UK - The Independent

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1. Victoria Beckham gifts David unique birthday present from ‘the boys’ and Harper

   David Beckham received some unique presents from “the boys” and daughter Harper for his 51st birthday.

2. John Higgins v Shaun Murphy live: World Snooker Championship semi-final set for thrilling conclusion

   The two former world champions are locked in an intense battle to reach the Crucible final, where either Mark Allen or Wu Yize will await

3. Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately, cancelling all flights

   The company had been in discussions with the Trump administration about a rescue package, but no deal was reached.

4. Celebrity Traitors 2026 confirms full star-studded lineup

   The BBC have gone all out for the reality show’s forthcoming return

5. Wrexham’s Premier League dreams ended by 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough

6. Naoya Inoue just too good for spirited Junto Nakatani in long-awaited super-fight

   Inoue retained the undisputed super-bantamweight titles by becoming the first boxer to beat Nakatani

7. Stargazers hoping to witness Eta Aquarid meteor shower this week

   On any given night, a handful of stray meteors are visible under dark skies

8. Trump’s Air Force One gift from Qatar set to be ready this summer after $400m remodel

9. Arsenal v Fulham LIVE: Team news as Gunners aim to stretch lead in Premier League title race

   Mikel Arteta’s side can move six points clear at the top of the table before Man City face Everton on Monday

10. Starmer urges ban on some protests in antisemitism crackdown

    The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’