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1. Two charged with murder after death of three-year-old boy

   Tanisha Henry and Mikael Williams have been charged with the murder of three-year-old Isiayah Henry, from Woolwich, south east London, after he was admitted to hospital and subsequently died from “serious injuries”, the Metropolitan Police has said.

2. Meet the internet’s most famous artist (whose work is completely unhinged)

   The work of Chris (Simpsons Artist) specialises in teeth, fingers and deadpan ick – and millions of people have been enraptured by it

3. As China goes visa-free, Britain ties itself in knots with complex ETA rules

   In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder explains how China’s visa-free travel contrasts with the UK’s new ETA rules, leaving dual nationals to weigh a risky gamble

4. Global Counsel: Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses into administration after Epstein scandal

   Documents released in recent weeks laid bare the apparent extent of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

5. Cardiff condemn alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea clash after being charged by FA

   The alleged homophobic chanting occurred during Cardiff’s 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in December

6. New ‘drones squad’ to gather evidence at illegal waste dumps

   The Environment Agency will use the technology to gather crucial evidence of illicit dumping

7. Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons

   High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago

8. Eric Dane death latest: Patrick Dempsey sheds light on Grey’s Anatomy co-star’s final days

   Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane has died after a ‘courageous battle with ALS,’ his family announced

9. Dunkin’s mitten giveaway is here. How to snag the free coffee accessory

10. Reality TV stars plead guilty over illegal Instagram posts plugging FX trading

    Lauren Goodger was among the celebrities who admitted breaking the law after acting as so-called ‘finfluencers’.