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WORLD NEWS

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'
Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures
Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

UK NEWS

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens
Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed
Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond

SPORTS NEWS

Bournemouth close to appointing Rose
One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger
O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50
Russell 'would understand' if Verstappen leaves F1
Arteta lights fire at training ground to inspire Arsenal players

BUSINESS NEWS

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree

TECH NEWS

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack

SCI NEWS

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
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
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

POLITICS NEWS

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting
AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance
Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
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
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
U2 among mourners at funeral of 'first lady of Celtic music' Moya Brennan
Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies
Sir Anthony Hopkins turns town into 'Hollywood scene' for new film
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