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WORLD
Trump says kids may only get ‘2 dolls instead of 30’ due to possible toy shortage over trade war with China: Live updates
Trump administration signs minerals deal with Ukraine in key move for Russian peace
Two arrested after dad shot dead at barbershop getting his kids Easter haircuts
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv and US sign vital minerals deal after lengthy negotiations
Questions swirl on if Texas bill to fine people who package the abortion pill $100k is actually legal
UK
Uber and other private hire drivers to log off apps for global strike
New coin to mark 80 years since VE Day is launched by Royal Mint
Parents must be banned from smacking children in wake of 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s murder, commissioners say
Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive
Urgent do not eat warning over fears supermarket is selling out of date chicken
SPORTS
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland back in training after injury
Lucy Bronze sets new target after Chelsea wrap up another WSL title
Barcelona vs Inter Milan LIVE: Raphinha strike sets up Champions League second leg after Denzel Dumfries brace
Barcelona fightback leaves Champions League semi-final tie with Inter Milan on knife-edge
Chelsea seal sixth straight WSL title after Arsenal thrashed by Aston Villa
BUSINESS
Top business award for London Stock Exchange chief executive
Revolut to join the mobile phone plan shake-up with key roaming offer included
Wall Street falls while FTSE 100 regains losses after US economy shrinks
Extended opening hours for pubs on VE Day approved by MPs
Royal Mail owner’s £3.6bn takeover approved by shareholders
TECH
SCI
Scientists warn an underwater volcano off Oregon coast is about to explode
Giant ‘sea monster’ fossil unearthed in Mississippi mud
Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall
Breakthrough urine test could soon be used to detect one of the most common forms of cancer
The chance discovery of a mass grave opens up old wounds in Greece
POLITICS
Brexit led to 1,500 deaths a year as EU nurses left UK, study finds
Rachel Reeves investigated by parliament’s watchdog
Tony Blair U-turns on net zero criticism and insists Labour approach ‘is the right one’
From Olympians to Love Island stars: The famous faces standing in the local elections in your area
Key seats to watch in the 2025 local elections
HEALTH
Couple praise ‘Colombian fairy godmothers’ after struggle with UK’s ‘tricky’ surrogacy process
Boy with ‘death sentence’ disease living a normal life after breakthrough gene therapy
Woman who nearly died after stroke describes being able to sing before speaking – and she’s not alone
TikTok famous Okay Baby’s mom releases statement after toddler’s heartbreaking death
Vick Hope: Burnout made me realise I’d gone too far – the world doesn’t end if I say no
ENTERTAIN
Sheryl Crow reveals ‘armed man barged onto her property’ after viral Tesla protest video
Harry Potter reboot actor among hundreds to sign letter on trans rights
Groomed: A National Scandal is harrowing and fraught with political complexity
Amber Ruffin says she feels ‘less welcome’ under Trump after being dropped from White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett’s new movie inspired by life of unlikely British comedian
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