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1. Manchester United women’s team mock long-suffering fan with ‘haircut’ celebration

   Manchester United’s women’s team have now won six consecutive games - after the men’s side passed up the chance to win a fifth in a row against West Ham and end supporter Frank Ilett’s viral challenge

2. Starmer latest: Angela Rayner backed by union as new leader if Labour loses Gorton and Denton by-election

   The former deputy prime minister earned the backing of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association in the first break in union endorsement for Sir Keir Starmer

3. Turkey detains 16 people in OnlyFans probe as authorities seize $6.9million

   OnlyFans has been blocked in Turkey since June 7, 2023

4. Bangladesh nationalists claim landslide victory in first election since Gen Z uprising

   Tarique Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, is expected to be sworn in as prime minister on 17 February

5. This underrated Japanese city is perfect for escaping overtourism

   Delectable marbled beef dishes, hot springs and sake – but minus the crowds. This port city is Japan’s best-kept secret, says Venus Wong

6. What is the ‘halo lip’? Make-up artists explain how to do it

   Experts reveal how to pull off this new lipstick trend.

7. Zelensky slams Olympics officials after Ukrainian disqualified over war memorial helmet

   Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back on the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to disqualify Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing in the Winter Olympics.

8. Arsenal blow their chance at Brentford to highlight vital change needed to hold off Man City

   Brentford 1-1 Arsenal:The Bees hit back against the Gunners, who lacked enough conviction in their play, meaning Man City are now just four points behind the Premier League leaders

9. Items from Dame Vera Lynn’s personal archive to go on display at the Imperial War Museum

   The ‘We’ll Meet Again’ singer’s daughter has given the display her blessing

10. Storm Nils batters France and Spain leaving one dead and 850,000 without power

    Wild weather sweeping through France and Spain has also forced flight cancellations