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1. Scientists confirm 2025 as third hottest year on record as heat surge continues

   Last year was 1.41C above the baseline of 19th century temperatures, according to data collated by the Met Office and others.

2. Appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap terror case due to be heard

   The case against rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was thrown out on technical grounds in September last year.

3. Viewers to find out if faithful’s seduction deal is accepted on The Traitors

   Matthew first asked the traitors who they would murder next.

4. Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal have Vinicius Jr plan; Chelsea eye Valverde; Carrick to Man Utd; Gallagher medical

   January window in full flow after frantic 24 hours

5. New Arsenal arrival confirmed as Mikel Arteta handed fresh boost in pursuit of dominance

   Latest Gunners recruit details role that previously made him a valuable weapon for Liverpool

6. Eurostar passenger numbers hit new record but double-deck trains crucial to further growth

   Eurostar will face competition on the cross-Channel routes from Virgin Trains

7. Sir Keir Starmer to face MPs after digital ID U-turn

   The flagship policy will no longer be mandatory for right-to-work checks.

8. London's 11 most expensive postcodes revealed

   Despite recording some of the highest sales figures last year, these ultra-luxurious postcodes are experiencing lower price growth now

9. Majority of adults who expect to run out of cash in January ‘in red by Thursday’

   Mid-January was often a time when festive spending and a longer gap between pay cheques caught up with people, Intuit Credit Karma said.

10. Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost

    Environment Agency cuts have raised the possibility of widespread disruption and economic damage, it is claimed.