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1. Robert Downey Jr shares blunt thoughts on social media influencers

2. SNL UK to return for extended second season later this year

   Sky is staking a claim in British sketch show after successful debut run

3. UFC White House fighter teases Donald Trump with question about ‘friend’ in Oval Office

   Ilia Topuria and opponent Justin Gaethje visited Mr Trump, as did other key fighters from the upcoming UFC fight card at the White House

4. German tourist sues holiday company after it banned reserving sunbeds with towels

5. Train disruption latest: Passengers across southern England warned of ‘major’ delays after radio fault

   South Western Railway warned that services across its entire network may be ‘cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised’

6. Kate includes heartfelt nod to her children in outfit for royal engagement

   The Princess of Wales featured a nod to her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, in her outfit as she stepped outin London for a royal engagement on Wednesday (6 May).

7. Trump’s plan to paint a landmark building next to the White House set to be approved

8. UK builders hit by surging costs of fuel and materials as output drops

   The S&P Global UK construction PMI showed a reading of 39.7 in April, down from 45.6 in March.

9. Ben Stokes ‘100 per cent’ to bowl for Durham in county return

   England captain will take full part against Worcestershire as he completes comeback from a facial injury.

10. Meta ‘constantly innovating’ to tackle risks to underage users, committee told

    Earlier this week, media regulator Coimisiun na Mean launched investigations into Meta over recommender algorithms on Facebook and Instagram.