- + Queen kept in dark over palace traitor Anthony Blunt, declassified documents reveal—The Queen was left in the dark for almost a decade over the full scale of the treachery of one of her most senior courtiers, according to newly-releas...
- + No false beards, 5'7 or 5'8, and follow that cab! MI5's advice to new recruits—Avoid false beards, carry plenty of spare change and know what to do when you need to tell a taxi driver "follow that cab!" - these were some of the t...
- + Calls for rent caps within tenancies as landmark bill returns to Commons—Campaigners are calling on the government to allow rents to be capped within tenancies as a key bill returns to the Commons. [Link to media]
- + Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man's body found—A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found in Greater Manchester. [Link to media]
- + Greenland PM hints at strengthening ties with US after Trump refuses to rule out military takeover—Greenland is looking to strengthen its defence and mining ties with the US, its prime minister has said. [Link to media]
- + Gang that used Grindr to lure victims then rob them is jailed—Five men who stole more than £100,000 by using dating apps such as Grindr to lure their victims to a location before attacking and robbing them h...
- + Girl, 12, who took her own life would've been dreaming of school prom, mother says—Semina Halliwell's mother has described how her daughter would have been dreaming of going to the school prom this year. [Link to media]
- + Gaza ceasefire deal is 'on the brink', Biden says in final foreign policy address—A Gaza deal is "on the brink", President Joe Biden has said in his final foreign policy address. [Link to media]
- + Gaza ceasefire deal is 'on the brink', says Biden in final foreign policy address—A Gaza deal is "on the brink", President Joe Biden has said in his final foreign policy address. [Link to media]
- + Further pressure on Starmer as Rotherham MP backs national grooming inquiry—The Labour MP for Rotherham has called for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal, adding more pressure on Sir Keir Starmer. [Link to medi...
- + Pizza Hut's UK restaurants plot new direction in rescue deal—Pizza Hut's biggest UK restaurant franchisee is closing in on a rescue deal that would salvage the vast majority of its British outlets and jobs. [Lin...
- + Zoo issues update on zebra which died in rhino 'incident'—The zebra that died in a zoo in Essex after an "incident" with a rhinoceros was killed after the larger animal unintentionally punctured its stomach. ...
- + Zebra died in Essex zoo after rhino 'unintentionally punctured his stomach'—The zebra that died in a zoo in Essex after an "incident" with a rhinoceros was killed after the larger animal unintentionally punctured its stomach. ...
- + GPS-tagged asylum seeker trial ended with no benefit, Home Office says—A Home Office pilot scheme involving asylum seekers forced to wear ankle tags to track their locations "did not affect compliance" among them, a gover...
- + 'Worried' family of missing sisters just 'want them to be found'—The family of two missing sisters in Aberdeen have issued a heartfelt plea for information, saying "all we want is for them to be found". [Link to med...
- + Football fan who mocked dead player in 'sick joke' banned and fined—A football fan who mocked a dead player at a derby match has been banned and fined. [Link to media]
- + Man, 37, charged with attempted murder after nurse stabbed at hospital—A man has been charged with attempted murder after a nurse was stabbed at the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday. [Link to media]
- + Jenny Eclair says she 'can't compete' with 'terrible' AI Michael Parkinson podcast —The first episode of a podcast hosted by AI replicating Sir Michael Parkinson has been released - and comedian and podcaster Jenny Eclair has branded ...
- + Girl, 12, took her own life after making sexual assault allegation, inquest hears—A 12-year-old girl who took her own life after making a sexual assault allegation "felt like she wasn't believed", her mother has told an inquest. [Li...
- + Use of drones to fly weapons into prisons has become a 'threat to national security', watchdog warns—The use of drones to fly drugs and weapons into UK prisons needs to be tackled "urgently" because it has become a threat to "national security", the c...
- + Tyson Fury says he is retiring from boxing—British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury says he is retiring from the sport. [Link to media]
- + Police 'tried to smash windscreen' after fatal helicopter crash involving Leicester City owner—The inquest into the deaths of five people in a helicopter crash outside Leicester City's stadium has heard police officers tried to break the aircraf...
- + Disney being sued for billions over Moana claims—Disney is being sued over Moana and Moana 2, with an animator claiming the films copied plot points from one of their screenplays. [Link to media]
- + 'We lost everything': Actors who sheltered in Ukraine theatre bring story of bombing to the stage—The Donetsk theatre in the city of Mariupol was supposed to be a place of safety for hundreds of civilians sheltering during the first few weeks of Ru...
