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• Moses Itauma set for January return after loss at the hands of Filip Hrgovic

  Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January in time to launch his bid to become king of the heavyweight division by the end of 2027.

• UKs support for Ukraine will not change Burnham tells Zelensky

  Andy Burnham pledged that Britain’s support for Ukraine “will not change” as he welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street

• Barbie honours Celine Dion with signature doll

  Barbie has honoured Celine Dion by creating a new signature doll in her image.

• Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford

  Multiple properties have been searched as part of a continued Garda investigation into the Waterford fire that claimed the lives of two adults and two children, but no arrests have been made.

• Head of energy regulator warns of difficult winter ahead

  The head of the energy regulator has warned of a “difficult” winter ahead as he raised concerns that “people are going to struggle” without help.

• Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch trade blows over defence at PMQs

  Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch traded blows over defence at Prime Minister’s Questions, as he criticised Tory plans for an Iron Dome style air defence system.

• Andy Burnham Man City owners did not raise Premier League charges with me

  Andy Burnham has said Manchester City’s owners and directors did not raise the Premier League’s charges against the club when he met with them.

• Hollywood star Jason Momoa admits acting is not my cup of tea

  Hollywood star Jason Momoa has admitted “acting is probably not my cup of tea” and said he “fell into” his career path.

• Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme

  The boss of Heathrow has hit out at the uncertainty over the airport’s planned expansion after Andy Burnham declined to back the scheme.

• Water firms set to return 240m to customers by 2030 for poor performance

  Households are set to see £240 million taken off their water bills by 2030 because of poor supplier performance, regulator Ofwat has announced.

• Burnham to meet Zelensky in wake of Trumps diesel deal with Moscow

  Andy Burnham will welcome Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday in a show of support after Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia.

• Family pays tribute to bright young man killed by tiger at wildlife park

  The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have described the 23-year-old as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”.

• Sir Ian McKellen leads UK premiere of mixed reality theatre show An Ark

  Sir Ian McKellen will star in the European premiere of a mixed-reality theatre production in Manchester this year, with audiences watching pre-recorded videos of the actors onstage.

• William joins cricket stars on The Mall to mark Mumbai hosting Earthshot Prize

  The Prince of Wales played cricket on The Mall with England and India stars to celebrate Mumbai hosting his Earthshot Prize.

• Teenager Thomas Rew called up by England for Australia T20 series

  England have handed teenager Thomas Rew his first international call-up for next month’s T20 series against Australia, with uncapped seamer Eddie Jack also included.

• Prisoners cheer as second phase of early release scheme begins

  Inmates cheered and punched the air as they were released early from jail as the second phase of a scheme to free up prison places began.

• AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail MI5 chief

  AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons or generate new pathogens if guardrails on the technology fail, the head of MI5 has said.

• Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house

  Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after an arson attack on a house in Waterford City claimed the lives of two adults and two children.

• UK households to see higher than expected inflation as energy prices jump IMF

  UK households are set to face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast as the conflict in the Middle East propels food and energy costs higher, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

• Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure

  Global recruitment chain Hays has revealed ongoing pressure on fees as permanent hiring weakens amid warnings the jobs market remains “as tough as ever”.

• Man United pair Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo doubtful for Atletico Madrid trip

  Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are doubts for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid after missing training.

• Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Zizou Bergs in Shanghai Masters

  Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs.

• Sarina Wiegman wants a more clinical England in second leg of World Cup play off

  Sarina Wiegman wants England to be more clinical in the second leg of their World Cup play-off with Greece at the King Power Stadium.

• Pupil detained after suspected school shooting in France

  Police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a suspected school shooting in southern France that left the principal and another staff member injured.

• Resident criticises reaction to death of man in wildlife park tiger enclosure

  A woman who lives near the wildlife park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”.