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WORLD NEWS

Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters
Zelensky declares emergency in Ukraine's energy sector as biting cold persists
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand

UK NEWS

Twenty one English councils ask for election delays
Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death

SPORTS NEWS

Arsenal take step to ending semi-final nightmares - but regrets remain
Sanchez mistakes 'on me' - Rosenior defends Chelsea keeper
Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?
A 6-2 sweep - Robertson & Trump complete bizarre Masters sequence
Hearts 'underdogs by long shot' but still setting Premiership pace

BUSINESS NEWS

X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

TECH NEWS

X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri

SCI NEWS

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive
Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
Huge Roman villa found under popular park dubbed town's 'Pompeii'
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

POLITICS NEWS

Twenty one English councils ask for election delays
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn
How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn?
Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive
Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
Huge Roman villa found under popular park dubbed town's 'Pompeii'
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'
Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties
David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'
Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success
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