- + Man whose girlfriend blamed him for her death in suicide note guilty of assault but cleared of manslaughter—A man whose girlfriend blamed him for her death in a suicide note has been found guilty of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour - but cleare...
- + Just Stop Oil target grave of Charles Darwin—Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters have spray-painted Charles Darwin's grave in Westminster Abbey to highlight rising global temperatures, the climate pro...
- + IDF admits 'serious offence' after using vehicle marked ambulance in raid in which a grandmother was killed—The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has admitted to a "serious offence" after a Sky News investigation analysed CCTV footage showing the moment an 80-year...
- + What allegations is anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq facing?—Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has found herself in the spotlight as she faces claims of breaking Westminster's ethics rules. [Link to media]
- + 'Time to bring others up to speed': Nicola Sturgeon splits from husband—Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she has split from her husband, Peter Murrell. [Link to media]
- + Second person charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after prison escape—A second person has been charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after he escaped from Wandsworth Prison. [Link to media]
- + Woman racks up £2k in parking fines for taking more than five minutes to pay - prompting review of rules—Private parking companies have said they will update their rule that drivers should not take more than five minutes to pay for parking - after one wom...
- + Eleven bodies found after mine explosion in Pakistan—Rescuers in southwestern Pakistan have recovered 11 bodies after a mine explosion last week. [Link to media]
- + Many young adults 'unable to do basic DIY tasks' - including changing light bulbs—Young adults are hiring people to do basic DIY jobs such as changing a light bulb or cleaning their car, new research has found. [Link to media]
- + Water 'not the problem' for LA firefighters trying to prevent fires returning—The next 48 hours are now crucial for those fighting California's wildfires. [Link to media]
- + Jeff Bezos's rocket launch called off—The launch of a huge, partially reusable rocket, built by Jeff Bezos's company, has been called off this morning after hours of delays. [Link to media...
- + End of cold snap will bring north-south divide in conditions—Temperatures are forecast to rise to double figures on Monday, though the end of the bitter cold snap could bring some flooding. [Link to media]
- + End of cold snap will bring north-south divide in conditions and potential flooding—Temperatures are forecast to rise to double figures on Monday, though the end of the bitter cold snap could bring some flooding. [Link to media]
- + MPs to debate Jools Law to allow bereaved parents access to children's social media—MPs will today debate a change in the law proposed by a bereaved mother who believes social media may hold crucial clues to her son's death. [Link to ...
- + UK's first drug consumption room officially opens—The UK's first safer drugs consumption room is officially open. [Link to media]
- + Maha Kumbh mela - India's huge festival with 400km of temporary roads, a 10,000-acre pop-up tent city and 150,000 toilets—The world's largest religious gathering kicks off in India on Monday amid health and environmental concerns. [Link to media]
- + COVID-19 Inquiry will not shy from criticising social media disinformation, Sky News told—The chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry will not "hesitate to make recommendations about the use of social media" and its role in spreading "misinformati...
- + Zelenskyy offers captured North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held by Russia—Ukraine's president is offering a prisoner swap with North Korean soldiers it has captured, in exchange for Ukrainians held by Russia. [Link to media]
- + UK to 'mainline AI in the veins' under PM's new plans—The government will "mainline AI into the veins" of the UK, with plans being unveiled today by Sir Keir Starmer. [Link to media]
- + Labour minister Siddiq boasted of links with ousted Bangladeshi PM—Tulip Siddiq has sought to distance herself from her aunt, deposed Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, claiming they never spoke about politics. [Link to me...
- + Mayotte hit by new storm just weeks after devastating cyclone—A fresh tropical storm has struck Mayotte in the Indian Ocean just weeks after a deadly cyclone which killed at least 39 people and left more than 200...
- + Chancellor facing 'pressure', but 'people should give her time', says top cabinet minister—The health secretary has said that the cabinet is aware of the "pressure" on Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid volatile markets and a challenging broader ...
