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• Stress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study finds - The Guardian29 April 2026, 6:00 am
  Stress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study finds  The GuardianRacism and socioeconomic stress may alter pregnancy biology, leaving black women nearly three times more likely to die  EurekAlert!
  
• 'OCD made us think we were monsters' - BBC29 April 2026, 5:09 am
  'OCD made us think we were monsters'  BBC
  
• Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, says Home Office - BBC29 April 2026, 5:00 am
  Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, says Home Office  BBC
  
• North Staffordshire teacher had sex with pupil, 16 - Stoke-on-Trent Live29 April 2026, 5:00 am
  North Staffordshire teacher had sex with pupil, 16  Stoke-on-Trent Live
  
• The brutal facts about Britain’s Armed Forces are now too alarming to ignore - The Telegraph29 April 2026, 5:00 am
  The brutal facts about Britain’s Armed Forces are now too alarming to ignore  The TelegraphLawfare poses a grave risk to Britain’s military  The Spectator'Hollowed out at sea': Royal Navy readiness fears mount as crews, shipyards and cyber defences strain under pressure  lbc.co.ukDear new Prime Minister, here are some things you should know about the Royal Navy  The TelegraphWe’re an island nation with a navy on paper but the reality behind the scenes should worry us all  lbc.co.uk
  
• Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds - The Guardian29 April 2026, 4:01 am
  Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds  The GuardianOffering tests after first baby loss could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, study claims  Sky NewsEarlier miscarriage tests could prevent 10,000 pregnancy losses a year, finds study  The IndependentEastbourne mum backs campaign for better miscarriage support  BBCHow 10,000 miscarriages could be prevented every year in the UK  Stylist
  
• PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Result and updates from Champions League semi-final - London Evening Standard29 April 2026, 3:28 am
  PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Result and updates from Champions League semi-final  London Evening StandardParis St-Germain vs Bayern Munich: A record-breaking semi-final - the antidote to modern football?  BBCExtreme pressing, relentless dribbling and deep runs: PSG-Bayern was a higher form of football  The New York Times'What a player!' - Kvaratskhelia dazzles with 'wonderful' goal against Bayern  TNT SportsParis 5-4 Bayern highlights: Holders edge epic Champions League semi-final first leg  UEFA.com
  
• King agrees Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, says Trump - The Times29 April 2026, 3:16 am
  King agrees Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, says Trump  The TimesTrump says King ‘agrees’ Iran must not have nuclear weapon at White House dinner | ITV News  ITVXLive Updates: Trump’s Dinner for King Charles Celebrates an Enduring Alliance  The New York TimesUS politics live updates: King Charles addresses US Congress; Trump says Iran is in a ‘state of collapse’ and wants Strait of Hormuz reopened  SMH.com.auMiddle East war live: Trump says Iran has been 'militarily defeated' at state dinner  France 24
  
• Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds - The Guardian29 April 2026, 2:00 am
  Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds  The Guardian'Dangerously high' temperatures as Europe named world's fastest warming continent  Sky NewsLast year was hot. Next year will be even hotter.  politico.euEurope named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report  Al JazeeraEurope is fastest-warming continent, report finds  RTE.ie
  
• America has special relationship with Israel now, UK’s new US ambassador says - The Guardian29 April 2026, 1:31 am
  America has special relationship with Israel now, UK’s new US ambassador says  The GuardianAmerica's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US  BBCBritish Ambassador torpedoes King’s state visit  The SpectatorKing meets Trump as UK ambo says Israel is the US’ only ‘special relationship’  Channel 4America’s special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US  Financial Times
  
• UK faces £35bn hit and risk of recession this year over impact of Iran war, thinktank warns - The Guardian29 April 2026, 1:30 am
  UK faces £35bn hit and risk of recession this year over impact of Iran war, thinktank warns  The GuardianReeves on track to exceed borrowing target by £18bn – latest updates  The TelegraphUK economy faces £35bn blow and recession risk amid Iran war energy crisis  The IndependentUK economy set for £35bn hit from Middle East energy crisis, think tank says  ITVXApr 29: £35bn hit from Middle East crisis; No inquiry for PM; Caterham Miami Edition  Car Dealer Magazine
  
• Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film - BBC29 April 2026, 12:08 am
  Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film  BBCBillie Eilish Gets Candid About Loneliness on Tour, Body Image, and Missing Finneas  ELLE‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ Concert Film to Premiere at Westwood’s Historic Village Theatre Ahead of Renovations  VarietyBillie Eilish and James Cameron team up for immersive and intimate tour film  London South East‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft’ To Premiere At Westwood Village Theatre Before Venue’s Fall Renovations  Deadline
  
• 11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening - BBC28 April 2026, 11:40 pm
  11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening  BBCCancer in the under-50s: Obesity is an important driver, researchers warn  The IndependentHassan Hashmi: Obesity as a Major Oncologic Risk Factor in Cancer  OncodailyCancer is increasing in young people and we still don't know why  New ScientistBowel And Ovarian Cancer Rates Are Only Rising For Under-50s, Study Finds  HuffPost UK
  
• Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer - BBC28 April 2026, 11:20 pm
  Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer  BBCNetflix’s Should I Marry a Murderer: The incredible story of how one woman helped police catch her killer fiancé  The Independent'I fell in love on Tinder - what happened next was so vile it flipped my life upside down'  The MirrorWhat happened to 63-year-old cyclist Tony Parsons? Details explored ahead of Should I Marry A Murderer? on Netflix  primetimer.comShould I Marry a Murderer? trailer  Yahoo
  
• A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one - BBC28 April 2026, 11:17 pm
  A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one  BBCIf It Happens, It Will Begin in Private Credit (And, No, I’m Not Just Piling On Because It’s Cool)  JD SupraWhat will drag the financial system into another crisis?  Financial TimesFormer Goldman Sachs CEO says he ‘smells’ a 2008-style crisis brewing — could your 401(k) get caught in the crossfire?  Yahoo FinanceWorse Than 2008?  The Good Men Project