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1. Iranian state TV says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died

   Talks between the US and Iran aimed at resolving the issue of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions ended on Thursday without agreement.

2. Sharon Osbourne remembers husband Ozzy as ‘authentic and gifted’ at Brit Awards

   The singer, known as the Prince of Darkness, died aged 76 in July last year.

3. Middle East faces uncertainty after Trump claims Ayatollah killed

   The UK Government has not yet commented on reports of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s death.

4. Olivia Dean wins big at Brits as Palestine and Peter Mandelson mentions censored

   Numerous instances of swearing were also edited out of the awards which were broadcast on ITV.

5. From Lord Mandelson to Paddington: Jack Whitehall’s best Brit Award gags

   Here are some of the most funny and memorable gags from the comedian.

6. Wolf Alice use winner’s speech to call for UK to be ‘proud’ of grassroots music

   Singer Ellie Rowsell also hailed those who helped the band in their early days.

7. Tim Burgess leads tributes to Stone Roses’ ‘phenomenal’ Mani at 2026 Brit Awards

   Mounfield, who was an original member of Manchester rock band The Stone Roses, died in 2025.

8. Who are the big winners at the Brit Awards 2026?

   Olivia Dean dominated and took home four awards.

9. Mark Ronson remembers Amy Winehouse during Brit Award acceptance speech

   The record producer and DJ started his professional relationship with the singer almost 20 years ago.

10. Chelsea: Liam Rosenior reveals Mikel Arteta's Arsenal achievement he hopes to emulate

    Blues boss targeting big win at the Emirates in spite of admiration for his opposite number