- + Former Little Mix star announces pregnancy - and it's twins—Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has announced she is pregnant with twins. [Link to media]
- + Body of missing man found after police search landfill for 45 days—The body of a missing man has been found by police at a landfill site in Essex. [Link to media]
- + Three teenagers charged with murder after boy stabbed near bus station—Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Bedford. [Link to media]
- + The Wanted star recalls writing his will from hospital bed before heart surgery—The Wanted star Max George has told of the moment he wrote his will from a hospital bed, as he was convinced he "was going to die". [Link to media]
- + Hospital advertises for corridor nurse amid NHS winter crisis—A hospital in north London has advertised for a corridor nurse, as the NHS grapples with a winter crisis of rising pressures. [Link to media]
- + Parts of the UK to be 19C warmer tonight as cold snap begins to ease—Parts of the UK will be up to 19C (66F) warmer tonight compared to last night as the cold snap begins to ease. [Link to media]
- + 'Nurse' stabbed in 'senseless' attack at A&E department - man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder—A woman has suffered life-changing injuries after being stabbed by a member of the public at the accident and emergency department where she was worki...
- + 'Nurse' stabbed at hospital A&E department - man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder—A woman has suffered life-changing injuries after being stabbed by a member of the public at the accident and emergency department where she was worki...
- + Man charged with attempted abduction of three-year-old girl—A man has been charged with the attempted abduction of a three-year-old girl in Wolverhampton. [Link to media]
- + Even if Siddiq resigns, the damage may already be done to Starmer—There comes a point in the arc of most political scandals after which a resignation risks prompting more questions than it answers. [Link to media]
- + Who's been blamed for Los Angeles wildfires response shortcomings? —The official cause of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, fuelled by powerful winds and drought-like conditions, is yet to be determined. [Link to media...
- + Tulip Siddiq could lose job if found she broke rules amid housing allegations, cabinet member suggests—Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq could lose her job if the investigation into her properties finds she broke government rules, a cabinet member h...
- + Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a 'f****** idiot'—Boris Johnson has branded Russian President Vladimir Putin a "f****** idiot" over his alleged imperial ambitions. [Link to media]
- + Footage reveals moment 80-year-old is shot in IDF raid as UN expert says it could be 'war crime'—On 19 December, 80-year-old Palestinian grandmother Halima Abu Leil was shot in an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) raid on her neighbourhood in Balata ref...
- + Off duty police officer hit by lorry and killed had stopped to help—A police officer who died after being hit by a lorry while helping at the scene of another crash "epitomises the very best of British policing", her b...
- + Police officer and man killed after being hit by lorry following earlier road collision—A police officer has been killed after being hit by a lorry while helping motorists who had been involved in a separate collision. [Link to media]
- + A new world order? Why there is method in Trump's ramblings - and the UK needs to work with him—At his inauguration on 20 January Donald Trump will talk to his fellow Americans about his plans to Make America Great Again. He has already given the...
- + What we know about the people killed in the California wildfires—Details are starting to emerge of the victims of the Los Angeles fires - and at least two died trying to protect the homes where they raised families ...
- + Family of missing British hiker in Italy issue statement as search continues—The family of a missing British hiker in northern Italy have said they are "devastated by the tragic events of the last few days". [Link to media]
- + Badenoch calls on Starmer to sack minister over property allegations—Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq over allegations she lived in properties...
- + Katie Piper reveals artificial eye decision - 16 years after acid attack —TV presenter Katie Piper has revealed her decision to get an artificial eye, 16 years after an acid attack that left her with life-changing injuries a...
- + Pope Francis honoured by Joe Biden with highest civilian award—Pope Francis has been honoured with America's highest civilian award by President Joe Biden, who has described the pontiff as "a light of faith, hope,...
- + Trump's Middle East envoy in ceasefire push - as head of Israeli intelligence agency sent to Qatar for talks—Donald Trump's Middle East envoy has met Israel's prime minister in an effort to secure a ceasefire deal in Gaza before the president-elect takes offi...
- + Advert filmed on TV stars' wedding day banned for 'glamorising smoking'—A clothing ad filmed on the wedding day of two reality TV stars has been banned for glamorising smoking, the advertising watchdog has said. [Link to m...
- + Search area widened for missing sisters—Police in Aberdeen have widened the search area for two sisters who disappeared four days ago in the city. [Link to media]
- + As the AfD elects its chancellor candidate, the far-right party looms large over German politics—And so now it is certain. Alice Weidel will lead her far-right party into Germany's general election next month. [Link to media]
- + Roads shut in Peak District after 'poorly parked cars' block emergency access—Drivers have had their vehicles towed or received tickets after around 200 cars parked up in the Peak District, blocking emergency access and gritters...
