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1. Why London’s iconic nightclubs are struggling to keep doors open

2. Michael Jackson estate accused of using pop star’s money to bully his daughter

3. Cyclist handed 25-day ban for punching Dutch rival during race

4. Starmer calls Trump to discuss ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

5. RSPB reveals fatal reason why you should take down bird feeders this summer

   The charity is raising the alarm over the risk to the UK’s starling and greenfinch populations

6. Rain and severe gales to hit UK this weekend as sunny spell ends

   Showers and coastal gales come after one of the warmest April days on record

7. Original NSYNC member explains why he turned down boy band stardom

8. OpenAI halts UK data centre project over energy costs and red tape

   The plans are being shelved until the ‘right conditions’ allow

9. Dubai limits flights until May 31 as Iran war restricts world’s busiest travel hub

   The Dubai caps will hit Indian airlines the hardest, according to April and May schedules data from Cirium

10. Masters 2026 leaderboard, Round 1: McIlroy claims share of lead

    Here’s who is leading the way after the first day of action...