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1. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo double down on the romantic subtext in Wicked: For Good

   John M. Chu has made the sapphic undertones of the source material the main event in his sequel

2. Best Amazon Black Friday deals 2025: New offers on Fire, Ninja and more to shop now

   We’re anticipating heavy reductions across the board, from Ring Doorbells and Amazon Fires to useful household goods

3. Former north London mayor 'sorry' for trying to get visas for his family and friends

   Mohammad Islam has stood down from his position on the council due to the controversy

4. Cole Palmer makes Chelsea training return to raise hopes over Arsenal comeback

   Blues talisman takes part in team session at Cobham ahead of Barcelona showdown after fracturing toe in freak accident

5. David Harbour 'linked to Madeline again months after Lily Allen affair'

   Harbour was accused of having an affair with costume designer Natalie Tippett while he was married to Lily Allen

6. Arsenal: Mikel Merino hails 'really complete' Eberechi Eze after historic hat-trick in north London derby

   The Arsenal midfielder has heaped praise on the £67.5million summer signing after a stunning performance in the north London derby

7. Kyle seeks to reassure business over workers’ rights concerns

   Business Secretary Peter Kyle promised a series of consultations would listen to firms’ concerns on how the Employment Rights Bill is implemented.

8. World Darts Championship draw in full: Luke Littler learns opponent for first match of title defence

   Teenager bidding to become just the fourth player to retain World Darts Championship title

9. Man City vs Bayer Leverkusen: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

   A first-ever meeting between the two sides takes place on the Champions League stage

10. Covid inquiry hears from businesses as it begins examining economic response

    Monday’s hearing began with an impact video featuring people who’s lives were affected by the pandemic.