- + Gritters blocked by '200 double parked cars' on picturesque walking route—Gritters were unable to get through a Peak District road due to 200 cars doubled parked on it, a council has complained. [Link to media]
- + Bibby Stockholm: A controversial symbol for all that's wrong with asylum policy—From deadly bacteria to bedbugs, rotten food to fire concerns - the Bibby's 18-month stay in Portland has been both dramatic and tragic. [Link to medi...
- + Carrie Johnson left 'struggling to breathe' in hospital with flu and pneumonia—Carrie Johnson has begged people to get the flu jab after spending almost a week in hospital with a chest infection that left her "struggling to breat...
- + Gay men can become priests, as long as they remain celibate, new Italian guidelines say—The Vatican has given the green light for gay men to become priests - as long as they remain celibate. [Link to media]
- + Manchester United treble winner shares dementia fears—Former Manchester United footballer David May has shared his fears about developing dementia - and the impact that would have on his family. [Link to ...
- + Ukraine says it has captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia—Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. [Link to media]
- + Syrian man crushed to death attempting to cross Channel on small boat—A Syrian man has been crushed to death trying to cross the Channel from France in a small boat, the AFP news agency has reported. [Link to media]
- + Sudanese army recaptures city from rebels—The Sudanese army has recaptured the city of Wad Madani from rebels. [Link to media]
- + 'I stuffed 15 dogs in a black Prius': Animal rescue groups open their doors to pets as owners flee the flames—Animal rescue groups in California have opened their doors to pets as their owners flee the flames of ongoing wildfires. [Link to media]
- + Illegally released Lynx cat dies after capture in Highlands—One of the lynx released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died after being captured, those caring for the animals have said. [Link to media]
- + Illegally-released Lynx cat dies after capture in Highlands—One of the lynx released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died after being captured, those caring for the animals have said. [Link to media]
- + Harry and Meghan make surprise visit to hand out food to LA fires evacuees—Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been seen hugging and speaking to residents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles as blazes continue to sweep...
- + Ten Reform councillors quit in protest over Farage's 'autocratic' leadership—Nigel Farage has said 10 Reform councillors who quit in protest over his "autocratic" leadership were put forward by a "rogue branch" of the party. [L...
- + Proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 'hotel of mum and dad' up a third since 2006—The proportion of 25 to 34-year-olds living with their parents has risen by more than a third in just under two decades, according to new analysis. [L...
- + Black boxes data missing from last four minutes of crashed South Korean passenger jet—The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders of a South Korean passenger jet that crashed, killing 179 people, stopped recordin...
- + They are hurting but managing to find hope in 'tomorrow' - the victims of the LA fires—They are the displaced and there are tens of thousands of them, 600 in an evacuation centre we visited. [Link to media]
- + 'We're ready to tell the world our story' - Bradford kickstarts year as City of Culture—This was more than an opening ceremony. It felt like a love letter to a city misunderstood. [Link to media]
- + Reeves says budget 'non-negotiable' on China trip - as former PM says she's been 'rumbled' by market turmoil—The chancellor has said the budget is "non-negotiable" on visit to China in the face of volatile markets back in the UK. [Link to media]
- + How is your local NHS coping under winter pressures?—Pressure on hospitals is particularly high this winter, with more than a dozen declaring critical incidents in recent days. [Link to media]
- + 'No More Red' - Arsenal stars to wear white for knife crime campaign—While politicians and police search for solutions, football is trying to tackle the scourge of knife crime and youth violence. [Link to media]
- + Making Britain better off 'at forefront of chancellor's mind' on China trip, says Treasury—Making Britain better off will be "at the forefront of the chancellor's mind" during her visit to China, the Treasury has said amid controversy over t...
- + Tom Holland's dad confirms son's engagement to Zendaya and reveals proposal details—Tom Holland's dad has confirmed his son's engagement to Zendaya – revealing how the 28-year-old meticulously planned the proposal. [Link to medi...
