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1. Starmer leadership latest: Rayner cleared over tax affairs as Streeting challenge expected in hours

   The prime minister’s former deputy did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not ‘trigger’ a contest

2. Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs as leadership bid heats up

   The MP for Ashton-under-Lyne said the investigation into her underpayment of stamp duty had ‘clipped her wings’

3. Lionel Messi tops Son Heung Min as highest paid MLS players revealed

   Messi earns more than the whole squad of 28 of the 29 other MLS teams

4. Vin Diesel pays tearful tribute to Paul Walker at Cannes Fast & Furious midnight screening

   Late actor’s daughter makes appearance at special screening

5. Major airline fails to offer alternative to passenger after cancelling UK-bound flight

6. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Blasts in Kyiv as Putin launches deadly assault with over 700 drones and missiles

   Ballistic missiles and drones headed for Kyiv as Zelensky warns Kremlin trying ‘overload’ defences

7. No ‘big fat hug’ as Xi and Trump stick to protocol at start of crucial summit

   Donald Trump did not receive the “big fat hug” from Xi Jinping that he had predicted ahead of his formal welcome ceremony in Beijing on Thursday (14 May).

8. Boy George speaks out after his Eurovision performance with San Marino fails to make the final

   Culture Club star joined San Marino’s entry SENHIT for a disco-influenced performance

9. Health warning for England fans attending team’s World Cup opener in Texas

10. Trump-China visit live: Xi warns US and China risk ‘conflict’ over Taiwan as first high-stakes talks end

    Trump's schedule for first full day in China includes bilateral talks, a temple visit and a state banquet