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1. Farage urged to act against Reform local election candidates with racist, misogynistic and homophobic views

   Exclusive:Despite the pledge to employ the best vetting system in British politics, some Reform UK candidates have been condemned for their ‘grotesque views’ posted online

2. Embattled congresswoman resigns to avoid ethics panel investigation and ‘political games’

   Only six members of the House have been expelled

3. EFL clubs make decision over VAR challenge system in Championship next season

   The introduction of the system was opposed by the majority of clubs following a subsequent EFL survey.

4. Iran-US war latest: Vance’s trip to peace talks in Pakistan ‘on hold’ as Trump threatens return to fighting

   Future of peace talks in Pakistan hangs in the balance hours before ceasefire expires

5. Kash Patel’s alleged drinking and trips with girlfriend mocked in AI Lego video that has the internet buzzing

   AI-generated music video lists criticisms and controversies associated with FBI director to an early-2000s rock-style version of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’

6. Seeds from ‘miracle tree’ filter microplastics from drinking water

   Following years of research, study finds seeds are more than equal to chemical alternatives for water filtration

7. Brighton v Chelsea LIVE: Cole Palmer absence explained as Liam Rosenior bids to end losing run in Premier League

   The Seagulls will look to take advantage of Chelsea’s recent malaise as they try to secure a place in Europe next season

8. The buck stops on Keir Starmer’s desk for the mistake of appointing Mandelson

   Editorial: Olly Robbins is justifiably aggrieved at being removed for doing what the prime minister put pressure on him to do – but in the end, this may well harm the sacker more than the sackee

9. Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

   Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows

10. Ambulance should have been called 90 minutes before baby delivered in ‘high-risk’ home birth, inquest hears

    Poppy Hope Lomas was seven days old when she died on 26 October 2022 following complications from her home birth