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WORLD
Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran show how few options he really has
Hegseth claims Strait of Hormuz actions are ‘separate and distinct’ from Iran war
Iran-US war latest: Hegseth says ‘we aren’t looking for a fight’ in Hormuz but threatens to retaliate against attacks
Trump reignites Pope feud accusing pontiff of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’
What is Project Freedom? Experts warn Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfire
UK
‘Hatred has to stop’: Terror attack survivors issue plea after Golders Green attack
We’re former No 10 insiders – ask us anything about Labour’s future, Reform, the Greens, and what’s next for Keir Starmer
Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
Former supply teacher charged with upskirting pupils in Greater Manchester schools
SPORTS
Newcastle and England star Anthony Gordon attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona
Conor Gallagher lifts lid on how Roberto De Zerbi has sparked Tottenham resurgence
Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven says ban from women’s events brings back childhood trauma
Shaun Murphy: Nation’s rising stars must step up to compete with Chinese talent
Calum McFarlane ‘gutted’ for Jesse Derry after Chelsea youngster hospitalised on Premier League debut
BUSINESS
UK is ‘most exposed’ to jet fuel shortage and is vulnerable to rationing, Goldman Sachs warns
RAC issues petrol price warning as costs near highest since Iran war began
Around two pubs in Britain closing each day after tax hikes, figures suggest
Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe criticises UK and Europe amid new US oil and gas investment with Shell
World Cup could give struggling UK pubs a £275m boost if England reach final
TECH
SCI
Man fated to get Alzheimer’s may have been saved by his profession
Study reveals surprising benefits of yawning – and what happens if we try to resist
New dinosaur species found in China bridges key gap in evolution of colossal plant-eaters
POLITICS
‘Hatred has to stop’: Terror attack survivors issue plea after Golders Green attack
We’re former No 10 insiders – ask us anything about Labour’s future, Reform, the Greens, and what’s next for Keir Starmer
Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch
HEALTH
AI workslop is taking over our offices – here’s how to spot which colleague is using it
Met Gala fans praise Bad Bunny’s ‘old man’ look as ‘performance art’
Kylie Jenner debuts bleached brows at Met Gala – are they making a comeback?
From Beyoncé’s skeleton dress to Heidi Klum’s statue: Which celebs hit the mark with this year’s Met Gala theme
Here’s 9 functional yet chic items to spruce up your home office
ENTERTAIN
Tony Awards 2026: Full list of nominees - updating live
The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan: ‘Homer was the George Lucas of his time’
Coronation Street fans share theory about Theo’s killer: ‘It would be the biggest cop out’
Cate Blanchett leads star studded new season at the National Theatre
Prolific author Anthony Horowitz admits using artificial intelligence: ‘It feels like cheating’
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