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1. First autistic barbie doll launched

2. Gardening expert reveals their beginner’s guide to pruning clematis

   Clematis can be spectacular. Here’s how to grow and care for them

3. UK Grok ban live: Minister warns X will be ‘dealt with’ after deepfake row as Musk lashes out over Ofcom probe

   The government is due to provide an update on X’s deepfake row on Monday

4. Australian arts festival faces mass boycott after Palestinian author banned

   Around 50 authors have withdrawn from the Adelaide Festival in protest

5. The hidden health risk of taking weight loss drugs – and what to do about it

   A recent review found that many people taking GLP-1 drugs receive little or no meaningful nutrition advice

6. New London Underground marketing criticised over accessibility concerns

   Disability campaigners said that the altered signage could lead to confusion

7. Eddie Howe rues Carabao Cup rule change as Newcastle prepare for Antoine Semenyo

   The Manchester City was used as a substitute in Bournemouth’s second round defeat by Brentford.

8. EU ‘demands Farage clause’ in Brexit reset talks with Starmer

   The deal reportedly includes a termination clause which would require Britain to pay out if it leaves the agreement

9. Britain warmer than Athens today as Met Office declares end of cold snap

   Temperatures in London on Monday are set to be higher than those in Athens, Madrid and Istanbul, Met Office forecasts show

10. Minister to give update on X amid deepfake row

    Liz Kendall will give a statement in the Commons amid reports that the chatbot Grok digitally undressed people without their consent.