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1. Mandelson gone: Disgraced peer falls on his sword and quits Lords over Epstein scandal

   The Met Police has launched a criminal investigation into the disgraced peer

2. Man City vs Newcastle LIVE: Carabao Cup latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

   Arsenal await the winners in next month’s Carabao Cup final

3. MPs back release of files on Mandelson appointment as US ambassador

   Lord Mandelson was sacked from his Washington role in September last year over his links with Epstein.

4. Noel Gallagher to be named Songwriter Of The Year at the Brits

   Gallagher is known for writing Oasis songs such as Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger and Champagne Supernova, as well as his solo career.

5. Michael Flatley ‘full of joy’ as Dublin Lord Of The Dance show to go ahead

   The parties reached an agreement allowing the shows to go ahead.

6. Families of Palestine Action activists in Elbit site break-in hail ‘victory’

   Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, Fatema Rajwani, Zoe Rogers and Jordan Devlin were cleared of aggravated burglary on Wednesday.

7. Do away goals count in Man City vs Newcastle decider? Extra-time rules explained for Carabao Cup semi-final

   Holders trail by two goals heading into Carabao Cup decider at the Etihad Stadium

8. Fact check: Most humble addresses filed without national security exemption

   A 2022 humble address said that ‘redactions shall be solely for the purposes of national security’.

9. Angela Rayner leads Labour revolt against Keir Starmer on Mandelson files release amid 'cover-up' warning

   London MPs also urged the PM to give Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee oversight on publishing the Mandelson papers

10. Best Valentine’s dine-in supermarket meal deals for 2026 from Waitrose, M&S, COOK and more

    Roses are red, violets are blue; this Valentine’s, it’s all about a meal in for two