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WORLD NEWS

'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says
Six months after two police officers killed, will conspiracy theorist who ran into bush ever be found?

UK NEWS

Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off
Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told
UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister's comment
Man jailed for minimum of 25 years for murder of nine-year-old girl in the street
Home Office allowed to appeal Palestine Action court ruling

SPORTS NEWS

Sri Lanka collapse against New Zealand to exit T20 World Cup
Britain's Draper beaten by Rinderknech in Dubai
'He was always going to score' - Real beat Benfica to reach last 16
Dubois refuses world champion Wardley's fist bump
Man Utd post profit but debt rises to £1.3bn

BUSINESS NEWS

Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?
Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
Prediction market Kalshi fines MrBeast editor over insider trading
Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head office

TECH NEWS

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts
Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance

SCI NEWS

One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline
Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them
Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
Giant tortoises return to Galįpagos island after nearly 200 years
Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops

POLITICS NEWS

Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off
UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister's comment
Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer'
No sanctions over Reform's by-election rule breach
Andrew 'rude and arrogant', minister says as MPs back release of trade role files

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline
Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them
Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
Giant tortoises return to Galįpagos island after nearly 200 years
Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops

ENTERTAIN NEWS

BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says Nandy
Phil Collins, Pink and Shakira nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
TV's Doctor Foster to return for third and final series
Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
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