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1. Three psychedelic drugs to undergo ‘ultra-fast’ FDA review after Trump order

   The recent moves reflect growing support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters

2. How Michael Jackson became impossible to cancel

   Despite dreadful reviews, the Michael Jackson biopic is set to be an enormous box office success. It proves, once and for all, that many are willing to overlook, or outright deny, the sex abuse allegations made against Jackson during his lifetime, writes Adam White

3. People facing food crisis around globe doubles as foreign aid plummets to 10-year low

   Some 266 million people in 47 territories were in a state of food crisis or worse last year, with experts warning that ongoing conflicts, climate variability and global economic uncertainty risk worsening the situation in 2026

4. This older Oceania Cruises ship is set for a luxury revamp – here’s what we know

   Oceania Nautica will be refurbished and given a new name

5. Bulletin PM briefing: US slams Europe over Iran war and EU investigates Mandelson

   Here are five of today’s biggest stories

6. Richard Keys warns Match of the Day will be next after BBC’s decision to axe Football Focus

   The decision to cancel Football Focus after 52 years was announced by the BBC on Thursday

7. Family sues after 62-year-old man fell asleep in theater and died days after falling on his way out

   The movie-goer fell asleep in the theater and awoke to find himself in the dark, fell and had to crawl out, the family claims

8. Heartbroken family pay tribute to baby girl killed in Yorkshire dog attack: ‘Maggie changed us in so many ways’

   Maggie-May Ann Moody was just three months old

9. Ukraine war today: Russia accused of ‘planning terror attacks at schools’

10. Republicans want Trump to pardon soldier arrested for placing bet on Maduro’s capture