor Swift enlists Graham Norton guests (and Norton) for Opalite music video
Jesy Nelson’s new documentary is shockingly candid about her high-risk pregnancy, and all the better for it
The return of Thora Birch: ‘I wouldn’t trade child stardom... but it has a heavy price’
Bad Bunny’s key symbols to watch for in his Super Bowl halftime show
 
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