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• Murder arrest after woman in her 90s dies in house fire in Gloucestershire

  A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.

• Man bitten by dog during 'altercation' dies - as police make murder arrest

  A man who was bitten by a dog during an "altercation" has died, police have said.

• Sebastien Pocognoli announced as new boss of Scotland men's team

  Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as new head coach of Scotland's men's team.

• Medal ceremonies delayed at European Athletics Championships as police make fraud arrest

  Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

• Jason Arday: Professor's family thank supporters as fundraiser donations pass £70,000

  Jason Arday's family have thanked his supporters after a fundraiser set up in memory of the former University of Cambridge professor passed more than £70,000.

• Finlay Tarling: 'Fury' over death of teen British cyclist during Portugal race

  The cyclists' union is "filled with anger" after the death of British rider Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal race.

• Arrest after stabbing at a hotel used to house asylum seekers

  A Somali man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to a hotel used to house asylum seekers.

• Police called to reported burglary find 17-year-old boy dead in Bedfordshire

  Police responding to reports of a burglary found the body of a 17-year-old boy.

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World News

• Twelve killed as tourist bus crashes in Hungary

  Twelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.

• Multiple people killed and injured after car driven wrong way on M9 in County Kildare, Irish police say

  A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.

• Two die in Spain mudslide as Belgium battles largest-ever wildfire

  Two women, aged 60 and 80, have been killed after torrential rain triggered a landslide in northwest Spain.

• Cristiano Ronaldo says it is 'probably' his last season

  Cristiano Ronaldo has said the new football season is "probably" his last.

• Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina stolen on Italian national holiday

  Four Renaissance paintings have been stolen from an Italian museum during the country's summer national holiday.

• More than 100 arrested in Morocco after social media call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta

  At least 111 people have been arrested for trying to get into Ceuta following another call on social media for a mass crossing of migrants.

• Finlay Tarling: 'Fury' over death of teen British cyclist during Portugal race

  The cyclists' union is "filled with anger" after the death of British rider Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal race.

• More bodies found after Lake Kariba ferry disaster in Zimbabwe as number of deaths climbs to 72

  Twenty-six more bodies have been found after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe - taking the total number of deaths to at least 72.

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Politics

• Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

  It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list

• Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

  Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

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Showbiz

• Hundreds gather for Bonnie Tyler procession in Wales ahead of funeral

  Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered for a procession to honour the late singer ahead of her funeral in Wales.

• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

  The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

• Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

  Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

• Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery

  Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.

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Technology

• Will the West ever be able to produce stuff again?

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• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

• British driver who broke sound barrier sets new record in hydrogen-powered car

  A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. 

• UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

  Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

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Strange

• Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

  Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

• Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

  AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

• Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

  A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

• Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns

  Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

• Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight

  A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

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Videos

• Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

  Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Twelve killed as tourist bus crashes in Hungary

  Twelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

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Station News

• Solicitors for Older People Scotland

  Radio Royal is pleased to announce the continuation of our sponsorship agreement with Solicitors for Older People Scotland.

• Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award Winners

  Winners of the Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award 2020-21 announced.

• Volunteer of the Month - Andrew Morley

  This month's member spotlight

• Live in session

  Val Monteith-Fowler joins Time Traveller Andrew Morley

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