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WORLD

Republicans in Washington circle the wagons around an increasingly damaged Pete Hegseth
Texas can use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms following Supreme Court ruling
Hegseth orders new strike that kills 4 on alleged drug boat amid ‘double tap’ controversy
Jo Ann Allen Boyce, who wrote a book about her experience integrating Clinton High School, has died
Mortgage fraud indictment against Letitia James rejected by grand jury

UK

David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
Why this Yorkshire market town is the happiest place to live in the UK
Public and politicians left in dark about true impact of migration on Britain because of gaps in data, report finds
eVisa causing stress, confusion and exclusion for some migrants, study finds
Cheese rolling could join beloved UK events on new ‘living heritage’ register

SPORTS

Man United fans boo after West Ham steal away vital Premier League points
Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer to take attack to Aussies when England resume on day two
How does World Cup 2026 work in new 48-team format?
World Cup 2026 draw: Start time, pots, teams qualified and how to watch on TV
World Cup 2026 schedule, fixture dates and venues

BUSINESS

FTSE 100 up as investors pin hopes on US rate cut
New electric car market suffers smallest growth since December 2023
Watches of Switzerland sales jump as shoppers shrug off tariff impact
Bank of England to stress test private credit firms as concerns grow
Budget worries saw savers sell-down equities at record rate

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


POLITICS

David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
Farage insists Thai-based crypto billionaire wants nothing in return for £9m donation to Reform UK
Farage repeatedly shouts ‘Bernard Manning’ at journalists amid racism allegations
Vladimir Putin ordered Skripal novichok poisonings in show of ‘Russian power’, Dawn Sturgess inquiry finds
The Liz Truss Show: Former PM promises to confront ‘deep state that tried to destroy me’ in new programme

HEALTH

Zoe Saldaña makes surprising confession about her kids’ moviegoing habits
Sarah Paulson shares funny and heartfelt final messages from Diane Keaton: ‘Love you, little special’
Kylie Jenner undergoing stem cell therapy for chronic back pain after sister Kim’s success. What is it and how does it work?
Maryland dad praised after building daughters $200,000 apartments in his own home as NYC rent is too high
Why newborns get hepatitis B vaccines and everything to know about HBV transmission

ENTERTAIN

First look at Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in new Dear England series
I’m A Celebrity star hails ‘democracy’ in camp after new jungle changes
I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Sixth star eliminated from ITV series as final approaches
I’m a Celebrity eliminates sixth star from ITV jungle
Trump might not be a Taylor Swift fan but the pop star was one of Karoline Leavitt’s most listened to Spotify artists
 
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