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       1. Channel migrants to be sent to Rwanda

       Channel migrants will be flown more than 5,000 miles to Rwanda to have their asylum claims processed in an “offshore” facility, the Home Secretary will announce.

       Priti Patel will set out the details of a landmark immigration deal that will mean thousands of asylum seekers are relocated to the landlocked east African nation. Read the full story.

       2. Exclusive: Boris Johnson facing second ‘partygate’ fine over aide’s leaving event

       Boris Johnson faces a further "partygate" police fine after giving a speech at a Downing Street leaving party for a long-standing aide, The Telegraph can disclose.

       The Prime Minister is facing another punishment after attending and giving a speech at the party for Lee Cain, his outgoing director of communications, on Nov 13, 2020, according to sources close to the investigation. Read the full story.

       3. Mystery of why humans die around 80 may finally be solved

       The mystery of why humans die at around 80, while other mammals live far shorter or longer lives, may finally have been solved by scientists.

       Humans and animals die after amassing a similar number of genetic mutations, researchers have found, suggesting the speed of DNA errors is critical in determining the lifespan of a species. Read the full story.

       4. Police storm tunnel as Manchester City's clash with Atletico Madrid boils over

       Spanish police stormed the tunnel at Wanda Metropolitano after Manchester City’s progression to the Champions League semi-final was marred by disgraceful scenes.

       Raheem Sterling appeared to be headbutted during a stoppage-time brawl that carried on after the final whistle as players went off the pitch. Sime Vrsaljko was pictured throwing an object at Aymeric Laporte before Uefa officials asked police to break up the ugly scenes. Read the full story.

       5. Jamaica’s surprise Commonwealth announcement leads to speculation over possible royal intervention

       Only last month, Jamaica’s prime minister used a visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to announce that his country would be “moving on” and removing the Queen as head of state.

       In an unexpected twist, however, the country has now announced it is putting forward its foreign minister to stand for election as the next Commonwealth Secretary-General. Read the full story.

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