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1. Voices: TV shows about baby loss are unbearable for me

   The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

2. Five Japanese ingredients to level up your cooking, says MasterChef winner Tim Anderson

   MasterChef winner Tim Anderson says just five Japanese ingredients can transform the way you cook – boosting flavour, building confidence and making everyday meals far more interesting

3. Why Euphoria will inspire the summer’s most popular wedding trends

   As characters from the popular HBO series tie the knot and spark viral conversations about what to wear, Olivia Petter takes a look at a recent report on trends set to define this summer’s nuptials

4. The spectacular road trip that reveals the history of Britain’s oldest border

   On a three-day odyssey through the Wye Valley, Richard Collett discovered ancient ruins, remarkable landscapes and quirky villages

5. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call

   Trump says he expects Putin to observe 'a little ⁠bit of a ceasefire', while Ukraine is yet to respond to the proposed truce

6. King Charles US visit live: Royal couple to attend events celebrating America on final day of tour

   The King and Queen visited New York City’s 9/11 memorial earlier Wednesday

7. Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform

   A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun reform

8. Barry Keoghan finally addresses rumors that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter

   Keoghan and Carpenter broke up in December 2024 after dating for nearly a year

9. Amazon considering Apprentice reboot starring Don Jr as potential host, report claims

   Amazon also distributed the Melaniadocumentary, which followed the first lady in the days leading up to her husband’s second inauguration

10. Labubu boo-boo? US sales plunge for toy maker as it struggles to diversify beyond popular plushie

    Pop Mart went viral for its creepy and cute monster plushies but it remains to be seen whether it can hold on to its fan base