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1. Irish premier to mark 250 years of US independence during visit to Philadelpia

   Taoiseach Micheal Martin will also meet Irish athletes studying in the city as well as visiting the famous Rocky steps.

2. Reeves drawing up plans to help with energy costs as Iran war continues

   Chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘take the necessary decisions to help families with the cost of living and protect the public finances’.

3. British warship sent to defend Cyprus base spent three days in Channel

   Naval sources criticised the government for ‘no understanding of the importance of maritime power’

4. Kimi Antonelli breaks F1 record to claim pole position as Mercedes dominate Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

   A Mercedes front row despite problems for George Russell

5. Iranian regime ‘in its death throes’, says bishop who left after revolution

   The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Guli Francis-Dehqani, warned the Iranian regime ‘should not be underestimated’.

6. New Labour era minister Phil Woolas dies aged 66, family announce

   He was a minister under Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and was MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth between 1997 and 2010.

7. Rowers circumnavigating Britain in ‘brutal’ charity challenge arrive in Scotland

   The Row4MND crew has battled low temperatures, gales and heavy seas as they attempt to raise £57 million for MND research.

8. Arsenal at a crossroads as pivotal period in quadruple hunt begins with Everton clash

   Mikel Arteta badly needs win over the Toffees as Gunners look to Carabao Cup final and crunch European tie

9. Six Nations 2026: How to watch every match for FREE on TV and online

   A new broadcasting deal is good news for rugby fans - but there are some changes

10. Stuck on life admin? Londoners are asking AI how to 'adult'

    Nearly half of the capital say they need help with everyday ‘grown up’ tasks, from car troubles to budgeting