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WORLD
What to know about Pakistan’s army chief and his role as mediator between Iran and the US
Before posting Jesus meme, Trump consulted his ‘agent of chaos’: report
Russian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belief in the supernatural surges
TV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle with cost of living concerns
Sam Altman suspect called for ‘Luigi’ing some tech CEOs’ months before attack: report
UK
UK ‘badly exposed’ and needs 10 years to rebuild defence, former military chief warns Starmer
Latest twist in case of animal rights activist who hurled crustacean into sea
Woman dies after being attacked by two dogs at house
Boost for borrowers as mortgage deals on the rise again after Iran hit
Churchwarden jailed for life for murder of university lecturer has conviction overturned
SPORTS
Brisbane 2032 organisers stand firm on Olympic rowing venue despite crocodile concerns
Ronda Rousey launches stunning tirade at UFC champion Kayla Harrison: ‘Charisma of a wet towel’
How tennis stars forced a rule change and won a fight to access their health data
The Man City maverick that has shaken up the Premier League title race
Anthony Joshua’s ‘unbelievable’ training with Oleksandr Usyk leaves Eddie Hearn in shock
BUSINESS
Slug & Lettuce owner sells off more than 100 pubs as strife in hospitality sector grows
Boost for borrowers as mortgage deals on the rise again after Iran hit
Hays cuts consultancy staff by 14% in tough recruitment market
Dunelm flags ‘softer’ March trading as profits set for lower end of targets
Bank of England chief warns of ‘difficult judgements’ around changes to interest rates
TECH
SCI
Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows
The small change to your exercise routine that could lead to a longer life
Could a bloody conflict between chimpanzees shed light on why humans keep going to war?
POLITICS
UK ‘badly exposed’ and needs 10 years to rebuild defence, former military chief warns Starmer
UK in ‘worst-case scenario’ planning for food shortages as a result of Iran war
Risks to children on social media ‘can’t go on like this’, PM tells tech bosses
UK economy grew faster than expected before Iran war
Rachel Reeves slashes bills for thousands of businesses as Iran war sparks rising costs
HEALTH
7 signs of counterfeit weight-loss jabs – and why they could be harmful
Do these two easy things to make your daily walk better for your health
Jaecoo 7 is selling fast – but should you really buy one? Here’s my view as an EV expert
My surname makes people laugh. So I turned it into a research tool
An unexpected source of salt could be causing high blood pressure in millions
ENTERTAIN
Last One Laughing UK to return with Halloween special – but with major twist
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber diagnosed with prostate cancer
Channel 4 boss Ian Katz resigns after nine years
Massive Attack and Tom Waits just released the most powerful protest song in years
Alexander Morton death: Monarch of the Glen actor and Leo Woodall’s stepdad dies, aged 81
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