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1. Eurovision 2026 latest: Australia, ‘Love Island’ star and UK entry Look Mum Computer perform in second semi-final

   The annual song contest continued in Vienna, with favourites including Norway, Australia and Armenia competing

2. Reigan Heskey late winner fires Manchester City to FA Youth Cup glory over Manchester United

   Manchester City U18s 2-1 Manchester United U18s: The feisty encounter was played in the backdrop of the controversial decision to play the game at the Joie Stadium, with the Etihad unavailable

3. Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM

   Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament

4. Need to lower your monthly expenses? Start by cutting these four costs, experts say

   ‘This summer with tighter budgets for most consumers, every purchase is critical and every dollar counts,’ one expert said

5. Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount

   Lawmakers are working to raise the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers

6. Clashes erupt in Bolivia as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas

   Clashes have erupted in Bolivia's capital as police use tear gas to disperse miners trying to breach the government palace

7. Unproven cancer drug prescriptions more than doubled after Joe Rogan podcast

8. The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

   May 8 - 14, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

9. Who is James Murray? The new Health Secretary replacing Wes Streeting

10. EFL could change Championship play-off final date with Southampton ‘Spygate’ hearing deadline set

    Saints were reported by Middlesbrough to the EFL after allegations of spying at their training ground before the Championship play-off semi-finals