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1. Social media ban for children ‘no silver bullet’, minister says

   Technology firms have hit back over the plan to ban under-16s from social media.

2. West London residents hit out as block of flats used as toilet and fly-tipping hotspot

   The block is managed by Home Group, a prominent housing association and social enterprise

3. Bailed: Millionaire banker arrested in hunt for notorious 'Putney Pusher' who shoved woman in front of London bus

   Police make breakthrough in hunt for jogger who pushed pedestrian in front of double decker nine years ago

4. World Cup 2026 fixtures, results, full schedule and group standings

   Thrilling draw between Iran and New Zealand

5. Keir Starmer to step up pressure on Russia at G7 with new sanctions

   The measures will target Russia’s shadow fleet and the finance networks the country uses to circumvent western sanctions.

6. Thames Water rescue in doubt as Government ‘raises objections over deal’

   Emma Reynolds is said to have written to Ofwat warning the current bid tabled by Thames Water creditors would place an ‘undue burden’ on customers.

7. Molly Mae Hague credits ‘spanx and a lot of prayers’ for post-birth outing

   She supported partner Tommy Fury at a boxing match less than two weeks after giving birth.

8. Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal told new Rogers price; Chelsea target; Man Utd medical; Tonali; Liverpool latest

   Keep up to date with latest news, rumours and gossip during the summer window

9. World Cup VAR referee forced to deny on air ‘far right’ hand gesture

   FIFA is understood to be aware of the incident

10. More than 75 council seats up for grabs in flurry of local by-elections

    Many of the contests have a link with the large set of elections held in England, Scotland and Wales on May 7.