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Cook more at home to reduce ultra-processed food intake, say cardiologist groups

<p>‘Clinical consensus statement’ also urges heart doctors to advise patients to not eat late at night, and chew slowly</p><p>Want to reduce your intake of ultra-processed food? If so, cook at home more often, don’t eat late at night and chew your food more slowly.</p><p>Those are among some of the tips doctors have offered to help people limit the amount of UPF they consume <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/18/ultra-processed-food-linked-to-harm-in-every-major-human-organ-st

Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections

The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.

From ego-ridden team to complete package - why PSG pose ultimate test

Luis Enrique's expertise at rebuilding a culture as well as a team means Arsenal will confront the complete package when they meet holders PSG in the Champions League final.

Man charged in DC shooting was walking near JD Vance’s motorcade, agent says

<p>Michael Marx was shot by authorities multiple times and then taken to a hospital after bystander was wounded</p><p>A man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington monument this week was walking along the path of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jd-vance">JD Vance</a>’s motorcade before the shooting and made a vulgar remark about the White House after the confrontation, according to a court filing on Wednesday.</p><p>Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas

Why resolute Arsenal will believe prolific PSG can be beaten in final

With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe's most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time?

Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.

In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability

Lawmakers say US policy of ambiguity on Israel's nuclear capabilities heightens risks amid US-Israel war on Iran.

UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds

<p>School said its admission process is ‘based on merit’ and it is committed to complying with state and federal laws</p><p>The US Department of Justice found on Wednesday that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles illegally considered race in admissions as the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration">Trump administration</a> ramps up scrutiny of colleges’ processes for selecting students.</p><p>The finding escalates the Trump administration’s

Fertiliser shortages will have ‘dramatic’ effect on global food prices, warns farming boss

<p>Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next year</p><p>Fertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have driven up costs for UK farmers by up to 70% and will have a “dramatic” impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain’s most powerful property and farming companies.</p><p>Mark Preston, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/28/trump-tariff-war-global-damage-grosvenor-duke-westminster">executive

Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform

<p>As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to lead</p><p>Labour is braced for record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections in England, which could be decisive for Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister.</p><p>In a message to voters on Thursday, Starmer said Reform’s Nigel Farage and the Greens’ Zack Polanski were “not fit to meet this moment of great global instability” and that only Labour was putting the national inter

Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes

Moscow threatens retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks Russia during Victory Day commemorations.

Police announce arrest in Oklahoma lake party shooting that left 1 dead, 22 injured

<p>Police say they arrested an 18-year-old man after weekend shooting at lake party promoted across social media</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email</a></p></li></ul><p>Police announced on Wednesda

SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit

Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.

Late Bayern pressure not enough as PSG return to Champions League final

Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser earns Bayern Munich a 1-1 second leg draw at the Allianz Arena as holders PSG seal their return to the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate, where they will meet Arsenal in Budapest.

Trump says had ‘very good talks’ with Iran as Tehran reviews US proposal

Momentum could be building for Washington and Tehran to strike a deal that could ultimately end the war.

Holders PSG beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final with Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain win both legs of their semifinal with Bayern Munich to take the tie 6-4.

What’s behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta?

Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.

Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburbs

Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since the ‘ceasefire’ took effect on April 17.

Saka the hero as Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years

Bukayo Saka scores the only goal of the game to send Arsenal back to the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, as Mikel Arteta's side see off Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Inside Man City's WSL title-winning season

Manchester City have won a first Women's Super League title in 10 years - but how did they achieve it?