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WORLD
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump approves Putin-Zelensky meet as anti-drone netting of Ukrainian cities begins
Kash Patel fires at least 10 FBI employees who worked on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents investigation: reports
Tommy Robinson welcomed by Trump administration in visit to Washington
Staffer at Maryland assisted-living facility charged over killing of elderly millionaire resident
Social media reacts to boutique owner’s glamorous mugshot following 12th arrest: ‘Time to make a calendar’
UK
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Epstein blamed ‘Charles’ on day ex-duke left trade envoy role
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘banned from horseriding’ by royal aides after arrest
Tommy Robinson welcomed by Trump administration in visit to Washington
Mapped: The UK areas most popular with first-time buyers
Students given discount codes to sell sex online in ‘gateway’ to exploitation, major report into modern slavery warns
SPORTS
Vinicius Jr scores decisive goal as Real Madrid defeat Benfica one week after racism storm
Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg
When is the Champions League last-16 draw? Date, start time, qualified teams and how to watch online
Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16
Beau Greaves becomes first woman to hit nine-darter on PDC ProTour
BUSINESS
Pizza Express to launch new chicken venture to capitalise on growing trend
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
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
Tommy Robinson welcomed by Trump administration in visit to Washington
Starmer urges voters to reject ‘toxic’ politics in last ditch plea to win crucial Gorton and Denton by-election
Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise after claiming Labour was being called a ‘paedo defenders party’
Home Office allowed to appeal against decision Palestine Action terror group ban was unlawful
Labour’s immigration crackdown could force Reeves to raise taxes, leading economists warn
HEALTH
Pizza Express to launch new chicken venture to capitalise on growing trend
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
ENTERTAIN
Scrubs fans rejoice over JD and Turk’s reunion — but question Elliot’s new plot line
Hilary Duff confesses she intentionally crashed ‘childhood nemesis’ Lindsay Lohan’s Freaky Friday premiere
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
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