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WORLD
Middle East plunged into conflict after Iran retaliates to major US and Israeli strikes
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US-Israel strikes, reports say
Flights cancelled and routes suspended after US and Israel launch strikes on Iran
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky suggests peace talks could be postponed amid Middle East attacks
Mapped: Where strikes and explosions have been heard across the Middle East as Iran retaliates
UK
UK home sales fall month-on-month in ‘significant’ dip since summer
British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran
Police give update on Ian Huntley after prison attack with metal bar
Radiohead publicly demand ICE to take down video using the band’s song
Man charged with criminal damage after Churchill statue defaced with graffiti
SPORTS
Hearts extend lead at top of Scottish Premiership table to put pressure on Old Firm rivals
Liverpool impress with set-pieces in convincing home win over West Ham
Erling Haaland out of Leeds clash with injury in huge blow for Man City
Liverpool v West Ham live: Free-scoring Reds go fifth after seven-goal thriller at Anfield
FIFA monitoring Iran developments as World Cup nears
BUSINESS
TECH
SCI
Why some people are more drawn to conspiracy theories than others
NASA overhauls mission to put astronauts back on the moon
POLITICS
Starmer’s deputy tells him to ‘be more like Andy Burnham’ as he fights to stay on as PM
British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran
Starmer under pressure as Labour civil war erupts over humiliating by-election loss
Plaid Cymru leader warns ‘Reform would set Wales back decades’ as he declares election a two-horse race
Peter Mandelson’s business emails ‘missing’, lobbying firm admits
HEALTH
Popular honey barbecue sauce recalled due to two undeclared allergens
Racial slur at BAFTAs stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome
What to eat when you’re feeling sick, according to a nutritionist
The TikTok trend fuelling a new cottage cheese boom
Voices: ‘A lost generation’: Readers on why Gen Z are turning to the Bible
ENTERTAIN
Zack Snyder hits back at criticisms of ‘toxic’ fanbase and defends Batman v Superman
Maggie Gyllenhaal opens up about changing relationship with brother Jake: ‘In the past, I’ve had to be separate’
Movies and series leaving Netflix in March 2026, including hugely re-watched sitcom
Brit Awards 2026: Nominations in full with Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and Sam Fender vying for top prizes
Ryan Gosling explains why he agreed to star in new Star Wars movie
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