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1. The Traitors poised to reveal who has been banished as series finale approaches

   Viewers were left on the edge of their seats after last night’s cliffhanger.

2. Husband to appear in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife

   Philip Young is charged with 56 offences over a 13-year period between 2010 and 2023.

3. Dave Bautista says ‘great chemistry’ with Jason Momoa led to new film

   The 57-year-old praised his positive relationship with his co-star.

4. Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return

   Andrew Gwynne said on Thursday he would stand down as MP for Gorton and Denton citing ‘significant ill health’.

5. Trump provokes outrage with Nato Afghanistan claims

   His remarks drew condemnation from across the political spectrum.

6. Late Queen’s ‘strong and complex personality’ to feature in national memorial

   Renowned sculptor Karen Newman has been announced as the latest artist to be working on the tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

7. Report challenges stereotypes around ‘pension gulf’ between men and women

   Perceptions around gender ‘confidence gaps’ in financial planning reflected stereotypes, not capability, the report said.

8. ‘Resilient’ households behind slight rise in consumer confidence

   GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 16, marking 10 years since the barometer was last in positive territory.

9. Queen’s charity to explore the neuroscience behind being in a book club

   The Queen’s Reading Room has unveiled plans for its second major research project, deepening understanding of the benefits of shared reading.

10. Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal deal close; Chelsea consider Luiz; Palmer wants Man Utd, Liverpool eye Van de Ven

    January window is approaching the home stretch