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1. Starmer clashes with Farage over claims about his schooldays dubbing Reform leader ‘spineless’

   The prime minister urged the Reform leader to ‘explain the alleged comments’ as soon as possible

2. Hollywood star looks unrecognisable in new Hunger Games film trailer

   Sunrise on the Reaping slated for release in November 2026

3. Superb England fight back on dramatic first day of Ashes as Ben Stokes takes five Australian wickets

4. Ben Stokes leads brilliant England bowling response on wild first day of Ashes

   England were bowled out for 172 – but then reduced the hosts to 123 for nine by stumps in Perth.

5. How Eberechi Eze to Arsenal changed Tottenham’s future forever

   The North London derby rivals have endured major change in the boardroom in recent months, with Sunday’s encounter setting the scene for a new era in the Premier League

6. How Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine has been entirely dictated by Putin

   The ‘deal’ being briefed out by Washington and Moscow is really just a blueprint for Russian conquest. Sam Kiley explains why it doesn’t have to be that way

7. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone attack shuts Russian airports as Zelensky considers Trump peace deal

   White House confirms US is working on a new peace plan good for both sides, Russia and Ukraine

8. Alisson return comes at price for Liverpool as Arne Slot reveals double injury blow

   Alisson’s return to fitness has coincided with a frustrating double injury blow for Liverpool

9. Apple launches its own Black Friday sale and I found the best deals on its tech

   You can already save on everything from iPhones to MacBooks in the Black Friday sales

10. Britons hit by coldest night of the season as temperatures plunge to -11C

    Temperatures dropped to -11.7C as amber cold weather health alerts remain in place across parts of northern England