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1. Dispatch: how a game about a superhero workplace comedy became 2026's first must-play sleeper hit

   Aaron Paul, ominous cat mascots and a team of misfit superheroes all combine to make this a must-play

2. Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper’s huge earnings revealed and how he plans to spend them

   It has been a bumper year for the farmer who is best known for his straight-talking clashes with boss Jeremy Clarkson

3. Keir Starmer and Danish PM discuss ‘vital steps’ towards Arctic security

   Mette Frederiksen thanked the Prime Minister for the UK’s support during a ‘difficult time’ for her country.

4. Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal deal close; Chelsea to sign Alao; Palmer wants Man Utd, Liverpool eye Van de Ven

   January window is approaching the home stretch

5. Wunmi Mosaku Oscar-nominated for Sinners

   The British-Nigerian is nominated for best supporting actress.

6. Heavy rain and flooding bring travel disruption

   The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings.

7. PM says ‘hard yards’ of Greenland security ahead as he welcomes Trump shift

   The Prime Minister said the US president’s shift in position was ‘good’ news as he spoke with residents on a visit to Hertfordshire on Thursday.

8. What transfer deals West Ham could do before January window closes

   Hammers set to be active in market before February 2 deadline

9. What transfer deals Brentford could do before January window closes

   Outgoings likely to be only business done before February 2 deadline

10. What transfer deals Fulham could do before January window closes

    Whites could be active in market before February 2 deadline