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Sturgeon says estranged husband betrayed and deceived her about embezzling SNP money
The former first minister said she was "coming to terms with being married to someone she did not know" after Peter Murrell's guilty plea.

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Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

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'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.

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Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

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Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

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Two more boys die in latest heatwave water deaths
The body of a boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teen dies in the River Thames in Oxford.

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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.

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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

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Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show
Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.

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Man killed by train after escaping vehicle on way to court
The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat
Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years - but the world number one says the Paris heat was not to blame.

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Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.

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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.

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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

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What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

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My daughter woke up with a numb arm and died two weeks later
A mum whose daughter died weeks after a brain tumour diagnosis says her death must not be "in vain".

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Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

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US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

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Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m
Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

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Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

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Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

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Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction
Paintings were hung in a couple's home for years before they learned who had painted them.

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Why Can’t Young People Get Jobs?
Major report warns risk of a ‘lost generation’?

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Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
The Senate race in Texas could determine which party controls Congress.

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'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat
Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years - but the world number one says the Paris heat was not to blame.

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Below-par England outplayed by India in opening T20
England are outplayed by India in the first T20 at Chelmsford, suffering a 38-run defeat.

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Empty stands in Covid era freed Arteta to revive Arsenal - Kroenke
Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke says behind-closed-doors football during the Covid-19 pandemic allowed manager Mikel Arteta "space" that helped to revive the "sleeping giant".

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Boulter exit means no Britons in French Open singles third round
Great Britain's Katie Boulter exits the French Open, losing in three sets to 28th seed Anastasia Potapova in the second round.

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Rice, Shaw & McInnes among BBC Football Awards winners
For the first time, BBC Sport is handing out end-of-season football awards to the cream of the crop in English and Scottish football - and here are the winners.

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