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Russian defence minister and long-time Putin ally Sergei Shoigu to be replaced
Russia's defence minister is set to be replaced, more than two years into the war in Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who are in his inner circle
Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates.
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Ukraine in 'difficult situation' as fighting rages and Russian troops claim nine villages
Russia claims its troops have seized control of at least nine Ukrainian villages as intense fighting continues in the Kharkiv region.
Showbiz
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BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment among the big winners - as The Crown misses out
Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year's BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes apiece.
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Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as Irish singer Bambie Thug criticises organisers and broadcaster
Israel's prime minister has paid tribute to the country's Eurovision performer - as Ireland's contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster.
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First victim in Jaws has died aged 77
The swimmer who was the first victim in the 1975 blockbuster Jaws has died.
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BAFTA TV Awards 2024: The full list of winners
The winners of this year's BAFTA TV Awards have been revealed.
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BAFTA TV Awards red carpet 2024: All the best looks from the nominees and VIP celebrities
BAFTA TV nominees and VIP guests hit the red carpet in style ahead of this year's ceremony.
UK News
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BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment among the big winners - as The Crown misses out
Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year's BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes apiece.
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BAFTA TV Awards red carpet 2024: All the best looks from the nominees and VIP celebrities
BAFTA TV nominees and VIP guests hit the red carpet in style ahead of this year's ceremony.
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Wales becomes first UK nation to join metaverse
Wales has become the first UK nation to join the metaverse.
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Rishi Sunak to argue UK is safer under Conservatives amid worsening global outlook
Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week.
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Police Scotland's chief constable: SNP finance probe heading to prosecutors 'within weeks'
The police investigation involving Nicola Sturgeon's husband is "moving on" with prosecutors to receive a file within weeks, Scotland's most senior officer has told Sky News.
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Obese people more likely to take more sick days, new study finds
Obese people are more likely to take more sick days than people of a normal weight, according to a Europe-wide study.
World News
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Russian defence minister and long-time Putin ally Sergei Shoigu to be replaced
Russia's defence minister is set to be replaced, more than two years into the war in Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who are in his inner circle
Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates.
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Ukraine in 'difficult situation' as fighting rages and Russian troops claim nine villages
Russia claims its troops have seized control of at least nine Ukrainian villages as intense fighting continues in the Kharkiv region.
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Georgian opposition politician beaten by hooded thugs blames 'Putin's puppets'
A Georgian opposition politician who was beaten by a group of hooded thugs has said he was targeted by "Putin's puppets".
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India elections: Minority communities, especially Muslims, anxious with Narendra Modi's expected election win
Elections bring out the best but also the worst of democracy.
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Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as Irish singer Bambie Thug criticises organisers and broadcaster
Israel's prime minister has paid tribute to the country's Eurovision performer - as Ireland's contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster.
Politics
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UK election: Sunak waiting to call vote 'gives us time to show plan working', says Cameron
Rishi Sunak is "absolutely right" to hold off calling an election because it gives voters time to see "the plan is working", the foreign secretary has said.
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Starmer to meet with new team of mayors to discuss devolution after local elections boost
Sir Keir Starmer will bring together Labour's newly expanded team of mayors on Monday to develop a "gold standard" for growing regional economies.
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Next few years will be 'most dangerous' UK has ever known, Rishi Sunak to say in 'major' speech
Rishi Sunak will give a speech on Monday setting out "bold ideas to change society" - as he seeks to regain momentum following the defection of one of his MPs to Labour and a hammering at the local elections.
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Police Scotland's chief constable: SNP finance probe heading to prosecutors 'within weeks'
The police investigation involving Nicola Sturgeon's husband is "moving on" with prosecutors to receive a file within weeks, Scotland's most senior officer has told Sky News.
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Natalie Elphicke says claims she lobbied justice secretary over ex-husband's trial are 'nonsense'
Accusations that the MP Natalie Elphicke lobbied the justice secretary in 2020 to interfere in her then-husband's sex offences trial are "nonsense", her spokesperson has said.
Weird News
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Pillock, plonker and tosspot among British insults 'at risk of dying out'
Prat, plonker and pillock are among British insults in danger of dying out within a generation, according to a survey.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr says a worm ate part of his brain and then died
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has revealed that a worm ate part of his brain.
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Crocodile: Reports of reptile in Buckinghamshire village investigated by 'brave' Thames Valley Police
Police called to reports of a crocodile seen in flood water near an English village have escaped unharmed after discovering locals were fooled by a replica.
Tech News
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Wales becomes first UK nation to join metaverse
Wales has become the first UK nation to join the metaverse.
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Apple apologises for crushing musical instruments and books in 'tone-deaf' iPad Pro advert
Apple has apologised for its new iPad Pro advert where it crushed cameras, books and musical instruments, saying it "missed the mark".
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Northern Lights glow up skies across UK and around the world - see best pictures here
Skies over the UK were turned shades of pink and green as the Northern Lights produced incredible displays for skygazers.
Videos
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Interest rate held for sixth consecutive month - but edges closer to cut soon
The Bank of England has edged closer to a cut in interest rates, with another member of its nine-person Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting for lower borrowing costs this month.
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'It is too late, our boys have gone': Grieving parents tell Ofcom to 'step up' over social media content
Social media platforms must do more to stop their algorithms from recommending harmful content to children, Ofcom has said.
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Interest rate cut is not far off - but there are complicating factors
How soon is too soon?
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Recession is over with a bang - but will voters forgive the government for years of economic disappointment?
Britain is not just out of recession. It is out of recession with a bang.
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Ukraine-Russia war: As Western weapons trickle through to Kyiv, Putin seizes chance to hit Kharkiv
Russia has reopened a major front in its war with Ukraine in a move that will stretch Kyiv's already undermanned and outgunned forces as they wait for Western weapons.
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Vladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who are in his inner circle
Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates.
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