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Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
UK News
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Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election and claims UK heading for hung parliament
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls.
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Rishi Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns
Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.
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UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal, leaked documents show
The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.
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Single-sex toilets mandatory in new bars, restaurants and offices under proposed laws
Single-sex toilets are set to become a legal requirement for all new bars, restaurants, offices and shopping centres under new laws proposed by the government.
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Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win
Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen's winning streak by securing the first victory of his career at the Miami Grand Prix.
National News
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UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal, leaked documents show
The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.
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Lithium mine being built on 'sacred ground' where Native Americans say they were massacred
It could be a scene from centuries ago. In the Nevada desert, Native Americans are protesting over a mining project they say desecrates sacred land.
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Single-sex toilets mandatory in new bars, restaurants and offices under proposed laws
Single-sex toilets are set to become a legal requirement for all new bars, restaurants, offices and shopping centres under new laws proposed by the government.
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Rishi Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns
Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.
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Tough talks ahead as China's Xi Jinping touches down in Paris for European trip
President Xi Jinping has arrived in France for his big trip to Europe - it's been five years since his last visit and EU-Chinese relations have hit a rocky road.
Sport
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Miami GP: Lando Norris finally wins his first race in Formula 1 after McLaren driver beats Max Verstappen
Lando Norris claimed the first victory of his Formula 1 career in his 110th race as he took full advantage of a timely Safety Car and then emphatically pulled away from Max Verstappen to win the Miami Grand Prix.
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss convinced next season would have been 'tricky' had he remained in charge
Jurgen Klopp is certain he has made the right call to end his nine-year spell at Liverpool before succumbing to fatigue, believing the club would have suffered next season.
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on Bayern Munich shortlist to take over from Thomas Tuchel this summer
Bayern Munich have placed Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to Thomas Tuchel, but his focus is steadfastly on Manchester United.
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David Moyes says West Ham players must take responsibility for lack of 'toughness' after 5-0 Chelsea hammering
David Moyes said his players must take responsibility after West Ham shipped five yet again, while victorious Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hailed his side's maturity.
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Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery date, time, undercard, form, background and how to watch
Here is all you need to know ahead of Monday's lunchtime fight between undisputed world champion Naoya Inoue and Mexico's Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome, Japan, live on Sky Sports.
Showbiz News
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Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.
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What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.
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'You stay classy, Leeds?' Anchorman star Will Ferrell invests in Championship club
Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to invest in Leeds United - joining Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
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Madonna plays biggest-ever show to 1.6 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna has played her biggest-ever gig to an estimated 1.6 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
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Olly Alexander addresses 'extreme' remarks from fans on Israel's Eurovision inclusion
The UK's Eurovision Song Contest representative has addressed "extreme" remarks from fans over Israel's inclusion in the competition.
Technology
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Prehistoric DNA being dug up to see if it can help modern-day crops cope with climate change
Prehistoric plant DNA is being dug up from deep below the Arctic to see if it can help modern-day crops cope with the effects of climate change.
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What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.
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How to watch the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this weekend
Meteors will be streaking across the sky this weekend as Earth passes through the debris of Halley's Comet.
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AI-controlled F-16 takes US Air Force leader for high-speed ride - as he backs tech to launch weapons
An AI-controlled warplane has taken a senior air force leader for a ride in a groundbreaking test flight over California.
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Why the moon's south pole is the chequered flag of space race 2.0
The far side of the moon is rugged and mysterious.
Strange News
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Bird flu outbreak could threaten US cow-cuddling craze
A cow-cuddling craze in the US could be under threat due to a bird flu outbreak.
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Gyles Brandreth blames himself for Rod Hull's death: 'I killed a man - the emu man'
Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.
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Woman wins $1m lottery jackpot twice in 10 weeks
A woman has won a $1m prize on the lottery for the second time in 10 weeks.
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'Bring my baby back': Wally the 'emotional support' alligator goes missing in Georgia
A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.
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'Speechless' woman reunited with engagement ring 54 years after it went missing
A woman has been reunited with her engagement ring 54 years after it went missing.
Videos
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Apple reports biggest drop in iPhone sales since early months of pandemic - and reveals AI plans
Tech giant Apple has recorded the biggest drop in iPhone sales since the early months of the COVID pandemic.
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Worry for economy as public sector productivity falls further
Official figures have raised fears of a deepening public sector drag on the UK's economic recovery from recession.
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'Bring my baby back': Wally the 'emotional support' alligator goes missing in Georgia
A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.
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Benjamin Netanyahu rejects ceasefire demands that would 'leave Hamas intact' - as Israeli cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected ceasefire proposals because he says Hamas's call for a withdrawal of all troops from Gaza and an end to the war is unacceptable.
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Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election and claims UK heading for hung parliament
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls.
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