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1. Aryna Sabalenka responds to critics of her ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match against Nick Kyrgios

   Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Krygios in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition tennis match later this month

2. Knifeman claims he is victim after stabbing woman eight times in her home

   A knifeman who stabbed a woman eight times in her own home during a burglary pretended to be a victim when speaking to police officers.

3. US recalls popular blood pressure medication over fears of cross-contamination with another drug

   Samples of the pill ‘showed presence’ of another type of drug, the FDA said

4. Taylor Swift hit by bot-fuelled Nazi conspiracy campaign, study finds

5. Disaronno recalled after bottles contaminated with shards of glass

   An Italian liqueur sold in supermarkets across the country has been recalled after it was discovered the drink may contain glass

6. Martin Lewis issues Avios warning with days to act

   Martin Lewis has issued a warning for Avios point holders, cautioning them that they have just days to act.

7. Beyoncé among co-chairs for 2026 Met Gala

8. Eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination

   The contamination was caused by the company’s processing equipment

9. Starmer belatedly defends Sadiq Khan after Trump brands London mayor ‘horrible, vicious, disgusting’

   Labour prime minister also rejects US President’s claim about UK immigration

10. Reeves admits Budget leaks were ‘extremely damaging’ but insists she wasn’t to blame

    Chancellor hits out at ‘too many leaks’ and says inquiry is underway to root out who is responsible