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1. ‘I was outed when I became mayor three decades ago — now I’m bringing Pride to my town’

   News that Phil Webb was gay made the national news in 1994 when he signed up to be mayor of his small town. Now, he tells Bryony Gooch about organising the first ever Pride event in Wimborne Minster

2. Women’s match to headline night session at French Open for first time in three years

   Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will clash on Philippe-Chatrier in a slot that has generally been reserved for men’s singles contests

3. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone

   Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall

4. What a peace deal between Iran and the US could look like as Trump outlines key demands

   US and Iranian officials negotiators drafted a memorandum of understanding but Trump has asked for several amendements

5. The changes Arsenal must make to take the next step after Champions League final defeat

   More attacking potency is a must for Arsenal, even if they were successful in frustrating PSG in Budapest

6. Urgent search for boy, 11, missing after entering river in South Yorkshire

   The boy was seen entering the River Don in Mexborough and police were called at 7.59pm on Saturday

7. Emily Blunt refused to use AI for pivotal scene in Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day

   Actor said she is ‘terrified’ of artificial intelligence

8. Arsenal trophy parade LIVE: Gunners celebrate title triumph despite ‘cruel’ defeat in Champions League final

   After an agonising defeat on penalties, Arsenal pick up the pieces and prepare for a trophy parade in North London

9. Iga Swiatek stunned by Marta Kostyuk as latest big name falls at French Open

   There will be new champions in both the men’s and women’s draws at Roland Garros after Swiatek was beaten on her birthday

10. The Independent Pride List 2026: Grace Richardson on why she refused to hide her sexuality from Miss World

    Miss England Grace Richardson has opened up about why she chose not to hide her sexuality while competing in the prestigious beauty pageant competition.