UK - The Independent

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1. The best flight-free holidays from the UK – from an Amsterdam Eurostar trip to Dublin ferries

   Staying grounded doesn’t have to mean staying in the UK

2. Two UK players scoop massive EuroMillions jackpot

3. ‘Political stunt’: Critics slam Trump’s reading of a Bible passage one week after posting AI image of himself as Jesus

   Supporters praised the Republican president for reminding Americans ‘who we are as a nation’

4. Iran-US war latest: Trump extends ceasefire in dramatic climbdown after Tehran fails to commit to talks

   US president vows to continue blockading Iranian ports as Tehran refuses to send negotiators to Pakistan talks

5. Starmer-Mandelson latest: Labour MPs turn on PM over vetting scandal - but Reeves rules out leadership contest

   MPs warned of a ‘a toxic culture’ taking hold at No 10

6. Race Across the World locations: Where was the 2026 series filmed?

   Five pairs take on Race Across the World’s most extreme race yet

7. Appeals court allows Texas public schools to require Ten Commandments displays

   This decision could pave the way for a future showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court

8. Leicester relegated to League One - just 10 years after winning Premier League title

   Leicester’s relegation to the third tier of English football was confirmed following a 2-2 draw with Hull

9. The night Chelsea’s failed experiment sunk to breaking point

   It would not be a surprise if Chelsea and Liam Rosenior went their separate ways after five Premier League defeats in a row without scoring – but the blame should lie with those above him

10. LA mayor Karen Bass offers short-term cuts to film production fees across Hollywood as election nears

    Bass is up for reelection, with the mayoral ballot set to take place on June 2