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The latest news from the Sky News Centre.
UK News
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UK weather: El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
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The sole UK flight that flew over burning Twin Towers - and played big part in what happened next
For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.
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First arrest over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth - as police say anyone wearing masks could be detained
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, with more arrests expected.
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Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
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British man behind global forum encouraging others to sexually assault drugged women and post videos online
A British man has admitted being at the centre of an international online network sharing videos of unconscious women being sexually abused.
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Princess of Wales visits hospital where she was treated for cancer
The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.
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Man admits murdering mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago
A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.
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Head of MI5 issues 'call to arms' in rare public intervention
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
World News
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Five killed and 40 injured as Dutch tour bus overturns in Swiss Alps
Five people have been killed and 40 others injured in a Dutch tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland, police said.
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Atlantic Ocean has seen no hurricanes so far this season - all due to El Nino
Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.
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4.1 magnitude tremor recorded after Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon
Israel has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon - triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor in the area.
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Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after funeral of her brother, the late King Harald
Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late King Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, the royal palace said in a statement.
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Most striking pictures of the week
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Half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, British intelligence says
Half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine, according to British military intelligence.
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Anthropic blocks efforts to use AI to research weapons development and carry out cyber attacks
Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.
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Politics
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Why did Burnham choose Israel for his biggest moment yet?
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Andy Burnham eyes expanding support for fan-owned sports clubs
Andy Burnham wants to expand support for fan-owned sports clubs, reviving a policy he helped pioneer under New Labour.
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Conservative couple admit cheating at gambling over election betting charges
The Conservatives' former director of campaigning and his wife, a Tory parliamentary candidate, have admitted cheating at gambling on the date of the 2024 general election.
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Green Party plan to curb tech giants after warning of AI 'threat to humanity'
The Green Party has proposed a five-point plan to curb the power of tech giants after industry insiders warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity.
Sport
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Man Utd vs Man City: Kings of Manchester hotly debated ahead of Old Trafford derby showdown
Manchester City have been "the Kings of Manchester".
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England vs Pakistan: Ollie Robinson strikes twice in first over of second innings as hosts dominate day two of third Test at Edgbaston
England are closing in on the most emphatic of series sweeps of Pakistan after reducing the visitors to 52-2 - still 268 runs behind - before rain ended play early on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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England vs Pakistan: Razaullah, 21, hits remarkable 81 off 63 balls featuring nine sixes to force final Test into fourth day
England were denied a series sweep of Pakistan inside three days of the final Test at Edgbaston after a remarkable display of six-hitting from 21-year-old Razaullah late on Friday.
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Spanish GP: George Russell tops first practice at new Madring as Lewis Hamilton frustrates other drivers
George Russell was fastest from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
Showbiz
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EastEnders star Shane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving
EastEnders actor Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to drink-driving.
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Channel 4 confirms cut to a quarter of its workforce under 'transformation' plan
Channel 4 is to cut about a quarter of its staff - around 340 jobs - by the end of the year.
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Actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences
Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with a series of sexual offences against five women in connection with alleged offending that took place between 2007 and 2016.
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Employee fired by GTA developer Rockstar believes workers were put on 'watch list'
A worker fired by the developer of Grand Theft Auto has told an employment tribunal they believe staff were placed on a "watch list" after signing a petition about remote working.
Technology
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Atlantic Ocean has seen no hurricanes so far this season - all due to El Nino
Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.
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Anthropic blocks efforts to use AI to research weapons development and carry out cyber attacks
Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.
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UK weather: El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
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August was world's joint hottest month on record, say climate change scientists
August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.
Strange
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus
A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.
Videos
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Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices
There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again.
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August was world's joint hottest month on record, say climate change scientists
August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.
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Embattled South East Water abandons bond issue as investors flee sector
One of Britain's most troubled water suppliers has called off plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from investors amid the ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty engulfing the industry.
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The sole UK flight that flew over burning Twin Towers - and played big part in what happened next
For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.
Station News
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Solicitors for Older People Scotland
Radio Royal is pleased to announce the continuation of our sponsorship agreement with Solicitors for Older People Scotland.
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Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award Winners
Winners of the Robyn Jenkins Memorial Award 2020-21 announced.
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Volunteer of the Month - Andrew Morley
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