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1. US state visit risk ‘grasped in both hands’ by King, aide says

   The trip by Charles was seen as an opportunity to deliver on palace objectives in support of the Government.

2. Scotland has suffered nearly 7,000 days of failure under SNP, Findlay says

   The Scottish Tory leader accused John Swinney’s party of having a ‘reverse Midas touch’.

3. SNP in denial over growing mental health crisis, says Sarwar

   Scottish Labour revealed there were more than 700,000 mental health related calls to NHS24 from 2021-2025.

4. David Beckham ‘very lucky’ after being spoiled by family on 51st birthday

   The former England captain celebrated his birthday on Saturday and was showered with love from friends and family online.

5. Kimi Antonelli pips Max Verstappen to Miami Grand Prix pole after sprint disappointment

   Mercedes teenager continues his hot form with top qualifying time

6. Keir Starmer hijacks King and Queen’s royal plane in SNL UK sketch

   The sketch comedy show opened with a political skit that featured the King and Queen as they returned to the UK following their visit to the US.

7. Teenager charged after ‘bomb hoax’ halts Peter Kay performance

   Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, was remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in the West Midlands city on May 4, police said.

8. Roberto De Zerbi names Tottenham forward who will 'star' in relegation scrap amid injury crisis

   Injury crisis has forced fringe attacker back into the limelight

9. Ed Sheeran sings hit song with Ipswich players after promotion to Premier League

   The singer-songwriter, who bought a minority stake in the football club in 2024, was filmed singing his hit song The A Team with the victorious squad.

10. Lando Norris eases to first win of season with victory in Miami Grand Prix sprint

    Championship leader was docked crucial seconds in leaderboard slide