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1. Starmer says it is ‘far-fetched’ to suggest McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files

   His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney’s phone was stolen last year

2. Man United ‘frustrated’ but confident they can overturn Bayern Munich in Women’s Champions League

   Marc Skinner’s side were edged out 3-2 in the first leg of their last-eight tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday

3. Man Utd concede late winner in five-goal first leg against Bayern Munich

   United were beaten by an 84th-minute strike from Momoko Tanikawa

4. Two men arrested over Golders Green ambulance attack released on bail

   Two men aged 45 and 47 were arrested on Wednesday

5. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Black Sea oil tanker struck by drones as Trump ‘urges Kyiv to give up land’

   The US president has consistently demanded that Kyiv hand over illegally occupied land to Putin

6. Iran-US war latest: Explosions heard in Dubai as Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to peace talks

   China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating

7. Craig Bellamy’s war-cry provides fuel for Wales’ World Cup dream – now it’s time for the fire

   Wales host Bosnia and Herzegovina, chasing a second World Cup appearance in three-and-a-half years, and are ready to go ‘all out’ at a raucous Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night

8. The clever psychological tricks which could send Ireland to first World Cup in 24 years

   Troy Parrott holds the key as Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to conjure up another memorable away-day triumph in Prague on Thursday night

9. Is Brazil vs France on TV? How to watch international friendly and team news

   Everything you need to know ahead of the friendly in Boston,

10. Something Very Bad is Going to Happen review – The only scary thing about this horror is how poorly lit it is

    Eight-episode series follows a woman whose wedding jitters take a demonic turn