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1. Deadly avalanche in Northern Italy kills two skiers, injures five

   A total of 25 skiers were caught in the avalanche

2. Iran-US war latest: Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked ships’ after Trump’s threat

   In a Truth Social post, Trump said the US would start targeting Iran’s largest power plant first

3. Iran has firepower to strike London claims Israel after long-range hit on Diego Garcia

   Israel Defence Forces say attempted strike on Diego Garcia shows ‘danger to dozens of countries in Europe, Asia and Africa’

4. Elbow’s Guy Garvey: ‘My advice for life? Have as much sex as possible’

   The Manchester legends are headlining the Royal Albert Hall in London for this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust shows. Garvey catches up with Roisin O’Connor on marriage, fatherhood, gig etiquette and why life just keeps getting better

5. Let’s hear it for the anti-nepo babies who are making their own way

   Anna Wintour’s son Charles is a doctor, Bruce Springteen son Sam is a firefighter and Jamie Oliver’s 22-year-old daughter is a trainee nurse. As Ronnie Wood’s daughter Leah, 47, says she’s glad her dad didn’t give her millions, it’s all very refreshing, says Charlotte Cripps

6. How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation

   Ukraine has built a fast, low-cost defensive shield to stop Russian attacks with Iranian-designed Shahed drones

7. The media may have unmasked Banksy — again. That's angered some art fans but not ruffled dealers

   Banksy’s mystique is taking a hit after a report about his real name

8. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Four killed in Russian drone attacks as thousands left without power

   The attacks came on the eve of talks between the US and Ukraine

9. Photos show the 'Feline Oscars,' an international feline beauty competition in Romania

   Photos show an international feline beauty competition dubbed the ‘Feline Oscars’ that featured more than 200 cats Saturday in Bucharest, Romania.

10. America's official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country's 250th birthday

    The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America’s 250th birthday celebration