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1. UK interest rate cut hopes dashed as Iran war sends energy prices soaring

   The Bank of England is not expected to cut interest rates amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East

2. After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island

   Taiwan is seeing a surge of Chinese military planes near the island after a sharp drop in flights over the past two weeks had sparked discussions among observers

3. Three more Iran women’s footballers change minds and leave Australia despite being granted asylum

   Iranian state media claims the players resisted ‘psychological warfare’ – but reports suggest the team has faced immense pressure from their country’s authorities

4. Trump says US may keep bombing ‘totally demolished’ Iranian oil facility ‘just for fun’

5. Could Jessie Buckley’s cat problem really affect her Oscar chances?

   A recently resurfaced interview saw the ‘Hamnet’ star admit to making her husband rehome his pets

6. How Max Dowman galvanised Arsenal’s title charge - and what next for history-making teenager

   The 16-year-old’s ‘extraordinary’ football brain was on show as he produced a moment of magic in the win over Everton and made his case for inclusion in the England squad despite his tender years

7. Kimi Antonelli claims maiden Grand Prix victory with win in China

   Antonelli delivered a composed drive from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit.

8. Britain will not rejoin EU or set up customs union, Starmer’s top negotiator warns

   Exclusive:European affairs minister Nick Thomas-Symonds will tell idealogues on both sides of the Brexit debate that ‘alignment is not a dirty word’ as he seeks to embed a relationship reset with ‘ruthless pragmatism’

9. Iran protesters sent warning by Met Police with thousands set to gather in London for al-Quds Day demonstration

   Around 12,000 people are expected to attend the al-Quds Day demonstration in London on Sunday

10. Kimi Antonelli seals first F1 Grand Prix triumph as Lewis Hamilton ends podium drought