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1. Tony Blair gives Shabana Mahmood stamp of approval amid Labour leadership speculation

   The former prime minister praised the home secretary’s ‘radical’ style and ‘political philosophy’ behind her immigration crackdown, comparing it to his own approach in power

2. Serial rapist who murdered student set to be executed in Tennessee

   His attorneys unsuccessfully sought to have his sentence commuted to life in prison

3. Michael van Gerwen sets sights on World Championship after learning how to lose

   The three-time champion won his last world title in 2019 and has finished as runner-up three times since

4. Surge in super flu cases plunges NHS into ‘worst case scenario’ before Christmas

   Warning flu infections will get worse for the NHS as ‘the peak is not in sight yet’, says NHS medical director Professor Meghana Pandit

5. Ukrainian navy cripples Russian shadow fleet tanker with sea drone strike

   Kyiv has targeted Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ to try and damage its wartime economy

6. Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

   Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire

7. Stephen Miller claims he’s banned by CNN as Trump urges new ownership for network

   Miller was asked about the situation by Sean Hannity, who said of his past appearances on CNN: “That was some of the best material we’d ever had on the program, in the history of the program, is you schooling these hosts’

8. Tim Paine claims Steve Smith is winning personal Ashes battle with Jofra Archer

   The pair were involved in a tense exchange on the final day in Brisbane as Smith led his side into a 2-0 lead at the Gabba.

9. ‘New chapter’ for Grangemouth as biotech firm breaks ground on site

   MiAlgae’s plans to make fish-free Omega 3 supplements on the site could support more than 300 jobs over the coming years.

10. Best surround sound systems for immersive audio, tested by a tech expert

    Give your audio setup a boost, from deliving more detail to creating a greater sense of space and height