- + Ex-Man United player shares dementia fears as Dean Windass reveals diagnosis—Dean Windass, the former Hull City, Bradford City and Middlesbrough footballer, has been diagnosed with dementia. [Link to media]
- + Former Bradford and Hull striker diagnosed with dementia—Dean Windass, the former Hull City, Bradford City and Middlesbrough footballer, has been diagnosed with dementia. [Link to media]
- + Zebra dies at zoo after 'incident' with rhino—A zebra has died at a zoo in Essex after an "incident" with a rhino in a mixed species enclosure. [Link to media]
- + Depression medication warning after death of Lady Gabriella Kingston's husband—A coroner has warned about the effects of depression medication after the husband of the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter took his own l...
- + Second pair of 'deliberately abandoned' lynx cats captured in Highlands—Two more lynx cats that were "deliberately abandoned" have been safely captured in the Scottish Highlands, a day after two others were humanely trappe...
- + Nigel Farage says he 'can't be pushed or bullied' after Elon Musk said Reform needs new leader—Nigel Farage has told Sky News he "can't be pushed or bullied" by anybody after Elon Musk said the Reform MP "doesn't have what it takes" to lead his ...
- + Three teens arrested after 'popular' boy stabbed to death near bus station—Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a "popular, well-liked" 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Bedford. [Link to media...
- + Three teenagers arrested after 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed—Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a "popular, well-liked" 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Bedford. [Link to media...
- + Millions of people's 'intimate' location data stolen in major hack—Millions of people using some of the world's most popular apps may have had their locations leaked in a major hack. [Link to media]
- + Megan Thee Stallion granted restraining order against imprisoned Tory Lanez—Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a restraining order from imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez until early 2030. [Link to media]
- + Head of black Met Police group dismissed over racist WhatsApp chat—A Metropolitan Police inspector has been dismissed for being part of a chat with racist, sexist and inappropriate messages after a misconduct hearing....
- + Bodycam footage shows New Orleans attacker firing at police before officers shot him dead—The man who killed 14 people in a deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans fired at police from inside his truck before officers shot him dead, new bod...
- + Reform within touching distance of Labour, poll finds—Reform UK has grown in support to within one percentage point of Labour according to a new poll for Sky News by YouGov which suggests Britain has ente...
- + No practical impact, but Trump will forever be the president sworn in as a convicted criminal—He will forever be the president sworn in as a convicted criminal. [Link to media]
- + RuPaul opens UK DragCon with tribute to The Vivienne—RuPaul Charles has paid tribute to drag queen The Vivienne, hailing their passion for "love and life" at the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK event in e...
- + David Beckham joins calls for more support for footballers affected by dementia—David Beckham has joined calls for football authorities to do more to help footballers affected by dementia and their families. [Link to media]
- + Family of Leicester City chairman killed in helicopter crash sue manufacturer for £2bn—Leicester City's owners have launched a landmark lawsuit against a helicopter manufacturer following the club chairman's death in a crash in 2018. [Li...
- + Make no mistake - Rachel Reeves's trip to China is a very big deal—Given gilt yields are rising, the pound is falling and, all things considered, markets look pretty hairy back in the UK, it's quite likely Rachel Reev...
- + The chancellor's gamble with China: What price is Rachel Reeves willing to pay for closer trading ties?—Given gilt yields are rising, the pound is falling and, all things considered, markets look pretty hairy back in the UK, it's quite likely Rachel Reev...
- + US increases reward for information leading to arrest of Venezuelan president - as he begins third term—The US has announced it has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. [Link to media]
- + Wrong to say group-based child abuse is predominantly committed by Pakistani men - police chiefs—It is wrong to say group-based child abuse is predominantly committed by Pakistani men, the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has said. [Link to ...
- + Trump avoids jail - as sentencing in hush money case makes him officially a felon—Donald Trump has been handed a no-penalty sentence following his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. [Link to media]
- + Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters snooker tournament on 'medical grounds'—Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of this year's Masters snooker tournament on medical grounds. [Link to media]
- + 'Nothing left' of Mel Gibson's house as he urges California governor to 'spend less on hair gel'—Mel Gibson says there is "nothing left" of his Hollywood home following the LA wildfires and "someone should answer" for the devastation. [Link to med...
- + Paris Hilton shares video of charred remains of Malibu home - Mel Gibson's family house also destroyed—Paris Hilton says her "heart has shattered into a million pieces," after visiting the charred remains of her Malibu beach house which has been destroy...
- + 'My heart has shattered': Paris Hilton shares video of destroyed home—Paris Hilton says her "heart has shattered into a million pieces," after visiting the charred remains of her Malibu beach house which has been destroy...
