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After prolonged negotiations, Britain and the European Union have finally signed a comprehensive economic partnership deal, marking a turning point post-Brexit.

Hannah Spearritt, former member of S Club, has relocated to Costa Rica with her partner and two children, embracing a “survivalist” lifestyle in the jungle.

Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup final highlights a growing gap in investment and performance between the two clubs, with United failing to secure any trophies this season.

What to watch on TV this week? From the best British soaps to the globally loved Great British Bakeoff – to the final day of the Premier League. There’s plenty to watch this week, on TV and on streaming.

There are a lot of events this week, from the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show to one of the most iconic pop culture events globally – Comic Con. The Emirates are hosting a watch-along as Arsenal women face Barcelona in the final of the Women’s Champions League in Lisbon – tickets are cheap and you get to hang out with other Gunners!

Lucy Connolly’s appeal against a 31-month prison sentence for inciting racial hatred through an inflammatory social media post was denied, with the court finding no basis for reducing her sentence.

An illegal immigrant who was involved in smuggling more than 3,000 others into Europe has been sentenced to 25 years in jail.

A roundup of the news dominating the UK every day.

Tuesday’s newspaper front pages cover the landmark EU deal that, according to the prime minister, puts the UK back on the global stage. The paper’s political leanings are as clear as ever in this morning’s headlines with the left-leaning press celebrating the UK rebuilding its relations with the EU – and highlighting the economic benefits that will come with it. The right-leaning press sees it as a betrayal of Brexit – even though many of the papers have acknowledged that Brexit in its current form does not work.

Good morning! Grab a coffee and let’s dive into today’s headlines.

In a significant development, the UK, France, and Canada have jointly warned Israel of “concrete actions” if it continues its military operations in Gaza and restricts humanitarian aid.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has secured a landmark “Brexit reset” deal with the EU, aiming to revitalise UK-EU relations. The agreement includes easing trade barriers, reintroducing the UK into the Erasmus programme, and establishing a new defence partnership. While the deal promises economic benefits, it has faced criticism over concessions like extended EU fishing access to UK waters.

On the trade front, the UK is actively pursuing a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, comprising six Gulf nations. Recent discussions between UK officials and Gulf leaders indicate progress towards strengthening economic ties in the region.

Internationally, tensions remain high as global leaders respond to the escalating situation in Gaza, with calls for ceasefires and increased humanitarian assistance.

Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” start negotiating towards a ceasefire and an end to the war – after a two-hour phone call with Putin.