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1. Explosive Mandelson files to be published as soon as next week after peer's arrest in London

   Lord Mandelson was released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

2. Lord Mandelson released on bail following arrest over 'secrets passed to Epstein'

   Footage showed Lord Mandelson being driven away from a police station following his release on bail

3. The Cotswolds no longer has the monopoly on members’ club hotels

   Crafted at Powdermills is a bucolic “lifestyle” destination drawing frazzled city-dwellers to East Sussex

4. Benjamin Sesko message to Michael Carrick revealed after latest Manchester United heroics

   The Red Devils boss risks ‘killing’ the young striker’s confidence, claims Gary Neville

5. Katie Price finally confirms whether she is pregnant with controversial new husband

   The veteran glamour model fuelled rumours when she declared she was ‘having a baby’ with the Dubai-based businessman

6. Sinn Fein opposing EU loan for Ukraine like supporting surrender – Taoiseach

   ‘Russia would be thrilled with that approach, absolutely delighted’, Micheal Martin said on his way into Cabinet.

7. Keir Starmer tells Vladimir Putin: ‘Russia will not win this war’ after four years of bloodshed

   On the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, the Prime Minister said Britain would be ‘stepping up’ military and humanitarian for Ukraine

8. Gorton by-election: It's 'going to the wire' as Starmer and Polanski clash over who can defeat Farage's Reform

   Both Labour and the Greens argue they are best placed to beat Reform UK in the heated contest

9. Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape

   The comedian and actor appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

10. Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape and sexual assault charges

    Wearing a leopard print shirt with a number of buttons undone and holding a white hat, Brand spoke to confirm his name and his not guilty pleas from the dock