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1. BBC backs Israel’s Eurovision participation as countries boycott 2026 event

   BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest

2. FTSE 100 Live 05 December: Annual house price growth slows, index set for steady start

3. Cycle lanes have slowed bus journeys in parts of London, says transport minister Lord Hendy

   The average bus speed in the capital in 2024/25 was 9.2 miles per hour, according to TfL

4. How to watch World Cup 2026 draw: TV channel and live stream today

   England are in Pot 1 for today’s draw

5. Number 10 rejects ‘dictator’ claims amid row over mayoral election delay

   Critics have accused Labour of ‘cancelling democracy’ after the Government suggested four votes could be pushed back to 2028.

6. Chelsea: Mamadou Sarr sends clear new message over future amid Strasbourg success

   Summer Blues signing continues to impress back in France

7. Tottenham confirm Heung min-Son return: ‘Sonny’s coming home’

   Spurs legend to say goodbye at Champions League game with Slavia Praha

8. Arsenal injury update: Declan Rice, William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera latest news and return dates

   Gunners also remain without Gabriel, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz as fitness problems continue to mount

9. Is it going to snow in London? Latest forecast for capital as temperature plunges to -3C

   Temperature in London plunges to -3C on Friday morning - with parts of the UK expected to see snow flurries and potential flooding

10. Ashes: Jofra Archer makes England breakthrough after rapid Australia response

    Australia move quickly in response to England’s 334 on day two of second Test at the Gabba