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1. Top Foreign Office official sacked after Mandelson vetting dispute

2. Trump again fumes at former MAGA faithful in lengthy rant including ‘sleazebag’ former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent

   The president also again attacked conservative commentators including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly, who have all criticized the Iran war

3. Trump slams former allies as ‘losers’ in fiery Truth Social post

4. Trump nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director

   In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as ‘incredibly talented’

5. Iran-US war latest: Ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

   Donald Trump said the ceasefire would begin on Thursday evening and last for 10 days

6. Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

   The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

7. ‘Greatest’ documentary series ever 7 Up ending after 70 years

   The show has been hailed as ‘a truly distinctive landmark piece of filmmaking’

8. ‘Trump tax’ from Iran war blamed for soaring bills as Brits look for new home energy solutions

   A large number of Brits want more government support for insulation and funding for solar panels and heat pumps to tackle a future energy crisis

9. Post Office and Windrush scandal victims waiting years for compensation as £12bn still unpaid

   Less than a quarter of this sum had been paid out by February this year, the National Audit Office (NAO) said

10. Government facing urgent calls to ban ticket resales above face value for music gigs and concerts

    A new report has also called for a government and industry-backed Music Fan Association, similar to one set up for football fans