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1. Londoners face yet another by-election as new Labour councillor quits - leaving taxpayers facing £140,000 bill

   Haringey council will organise another poll in the Woodside ward following Hasret Bozdogan’s decision to quit

2. I swear by this portable air conditioning unit during a heatwave

   The appliance is easy to move between rooms to circulate an icy breeze during hot spells

3. Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as he prepares for Labour leadership bid

   The former health secretary said his plan could raise up to £12 billion a year.

4. PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism

   Downing Street said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had ‘reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine’ in his call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

5. UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year amid ‘perfect storm’

   The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index, which is watched closely by economists, recorded a reading of 48.5 for May.

6. Zendaya, Emma Stone and Anne Hathaway attend star-studded Louis Vuitton show

   Emily Blunt, Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander also attended the fashion event.

7. Moment brawl breaks out on Selfridges shop floor as terrified shoppers watch

   One man launches a series of kicks as pair fight on the shop floor of the luxury London department store

8. Five jailed for murder of man, 21, chased down and brutally stabbed in south London

   Giovanny Rendon Bedoya was stabbed to death on a residential street in Walworth in April last year

9. Chelsea: Xabi Alonso delivers new transfer vow for 'beautiful' project

   New Blues boss makes early statement of intent as he prepares to officially take the reins at Stamford Bridge

10. Married At First Sight allegations raise serious concerns, says Ofcom boss

    Dame Melanie Dawes said the regulator will tighten up guidance if necessary.