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1. Mandelson investigation stunted by Trump's Department of Justice

   Scotland Yard has been blocked from obtaining key evidence held in the Epstein files

2. 'I believe': Cesc Fabregas reveals next season plans amid Chelsea links as Como chief sanctions exit

   Ex-Blues midfielder has been touted as first-choice Liam Rosenior replacement and Como are willing to let him leave

3. Iranian national in custody after stabbing at central London protest

   Vahid Madaffard, 37, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent

4. Popstar Olivia Rodrigo scores fourth UK number one single

   The 23-year topped the leader board with her brand new song, Drop Dead, the first single from her upcoming You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.

5. Dan Walker says he hopes former co-host ‘finds peace’ as case agreement reached

   Dan Walker also said that he has ‘always been concerned’ for his former co-host’s wellbeing.

6. Martin Compston joins John Swinney to warn of ‘significant threat’ from Reform

   The actor campaigned for the SNP alongside the party’s leader in Greenock on Friday.

7. ‘I will always be part of the royal family’, Harry says during Ukraine visit

   Harry’s unannounced visit is his third trip to Ukraine since the war began in 2022.

8. No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance

   A Pentagon email suggested Donald Trump’s US administration could review its position on the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands.

9. Full list of London Underground line closures and delays as second 24-hour strike hits Friday rush hour

   A rundown of all the Tube line disruption as second 24-hour walkout of week continues into Friday

10. Young athletes swapping gadgets for ‘digital detox’ as marathon fever floods London

    According to New Balance, running is most popular amongst younger generations