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1. Harsh judgements in local elections will punish the worst of Westminster

   Editorial: Labour leaders in Scotland and Wales, and Labour mayors in England, are worried that the voters will use the elections as a referendum on Keir Starmer. But what is most important is that they vote at all

2. Mexico says 2 US federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation

   Mexico’s government says that two U.S. federal agents recently killed in a car crash in the country’s northern region were not authorized to participate in operations in Mexico

3. Refereeing decisions anger Mikel Arteta but Arsenal hit the front again

   Newcastle were beaten at the Emirates.

4. Iga Swiatek retires at Madrid Open due to illness as tough 2026 continues

   The Pole revealed afterwards that she has been battling a virus

5. Roy Hodgson refuses to call time on managerial career ahead of final week at Bristol City

   Hodgson, 78, returned to the hot seat as Bristol City interim earlier this year

6. Franziska Kett scores and sees bizarre red as Bayern hold Barcelona in Women’s Champions League

   Bayern Munich 1-1 Barcelona:Kett went from hero to villain after seeing red for a hair-pull

7. Daizen Maeda brace sees Celtic move level on points with Hearts at top of table

   Celtic 3-1 Falkirk:Maeda scored twice and set up another in a crucial victory for Martin O’Neill’s side

8. Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Injury-plagued Gunners hold on to crucial win to return to top of Premier League

   Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle:Eberechi Eze’s rocket proved the difference as Mikel Arteta’s returned to the top of the Premier League

9. Steve Evans singing with supporters as Bristol Rovers end home run with big win

   Evans swapped the touchline for the Thatchers End towards the end of the West Country derby.

10. Arsenal exhibit crucial change in Newcastle win that could prove difference in title race

    Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Mikel Arteta’s side played with expression as they got back to winning ways, finally free of the weight that has come with a looming trip to Manchester City