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WORLD NEWS

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

UK NEWS

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK
Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities

SPORTS NEWS

A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?
The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'
The high-quality relegation battle more like a title race
Man City's title hopes dented despite late Doku stunner in six-goal thriller

BUSINESS NEWS

US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

TECH NEWS

Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it
Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI

SCI NEWS

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

POLITICS NEWS

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says
Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
Council investigates as postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

ENTERTAIN NEWS

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
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