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• Heathrow bosses were warned about power supply after stolen cables turned off runway lights, MPs told

  Heathrow bosses were warned its power supply was vulnerable less than a week before a major outage, and a terminal could have got some flights moving by mid-morning rather than being shut for a day, a committee of MPs has heard.

• Film star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

  Val Kilmer, the actor who starred in Top Gun and Batman while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died aged 65.

• In the engine room of China's economy Trump's tariffs are already beginning to bite

  If China is known as the world's factory, then the province of Guangdong is the engine room.

• Israel announces military operation expanding in Gaza to seize 'large areas'

  Israel is beginning a major expansion of its military operation in Gaza and will seize large areas of the territory, the country's defence minister said.

• Royal Navy warship takes out air and sea drones in 'realistic' exercise

  "Action stations!" a voice barks.

• Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser to face court for 'breaching restraining order' after claiming she had 'days to live'

  The woman who reached an out-of-court settlement with Prince Andrew after accusing him of sexual assault is facing court over allegedly breaching a restraining order.

• Britons urged to stop mowing lawns to boost butterfly numbers 'in long-term decline'

  Conservation experts are urging homeowners not to mow their lawns over the coming months to help boost butterfly numbers, with more than half of UK species now in long-term decline.

• British tennis player Fran Jones helped off court after collapsing during match

  British tennis player Fran Jones was forced to withdraw from a tournament in Colombia after collapsing during a match against Argentina's Julia Riera.

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Sport

• Premier League: Semi-automated offside to be introduced in top flight on April 12 following FA Cup tests earlier in season

  The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology for the first time on Saturday April 12.

• Erling Haaland: Man City forward ruled out for up to seven weeks with ankle injury

  Manchester City forward Erling Haaland could be out for up to seven weeks with an ankle injury, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

• Andoni Iraola future: Cherries boss 'loving life' at Vitality Stadium amid Real Madrid and Tottenham links

  On June 19 2023, a relatively unknown Spanish manager became the first foreign boss of AFC Bournemouth. Fast forward 652 days and that man isn't unknown anymore. In fact, he's so well known right now - he's one of the hottest prospects in the footballing world.

• Ruben Amorim: Man Utd boss explains decision to play Harry Maguire as makeshift forward amid attacking struggles

  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to play defender Harry Maguire as a makeshift forward in the final moments of the defeat to Nottingham Forest. 

• Liam Lawson reveals 'shock' at Red Bull demotion as Christian Horner explains decision ahead of Japanese GP

  Liam Lawson has revealed his "shock" at being dropped by Red Bull, as team principal Christian Horner explained the reasons for making a "horrible" decision.

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Entertainment News

• Film star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

  Val Kilmer, the actor who starred in Top Gun and Batman while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died aged 65.

• Stalker who believed Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was his aunt avoids jail

  A man who stalked Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas for six years has avoided jail.

• Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan revealed in line-up for Sam Mendes' four Beatles films

  Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan will play Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles films - with a Stranger Things star also portraying one of the Fab Four.

• Gary Glitter made bankrupt after failing to pay £500k compensation to victim

  Gary Glitter has been made bankrupt after failing to pay more than £500,000 in damages to a woman he abused when she was 12 years old.

• Sir Keir Starmer hosts creators of hit Netflix drama Adolescence - and tells them he's 'not found it easy viewing'

  Sir Keir Starmer has met with the creators of Adolescence for talks on how to prevent young boys being dragged into a "whirlpool of hatred and misogyny".

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