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UK News
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Rishi Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.
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Met Police apologises for using phrase 'openly Jewish' as antisemitism campaigner accuses force of 'victim-blaming'
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".
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Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
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Joey Barton contacted by police over social media comments
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has hit out at "an attempt to intimidate" him and his family after officers contacted him about comments he posted on social media.
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Tories warned Mark Menzies misuse of funds claims 'constituted fraud' but whistleblower told there was no 'duty' to report it
The Conservatives were warned ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies's alleged misuse of party funds may have constituted fraud but the whistleblower was told there was no duty to report it
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First-ever UK 'swatting' sentence passed after man shot in face by armed unit due to hoax call
A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.
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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges for former soldiers or alleged IRA member
Fifteen former soldiers and an alleged IRA member investigated for perjury during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face charges.
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Nicola Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged in embezzlement probe
Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
World News
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Iran calls Israeli strike 'infiltration' as it downplays attack on Supreme Leader's birthday
Iran has indicated it has no plans for retaliation as it played down a strike by Israel after Tehran's unprecedented missile-and-drone assault on the country.
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Injuries reported after large explosion at Iraq military base
Injuries and "material losses" have been reported after a large explosion at a military base in Iraq.
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Targeted Israeli strike is a message - and Iran's response so far is telling
If this Israeli attack on Iran is no more than it presently appears to be, then it is rather well modulated.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to face pressure from right-wing coalition on future of Gaza
Throughout his career Benjamin Netanyahu has been a generally cautious politician, either deferring decisions or taking the least incendiary options.
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Key moments in the Middle East this week - from Iran's attack on Israel to the apparent retaliation
Israel has launched an attack against Iran in retaliation to a drone and missile strike launched against it on Saturday.
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Violence will not stop in Middle East until Gaza war ends, senior Hezbollah figure warns
Violence in the Middle East will not stop until the war in Gaza ends, a senior Hezbollah figure has told Sky News in a world-first interview in which he also castigated the West and scoffed at Israel's actions.
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India election begins as almost 1 billion voters start heading to the polls
India's election has kicked off with the first day of polling taking place in 102 constituencies, across 21 states and territories.
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At least four dead after record-breaking rainfall in United Arab Emirates this week
Four people died in the United Arab Emirates after record-breaking rainfall caused heavy flooding this week, officials have said.
Politics
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Tories warned Mark Menzies misuse of funds claims 'constituted fraud' but whistleblower told there was no 'duty' to report it
The Conservatives were warned ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies's alleged misuse of party funds may have constituted fraud but the whistleblower was told there was no duty to report it
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Mark Menzies: Tory activist who reported MP over alleged misuse of funds disappointed by party response
A Tory activist who reported an MP over claims he misused party funds has told Sky News she is disappointed by the way her complaint has been handled.
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Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
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Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.
Sport
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Jason Wilcox: Manchester United confirm appointment of former Southampton chief as technical director
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of former Southampton chief Jason Wilcox as the club's new technical director with immediate effect.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold says Liverpool have almost 'handed' Man City title, but Jurgen Klopp revels in 'hunters' tag
Liverpool and Arsenal's weekend defeats may have handed the title to Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold has told Sky Sports - but Jurgen Klopp thinks being "hunters" suits his side best.
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Paul Merson says Premier League is still best in world - so why the big flop from English clubs in Europe?
Arsenal and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, with Liverpool and West Ham following with exits in the Europa League - so why have English sides struggled in Europe this season?
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Liverpool must show their season is not over after disappointing Europa exit - European hits and misses
Showbiz
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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department analysed: Marriage, babies, bad boyfriends and the price of fame
As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.
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Taylor Swift reveals 'secret' double album in '2am surprise' - including track inspired by boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has revealed her latest release is a "secret double album" - with 15 more tracks than fans were expecting.
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Taylor Swift: How a country girl took over the world - as new album The Tortured Poets Department released
Taylor Swift is one of the world's best-selling artists, a billionaire, and a record breaker. And she's just 34.
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Taylor Swift album lyrics - the hidden meanings and the people she appears to reference in The Tortured Poets Department songs
"An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time."
Technology
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First known test dogfight between AI and human pilot carried out, US military says
The world's first known combat between a human pilot and a fighter jet controlled by AI has been carried out in California, the US military has said.
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Meta's AI tells Facebook user it has disabled, gifted child in response to parent asking for advice
Meta's AI has told a Facebook user it has a disabled child that was part of a New York gifted and talented programme.
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Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks over jammed accelerator issue
Tesla has recalled more than 3,800 of its Cybertruck models following complaints that the accelerator pedal is at risk of getting stuck, US regulators have announced.
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NASA chief says 'secretive' China is hiding military projects in space
China is hiding secret military activity in space, NASA chief Bill Nelson has claimed.
Strange
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New Zealand: Ram killed by police after elderly couple found dead in paddock at their home near Auckland
A ram believed to be responsible for killing an elderly couple has been shot dead by New Zealand police.
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Loch Ness monster: NASA urged to help as new search begins
NASA has been asked to help in a new search for the Loch Ness monster.
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Oxfordshire: Bird 'confuses' police officers by mimicking siren sound
Police officers were left "confused" by a bird when it convincingly mimicked the sound of the sirens on their cars.
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Escaped racehorse joins commuters at train station - and stands behind yellow line
Commuters at a train station in Australia were left doing a doubletake as an escaped racehorse joined them to wait for a passenger service.
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Frogs are screaming - we just can't hear them, scientists in Brazil discover
Some frogs scream at an ear-splitting volume for other animals but its frequency is inaudible to humans, scientists have discovered.
Videos
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Dozens arrested and thousands contacted after scammer site taken offline
Dozens of people around the world have been arrested after police disrupted a UK-founded website scamming victims on an industrial scale.
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Iran calls Israeli strike 'infiltration' as it downplays attack on Supreme Leader's birthday
Iran has indicated it has no plans for retaliation as it played down a strike by Israel after Tehran's unprecedented missile-and-drone assault on the country.
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Man throws conspiracy theory pamphlets in the air before setting himself on fire outside Trump trial
A man has thrown conspiracy theory pamphlets in the air before setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where former US President Donald Trump is on trial.
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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department analysed: Marriage, babies, bad boyfriends and the price of fame
As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.
Station News
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Solicitors for Older People Scotland
Radio Royal is pleased to announce the continuation of our sponsorship agreement with Solicitors for Older People Scotland.
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Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award Winners
Winners of the Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award 2020-21 announced.
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Volunteer of the Month - Andrew Morley
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