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1. Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga in star-studded Super Bowl half-time show

   The 31-year-old singer took to the stage in a star-studded performance that paid tribute to his Puerto Rican heritage.

2. William begins three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

   The Prince of Wales’s first official overseas visit of 2026 is his first to the Middle East since a 2023 trip to Kuwait.

3. Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton make surprise Super Bowl appearance

   The star-studded event was packed with famous faces both on and off the field.

4. Andrew ‘shared confidential trade information with Epstein during envoy role’

   The messages came after the wealthy financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

5. Keir Starmer to face mutinous MPs after top aide’s exit over Mandelson scandal

   Morgan McSweeney’s departure has failed to quell disgruntlement among critics including in the Labour Party.

6. London has worst problem of damp in social homes in England, MPs warn in damning report

   They also highlighted problems of overcrowding in housing in the capital

7. TV gambling ads significantly influenced betting on 2022 Fifa World Cup – study

   Academics warned the findings suggest current rules governing gambling ads may be ‘insufficient’ to protect those most at risk.

8. ‘Major upgrade’ to Met Office system could help avoid flight delays

   Its new system brings clearer and more accurate cloud and fog predictions which are critical for managing flight schedules.

9. 13% of people ‘would rather visit dentist than plan retirement’

   Some 7% of people would rather sit an exam than plan their retirement, Which? said.

10. Westminster committee urges Government to formally name Stakeknife

    The Army’s former spy within the IRA was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.