Health
'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
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US midterm voting goes smoothly with only a handful of issues nationwide
Voting machine issues affect Westchester county, New York, but emergency ballots are provided to voters
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Entertainment
Constantinople to Istanbul review – you won’t want to leave this lavish celebration of double imperial splendour
V&A, London Treasures from the two world-defining cultures that somehow coexisted in one mighty city keep on dazzling in this gorgeous, unmissable show Two empires compete to bewitch you in this exhibition that offers a double bubble of beauty. It collides the Byzantine empire, whose capital Constantinople was officially inaugurated on 11 May AD330, with the Ottoman Turks who conquered this great city in 1453 and turned it into Istanbul. The combined glories of two lost worlds – the Ottoman empire was dissolved in 1922 – beget an utterly enrapturing blockbuster. I lost all track of time in thi
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Politics
Houses of Parliament at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ as renovation costs rise
Report says cost of maintenance could soon reach £2m a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire risk The Palace of Westminster will be at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire or a similar catastrophic event if MPs do not tackle the issue of funding refurbishments, a parliamentary committee has said. Decisions about how and when to begin a full restoration of the building, which is Grade I-listed and a Unesco world heritage site, have been repeatedly delayed amid disagreement over how it should be done and spiralling costs. Continue reading...
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Politics
Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
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International
'I'm not a quitter': Kim Kardashian on retaking the bar exam
The All's Fair star tells the BBC she has not given up, but will be "more quiet" about her journey to become a lawyer.
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Sports
Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.
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International
Mainoo and Lacey raise the spirits but systemic change still required at Manchester United
There were protests at Old Trafford and even though two academy products stood out, Michael Carrick’s future is far from safe
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International
How to watch the US midterms in Australia, and what you need to know
As the first set of polls close, the economy and the state of democracy appear to be top issues for US voters
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International
Postponement of Asian Cup leaves Socceroos, FA and coach Tony Popovic at crossroads
The most immediate question thrown up by the delay of the tournament in Saudi Arabia is what it now means for Popovic
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Sports
‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism
‘If it was punishment for the words, it was right’ Carrick hails ‘magical’ Old Trafford after comeback win Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford. A twice-taken penalty from Fernandes set United’s revival from 2-0 down in motion, two goals from Matheus Cunha ultimately sealing a win that could yet save the embattled Carrick’s job. Continue reading...
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International
US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds
Roughly 6 in 10 voters deeply disapprove of US President Donald Trump's presidency, according to an AP survey released Tuesday. About 4 in 10 say the economy is the most important issue while 3 in 10…
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