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1. Trump-China visit latest: Leaders to meet for talks in Bejing as Rubio claims China is the ‘top political challenge’ for the US

   On his first full day in China, Trump will participate in bilateral talks and take part in a state banquet

2. British roast dinner hit with cocktail of more than 100 pesticides, Greenpeace warns

   Some of the pesticides cited are banned in the EU because they are toxic for reproduction or carcinogenic

3. Prince Harry speaks out about ‘lethal violence’ against UK Jewish community, Gaza and ‘inflamed tensions’

   Harry said he felt compelled to speak on these issues as remaining silent allows "hate and extremism to flourish unchecked"

4. How Malta’s Aidan became Eurovision’s most compelling underdog

   Aidan’s performance in the semi-finals this week promises to wow the audience

5. Nationwide launches new banking app feature to hide abusive payment references

   The move is aimed at safeguarding survivors

6. Hundreds more children to get ‘life-changing’ SMA treatments on NHS following Jesy Nelson campaign

   Nelson has campaigned for screening to be rolled out after her twins were diagnosed with the condition

7. World’s first laughing gas breathalyser being trialled by UK police forces in bid to combat ‘emerging threat’

   Possession of the class C drug for unlawful use can lead to a prison sentence of up to two years

8. Thousands of surfers to stage ‘paddle out’ protest across UK over ‘broken’ water system

   Surfers taking part will protest against the Water Reform Bill after its announcement in the King’s Speech

9. Starmer vows ‘to fight to win’ against Streeting for Labour leadership with health secretary poised to quit government

   Another day of fevered speculation in parliament saw allies of Wes Streeting claim he is set to resign from the as health secretary and trigger a leadership election with rivals including energy secretary Ed Miliband also expected to enter the contest

10. In an increasingly controversial title race, Hearts now know what they’re up against

    After beating Falkirk at a raucous Tynecastle, Hearts found out that Celtic’s 99th-minute equaliser, via a ‘disgusting’ penalty, will instead take a dramatic title race to the final day