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1. This is when the UK’s major theme parks will reopen in 2026

   Enjoy adrenaline-filled rides at Thorpe Park and Chessington, family-friendly fun at Legoland and more

2. JD Vance arrives in Milan for Winter Olympics after local anti-ICE protests

   The US vice president and his family have arrived in Italy for the first stop on a diplomatic tour

3. Indian educator Rouble Nagi wins $1m Global Teacher Prize

   An Indian teacher and activist who's known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the Global Teacher Prize

4. Will Starmer resign over Mandelson-Epstein scandal and who could replace him?

   Labour MPs have questioned the prime ministers judgment, with some declaring ‘it’s over’ for Starmer

5. One dead and thousands evacuated as storm batters Europe

6. Kristen Stewart buys historic LA movie theatre: ‘Something for the community’

   Actor says she intends to turn rundown theatre into a community space

7. Email appears to confirm authenticity of infamous Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo

8. ‘Intermittent fasting is not the cure-all’: Dr Karan busts the biggest women’s health myths

   Fasting can be ‘counterintuitive’ if you are pregnant, have heavy periods, or if you are a child, elderly or on medications, Dr Karan Rajan warns

9. Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM faces calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Epstein scandal as he fights for political life

   Starmer is in ‘crisis situation,’ Labour MP says as PM faces gruelling day ahead of Mandelson documents release

10. 9 best foundations for dry skin, tried and tested by a beauty expert

    These formulas will help dry skin feel hydrated