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1. Trump insults reporter asking about the spiralling cost of his ballroom

   Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who pressed him about the budget for the White House ballroom renovation on Tuesday (12 May).

2. Temperatures drop to unseasonably low levels as cold snap grips UK

3. Tui issues update on summer jet fuel shortage fears

   Europe’s biggest holiday company says high price of jet fuel has boosted production

4. Matt Fitzpatrick won the RBC Heritage in golf shoes from this brand

   And we’ve found a similar pair for less than £90, thanks to a 46 per cent Amazon discount

5. Tui issues statement on jet fuel shortage concerns ahead of summer holidays

6. The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

   King Charles III will present the U.K. government’s legislative program to Parliament on Wednesday as uncertainty clouds the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership

7. Starmer-Streeting latest: Health secretary departs No10 after just 16 minutes with PM ahead of King’s Speech

   Health secretary and PM had brief meeting prior to King's speech as Streeting weighs up leadership challenge

8. Who is Alex Batty? Brit ‘kidnapped’ by mother reveals concerning new details of ordeal

9. Boy George speaks out after San Marino crashes out of Eurovision semi-final

   Culture Club star joined San Marino’s entry SENHIT for a disco-influenced performance

10. Thailand slashes visa durations for 93 countries after controversy over tourists’ behaviour

    Thai authorities face mounting pressure over allegations that foreign nationals have been operating businesses illegally