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1. Bournemouth v Man United LIVE: Sesko remains on bench as race for European places hots up

   Can Michael Carrick’s side continue their good form and close the gap to rivals Man City in the Premier League?

2. Another UK airport hits drivers with higher drop-off prices to reduce ‘kiss and fly’ traffic

   Stansted Airport said that the move would aim to ‘manage congestion at the terminal’

3. Crossing guard punched in viral video resigns as cops arrest suspect in unprovoked attack

   The female crossing guard sustained a concussion from the attack, which allegedly happened when a driver became impatient

4. As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses

   U.S. defense officials have told The Associated Press that a sizable number of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles have moved from Europe towards the Middle East

5. Audio from near miss between two planes at Newark airport released

6. This Cotswolds hotel is perfect for families wanting a touch of indulgence

   With its varied accommodation options and sprawling grounds, The Fish Hotel is one of the Cotswolds’ most sought-after retreats. Fran Watts finds out if it lives up to the hype

7. Chuck Norris, martial arts icon who starred as Walker, Texas Ranger, dies aged 86

   The action star fought Bruce Lee on screen before inspiring ‘Chuck Norris facts’, a series of internet memes regarding his machismo

8. Trump ‘considers risky ground offensive to free Strait of Hormuz’ after branding Nato ‘cowards’

   Oil and gas prices have spiked due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the US president has attacked Nato for not helping end it

9. Olympic champ boxer Lin Yu-ting cleared for return to competition after approval of sex eligibility

   Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has been cleared to return to competition at the Asian Boxing Championships following a review of her sex eligibility

10. Blasts in Dubai as air defences activate against incoming fire