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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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Trump tells PM how to stop small boats and makes Putin admission - but saves harshest words for Sadiq Khan
Donald Trump has told Sir Keir Starmer he should use the military to stop migrants crossing the Channel.
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After PM's hardest two weeks yet, this isn't what I expected to write about him and Trump
For a prime minister who has perhaps had his hardest two weeks in office, Donald Trump became the unlikely elixir of a tough political run.
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Afghans relocated to UK 'exaggerating' Taliban threat, ex-interpreter says
Hundreds of Afghans who have been relocated to Britain under a multibillion-pound scheme to protect them from the Taliban have returned to Afghanistan for holidays and other trips, an Afghan source has revealed.
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Second deportation flight of week under UK-France deal set to take place today
An Eritrean man who arrived in the UK via small boat last month is to be deported back to France today.
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Trade unions gear up to nominate candidate in contest for Labour deputy
Two of the most important Labour-affiliated unions are set to nominate their choice for who should replace Angela Rayner as the party's deputy leader.
National News
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Trump tells PM how to stop small boats and makes Putin admission - but saves harshest words for Sadiq Khan
Donald Trump has told Sir Keir Starmer he should use the military to stop migrants crossing the Channel.
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After PM's hardest two weeks yet, this isn't what I expected to write about him and Trump
For a prime minister who has perhaps had his hardest two weeks in office, Donald Trump became the unlikely elixir of a tough political run.
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US talk show titans come out fighting after Kimmel cancellation
US talk show host Stephen Colbert has condemned the cancellation of fellow late-night star Jimmy Kimmel as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech", as America's top late night presenters came out fighting.
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Ban Mandelson from returning to parliament, says Labour peer
Peter Mandelson should be banned from returning to the House of Lords, as he would "damage" the upper chamber's reputation, Harriet Harman has warned.
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Norman Foster on 'incredible' masterplan for new Manchester United ground
Football and the royals are two subjects which have always attracted very outspoken fans. Now, aged 90, Lord Norman Foster is attempting to please both.
Sport
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Graham Potter future: West Ham head coach under real pressure with Hammers board expecting a response vs Crystal Palace
Graham Potter is under real pressure as West Ham United head coach heading into Saturday's home game against Crystal Palace.
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Luke Littler posts fake 'darts retirement' video on social media
Luke Littler has posted a video on social media claiming he is "taking a step back" from darts although the announcement is not as straightforward as it seems.
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Arne Slot salutes Liverpool character after yet another late show in dramatic win over Atletico Madrid in Champions League
Arne Slot was left surprised by Alexander Isak's fitness after he made his Liverpool debut in their late 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, but the Reds boss wouldn't confirm whether the striker would start against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday.
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Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea: Jamie Carragher labels Harry Kane as 'one of the greatest' goal scorers ever after Champions League double
Jamie Carragher has classed Harry Kane as one of the greatest goalscorers in football history following his double in Bayern Munich's 3-1 Champions League win over Chelsea
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Ryder Cup 2025: TV times, bonus coverage and how to watch live on Sky Sports as Team USA host Team Europe at Bethpage Black
Team Europe chases a famous Ryder Cup victory against Team USA this month, with extended coverage from Bethpage Black exclusively live on Sky Sports.
Showbiz News
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US talk show titans come out fighting after Kimmel cancellation
US talk show host Stephen Colbert has condemned the cancellation of fellow late-night star Jimmy Kimmel as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech", as America's top late night presenters came out fighting.
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Norman Foster on 'incredible' masterplan for new Manchester United ground
Football and the royals are two subjects which have always attracted very outspoken fans. Now, aged 90, Lord Norman Foster is attempting to please both.
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Kimmel 'fired for lack of talent', Trump says, as Obama decries 'government coercion'
Donald Trump has claimed Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show was pulled off the air because of "bad ratings".
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Sally Rooney says she's been told not to enter UK because she may be arrested
Sally Rooney says she could not come to the UK to pick up an award earlier this week because she can "no longer safely enter the UK without facing arrest".
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Together For Palestine: Star-studded concert at Wembley Arena raises £1.5m
A charity event at Wembley Arena has raised £1.5m to support Palestinian-led organisations working on the frontline of the Israel-Hamas war.
Technology
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MI6 launches new drive to recruit spies - including Russians
MI6 is launching a new dark web portal to recruit spies for the UK.
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Meta announces new smart glasses with a bold claim. I've tried them - and am unconvinced
Meta has announced smart glasses with a screen in the right lens, meaning you can read WhatsApp messages, look at a map or translate a conversation - all from the comfort of your face.
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New AI model could predict risk of disease a decade before symptoms
A new AI model could predict a patient's risk of more than 1,000 diseases a decade before they actually develop symptoms, according to new results.
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Chimpanzees consume 'two alcoholic drinks a day', study says
Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of two human alcoholic drinks each day thanks to their fondness for ripe fruit, researchers have said.
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Trump to sign US-UK tech partnership in drive for AI
Some of the biggest US technology companies have pledged billions of pounds of investment to turbocharge Britain's artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as the two countries announce a landmark technology deal.
Strange News
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Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000
Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.
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Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex
A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly living in the crawl space of a property without the owner's permission.
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Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.
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Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover
Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.
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Parasocial relationships: How well do we really know the people we follow online?
Ever found yourself religiously following the lives of people you've never met on social media?
Videos
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Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.
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Trump to sign US-UK tech partnership in drive for AI
Some of the biggest US technology companies have pledged billions of pounds of investment to turbocharge Britain's artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as the two countries announce a landmark technology deal.
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Norman Foster on 'incredible' masterplan for new Manchester United ground
Football and the royals are two subjects which have always attracted very outspoken fans. Now, aged 90, Lord Norman Foster is attempting to please both.
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Trump state visit is all about deals to turn around UK economy
For Donald Trump, today was primarily about one thing.
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'Kill zone' around crucial Ukrainian city as Russian forces try to squeeze defenders out
Ukraine's defence of the crucial city of Pokrovsk, which has held out for more than a year despite fierce Russian assaults, could be coming to an end as invading forces squeeze the resistance out.
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