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WORLD

Western and Russian envoys clash in rival op-eds ahead of Putin’s visit to India
Famed photographer’s widow says Marilyn Monroe’s last-ever pics were ‘stolen by Mafia,’ wants auction halted
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron warned Trump could ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with European leaders
Hegseth under pressure as admiral blamed for ‘war crime’ boat strike to be grilled by Congress: Live
Russia could be behind cyber attacks on British businesses like M&S, Nato general warns

UK

Streeting orders review into ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health and ADHD in welfare spending crackdown
Starmer warned he will ‘squander trust’ with mayoral elections delay
How an international assassination attempt brought horror to the streets of a sleepy English city
Salisbury novichok latest: Putin ‘morally responsible’ for spy poisoning death of Dawn Sturgess, says inquiry
‘Defending the indefensible’: Government ‘will have blood on their hands’ over indefinite jail terms

SPORTS

Joe Root ends debate over ‘all-time great’ status with landmark Ashes hundred
Virgil van Dijk details how Florian Wirtz can ignite Liverpool career after latest setback
Joe Root silences his last remaining critics with England century for the Ashes history books
Johnny Fisher vs Ivan Balaz start time, undercard and how to watch fight
UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan start time, card and how to watch fights

BUSINESS

Household energy bills to rise after watchdog approves £28bn investment
Rate of business closures in the UK falls to lowest level since 2016
Undrinkable water to be restored to 24,000 homes in Kent
UK construction sector shrinks at fastest rate since 2020
New electric car market suffers smallest growth since December 2023

TECH






SCI

New study could help solve the mystery of Easter Island head statues
Weak La Niña threatens floods and droughts amid warmer global temperatures
Why science says smelling your own farts could be good for you
Is life out there? NASA finds essential sugars on ancient asteroid the size of the Empire State Building
Three-million-year old fossil tracks spark search for human ancestor species

POLITICS

Streeting orders review into ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health and ADHD in welfare spending crackdown
Starmer warned he will ‘squander trust’ with mayoral elections delay
Reform UK gets record £9m donation from British billionaire who helped bankroll Brexit
Cyber attacks among biggest risks to financial stability, Bank chief warns
UK and Norway launch pact to hunt Russian spy ships

HEALTH

Dick Van Dyke, 99, says avoiding two common things is key to his long life
Dick Van Dyke’s secret to a long life? Not being angry
Tara Reid surveillance footage shows no evidence she was ‘drugged’ at hotel, police say
Independent Women: Get the news through a female lens with Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter
The common fruit juice that could control blood pressure and calm inflammation

ENTERTAIN

Jafar Panahi is Iran’s most important filmmaker. He was sentenced to jail after this interview
Taylor Swift issues surprise Spotify Wrapped message to fans
Legal battle over Star Wars actor ‘resurrected’ in Rogue One moves to next stage
Steve Cropper death: Legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs and Blues Brothers dies aged 84
I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Martin Kemp to finally take on trial after shocking elimination
 
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