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• School in lockdown as message sent to parents - Liverpool Echo14 May 2026, 12:24 pm
  School in lockdown as message sent to parents  Liverpool Echo
  
• Trump China visit live: ‘US and China should be partners, not rivals’, Xi says after earlier warning on Taiwan - The Guardian14 May 2026, 12:23 pm
  Trump China visit live: ‘US and China should be partners, not rivals’, Xi says after earlier warning on Taiwan  The GuardianFirst Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan  The GuardianTrump state visit live: Xi hosting US president for banquet - after warning US and China could 'clash'  Sky NewsWhat Xi Jinping and Donald Trump want from their Beijing summit  Financial TimesChina’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu  The New York Times
  
• I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve barely even raced - The Verge14 May 2026, 12:00 pm
  I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve barely even raced  The VergeReview: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox) - Playground Delivers Another Exceptional Open-World Racer  Pure XboxOops, Forza Horizon 6 game files have been released on Steam early  Top GearForza Horizon 6 review -14 years later, Playground Games finally comes good on the series' original promise  EurogamerMeet the Three Pathways of Progression in Forza Horizon 6  Forza.net
  
• Keir Starmer latest: Streeting allies claim Cabinet ministers plan to confront PM today - The Telegraph14 May 2026, 11:42 am
  Keir Starmer latest: Streeting allies claim Cabinet ministers plan to confront PM today  The TelegraphWes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full  BBCWes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign  The GuardianChris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions  BBCWes Streeting: the confident performer with a mixed record of reform  Financial Times
  
• King’s College London to merge with Cranfield University - The Guardian14 May 2026, 10:35 am
  King’s College London to merge with Cranfield University  The GuardianSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Mother of Nottingham triple killer told police 'there is a risk to others', public inquiry hears - BBC14 May 2026, 10:12 am
  Mother of Nottingham triple killer told police 'there is a risk to others', public inquiry hears  BBCMother of Nottingham triple killer denies he had issue with needles, public inquiry hears  BBCValdo Calocane brother tells inquiry he felt powerless over killer’s mental ill health  The GuardianHospital returned hammer to Valdo Calocane after he was sectioned  The Times'That's not my son,' triple killer's mum told police on first arrest | ITV News  ITVX
  
• Google’s Android Auto goes to the big screen in a move that will embarrass Apple - Auto Express14 May 2026, 10:04 am
  Google’s Android Auto goes to the big screen in a move that will embarrass Apple  Auto ExpressDo more and have more fun with the next generation of Android in the car  blog.googleDolby Atmos Is Coming To Android Auto  ForbesGoogle announces two major picture and sound-focused updates coming to Android Auto  What Hi-Fi?Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all  The Verge
  
• 'Forever our number 6' - Footballer dies after car hits multiple pedestrians | ITV News - ITVX14 May 2026, 9:47 am
  'Forever our number 6' - Footballer dies after car hits multiple pedestrians | ITV News  ITVXMan, 26, dies after car hit group of pedestrians in Arnold  BBCMurder investigation as pedestrian struck by car in Nottinghamshire dies in hospital  Sky NewsFootballer dies after car 'mounts kerb and hits group' as man charged  Daily StarArnold incident: A 26 year old man has died after car hit pedestrians - murder inquiry launched  West Bridgford Wire
  
• 'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit - BBC14 May 2026, 9:45 am
  'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit  BBCGovernment hits key NHS target to cut waiting times for patients  The IndependentElective target hit after spike in ‘unreported removals’  HSJ | Health Service JournalWaiting list for routine NHS treatments at lowest since 2022  ITVXStreeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met  BBC
  
• Princess of Wales visits nursery school on day two of Italy trip - The Telegraph14 May 2026, 9:43 am
  Princess of Wales visits nursery school on day two of Italy trip  The Telegraph'Ciao Kate': Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy  BBCCiao Caterina! Princess charms children by speaking Italian  The TelegraphKate cheered in Italy on first overseas trip since cancer recovery  The TimesPrincess of Wales: 'Really significant moment' as royal makes first official foreign trip since 2022  Sky News
  
• Scotland's most-wanted man & murder suspect among 12 fugitives hunted in Spain - The Scottish Sun14 May 2026, 9:32 am
  Scotland's most-wanted man & murder suspect among 12 fugitives hunted in Spain  The Scottish SunNational Crime Agency reveals the 12 most wanted fugitives it believes are hiding in Spain  Sky NewsTwo Scots including alleged pub killer among 12 most wanted criminals  STV NewsHunt for UK’s 12 most wanted fugitives thought to be hiding in Spain  The Independent20 years of justice: new campaign features 12 Most Wanted fugitives  National Crime Agency
  
• Sky and ITV insiders tell ITV News takeover deal is 'weeks away' and will protect future of brands - ITVX14 May 2026, 9:25 am
  Sky and ITV insiders tell ITV News takeover deal is 'weeks away' and will protect future of brands  ITVXLove Island boosts ITV as advertising revenue falls  The TimesITV remains in ‘active discussions with Sky’ as report suggests M&A deal at advanced stage  broadcastnow.co.ukITV remains in 'active' talks with Sky and banks on the World Cup for advertising boost  This is MoneyComcast's Sky advances talks to acquire ITV unit with performance-based payout, sources say  Reuters
  
• ‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again - The Guardian14 May 2026, 9:18 am
  ‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again  The GuardianThe (almost entirely) risk-free way to profit from Starmer’s collapse  The TelegraphUK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues  BBCWho do gilt investors want to lead Britain?  Financial TimesBond markets are bracing for UK PM Starmer's political rivals to break cover  CNBC
  
• Emmerdale villain Patsy Kensit makes bombshell return as Sadie King after 20 years - The Mirror14 May 2026, 9:15 am
  Emmerdale villain Patsy Kensit makes bombshell return as Sadie King after 20 years  The MirrorPatsy Kensit Returns!  ITVXEmmerdale officially confirms Sadie King return as Patsy Kensit reprises iconic role  Digital SpyEmmerdale confirms 'explosive' return for 'ruthless' icon Sadie King  Metro.co.ukPatsy Kensit to return to Emmerdale as Sadie King after two decades  STV News
  
• Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announces shock resignation after week of scandals - Euronews.com14 May 2026, 8:53 am
  Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announces shock resignation after week of scandals  Euronews.comLatvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions  BBCLatvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – Europe live  The GuardianLatvia’s Prime Minister resigns over Ukraine-Russia drone incidents  The IndependentLatvian prime minister quits after backlash over stray Ukrainian drone strikes  politico.eu