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WORLD

Sheriff says all family members of Nancy Guthrie cleared over her disappearance: ‘victims plain and simple’
At least two killed and several others injured in mass shooting at Rhode Island ice rink
Naomi Campbell had way more contact with Epstein than previously believed, files reveal
A quarter of parents say their children aren’t getting mental health support
Signs are pointing to a ‘blue wave’ in the midterm elections. Here’s why Democrats shouldn’t get too cocky

UK

Robert Jenrick to be unveiled as Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman, reports say
Six of Sarah Ferguson’s companies wound down after Epstein links revealed
Students launch legal action against universities over Covid-hit studies
Teacher banned after lying about graduating from Cambridge and claiming to be five years younger than he was
Make places like Somerset take more migrants, Danish minister tells UK

SPORTS

Newcastle to clash with Manchester City as FA Cup fifth-round draw confirmed
Brentford beat non-league Macclesfield to avoid FA Cup upset
Haji Wright restores the faith in Coventry’s Premier League dream with win over Championship title rivals Middlesbrough
Brentford boss Keith Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room after FA Cup win
Tearful Kirsty Muir ‘really proud’ despite more Winter Olympic medal heartbreak

BUSINESS

Lecturers at two Scottish universities back walk-outs in rows over cuts
FTSE 100 up in quiet trading as defence stocks rise
Royal Mail blames poor weather and sickness for delayed deliveries
Former Carillion boss fined by watchdog over ‘reckless’ actions
The next evolution: agentic AI in modern tech teams

TECH






SCI

The two changes to your evening routine that could have a measurable impact on heart health
The cone-shaped vessels that have puzzled archaeologists for decades – until now



POLITICS

Make places like Somerset take more migrants, Danish minister tells UK
Politics live: Keir Starmer faces backlash as councils say election u-turn is ‘extremely disappointing’
Starmer abandons plans to cancel May council elections in latest U-turn
Which parties run the councils where elections are no longer postponed?
Cabinet Office probes Labour group over journalists’ smear campaign as PM backs investigation

HEALTH

It’s still not known what causes depression – but here are scientists’ top theories
Drinking caffeine has been linked to reduced dementia risk. It’s not the only good it does for your health
How good is this spicy shot for you? Here’s what the experts say
‘I spent a week at a luxury gut health retreat — was it worth it’?
How Chinese fine dining is redefining America’s takeout perception

ENTERTAIN

‘Like a Virgin’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 75
Robert Duvall death updates: Al Pacino and Robert De Niro lead tributes to legendary The Godfather star
Robert Duvall: The Hollywood great whose machismo held hidden depths
Robert Duvall death: The Godfather actor and Oscar-winning Tender Mercies star dies aged 95
Rosebush Pruning, Berlin Film Festival review – ‘New Bond’ Callum Turner is the only saving grace of this crude farce
 
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