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• Oil back over $100 a barrel after just four days

  After just four days below, the oil price is back above $100 a barrel as US President Donald Trump said the US military would blockade the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

• High-sugar and deep-fried foods off the menu in schools in government bid to tackle childhood obesity

  Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.

• Rory McIlroy wanted to 'prove last year wasn't a fluke' with historic second Masters win

  Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.

• Two thirds of underage Australians still have access to social media despite ban, new research suggests

  More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban introduced four months ago, new research suggests. 

• Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'

  The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.

• Paddington Bear crowned big winner at the Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler

  Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.

• Jamie-Lea Biscoe named as 19-year-old who died after dog attack in Essex

  A teenager who died after being attacked by a dog in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.

• Unauthorised Traveller sites trigger legal challenges by councils

  The unauthorised arrival of Travellers at multiple sites across southern England over the Easter period has triggered legal challenges - but with locals up in arms, resolving the disputes is a complex process.

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Sport

• The Masters: Rory McIlroy defends title and makes more major history after thrilling one-shot win at Augusta National

  Rory McIlroy became the first back-to-back winner of The Masters since Tiger Woods after coming through a roller-coaster Sunday to claim a one-shot victory at Augusta National.

• Arsenal lack creativity from open play compared to previous Premier League title winners but is it going to cost them?

• The Masters 2026: Hole-by-hole breakdown of Rory McIlroy's historic title defence and another major win at Augusta National

  Rory McIlroy made more major history with a successful title defence at The Masters, with another roller-coaster Sunday required to close out victory at Augusta National.

• Today on Sky Sports Racing: In-form Nicky Richards team head to Hexham with three chances

  After notching eight wins on the spin, Nicky Richards sends three runners to Hexham for National Hunt action on Monday.

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Entertainment News

• Paddington Bear crowned big winner at the Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler

  Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.

• Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

  Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who sang on tracks for countless Bollywood films, has died at the age of 92.

• Eamonn Holmes 'doing okay' after stroke, says son

  Eamonn Holmes is "doing okay given the circumstances" after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has said.

• California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry

  The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.

• BAFTA apologises 'unreservedly' over racial slur broadcast during film awards

  BAFTA has apologised "unreservedly" over an incident which saw a racial slur broadcast during the film awards.

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