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1. Thousands of dead fish in US river sparks major investigation

2. UK breaks May temperature record with sweltering ‘tropical night’

   A UK record for the highest daily minimum temperature for May was set overnight, the Met Office said.

3. US strikes in Iran see oil prices rise again amid peace talk fears (cloned)

4. Ukraine-Russia war latest: EU condemns Putin’s attempt to sow ‘panic’ with warning to evacuate Kyiv

   At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday

5. Mother accused of murdering toddler and hiding his body in hotel freezer

6. How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures set to soar to 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May weather

   Highs of 35C are forecast on Tuesday

7. North Korea fires missiles as South Korean leader seeks nuclear submarines

   South Korean president calls for accelerated efforts to acquire nuclear-powered submarines

8. Plane crashes into paraglider and sends her spiraling through the air

   A paraglider narrowly escaped death after an aircraft tore through her chute whilst she was up in the air in the Salzburg region of Austria.

9. Millions of Britons lack confidence with investing, survey shows

10. Jeremy Clarkson finally offering ‘banned’ product at pub after huge demand

    ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ star’s boozer has introduced alcoholic beverage previously missing from menu