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1. FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter covering Trump’s federal firings in classified documents probe

   The search was reportedly part of an investigation into the possible sharing of classified documents

2. Buying Greenland could cost US $700 billion - but only one in five Americans wants it

   Trump has vowed that he would take over the Danish territory ‘one way or the other’

3. Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions

   The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers

4. Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

   The home secretary has declared that she will change the law to give her the powers to dismiss the chief constable of West Midlands police

5. Starmer ‘won’t back down’ in fight with Musk’s X over Grok AI sexualised images

   ‘We’re not going to back down. They must act’, the prime minister said

6. Church of England in ageism row over proposed closure of historic church

   The Church of England has been accused of ageism over the proposed closure of a historic church with an elderly congregation.

7. Top chef defends one-star hygiene rating at his Michelin-star restaurant

   Gareth Ward insists he is ‘not embarrassed’ over FSA’s assessment of Ynyshir

8. Nominations announced for prestigious Bafta award

9. Ministers holding emergency meetings as 17,000 properties remain without water

   South East Water has blamed the latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

10. Is the 75 Hard challenge good for you? Experts weigh in on viral workout trend

    The challenge on TikTok has gained millions of views