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Vaccine Could Protect Us Against Future Pandemics

A new vaccine could be effective against coronaviruses that have yet to emerge, with hopes it could be used to battle future pandemics, research suggests.

Starmer Warned: Don't Take Our Union Votes For Granted

Trade union leaders have warned Sir Keir Starmer that Labour cannot take their members’ votes for granted in the upcoming general election if promises of a new package on rights have been betrayed.

Russia Plans Nuclear Drills After Cameron Provocation'

Russia has threatened to strike British military facilities and said it will hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons in response to UK weapons being used by Ukraine to strike its territory.

Scientists Identify Genetic Form Of Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists say they have identified a new genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease that underscores the urgent need for developing specialised treatment and prevention strategies.

PM's Hung Parliament Yarn Is Spin On A Crushing Defeat

Rishi Sunak is clutching at the thinnest of straws in claiming the results of last Thursday’s local elections point to a hung parliament.

Ministry Of Defence Hacked By China In Massive Attack

A massive Chinese cyberattack targeted the UK’s Ministry of Defence in a breach revealing the details of armed forces personnel, according to reports.

Moscow Stops Using Crimea Bridge After Ukraine Attacks

Satellite image analysis by Ukrainian intelligence shows that virtually no traffic’ has used link to mainland Russia this year

Fears Of Bloodbath' As Israel Ignores Ceasefire Offer And Prepares For Rafah Invasion

Israel has defied international concern and ordered the partial evacuation of Rafah – the last refuge in Gaza, where 1.4 million desperate civilians are braced for an impending ground assault the United Nations warned could lead to “bloodbath”.

McLaren joy as 'boy from Bristol' claims first F1 win

Has there ever been a more popular winner in modern-day Formula One? Perhaps not.

Bundesliga strugglers are on the verge of European glory

Dortmund can claim Champions League final place tonight

Eagles dismantle United in new season low for visitors

A Michael Olise masterclass helped Crystal Palace complete a first ever Premier League double over Manchester United and inflict further misery on Erik ten Hag’s team with a 4-0 drubbing in south London.

Wilson wins snooker world title after hard-fought game

The last few balls clapped into the pockets with a thud.

AN UNUSUAL SUSPECT

Channel 4’s Spacey Unmasked’ brings to light previously unheard claims of predatory behaviour

It's my gender reveal party and I'll dye if I want to...

The death of a pigeon recently forced the RSPCA to warn parents-to-be to stop dying birds pink. Ellie Muir explains why the social media phenomenon needs to be retired now

How Lorraine Kelly became the queen of morning TV

Once told she’d never make it on TV because of her Glasgow accent and now set to receive a Special Award from Bafta, the daytime legend’s career is celebrated by Katie Rosseinsky

Awful news from an old pal sent me to a pre-digital past

When Toby, a friend I’d known since meeting on an art foundation in Salisbury in the 1990s, sent word that things were not well in his world, the email was devastating.

Lost Caravaggio almost sold for 1,300 to go on display

The Prado museum in Madrid has confirmed that a painting due to be auctioned in Spain in 2021 is in fact a work by Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio that was considered lost.

Man sentenced for sales of toxic skin-bleaching cream

Campaigners this week called for tighter restrictions on the sale of toxic skin-lightening products, as an eBay seller received a suspended prison sentence for selling over 20,000 bottles of the illegal goods.

CoppaFeel! breast cancer charity founder dies at 38

The breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! has announced that its founder, Kris Hallenga, has died aged 38.

Swinney is new SNP leader and first minister in waiting

John Swinney promised a “new chapter” as he took over as SNP leader yesterday after potential leadership contest rivals pulled out of the race.

Russia In Race To Make Gains Before Fresh US Arms Arrive

Analysts and officials say the Kremlin wants a military victory to tout before its artillery advantage over Ukraine diminishes

Tory Voters Won't Thank Us If We Replace The Prime Minister

The results of the local and police and crime commissioner elections in England were supposed to follow a clear narrative – that Labour was on course for a massive parliamentary majority in a general election, and that Rishi Sunak’s premiership would be on the rocks, with rebel factions waiting to displace him.

Tories 'Smart' To Use Holiday To Mask Border Check Chaos

The director general of Britain’s leading trade body has described Tory ministers as “smart” for using the bank holiday weekend to mask the impact of a new Brexit border checks system, which is set to add delays, red tape and costs to many imports.

Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Peace Talks To End Gaza War

Rafah invasion talked up as Israeli PM shuts down Al Jazeera

Did Sunak Snub Susan Hall By Not Voting In London?

With the catastrophic local election results suffered by the Tories this weekend, Rishi Sunak’s leadership has again become the focus of attention.

Chelsea Crush West Ham On Late Surge For Europe

Chelsea kept up their electric goalscoring form at home and boosted their hopes of securing a Europa League spot with a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham.

How Spacey's career came down like a house of cards

As anew documentary reveals more harrowing allegations against the star of American Beauty’, Nick Hilton tells the story of an actor whose own character remains an enigma

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

House prices are down and mortgage costs are up. So how long will buyers and sellers have to wait before the market begins to show signs of life? James Moore digs into the data

Wilson on top after black ball finish halts Jones surge

World Snooker Championship final to resume this afternoon

Norris wins maiden grand prix to end Verstappen run

The Briton, 24, dedicates victory in Miami to his grandma’