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1. Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE: World Cup play-off latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

   Both nations bidding to move one step closer to World Cup qualification

2. Former council leader found guilty of sex offences against young men

   Jordan Linden resigned as the leader of North Lanarkshire Council in July 2022 after reports of alleged sexual harassment emerged.

3. Man accused of shadow police operations 'led troupe of lion dancers at No10'

   Dual Chinese-British national Peter Wai, 38, worked as a special constable with the City of London Police when he allegedly committed offences under the National Security Act

4. Noni Madueke ready to fulfil England role ahead of World Cup and eyes 'final push' with Arsenal

   The Arsenal star has moved above Jarrod Bowen in the England pecking order

5. Man, 21, jailed after sexually assaulting teenage girl at exclusive private members' club in Fulham

   Alexander Fredericks was jailed for four years and three months at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting multiple sexual offences against two teenage girls

6. Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests

   A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself.

7. Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope exchange letters ahead of Vatican visit

   The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit the Pope at the Vatican next month.

8. Wales vs Bosnia-Herzegovina LIVE: World Cup play-off latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

   Huge play-off clash at the Cardiff City Stadium

9. NHS doctor is charged with multiple counts of 'inciting support for Hamas' and 'stirring up hatred'

   Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, of Pilning, South Gloucestershire, was arrested at her home address on Thursday morning

10. England XI vs Uruguay: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest

    Three Lions set to showcase an experimental line-up at Wembley