King Charles’ pay day blowout – Fake tan wars – Hot dog! Meet the world’s best competitive eater

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wind farm windfall. The Telegraph details King Charles' big green payout. Tangerine dream. The Times says fake tan is back, baby. Plus – I’ll have whatever he’s having! The Guardian profiles competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi. 

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