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1. Paris Fury knew husband Tyson would return to boxing as it is his ‘passion’

   The former world heavyweight champion, 37, will return to boxing this weekend.

2. ‘Panic buying’ setting in on fourth day of fuel protest

   Fuel supplies at more Irish forecourts are under threat of running dry as a days-long blockade of major supply depots continues.

3. Domestic abuser to be sentenced for killing wife after she jumped to her death

   Lee Milne, 40, subjected his wife Kimberley Milne to an 18-month campaign of abuse before her death in July 2023.

4. PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit

   The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

5. Giving children tablets instead of liquid medicine could cut NHS costs – experts

   Researchers examined patients with a condition called congenital hyperinsulinism.

6. Shopper footfall fails to meet expectations in March despite Easter boost

   Total UK footfall was up by 2.4% year on year, although this was distorted by the month’s inclusion of Easter, which fell in April last year.

7. Greens more extreme than Reform, says Scottish Tory leader

   Russell Findlay highlighted one Greens candidate calling for the abolition of prisons and plans to ‘effectively’ legalise cocaine and heroin.

8. Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

   Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed.

9. Starmer and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

   The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

10. When is the Grand National 2026? Date, start time, latest odds and how to watch

    The most famous steeplechase in the world headlines three-day meeting