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1. Starmer-Mandelson latest: Cabinet rift emerges as top civil servant faces MPs over vetting row

   One senior government source said ‘there is a sense that it’s over now’ as Starmer loyalists distance themselves from the scandal

2. Sainsbury’s says Iran war ‘will impact our customers and our business’

3. Brewer giant admits Iran war could impact beer sales

   The Dutch brewer has already announced plans to cut 6,000 jobs

4. Kevin Pietersen reignites feud with Alastair Cook in row over Jacob Bethell’s IPL involvement

5. Donald Trump makes rare acknowledgment of health in new interview

6. The Duke of Sussex makes an unannounced visit to Ukraine

7. A guide to finding the perfect sunglasses shape for your face this summer

   Subtle elements can dramatically alter how flattering a pair of shades appears

8. Watch live: Starmer braces for top civil servant Cat Little to face MPs over Mandelson vetting row

   Watch live as top civil servant Cat Little appears before the Foreign Affairs Committee, facing further scrutiny over the vetting process to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

9. What the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure means for United Airlines fares

10. WH Smith alerts over profits on Iran war disruption to air travel

    The retailer said full-year profits were now expected to fall to between £90 million and £105 million.