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1. Who is Zack Polanski? The Green Party leader hoping to beat Starmer

2. European nation prepared to secure Russian oil for two countries despite sanctions

   Any Russian crude oil ordered for delivery could face difficulty skirting US sanctions

3. China’s legislature removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

   No official reason given for decision that comes just weeks after president Xi Jinping’s removal of his highest-ranking general

4. Judges reject appeal claiming VAT on private school fees infringe human rights

   Court of Appeal judges have rejected claims that the introduction of VAT to private school fees is incompatible with human rights law.

5. Eric Dane honoured by Grey’s Anatomy with emotional tribute

6. Gorton and Denton result live: Rayner tells Starmer by-election defeat must be a wake-up call

   The former deputy PM said the government must ‘be braver’ following a humiliating defeat

7. Carol Vorderman cries as Green Party wins historic Gorton and Denton by-election

   Carol Vorderman has shared her tearful reaction to the Green Party's historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

8. Liverpool boss Arne Slot gives concerning Florian Wirtz injury update

   Florian Wirtz pulled out of last week’s match against Nottingham Forest due to a back injury

9. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship

   Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

10. Kristi Noem shot dead her family dog. A new book now claims Trump viewed that as an ‘asset’ in a member of his cabinet

    The president appears to agree with Kristi Noem’s assertion that shooting her dog was a tale of responsibility