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1. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nationwide alert sounded in Ukraine after Russian strikes kill seven in Kharkiv

   Putin's forces rain ballistic missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities

2. Iran-US war latest: Israel strikes major Tehran airport as US warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ yet

   Civilians trapped at Dubai airport take shelter in train tunnels as Iran begins new wave of retaliation

3. Eurovision’s Look Mum No Computer reveals what inspired ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’

   UK Eurovision star Look Mum No Computer has shared what inspired him to write his song “Eins, Zwei, Drei.”

4. F1 Australian GP live: George Russell claims stunning pole as Mercedes impress after Max Verstappen crash

   Follow live F1 updates from the Albert Park Street Circuit as a new era begins in Melbourne

5. Stars turn out for Victoria Beckham’s power suiting show at Paris Fashion Week

   Diane Kruger, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Beckham family were among those on the front row.

6. George Russell seizes opening pole as Mercedes dominate qualifying in Melbourne

   Title favourite Russell finished 0.293 seconds faster than team-mate Kimi Antonelli with Max Verstappen crashing out on his opening lap.

7. The Latest: Israel hammers Beirut and Tehran as Iran attacks more Israeli targets

   Iran has launched another wave of missiles and drones, and Gulf states say they intercept more incoming attacks as the war intensifies

8. What do France need to win the Six Nations against Scotland? Title permutations explained

   Les Bleus are hoping to retain their title as they travel to Murrayfield

9. Daniel Berger asserts ascendancy at Arnold Palmer Invitational as Justin Thomas endures horror show

   Berger takes a five-shot lead into Saturday with Thomas missing the cut after consecutive rounds of 79 on his return from back surgery

10. F1 grid: Starting positions for Australian Grand Prix

    F1’s new era starts at the popular Albert Park Street Circuit in Melbourne which hosts the first round of the 2026 season this weekend