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1. Welsh election is referendum on Starmer’s premiership, says Farage

   Speaking at Reform’s Welsh manifesto launch on Thursday, the party leader said the vote in May would ‘end Labour dominance’ in Wales.

2. India vs England LIVE: T20 World Cup latest score and semi-final updates

   Harry Brook chooses to bowl first after winning crucial toss in Mumbai

3. Sweeping new UK visa changes announced by Home Office after 'unacceptably high' abuse of system

   Six new countries have had new visa rules placed on them by the Home Office

4. British influencer charters £100k private jet to flee Dubai amid Iran war

   Property investor and influencer Samuel Leeds has come under scrutiny for his ‘insensitive comments’ after escaping the Middle East

5. Peaky Blinders star Jay Lycurgo lifts lid on Netflix film and working with Cillian Murphy

   The British actor, 27, joins the star-studded cast of the highly-anticipated release on March 6

6. Saharan dust to bring colourful sunsets and ‘blood rain’ to UK

   It comes as temperatures on Thursday in some parts of the country could reach as high as 20C.

7. The cost of conflict: How the Middle East war will be felt in your pocket

   Petrol, heating, and grocery bills could all take a hit as the conflict shows no sign of slowing

8. Britney Spears arrested on reported ‘driving under the influence’ charge

   The singer was held on March 5, according to arrest records.

9. Britney Spears ‘arrested for driving under the influence in California’

   The singer, 44, was reportedly taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol on Wednesday evening

10. Spice girl: Kate proves partial to a chilli chutney as she meets restaurant team

    The Princess of Wales was visiting the Golden Mile in Leicester.