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1. Six injured after two double decker buses crash in London

   One of the double-decker buses damaged a theatre in south London

2. Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

   Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

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4. Rush hour London bus crash leaves six injured in hospital

5. Boost for interest rates cut as fuel price drop helps inflation tumble to 3%

   Economists predict inflation is now on track to drop to the government target of 2% in April, providing some relief for chancellor Rachel Reeves

6. Paula Badosa calls out online abuse after injury retirement in Dubai

   Paula Badosa retired from her match in Dubai on Tuesday after struggling with a thigh injury

7. Cuba’s tourism grinds to a halt amid Trump’s fuel blockade

   Three major Canadian airlines are suspending flights to the popular tourist destination

8. Kick It Out accuses Jose Mourinho of ‘gaslighting’ over Vinicius abuse remarks

   Mourinho has been heavily criticised for suggesting Vinicius had provoked the abuse with his goal celebration.

9. Ninja’s blendboss looks like the Stanley quencher of blenders – and it’s landed in the UK

   Doubling as a detachable tumbler makes it great for time-strapped smoothie fans

10. Winter Olympics medal table: Current standings as Team GB surge and USA trail Norway

    Follow the medal count at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy as the hosts and Norway battle for supremacy