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

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

2. London heatwave LIVE: Hottest May day ever as temperature hits 34.8C

   It comes after the capital experienced another record-breaking day on Sunday, with 32.3C recorded in Kew Gardens

3. Space telescope and book of Sturgeon speeches among Murrell’s purchases

   The former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from his party over a period of 12 years.

4. Sir Paul McCartney says meeting Elvis Presley was a ‘pinch yourself’ moment

   The former Beatles star, 83, famously met the singer, nicknamed The King, in 1965.

5. New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients

   Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants.

6. New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer

   Sandra Watson suffers from primary biliary cholangitis which causes chronic itching and can lead to liver failure.

7. John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

   Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.

8. Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds

   The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning.

9. Hottest May day record broken as London area hits 33.5C

   Heathrow, west London, reached 33.5C on Saturday.

10. German YouTuber pips local man to win Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

    Tom Kopke’s tip for winning the contest: ‘Stay on your feet as long as possible’.