- + 'My heart has shattered': Paris Hilton and Mel Gibson among stars to lose homes—Paris Hilton says her "heart has shattered into a million pieces," after visiting the charred remains of her Malibu beach house which has been destroy...
- + Two men wanted in connection with mum and son missing since June—Police are searching for two men in connection with a missing seven-year-old boy and his mum, who have not been seen together since June. [Link to med...
- + Everton footballer 'gutted' after son left on bench for FA Cup tie—Everton footballer Ashley Young says he is "gutted" after his son Tyler Young remained on the bench for Peterborough during his side's FA Cup win last...
- + Emma Raducanu refuses to treat insect bites at Australian Open over doping test fears—Emma Raducanu has revealed she refused to use an antiseptic spray to treat insect bites for fear of failing a drug test before the Australian Open. [L...
- + 'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police after traffic stop—The "pizzagate" gunman who fired a rifle inside a restaurant, acting on a fake online conspiracy theory, has died after police shot him following a tr...
- + Teachers told it is not 'right time to strike' as union to ballot members—Teachers have been told it is "not the right time to strike" after the largest education union said it will ask its members to reject the government's...
- + Two more lynx spotted on the loose in UK—Two more lynx have reportedly been spotted on the loose in the same Scottish Highlands region where a pair of the wildcats were captured earlier this ...
- + Trump says he is 'setting up' Putin meeting - and reacts to video with Obama—Donald Trump says a meeting is being set up between himself and Vladimir Putin - and that he and Barack Obama "probably" like each other. [Link to med...
- + Police search for missing sisters last seen near river three days ago—Specialist search teams, police dogs and divers have been dispatched to find two sisters who vanished in Aberdeen three days ago. [Link to media]
- + Public should not be worried about trouble in financial markets, cabinet minister says—The public should not be "worried" about the cost of government borrowing going up, a cabinet minister has said. [Link to media]
- + Alec Baldwin files lawsuit against prosecutors in fatal Rust shooting case—Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against prosecutors who pursued a criminal charge against him after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on t...
- + Sainsbury's rewards staff with 5% pay boost despite budget tax hit—The UK's second largest supermarket chain is to reward store staff with an inflation-busting pay hike this year, months after warning that customers w...
- + 'An apocalypse': Families return to homes reduced to ruins by wildfires - as governor confronted over response —More than 20,000 people who evacuated the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday have watched on TV for three days as their neighbourhood has burned without res...
- + Britain's gas storage levels 'concerningly low' after cold snap—Britain's gas storage levels are "concerningly low" with less than a week of demand available, the operator of the country's largest gas storage site ...
- + Britain's gas storage levels 'concerningly low' after cold snap, says owner of British Gas—Britain's gas storage levels are "concerningly low" with less than a week of demand in store, the operator of the country's largest gas storage site s...
- + UK records coldest January night in 15 years - as cold snap continues—Temperatures in a hamlet in northern Scotland fell to -18.7C (-1.66F) overnight - the UK's coldest January night in 15 years, the Met Office has said....
- + Temperatures could fall as low as -20C after UK records coldest night in 15 years—Temperatures in northern parts of the UK could fall as low as minus 20C on Friday night as wintry weather continues, the Met Office has said. [Link to...
- + Temperatures could fall as low as minus 20C as UK continues to freeze—Temperatures in northern parts of the UK could fall as low as minus 20C on Friday night as wintry weather continues, the Met Office has said. [Link to...
- + One daughter's haunting account of her father's fatal decision to stay in his home—"He was asleep in his bed, where he still is right now, as I wait on the coroner." [Link to media]
- + One daughter’s haunting account of her father’s fatal decision to stay in his home—"He was asleep in his bed, where he still is right now, as I wait on the coroner." [Link to media]
- + Elon Musk's AfD broadcast cleared up any doubts over his attitude to Germany's far right—They laughed, chatted like friends and agreed on just about everything. [Link to media]
- + Picture shows baby girl moments after birth on packed migrant boat—Photographs have captured the moments after a baby girl was born on a packed migrant dinghy heading for the Canary Islands. [Link to media]
- + Russian spy who lived in English hotel boasted of being like James Bond character Q, court hears—A Russian spy was living in a "typical seaside hotel" on the English coast crammed full of electronic surveillance equipment, a court has heard. [Link...
