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Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
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Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why

As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say....

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Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
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Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

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Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
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Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

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And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist?

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Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
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Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

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Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
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Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial

Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.

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F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
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F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco

Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

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Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta
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Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

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At least 20 killed and dozens missing after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
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At least 20 killed and dozens missing after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where some 10 families had been living.

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A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
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A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut

The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

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Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
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Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments

The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says

South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

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Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
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Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

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Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach
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Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach

The Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed.

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Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate
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Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate

Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film.

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'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off
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'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off

How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans?

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We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them

Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

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What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom
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What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom

The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?

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Fernandez signs new London City contract
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Fernandez signs new London City contract

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

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Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
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Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'

Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

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An undercover reporter investigates what some on the far right in the UK really look like
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An undercover reporter investigates what some on the far right in the UK really look like

An undercover reporter investigates what some on the far right in the UK really look like

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Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
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Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says

The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.

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Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
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Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft

Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

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Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
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Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death

All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

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The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
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The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed

Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

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NZ apologises to children forced to live in bush for years with fugitive dad
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NZ apologises to children forced to live in bush for years with fugitive dad

A public inquiry has found that agencies "missed key opportunities" to recover the children sooner.

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