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John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
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Jimmy Thelin appointed new manager of Aberdeen Football Club
Jimmy Thelin is the new manager of Aberdeen Football Club.
Headlines
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UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal, leaked documents show
The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.
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Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election and claims UK heading for hung parliament
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls.
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John Swinney set to become next SNP leader and Scottish first minister as rival quits race
John Swinney appears set to become Scotland's next first minister after Graeme McCormick pulled out of the race to become SNP leader.
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Lithium mine being built on 'sacred ground' where Native Americans say they were massacred
It could be a scene from centuries ago. In the Nevada desert, Native Americans are protesting over a mining project they say desecrates sacred land.
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Rishi Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns
Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.
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Cancer innovation is saving lives - but NHS is struggling to meet rising demands
"The moment you have it yourself you hear it everywhere, but for something so prevalent it's not talked about at all," says Patrick Keane. His right arm is plugged into a tube that runs up to a bag of clear liquid in a treatment room at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, one of the UK's largest cancer treatment centres.
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King returns to duties to join Queen in continuing work they hope will define their moment in history
The King and Queen have spent the weekend at Highgrove, probably the least regal of their residences.
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Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win
Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen's winning streak by securing the first victory of his career at the Miami Grand Prix.
UK News
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Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election and claims UK heading for hung parliament
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls.
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Rishi Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns
Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.
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UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal, leaked documents show
The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.
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Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win
Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen's winning streak by securing the first victory of his career at the Miami Grand Prix.
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King returns to duties to join Queen in continuing work they hope will define their moment in history
The King and Queen have spent the weekend at Highgrove, probably the least regal of their residences.
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Cancer innovation is saving lives - but NHS is struggling to meet rising demands
"The moment you have it yourself you hear it everywhere, but for something so prevalent it's not talked about at all," says Patrick Keane. His right arm is plugged into a tube that runs up to a bag of clear liquid in a treatment room at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, one of the UK's largest cancer treatment centres.
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Train strikes in May 2024: Full list of dates and lines affected
Train drivers will stage a fresh wave of strikes and overtime bans this week, causing disruption to the rail network.
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Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.
National Sport
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Miami GP: Lando Norris finally wins his first race in Formula 1 after McLaren driver beats Max Verstappen
Lando Norris claimed the first victory of his Formula 1 career in his 110th race as he took full advantage of a timely Safety Car and then emphatically pulled away from Max Verstappen to win the Miami Grand Prix.
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss convinced next season would have been 'tricky' had he remained in charge
Jurgen Klopp is certain he has made the right call to end his nine-year spell at Liverpool before succumbing to fatigue, believing the club would have suffered next season.
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on Bayern Munich shortlist to take over from Thomas Tuchel this summer
Bayern Munich have placed Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to Thomas Tuchel, but his focus is steadfastly on Manchester United.
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Notable Speech marches to shock 2000 Guineas triumph at Newmarket
Notable Speech was a shock winner as City Of Troy failed to land a blow in the Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket.
World News
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Benjamin Netanyahu rejects ceasefire demands that would 'leave Hamas intact' - as Israeli cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected ceasefire proposals because he says Hamas's call for a withdrawal of all troops from Gaza and an end to the war is unacceptable.
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Peace in Gaza looks as distant as ever after Israel refuses to accept ceasefire terms
A week that started with cautious optimism for a breakthrough in negotiations between Israel and Hamas has ended, perhaps unsurprisingly, with the prospect of peace in Gaza looking as distant as ever.
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Lithium mine being built on 'sacred ground' where Native Americans say they were massacred
It could be a scene from centuries ago. In the Nevada desert, Native Americans are protesting over a mining project they say desecrates sacred land.
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Brazil flooding death toll rises to 75, with 80,000 evacuated
Mass flooding in Brazil has killed 75 people with more than 100 people still missing, local authorities said on Sunday.
Business News
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Steel giant ArcelorMittal warns Gove over Kent planning verdict
The world's second-largest steel company has warned the government that a planning verdict due this week could lead to a key division quitting the UK.
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Ministers apply finishing touches to 'Tell Sid'-style NatWest offer
Ordinary investors will be awarded 'bonus' shares in NatWest Group if they hold onto stock they acquire in the taxpayer-backed bank, under a plan expected to be finalised by ministers later this month.
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Post Office lawyer accused of telling 'big fat lie' to Horizon inquiry
A former top Post Office lawyer has been accused of telling the Horizon IT inquiry a "big fat lie" over his knowledge of a bug in the system that could have stopped wrongful prosecutions of sub-postmasters in their tracks.
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Worry for economy as public sector productivity falls further
Official figures have raised fears of a deepening public sector drag on the UK's economic recovery from recession.
Entertainment News
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Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.
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What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.
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'You stay classy, Leeds?' Anchorman star Will Ferrell invests in Championship club
Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to invest in Leeds United - joining Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
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Madonna plays biggest-ever show to 1.6 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna has played her biggest-ever gig to an estimated 1.6 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Unusual News
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Bird flu outbreak could threaten US cow-cuddling craze
A cow-cuddling craze in the US could be under threat due to a bird flu outbreak.
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Gyles Brandreth blames himself for Rod Hull's death: 'I killed a man - the emu man'
Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.
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Woman wins $1m lottery jackpot twice in 10 weeks
A woman has won a $1m prize on the lottery for the second time in 10 weeks.
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'Bring my baby back': Wally the 'emotional support' alligator goes missing in Georgia
A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.