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1. Multiple 19th century coins uncovered under HMS Victory mast after being put there for ‘good fortune’

   A 750-tonne crane was used to remove the mizzen, foremast and bowsprit masts from Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

2. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv

   Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved

3. Three dead, more than a dozen first responders hospitalized, after possible hazmat situation in New Mexico

   Police rushed to a home in Mountainair for a ‘suspected overdose’ Wednesday

4. Manchester sees biggest rise in living standards in boost for Burnham

   The share of underprivileged inner-city neighbourhoods across the country has fallen significantly since 2010, driven by changes in big cities – such as Manchester, Liverpool and London

5. Consumer confidence rises slightly following signs of Iran ‘de-escalation’

   Confidence in the economy over the next three months remains firmly in negative territory at minus 48, but up from minus 53 last month.

6. Warning England’s taps could run dry amid growing drought threat

   A report found while the UK is not short of rainfall, it must drastically improve how it stores, manages, and reuses water

7. Four dogs stolen every day across UK last year, police figures suggest

   Breeds such as French bulldogs, Staffordshire bull terriers and dachshunds are most at risk, analysis of police data by Direct Line found.

8. Four dogs stolen every day across UK last year – here are the breeds most at risk

   Half of UK dog owners worry about their pet being stolen, with 33% saying they only ever walked their dog on a lead and 26% supervising their dog while it is in the garden

9. Net migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s rising

   British Future said politicians “need to take responsibility” for the growing disconnect between the true migration figures and public perception of immigration

10. New documentary sees AOC visit Trump country where voters embrace her in fight over new data center

    The documentary sees the New York Congresswoman travel to Morgan County, Georgia, where Trump won over 70 percent of the vote in 2024