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1. Keir Starmer tells Xi Jinping he wants 'more sophisticated' ties with China as leaders meet in Beijing

   The Prime Minister meets President Xi at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip to China

2. Melania Trump’s celebrity documentary flop has laid bare the truth

   First the Beckhams and Taylor Swift, now this. In today’s ultra-curated world, are celeb documentaries pointless?

3. The Boy Who Bakes: How GBBO winner Edd Kimber built his dream kitchen in Walthamstow

   The food writer and Bake Off star is finally set for his dinner party era at his E17 home

4. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, January 29, 2026

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Aquarius to Gemini

5. Heavy rain to disrupt transport and worsen flooding amid Storm Chandra fallout

   One severe flood warning remains in place.

6. Artwork for mural dedicated to Scot who cared for Jewish girls unveiled

   Jane Haining was arrested in April 1944 and deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

7. Liverpool: Arne Slot reveals new four-man selection update amid transfer question

   Reds boss asked if emergency signings could be considered amid worsening injury problems

8. Premier League set for fifth Champions League spot after European dominance

   More English clubs will appear across UEFA’s three competitions next season

9. 'Incredible' Virgil van Dijk sets Champions League record in big Liverpool win

   A stand-out performance from the veteran Dutchman may silence some naysayers

10. Dame Prue Leith reveals why she quit The Great British Bake Off

    It was announced last week that Dame Prue was stepping down as a judge on the popular Channel 4 baking show after nine series.