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1. Where would I go in Mexico – and whatever happened to Acapulco?

   Simon Calder has been travelling to and through Mexico almost since the conquistadores arrived

2. ‘Blood rain’ could fall over UK tonight as Saharan dust cloud approaches

   A Saharan dust cloud passing over the UK could create reddish skies and the possibility of ‘blood rain’

3. Robert Carradine death: Lizzie Maguire star dies aged 71

   The actor’s family want to raise awareness around ‘his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder’

4. Virginia Giuffre’s family praise UK authorities for treating Epstein files with ‘urgency’ after Lord Mandelson’s arrest

   Her brother Sky Roberts said the ‘contrast with the continued inaction in the United States is undeniable’

5. Major streaming services in UK to be monitored by Ofcom under new legislation

   The biggest streaming services will be brought under ‘enhanced regulation’ by the watchdog

6. Mandelson arrest latest: Bombshell vetting files could be published next week after ex-Labour peer released on bail

   Ex-Labour minister accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during time as business secretary

7. This New York hotel makes a visit to the Big Apple more relaxing than usual

   Conrad New York Downtown is a relaxed yet business-like place, ideal for both for serious rest and soothing work, writes Andrew Griffin

8. Snoop Dogg makes unique request to Swansea fans ahead of first visit

9. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Government won’t block MPs’ bid to release files on former prince’s trade role

   A vote is expected following the Lib Dems opposition day debate

10. Baby boy becomes first child in the UK to be born to deceased womb transplant