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1. Man killed and two others seriously injured in horror crash in Barnet

   The front passenger of a Volkswagen, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene

2. Olly Murs breaks down in tears after completing Soccer Aid challenge

   The 42-year-old crossed the finish line at the London Stadium, completing his five-day Into The Unknown challenge and raising more than £800,000.

3. Donald Trump: Chinese leader said release of Jimmy Lai ‘is a tough one’

   Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during his trip this week to Beijing

4. Man City XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup final

   Key midfielder still struggling with injury ahead with silverware on the line

5. What protests are happening in London this weekend?

   A Unite the Kingdom protest is scheduled for the same day as a pro-Palestine rally in the capital

6. World Cup 2026: Every confirmed squad and expected release dates

   Summer tournament fast approaching as title hopefuls begin to reveal team sheets

7. London politics LIVE: Streeting backs Burnham Westminster comeback as Farage vows to 'throw everything' at Makerfield by-election

   Reform UK leader says party will ‘throw absolutely everything at’ the Makerfield by-election

8. Could Greens team up with Tories to torpedo Labour's planned 'new town' in north London?

   Enfield was one of seven councils in the capital to fall to no overall political control at the local elections

9. Alleged Golders Green knife attacker faces Old Bailey trial in 2027

   Essa Suleiman was charged with three counts of attempted murder and possessing a black-handled knife in a public place.

10. 'Death to IDF' chanters face arrest in toughest ever hate speech crackdown at Nakba 78 and Unite the Kingdom marches in London

    Armoured vehicles and armed police teams will be among 4,000 officers deployed to prevent violence, disorder and hate speech at the rallies taking place on FA Cup Final day