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1. Lebanon on brink of humanitarian catastrophe after two months of Israel’s war, aid agencies warn

   With a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah appearing in tatters, aid agencies warn that a resumption of full-scale conflict will lead to a humanitarian crisis. Alex Croft reports

2. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch daytime assault on Ukrainian city with hundreds of drones

   Over 400 drones were launched at the country in broad daylight

3. Starmer urges ban on some protests in antisemitism crackdown

   The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’

4. Inoue vs Nakatani LIVE: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results today

   Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super-bantamweight belts against fellow Japanese star Junto Nakatani

5. Inoue vs Nakatani: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight today

   Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani clash in arguably the biggest Japanese boxing match of this generation

6. I make the Met Gala red carpet — here’s what no one sees on fashion’s biggest night

   The Met Gala red carpet has seen it all: Doja Cat in cosplay as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Mr President” gown and A-list pregnancy bump reveals. Ellie Muir speaks to Sivan Santhosh, who has created the event’s red carpet since 2022, about making arguably the most scrutinized fashion runway in the world

7. Tom Kerridge: I don’t know why anyone would open a pub or restaurant any more

   Many pubs, restaurants and hotel companies will see their costs increase significantly this month. Alex Ross spoke to celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and others in the business as fears grows over the future for the industry, and what it provides

8. Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 7 despite ceasefire

   Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah

9. Awkward moment prize winner hangs up on Andi Peters live on Good Morning Britain

   Good Morning Britain hosts were left dumbfounded after a prize winner hung up on Andi Peters live on air.

10. Hundreds turn out for ‘power nap contest’ in sleep-deprived Seoul

    From desk-nappers to insomniac teachers, city park welcomes people unable to catch a break