- + Ticket re-sales could be capped under crackdown on touts—The price of resale tickets could be capped under plans to stop the public being "fleeced" by professional touts, the government has announced. [Link ...
- + Furious LA woman challenges California governor over wildfires response—A woman from the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has offered to "fill up the hydrants myself" as she confronted state governor Gavi...
- + International cricket bosses resisting calls to ban Afghanistan, Sky News learns—World cricket bosses have no plans to ban Afghanistan's men from the Champions Trophy or to demand the Taliban allow a women's team to represent the c...
- + Pictures capture icy craters and sunlit plains of solar system's smallest planet—Stunning pictures of Mercury have been published revealing the sunlit plains and possibly icy craters of the smallest planet in the solar system. [Lin...
- + Pair who joined Tamworth hotel protests following Southport stabbings jailed for 21 months—A pair who joined a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers after the Southport stabbings have each been jailed for 21 months. [Link to media]
- + Handshakes, stony stares and who dodged who as US presidents gathered at Jimmy Carter's funeral—All five of America's living presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral today – and the seating plan forced numerous rivals to sit close togethe...
- + Smiles, handshakes and stone-faced stares: How presidents and rivals interacted at Jimmy Carter's funeral—All five of America's living presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral today – and the seating plan forced numerous rivals to sit close togethe...
- + Second Premier League manager sacked in two days—Everton have sacked their manager Sean Dyche "with immediate effect". [Link to media]
- + Former health secretary apologises to families of Lucy Letby's victims—Jeremy Hunt has apologised to the families of the victims of serial child killer Lucy Letby, saying he was sorry "for anything that didn't happen that...
- + What's going on in the markets and should we be worried?—The chancellor is under pressure because financial market moves have pushed up the cost of government borrowing, putting Rachel Reeves' economic plans...
- + Harriet Harman calls for 'mini inquiry' into race issues raised by grooming gangs scandal—Harriet Harman has suggested a "mini inquiry" into issues raised by the grooming gangs scandal and called on Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch to dis...
- + 'Deplorable' Romanian grooming gang convicted of sexually exploiting 10 women—A Romanian grooming gang has been convicted of sexually exploiting 10 vulnerable women in Dundee. [Link to media]
- + Will Glasgow's radical approach to its drug epidemic cut addict deaths?—Glasgow has been a city crying out for solutions to a devastating drugs epidemic that is ravaging people hooked on deadly narcotics. [Link to me...
- + Richard Hammond announces split from wife after an 'amazing 28 years'—TV presenter Richard Hammond and his wife have announced they are splitting up after an "amazing 28 years together". [Link to media]
- + 2024 the first year to breach global warming threshold - and it brought deadly impacts—Last year was the warmest on record, the first to breach a symbolic threshold, and brought with it deadly impacts like flooding and drought, scientist...
- + 'Deeply disturbing': 2024 first year on record to breach key global warming milestone—Last year was the warmest on record, the first to breach a symbolic threshold, and brought with it deadly impacts like flooding and drought, scientist...
- + All five living US presidents pictured together at funeral of Jimmy Carter—All five of the living US presidents have been pictured together at the funeral of Jimmy Carter. [Link to media]
- + Lily Allen to take a break from podcast due to mental health—Lily Allen has said she is to take a break from her award-winning podcast with childhood friend Miquita Oliver, as she is "really not in a good place"...
- + Mother of 14-year-old stabbed to death on London bus 'not surprised' he was killed—The mother of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on a bus in southeast London has said she is not surprised he was killed. [Link to media]
- + New ice warnings issued and runway closure causes travel delays - as temperatures set to reach -16C—The Met Office has put yellow weather warnings over snow and ice in place from this afternoon covering much of the UK. [Link to media]
- + Weather warnings across the UK with temperatures as low as -16C expected—Warnings of widespread disruption caused by freezing weather have been issued, with temperatures expected to plummet to as low as -16C in some areas. ...
- + 'Truly apocalyptic scenes' as flames swallow homes in LA wildfires evacuation zone—There was nothing but a stairwell left at one house in Altadena and even that was ablaze. [Link to media]
- + Plan to sanction people smuggling gangs is a bold and novel departure - but can the government make it bite?—So can you stop people smugglers by lumbering them with sanctions? That is the government's latest idea, and it is bold and innovative. [Link to media...
