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1. Starbucks to open its first 3D-printed store within days

   The coffee giant is among a few major retailers experimenting with 3D-printing for commercial construction

2. Local elections live: Net zero row breaks out ahead of polling day after Blair’s last-minute intervention

   Sir Keir Starmer to face his final PMQs in the Commons ahead of crunch elections

3. Holidaymaker shares hack that has taken him across the globe: ‘I basically travel the world for free’

   A London flight attendant has revealed his clever hack for travelling the world ‘for free’

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5. Trump reveals his top pick for the new Pope - himself

   The president was asked by reporters who he would like to succeed Pope Francis, having attended his funeral last weekend

6. Another state is set to ban fluoride from public water systems

   The move has sparked concern among dentists and public health officials

7. Ukraine-Russia war live: Zelensky aide reveals the one key sanction Putin hates the most

   Ukraine says unconditional ceasefire should be first step towards peace, as another Russian drone swarm hits Kharkiv and Dnipro

8. Wedding guest divides opinion as she walks out after bride criticises ‘inappropriate’ dress

   Guest said she wasn’t aware of any dress code before being called out by the bride

9. Samsung reports revenue increase thanks to mobile phone sales but its chip business suffers

   Samsung Electronics reported Wednesday a sharp increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter thanks to strong sales of its new smartphones, but its semiconductor business suffered a setback

10. UK records hottest day of the year so far with temperatures to hit 30C this week

    Britain experiences mini heatwave as Met Office says country could hit 30C at earliest point on record