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1. Andy Burnham latest: Burnham takes on Starmer as he confirms Westminster comeback bid to become MP

   Manchester mayor seeks permission to stand in upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge

2. Burnham takes fight to Starmer as he launches new bid to become Labour MP

   Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor of Greater Manchester, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election

3. Patrick Reed moves four shots clear with Rory McIlroy straggling in Dubai Desert Classic

   The American carded seven birdies and two bogeys in his 67 to reach 14 under par for the tournament at Emirates Golf Club

4. Man City finally find a solution for their Erling Haaland problem to end horror week

   Manchester City 2-0 Wolves:Haaland was benched for a much-needed rest as Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo stepped up to see off Wolves and banish recent bad memories

5. Bournemouth vs Liverpool live: Van Dijk gives Reds renewed hope of comeback in Premier League clash

   Can Liverpool get back to winning ways in the Premier League with Mohamed Salah back in the fold?

6. People brace themselves for the winter storm moving across the US, in photos

   A monster storm is expected to wreak havoc across much of the United States. The storm threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140 million people were under a winter storm warning from New Mexico to New England.

7. Minneapolis shooting video emerges after Border Patrol shot dead ‘armed man’

8. 37-year-old man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis was an ‘American citizen’ and licensed gun owner, city officials say

   “We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave,” officials wrote on X Saturday morning. “We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.”

9. ICE shooting latest: ‘American citizen’ shot and killed by federal agents in another Minneapolis shooting

   Footage of the incident appeared to show multiple law enforcement officers struggling with a man on the ground before a gunshot is heard

10. How the TikTok generation are driving England forward

    Led by characters like Henry Pollock, a new breed of rugby player is beginning to emerge in an environment encouraging them to express themselves