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1. Blanket 10% tariffs on all countries effective ‘almost immediately’, Trump says

   Mr Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’, imposed under an emergency powers law, were overturned by the US Supreme Court.

2. William and Kate have task of rebuilding royal family’s integrity, says PR guru

   The Prince of Wales has already said ‘change is on my agenda’ when he comes to the throne.

3. Bafta awards 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers?

   Jessie Buckley, star of Hamnet, has the chance to make history for her home nation of Ireland.

4. Wet winter to make way for ‘glimmers of sunshine’ over the weekend

   The UK has experienced a ‘lack of sunshine’ over the winter months this year, having had just 70% of its average sunshine so far.

5. Searches expected to continue at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home

   Despite being stripped of his title last year, the former Duke of York is still eighth in line to the throne.

6. Sir Ed Davey to warn that Trump’s America ‘cannot become Farage’s Britain’

   The UK Liberal Democrat leader will warn against the rise of Reform UK as he addresses his party’s conference in Edinburgh on Saturday.

7. Independence ‘within reach’, says Swinney following poll

   A More in Common poll put the SNP well ahead of the other parties this week.

8. Jonathan Rhys Meyers on ‘cathartic’ loss of home during California wildfires

   Speaking at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, the actor said the loss of his home was ‘shocking’ and ‘cathartic’.

9. It’s an honour to come home, says emotional Jessie Buckley as she picks up award

   The Hamnet star collected the award for lead actress in a film at Friday night’s Iftas ceremony.

10. Mikel Arteta emphasises 'love' for Arsenal squad after latest slip-up in Premier League title race

    The Gunners lost footing in midweek as Premier League title race intensifies