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Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
UK News
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Discord hack shows dangers of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test
Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.
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Starmer's found new enthusiasm for his digital ID project - but will he be able to sell it?
One metric for the rise and fall of this government might end up being the progress of the rollout of digital ID.
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'The time is now to stop Reform' - Plaid Cymru calls on Labour voters to unite behind Welsh nationalists
One party has held court over Welsh politics for more than a century.
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'Uncertainty really matters': Sky News investigates new AI test at sea
A new generation of artificial intelligence that provides a "confidence rating" of its answers could make algorithms more trustworthy and speed their rollout in safety-critical situations.
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The King and Prince William step out together for rare joint environmental engagement
The King and the Prince of Wales have enjoyed a rare public night out together to mark the countdown to the COP30 climate conference in Brazil.
National News
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Tsunami warning issued following powerful earthquake in Philippines
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of southern Philippines, prompting warnings of a potentially dangerous tsunami in nearby areas.
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Discord hack shows dangers of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test
Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.
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Starmer's found new enthusiasm for his digital ID project - but will he be able to sell it?
One metric for the rise and fall of this government might end up being the progress of the rollout of digital ID.
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Palestine Action ban must be explained, Labour peer tells Starmer
Ministers must do "much more" to explain why Palestine Action is a proscribed terrorist group, Harriet Harman has said.
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New 'AI you can trust' for when safety matters
A new generation of artificial intelligence that provides a "confidence rating" of its answers could make algorithms more trustworthy and speed their rollout in safety-critical situations.
Sport
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Ruben Amorim vs Mikel Arteta: Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Man Utd boss but how does his record at 50 games compare?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cited Mikel Arteta's "miserable" start as Arsenal boss as a reason to have patience with Manchester United's under-fire head coach Ruben Amorim. But how do their first 50 games in charge really compare?
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World Grand Prix darts: Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson book quarter-final spots as Stephen Bunting crashes out in Leicester
Luke Humphries moved into the quarter finals of the Boyle Sports World Grand Prix with a 3-1 win over Krzysztof Ratajski, as Stephen Bunting crashed out in Leicester.
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Ruben Amorim: Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give under-pressure Manchester United head coach three years to prove himself
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said he wants to give under-pressure head coach Ruben Amorim three years in the job to prove himself.
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Super League Grand Final : 'Repeat or revenge?' Welcome to Rugby League's heavyweight rematch as Hull KR and Wigan Warriors face off
Redemption. Revenge. Domination. In any rematch there is history, legacy and a storyline at stake.
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Tyson Fury wants to come back to boxing next year, says promoter Frank Warren
Tyson Fury intends to return to the sport in 2026, says promoter Frank Warren.
Showbiz News
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I Swear: The film fighting back against abuse and 'cheap laughs' at Tourette's expense
When John Davidson was 10 years old, he experienced his first symptoms of Tourette syndrome - small facial tics and eye blinking.
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Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.
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Dolly Parton says 'I ain't dead yet' after health fears triggered by singer's sister
Dolly Parton has declared she "ain't dead yet" after her sister raised concerns about the singer's health by asking people to pray for her.
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Robin Williams's daughter begs people to stop sending her AI videos of her father
The daughter of late actor Robin Williams has begged people to stop sending her AI-generated "slop" of her father.
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Why top comedians are being criticised for performing in Saudi Arabia
Jimmy Carr, Jack Whitehall and some of America's biggest comedians are being criticised for performing at the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Technology
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Discord hack shows dangers of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test
Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.
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New 'AI you can trust' for when safety matters
A new generation of artificial intelligence that provides a "confidence rating" of its answers could make algorithms more trustworthy and speed their rollout in safety-critical situations.
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China tightens control of global rare-earth supply chain ahead of Trump talks
China has toughened its rules on the export of rare earths, crucial materials for many modern technologies from smartphones to fighter jets.
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How AI is driving a 'distortion of reality' when it comes to how women are presented online
Women in work are consistently portrayed as younger and less experienced than men online and by artificial intelligence, a sweeping new study has found.
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Britain's winter blackout risk the lowest in six years
Britain is at the lowest risk of a winter power blackout than at any point in the last six years, the national electricity grid operator has said.
Strange News
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
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Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth
An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.
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Pokemon pushes back against ICE deportation video - joining list riled by Trump administration
Pokemon has said it did not give permission for the show's popular theme song to be used in a video showing deportations posted by the US government.
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Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000
Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.
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Parasocial relationships: How well do we really know the people we follow online?
Ever found yourself religiously following the lives of people you've never met on social media?
Videos
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Robin Williams's daughter begs people to stop sending her AI videos of her father
The daughter of late actor Robin Williams has begged people to stop sending her AI-generated "slop" of her father.
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Discord hack shows dangers of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test
Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.
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Dolly Parton says 'I ain't dead yet' after health fears triggered by singer's sister
Dolly Parton has declared she "ain't dead yet" after her sister raised concerns about the singer's health by asking people to pray for her.
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How two years of war have shattered the Gaza Strip
As a possible ceasefire takes shape, Palestinians face the prospect of rebuilding their shattered enclave.
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Madeleine McCann's sister tells court 'stalker' sent edited images to 'prove' she was missing girl
Madeleine McCann's sister has said her family's alleged stalker sent "creepy" messages about "flashbacks" and edited images to try to show a family resemblance.
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