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1. Wales election 2026: Live results map as party loses control of Senedd for first time

   Polls have suggested Labour could see its worst result in over a century in the nation

2. Defiant Starmer vows ‘I will not walk away’ as Labour suffers devastating election losses

   As Nigel Farage’s Reform makes sweeping gains, Labour has suffered monumental defeats across the UK in the local and devolved elections

3. Tess Daly and Vernon Kay to divorce after 23 years of marriage: ‘This has not been an easy choice’

   The TV presenting duo shared the news of their split in a joint Instagram post

4. British sprinter CJ Ujah arrested for alleged cryptocurrency fraud

   The former world relay champion is alleged to have been part of an organised crime group

5. Local elections results in full: Live map for every seat across England, Wales and Scotland

   Live election results for England, Scotland and Wales in one place

6. Naomi Osaka recounts her show-stopping Met Gala outfit at the 'Grand Slam' of fashion

   Naomi Osaka says she felt like she had “a 20-pound vest on” for her show-stopping outfit at the Met Gala

7. What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino

   Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather

8. Farage makes revelation on possible Labour defections to Reform UK

9. Popular dating app is saying goodbye to the swipe

10. Why even a voicemail from your mom can help calm you

    ‘The brain is wired early on to make a connection between safety and security and her voice, which can last into adulthood’