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WORLD
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important? How Iranian attacks on ships could spark chaos in oil and gas markets
Death toll in Middle East surpasses 1,100 as missile strikes continue
France is holding local elections. This is why they could be more important than you think
Iran-US war latest: US tanker on fire in Gulf after being hit by Revolutionary Guards, Tehran claims
Karoline Leavitt insists Trump had a ‘feeling based on fact’ before Iran strikes but still won’t detail imminent threat to US
UK
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hit with driving ban for speeding
Labour MP Joani Reid’s husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
South East Water fined £22m by regulator for repeated supply failures
‘I lost £1000 in a day’: Heating oil price spike leaves households and suppliers out of pocket
Widow in court fight with lawyer husband’s ex over missing £434k from estate
SPORTS
Andy Farrell hails ‘hard as nails’ Jamison Gibson-Park ahead of 50th Ireland cap
Decision on whether to move Finalissima away from Qatar to be made next week
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hit with driving ban for speeding
Taiwan fans make political statement against China before World Baseball Classic opener
Rory McIlroy responds to Jon Rahm’s rejection of ‘generous’ DP World Tour offer
BUSINESS
Taylor Wimpey cautions over another earnings drop in 2026 in tough market
Watchdog to fine South East Water £22m over water supply failures
Private dentist market review launched by watchdog after Chancellor’s plea
Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses
Stock markets rebound and energy prices ease but fears remain over Iran war
TECH
SCI
Pottery remains reveal secrets of ancient Europeans’ surprisingly complex diet
Gym supplements may be causing dangerous sleep loss among young adults
Rising sea levels a foot higher than thought, placing tens of millions more in danger, study finds
US border officials seize 4,000-year-old Bronze Age swords looted from Iran
Tiny fossil reveals how humans’ ancient ancestor outlived the dinosaurs
POLITICS
Politics latest: First UK evacuation flight from Middle East delayed as Starmer defends Trump relationship
UK’s first charter flight to evacuate Britons from Middle East fails to take off
Home secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown
How Iran war put Rachel Reeves Spring Statement out of date almost immediately
Streeting accuses Reform of ‘return to age-old racism’ after by-election candidate’s comments about being British
HEALTH
9 fabulous ways to embrace spring florals
‘Boy kibble’ — the male equivalent to ‘girl dinner’ that Gen Z is embracing to load up on protein
‘I can’t be Mary Berry at 90 because I’m not white’: Nadiya Hussain on why her cookery show ended
7 simple ways to make your clothing look instantly more expensive
How worrying about getting old is making you age faster
ENTERTAIN
‘Don’t google the Beckhams!’: How to read more, according to Britain’s top authors
The Bride! review – Jessie Buckley and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s punky revival isn’t as feminist as it thinks it is
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan says body positivity discussions about her size are ‘boring’
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms casts key roles for season 2
Vladimir review – Rachel Weisz’s sociopathic professor falls for Leo Woodall in ‘post-woke’ drama
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