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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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Sky News projection: Labour on course to be largest party - but short of overall majority
After counting more than two million votes cast in the English council elections, a provisional National Share Estimate shows the Conservatives on just 26% of the vote, a 19-point drop compared with the 2019 general election and one of its worst ever performances in any set of local elections.
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Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager Alfie Lewis
A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis.
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Josh Baker: Parents 'broken' at death of 20-year-old Worcestershire County cricketer
The parents of Josh Baker, a cricketer who died at the age of 20, have said they are both "broken" following his shock death.
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Hainault sword attack: Man injured in stabbing thanks NHS for saving his life
A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.
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Three charged over killing of Sikh separatist leader in Canada - in incident which sparked diplomatic spat with India
Three suspects have been charged by Canadian police over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Vancouver last June, in an incident that sparked a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi.
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Labour has 'searching' to do after losing votes in areas with high Muslim population, Jess Phillips says
The Labour Party has some "searching" to do following its underperformance in areas with a high Muslim population, according to MP Jess Phillips.
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Labour's future success is less clear-cut after the local elections
We went into this set of local and mayoral elections with two big questions: Is Labour on course for a majority and how bad is it going to be for Rishi Sunak?
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Bird flu: 'Strong evidence' suggests virus has passed from mammals to humans for first time
Scientists fear bird flu has spread from mammals to humans for the first time, marking another step in the evolution of the deadly virus.
UK News
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Sky News projection: Labour on course to be largest party - but short of overall majority
After counting more than two million votes cast in the English council elections, a provisional National Share Estimate shows the Conservatives on just 26% of the vote, a 19-point drop compared with the 2019 general election and one of its worst ever performances in any set of local elections.
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Starmer says time for Sunak to face nation as Tories hammered in by-election and council races
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising council losses across England.
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UK plans to ramp up weapons production for Ukraine and Western defence as Lord Cameron reveals envoy will oversee 'national priority'
The UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority", the foreign secretary has revealed.
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Josh Baker: Parents 'broken' at death of 20-year-old Worcestershire County cricketer
The parents of Josh Baker, a cricketer who died at the age of 20, have said they are both "broken" following his shock death.
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Hainault sword attack: Man injured in stabbing thanks NHS for saving his life
A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.
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Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager Alfie Lewis
A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis.
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Crew member missing at sea during round-the-world cruise
A crew member on a 120-day voyage around the world is missing at sea.
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Bird flu: 'Strong evidence' suggests virus has passed from mammals to humans for first time
Scientists fear bird flu has spread from mammals to humans for the first time, marking another step in the evolution of the deadly virus.
National Sport
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Adrian Newey: Ferrari approach F1 designer after Red Bull confirm exit of chief technical officer in early 2025
Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.
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Kieran McKenna knows anything can happen on final day as Ipswich chase promotion from Championship
Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Timing, pricing, booking details for undisputed heavyweight showdown on Saturday May 18
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collide for the undisputed world heavyweight championship on Saturday May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
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Emma Hayes urges Chelsea rally at Liverpool as outgoing boss seeks to topple Manchester City in WSL title race
The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.
World News
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Three charged over killing of Sikh separatist leader in Canada - in incident which sparked diplomatic spat with India
Three suspects have been charged by Canadian police over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Vancouver last June, in an incident that sparked a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi.
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UK plans to ramp up weapons production for Ukraine and Western defence as Lord Cameron reveals envoy will oversee 'national priority'
The UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority", the foreign secretary has revealed.
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Crew member missing at sea during round-the-world cruise
A crew member on a 120-day voyage around the world is missing at sea.
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Bird flu: 'Strong evidence' suggests virus has passed from mammals to humans for first time
Scientists fear bird flu has spread from mammals to humans for the first time, marking another step in the evolution of the deadly virus.
Business News
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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.
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Entain approaches former Coral and Sky Bet chiefs in hunt for next boss
Entain, the FTSE 100 gambling group, has been rebuffed by the former bosses of bookies Coral and Sky Bet in its hunt for a new chief executive.
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HSBC to become latest major bank to remove bonus cap for UK staff
HSBC is set to become the latest major international bank to remove the European Union-imposed bonus cap that had applied to its UK-based workers.
Entertainment News
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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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Britney Spears says paramedics turned up 'illegally' after twisting her ankle at Chateau Marmont
Britney Spears has downplayed concerns about her health, after paramedics were called to the Chateau Marmont, a boutique hotel in LA.
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Incredible close-up photos of bees go on display in Liverpool
These are bees as you've never seen them before.
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What's going on at Manchester's Co-op Live? The arena plagued with problems and postponements
Manchester Co-op Live will be the UK's biggest indoor arena - but it has been beset by problems before it has even opened.
Unusual News
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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.
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'Speechless' woman reunited with engagement ring 54 years after it went missing
A woman has been reunited with her engagement ring 54 years after it went missing.