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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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England warned it faces six million new cancer cases by 2040 - with these areas worst hit
More than six million new cancer cases could be diagnosed in England between now and 2040, according to leading charities.
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Farage accused of wanting to 'take UK backwards' - as Brexit blamed for small boats crisis
Nigel Farage will be accused of wanting to "take Britain backwards" by vowing to scrap trade agreements between the UK and EU, as the government seeks a permanent deal to cut checks on food and drink.
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Nigel Farage has a new 'leave' campaign - here's how it could work and how it might impact you
Nigel Farage has said he would take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if Reform win the next election.
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Scientists hail 'sci-fi' treatment for babies with rare condition
The mother of a baby whose stomach and bowel "moved into her chest" has hailed new research aimed at treating her daughter's rare condition.
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Palestine Action: More than 60 people charged with showing support for proscribed group, police say
More than 60 people have been charged with showing support for Palestine Action, the Metropolitan Police has said.
National News
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England warned it faces six million new cancer cases by 2040 - with these areas worst hit
More than six million new cancer cases could be diagnosed in England between now and 2040, according to leading charities.
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Air India crash: Families prepared for court fight over disaster which left 241 dead
"Our world has fallen apart, and we want justice," says Nehal, her eyes welling up.
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Farage accused of wanting to 'take UK backwards' - as Brexit blamed for small boats crisis
Nigel Farage will be accused of wanting to "take Britain backwards" by vowing to scrap trade agreements between the UK and EU, as the government seeks a permanent deal to cut checks on food and drink.
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Nigel Farage has a new 'leave' campaign - here's how it could work and how it might impact you
Nigel Farage has said he would take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if Reform win the next election.
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Gaza hospital rejects Israel's claim troops 'saw Hamas camera' before deadly attack
A hospital in Gaza that was hit in an Israeli strike, killing 20 people including five journalists, has rejected the Israeli military's claim it struck the facility because it was targeting what it believed was a Hamas surveillance camera as well as people identified as militants.
Sport
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Sergio Perez: Cadillac's new 2026 signing explains reasons for F1 return and has say on Red Bull replacement struggles
Sergio Perez says he decided to return to Formula 1 with the new Cadillac team for 2026 in order to "enjoy" the sport again after the bruising experience of his final year at Red Bull.
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Rio Ngumoha: Who is 16-year-old Liverpool winger and how did he break into Arne Slot's first-team squad?
Despite spending just shy of £300m in this transfer window on new signings, it was Rio Ngumoha who stepped up when Liverpool needed him most.
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Cadillac F1 team sign Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as experienced driver pairing for debut campaign in 2026
New Formula 1 entrant Cadillac have signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their drivers for their debut campaign in 2026.
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Max Dowman: Arsenal midfielder, 15, being considered for England U19 squad after impressive Premier League debut
The FA's youth team coaches are considering promoting Max Dowman to England's U19 squad after his impressive Premier League debut for Arsenal against Leeds.
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Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Arne Slot criticises hosts' approach and says 'that wasn't a football match' after last-gasp winner
Arne Slot criticised Newcastle's approach in Liverpool's dramatic 3-2 win at St James' Park, declaring "that wasn't a football match" when asked for his assessment of the game.
Showbiz News
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Taylor Swift announces engagement to boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has announced she is getting married to her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
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Strictly Come Dancing star arrested on suspicion of rape
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
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Boy, 16, convicted in Germany over supporting failed terror plot at Taylor Swift concert
A 16-year-old has been convicted in Germany for supporting a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria last year.
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With Love, Meghan: What we learnt from second series of Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle show
The second season of the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, has been released.
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Lil Nas X pleads not guilty after being charged with assaulting police officer
US rapper Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty after being charged with assaulting a police officer while walking in downtown Los Angeles in his underwear.
Technology
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England warned it faces six million new cancer cases by 2040 - with these areas worst hit
More than six million new cancer cases could be diagnosed in England between now and 2040, according to leading charities.
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Scientists hail 'sci-fi' treatment for babies with rare condition
The mother of a baby whose stomach and bowel "moved into her chest" has hailed new research aimed at treating her daughter's rare condition.
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'Tamed' algorithms and plummeting pornography views: Impact of new online safety rules revealed one month on
Sweeping new rules designed to deal with the "total Wild West" young people were experiencing online have now been in place across the UK for a month.
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Deadly flesh-eating parasite found in person in US for first time
A case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been detected in a person in the United States for the first time.
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Massive dust storm leaves thousands without power and blinds drivers in southwest US
A powerful dust storm, known as a haboob, has struck the southwestern state of Arizona, bringing dangerous driving conditions, knocking out power and closing airports.
Strange News
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What are Labubus and how did they get so popular?
Troll-like Labubu dolls have taken over the consumer world. Their creator, Pop Mart, has reported a near 400% net profit so far this year, while some have spent thousands on the toys second-hand.
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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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Thousands of hot dogs spill across busy highway
A truckload of hot dogs has spilled across a busy road in Pennsylvania.
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'This shouldn't have happened': Bishop who interrupted church choir in dressing gown apologises
A bishop who interrupted a church concert in his dressing gown - and told singers to "leave his house" - has formally apologised to the choir.
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Death cap mushroom trial: How murder plot unfolded - and how killer tried to cover her tracks
More details from the trial of an Australian woman convicted of murdering her parents-in-law and an aunt after serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch have been revealed - including why her husband rejected an invitation.
Videos
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Farage accused of wanting to 'take UK backwards' - as Brexit blamed for small boats crisis
Nigel Farage will be accused of wanting to "take Britain backwards" by vowing to scrap trade agreements between the UK and EU, as the government seeks a permanent deal to cut checks on food and drink.
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England warned it faces six million new cancer cases by 2040 - with these areas worst hit
More than six million new cancer cases could be diagnosed in England between now and 2040, according to leading charities.
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TikTok puts hundreds of UK jobs at risk
TikTok is putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the UK, as it turns to artificial intelligence to assess problematic content.
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Gaza hospital rejects Israel's claim troops 'saw Hamas camera' before deadly attack
A hospital in Gaza that was hit in an Israeli strike, killing 20 people including five journalists, has rejected the Israeli military's claim it struck the facility because it was targeting what it believed was a Hamas surveillance camera as well as people identified as militants.
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Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu does whatever it takes to bring hostages home - but is he listening?
Nadav is tired, frustrated and haunted, yet he smiles when we meet. For 690 days, he has been waiting for the world to change, and he's still waiting, and hoping.
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