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WORLD NEWS

US and Iran begin talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict
'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Cuba says it shot dead four people on US-registered speedboat
Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings in Nepal

UK NEWS

Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked?
Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
Number of young people out of work or education edges closer to one million
Gorton and Denton by-election polls open

SPORTS NEWS

Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly's second yellow card became 'awful' straight red
Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute
'I had some potential, but my personality was preventing me reaching it'
Why Villa are this season's big overperformers
Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026?

BUSINESS NEWS

Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million
Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

TECH NEWS

Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue
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

SCI NEWS

Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
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 Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

POLITICS NEWS

Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million
Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off
UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister's comment
Gorton and Denton by-election polls open
Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer'

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
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 Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

ENTERTAIN NEWS

BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says Nandy
Eve Myles inspired by detective who solved 30-year cold case in new role
Artist uses factory waste to create sculptures
Phil Collins, Pink and Shakira nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
TV's Doctor Foster to return for third and final series
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