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Littler comes back from brink in World Masters
World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.

Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door
India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

Has Harry Styles killed the world tour?
Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman
The exchange emerges in the latest, wider batch of documents released by the US justice department.

Prodigal guns: How the Waratahs harnessed hunger of stars they previously brushed
The Waratahs have historically had their pick of the best young talent in Australian rugby. This year has seen a different approach.

Power versus power - will Rybakina or Sabalenka blink first?
Fire versus ice - a contrasting match-up of personalities tennis knows all too well. But how might the Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina play out?

Did Beyoncé split country music in two?
Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.

This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines
Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.

Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried
The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

The Papers: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you'
Revelations from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominate Saturday's papers.

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' - Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'
AI chatbots are being used as 'surrogate friends' by young people who have lost the ability to socialise.

I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay.

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".