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1. Humanoid robot designed for Moon mission developed by China

2. Eurovision gives Israel formal warning over call for viewers to ‘vote 10 times’

   Israel broadcaster’s endorsement of a video from delegate Noam Bettan was found to have broken new rules designed to limit third-party campaigns

3. Liverpool announce new Anfield tribute to late striker Diogo Jota

4. The best cash ISAs and savings accounts paying the highest interest rates in May

   War in Iran has ‘upended interest rate expectations’

5. Beth Mead to leave Arsenal after nine years: ‘A legend of the club’

   Mead has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City

6. People who work longer hours are more likely to be obese, study finds

   Researchers found a ‘balanced life’ equates to a ‘better life’ with more physical activity and more nutritious food

7. Hantavirus latest: French passenger becomes seventh confirmed case of virus linked to cruise ship

   A French woman who was evacuated from the cruise ship developed symptoms on the flight to Paris and has tested positive

8. Teaching assistant who spat at pupil is jailed for child cruelty

   Danuska Pullia, of Iwade, in Kent, was sentenced to four years in prison for four counts of child cruelty at Maidstone Crown Court

9. Starmer rolled up his sleeves and channelled his inner John Major – but his critics remain unconvinced

   The cheers in the room at Sir Keir Starmer’s make-or-break speech in central London were not reflected by sentiments outside it, political editor David Maddox reports

10. Hantavirus-hit cruise ship captain speaks out for first time with praise for guests and crew

    The captain of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship has thanked crew and passengers for their "unity" and "strength" following the outbreak of the virus.