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1. Spanish rail operator was warned of ‘severe wear and tear’ on tracks before horror crash killed at least 40

   Spain’s prime minister promised transparency in an investigation into how the trains derailed near Cordoba

2. Why Robert Jenrick’s first Reform UK constituency speech didn’t go according to plan

3. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin’s forces planning ‘large-scale attack’ in coming days

   Zelensky says sustained Russian strikes against Ukraine's energy grid show Putin is not serious about ending the war

4. Official wants Louisiana parish to get permission to host cockfighting again - despite it being a felony

   Cockfighting is illegal throughout the US but has been a part of Cajun culture in the region

5. All you need to know about the new series of The Apprentice

6. It’s not a foul – Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler angered by Bournemouth penalty

   Marcus Tavernier’s spot-kick put the Cherries in front before Charalampos Kostoulas’ late leveller.

7. Brits Critics’ Choice prize winner revealed

8. Robert Jenrick heckled at first constituency speech since Reform defection

   Robert Jenrick was heckled by an audience member during his first Reform UK constituency speech since defecting from the Conservatives last week.

9. Trump-Greenland latest: Danish troops arrive with army chief after US president refuses to rule out military force

   The combat soldiers landed in Greenland after Denmark announced it was sending a ‘substantial contribution’ of its Armed Forces to the Arctic

10. Could we be edging closer to a social media ban for under-16s?