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The female gamers competing for thousands of pounds at first event of its kind in UK
The UK's first professional women's gaming tournament of its kind starts on Saturday.
Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department analysed: Marriage, babies, bad boyfriends and the price of fame
As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.
Taylor Swift reveals 'secret' double album in '2am surprise' - including track inspired by boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has revealed her latest release is a "secret double album" - with 15 more tracks than fans were expecting.

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Rishi Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.
Met Police apologises for using phrase 'openly Jewish' as antisemitism campaigner accuses force of 'victim-blaming'
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".
Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.

Tories warned Mark Menzies misuse of funds claims 'constituted fraud' but whistleblower told there was no 'duty' to report it
The Conservatives were warned ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies's alleged misuse of party funds may have constituted fraud but the whistleblower was told there was no duty to report it
Mark Menzies: Tory activist who reported MP over alleged misuse of funds disappointed by party response
A Tory activist who reported an MP over claims he misused party funds has told Sky News she is disappointed by the way her complaint has been handled.
Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
Government accused of U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics
The UK government has been accused of a U-turn after accepting Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at the 2024 Olympics.