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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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UK to impose 'unprecedented' visa ban in asylum crackdown
The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
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Iran war leaves forecast for low UK inflation not worth the paper it was written on
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
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Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China, Met Police say
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Metropolitan Police have said.
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Police anti organised crime operation 'locks down' Anfield area of Liverpool
Police say a huge operation is underway to "lock down" an area of Anfield in Liverpool as part of a "relentless" offensive targeting criminals.
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Harry Maguire: Manchester United and England defender handed 15-month suspended sentence over 2020 Mykonos incident
Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident in Mykonos in August 2020, Sky Sports News reports.
National News
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Iran's attacks are being repelled - but the numbers suggest there could soon be a problem
America's allies in the Middle East are reportedly begging Donald Trump for a swift end to the conflict.
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Unafraid of the wrath of Donald Trump, Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez has said 'no to war'
At a time when few seem willing to risk the wrath of the US president, Spain is an outlier.
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Harry Maguire: Manchester United and England defender handed 15-month suspended sentence over 2020 Mykonos incident
Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident in Mykonos in August 2020, Sky Sports News reports.
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First Minister John Swinney 'confident' of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital safety despite dirty water revelations
Scotland's first minister has said he is "confident" Glasgow's scandal-hit super-hospital is safe, despite Sky News revealing mould and dirty water had forced the partial closure of a cancer ward.
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UK weather: Cloud of Saharan dust to bring vibrant sunsets and hazy skies
A cloud of Saharan dust is expected to produce spectacular hazy sunsets and coat cars and other outdoor surfaces across the UK, forecasters have said.
Sport
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Ryder Cup 2027: Luke Donald named Team Europe's captain for Adare Manor and chases historic three-peat over Team USA
Luke Donald will captain Team Europe for a third consecutive Ryder Cup after being named in the role again for the 2027 contest at Adare Manor in Ireland.
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Jack Fletcher: Man Utd midfielder apologises after being handed six-match ban for homophobic slur
Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has apologised for using a homophobic slur during a Vertu Trophy match after being handed a six-game ban.
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Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor claims Premier League relegation threat is not real pressure as he urges players to step up
Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor has claimed that the threat of relegation is not real pressure and urged his players to take responsibility heading into crucial weeks of the season.
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Harry Maguire: Manchester United and England defender handed 15-month suspended sentence after guilty verdict over Mykonos incident in 2020
Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident in Mykonos in August 2020.
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F1 2026: Predictions from Sky Sports F1 team for Australian GP podium, world champions, race winners, driver surprises
Is this bookies' favourite George Russell's year? Can McLaren see off competitive rivals for a constructors' title hat-trick? Will more drivers win a race than just the four in 2025?
Showbiz News
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Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run
Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.
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BAFTAs host Alan Cumming addresses 'trauma triggering' broadcast
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
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The Actor Awards fashion: All the best looks from the red carpet
Celebrating a brand-new name, The Actor Awards - formerly the SAGs - welcomed a host of stars to the red carpet in LA on Sunday night.
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Actor Awards: Sinners shakes up Oscars race as Jessie Buckley remains undefeated
Sinners triumphed at this year's Actor Awards, with the vampire horror winning best ensemble and best actor for Michael B Jordan.
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Brits 2026: Olivia Dean dominates awards, winning album of the year
Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.
Technology
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Major VPN network to block 'despised and despicable' child sexual abuse material
A major VPN service is becoming one of the first to block websites known for hosting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers
Forget science fiction. The age of AI in war is here.
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Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking
The government wants to know if you want to ban young people from social media.
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Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety
In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purposes.
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AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames, study finds - amid 'stand-off' between Pentagon and leading AI lab
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Strange News
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
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The energy habits that cause the most family arguments
On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.
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Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any
Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.
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'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time
"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.
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Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing
Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.
Videos
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Major VPN network to block 'despised and despicable' child sexual abuse material
A major VPN service is becoming one of the first to block websites known for hosting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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This war has massive implications for the world economy
There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
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UK bills can not escape the forces of Iran war
The economic impacts of the Iran war are already being felt in global markets and could raise energy prices and wider consumer bills in the UK before long.
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Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety
In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purposes.
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Iran made a mistake targeting civilians in Middle East, says former CIA director
Iran has made a "big mistake" by not just attacking US bases and assets in the Gulf states, but also targeting civilians in the region, the former director of the CIA has told Sky News.
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