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1. Liverpool parade attacker lied about 'panicking' and drove at crowds in rage, court told

   The Liverpool parade attacker considered himself "the most important person" in the area, a court hears.

2. Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says

   Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

3. Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds

   Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

4. UK chief rabbi says cousin hid for 15 'terrifying' minutes in Bondi attack

   Sir Ephraim Mirvis says nothing will stop Jews celebrating their faith in public following shooting in Sydney.

5. MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

   The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges.

6. UK and South Korea strike trade deal

   UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.

7. Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise

   Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

8. Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says

   The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

9. Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment

   The 85-year-old singer says his cancer has "gone at the moment", but calls for better screenings.

10. Medicinal cannabis company to create 100 jobs in Scottish expansion

    Sydney-based Breathe Life Sciences will manufacture and distribute cannabis medicines from the Borders site.