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1. Bulletin PM briefing: Under-16s social media ban and Iran deal under strain

2. Paul O’Grady’s rise to fame inspires new play – with Drag Race UK queen to play Lily Savage star

   ‘Savage’ has been penned by a former ‘Coronation Street’ writer

3. Trump UFC fight live: MAGA allies and Democrat foes weigh in on White House cage matches

   Donald Trump received an outpouring of birthday wishes as he celebrated turning 80 with a massive UFC brawl

4. The Manchester United lessons Ruben Amorim must learn to spark AC Milan revival

   Manchester United’s worst manager in decades appears primed for another big role in Serie A

5. World Cup 2026 LIVE: White supremacy controversy breaks out over VAR referee’s hand gesture

   VAR official Shaun Evans is accused of making the gesture ahead of Germany v Curacao, while Iran are preparing to face New Zealand after a host of issues and with protests planned at the stadium

6. Spain v Cape Verde LIVE: Lamine Yamal on bench for World Cup opener against huge underdogs

   Yamal is a substitute for the match against the World Cup debutants

7. Photo highlights from the G7 Summit of world leaders

   World leaders are gathering in a French spa town starting Monday for a days-long summit of the Group of Seven major democracies.

8. Brendon McCullum reacts to Ben Stokes incident: ‘I’m worried about him’

   The England captain will miss the second Test after breaching curfew at a nightclub last week

9. The vast majority of Americans want to quit their company jobs - here’s why

10. Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

    UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success