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1. What we know about US military plane crash in Iraq after four deaths and two troops unaccounted for

   U.S. military says crash not caused by ‘hostile fire’ even as Iran-backed group claims responsibility

2. Iran-US war latest: US confirms troops killed in Iraq plane crash as explosion hits pro-regime rally in Tehran

   Centcom is investigating the circumstances which led to four US troops being killed in a plane crash in Iraq

3. How Max Verstappen suffered a ‘disaster’ for Red Bull at Chinese Grand Prix

4. Michael Johnson was the king of track and field. Now Grand Slam Track’s collapse puts his reputation at stake

   Fresh allegations that Johnson paid himself half a million dollars before paying creditors – claims which GST strongly denies – mark the latest ugly turn in a saga that threatens to destroy his integrity

5. Angry winter Paralympians competing on melting snow ask why Games aren’t hosted earlier

   Some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops

6. Michigan synagogue attacker lost relatives since Israel’s attacks on Lebanon began, mayor says

   Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen originally from the Middle East, was recently bereaved, neighbors say, as FBI seek to determine motive

7. Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

   Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

8. Nathan Lane hits out at ‘schmuck’ Timothée Chalamet for ‘stupid’ ballet comments

   Veteran actor didn’t hold back when sharing view on Oscar-nominated actor

9. Reece James commits future to Chelsea with new six-year deal

10. Venezuela Fury gives wedding update after surprise engagement at 16th birthday party

    Venezuela Fury has revealed her to-be bridesmaids after her engagementin September 2025.