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WORLD NEWS

Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May

UK NEWS

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings

SPORTS NEWS

Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama
Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter?
Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours
Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price?
Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup - Deschamps

BUSINESS NEWS

Bank boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
Horse urine perfume: why online bargains may be dangerous
More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds

TECH NEWS

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack
Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks
Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

SCI NEWS

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

POLITICS NEWS

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Madonna announces sequel to Confessions On A Dancefloor album
BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
Theatre touring 'in crisis' as performances of plays drop 70%
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music
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