- + Senior Tory MP calls for Lucy Letby retrial—A senior Conservative has called for a retrial for Lucy Letby, the nurse jailed for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. [Lin...
- + UK to introduce 'world first' sanctions regime to target people smugglers—A "world first" sanctions regime which specifically targets people smugglers will be introduced by the government this year, David Lammy will announce...
- + Liam Payne's cause of death confirmed during UK inquest opening—One Direction star Liam Payne died of multiple traumatic injuries, a UK inquest into his death has heard. [Link to media]
- + Evidence about Premier League footballer accused of rape passed to prosecutors by police—The Metropolitan Police has passed a full evidence file about a Premier League footballer accused of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). [Lin...
- + Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting outside church following wake—An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman outside a northwest London church following a wake. [Link to me...
- + Elon Musk's abuse of Jess Phillips has pushed real victims into game of political point scoring—The treatment of Jess Phillips over recent days tells me all I need to know about the epidemic of misogyny, abuse and violence against women and girls...
- + MPs vote against new national inquiry into grooming gangs—A Tory bid to launch a new national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal has been voted down by MPs amid criticism of "political game playing". [Li...
- + 'Significant' snow causes travel delays after amber weather alert - with more warnings to come—Drivers and commuters faced delays and cancellations after the UK was hit by snow and wind in an icy blast. [Link to media]
- + Why Elon Musk took sudden interest in grooming gangs scandal—The grooming gangs scandal has been in the public eye for more than a decade, with multiple public enquiries and a string of prosecutions. [Link to me...
- + Black men 'in danger of dying' from prostate cancer due to health inequities—Black men are "put in disproportionate danger of dying" from prostate cancer due to health inequities and outdated NHS guidelines, a leading charity h...
- + 'Heartbroken beyond words': Hollywood celebrities lose homes as wildfire rage—Hollywood celebrities are among thousands of people who have been evacuated in Los Angeles, some fleeing homes now burned to the ground. [Link to medi...
- + Hanks, Affleck, Witherspoon and Star Wars legend among stars evacuated as LA fires spread—Hollywood celebrities are among thousands of people to have been evacuated from their homes as fires rip through areas of Los Angeles. [Link to media]
- + Obesity rates may start falling this year due to weight loss jabs, seller says—The UK may have reached peak obesity and rates could start falling rapidly later this year, Sky News has been told. [Link to media]
- + Victims of grooming gangs can have national inquiry if they want one, Jess Phillips says—Jess Phillips has said "nothing is off the table" when dealing with the grooming gangs scandal - including a new national inquiry if victims want one....
- + 'Dizzy' driverless taxi passenger nearly misses flight after cab gets stuck driving in circles—A "dizzy" robotaxi passenger nearly missed his flight after his cab started driving around in circles. [Link to media]
- + Body found in search for British hikers who went missing in the Dolomites—A body has been found in the search for two missing British hikers who went missing in the Dolomites, Italy's alpine rescue has said. [Link to media]
- + Investigation into Met Police's handling of some al Fayed allegations—An investigation has been launched into whether there were "any missed opportunities or failures" in the Metropolitan Police's handling of some allega...
- + Meghan 'devastated' by death of her rescue dog—The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "devastated" by the death of one of her dogs. [Link to media]
- + Piers Morgan to leave Murdoch's News UK in deal over YouTube venture—Piers Morgan, the broadcaster and journalist, is leaving Rupert Murdoch's British empire to focus on expanding his Uncensored YouTube channel in the U...
- + Food prices will rise due to budget tax hikes, retail body warns—Grocery shoppers are being warned of more hikes to food costs in the months ahead due to retailers passing on the cost of budget tax rises. [Link to m...
- + Why does Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?—Since winning re-election, president-elect Donald Trump has expressed an interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal. [Link to media]
- + School budgets squeezed by 'spiralling costs' of special educational needs provision—Schools face tight budgets next year as the "spiralling costs" of special educational needs provision and boosts to teacher salaries threaten to ...
- + New snow warning as temperatures could drop to -16C this week—A fresh weather warning for snow has been issued for southern England, with cautions for snow and ice already in place across much of the country. [Li...
- + Kieran Culkin on receiving notes from Jesse Eisenberg on A Real Pain: 'I'd automatically get defensive'—Kieran Culkin says he doesn't care if his projects get badly reviewed as long as he enjoyed himself doing them. [Link to media]
- + 'Like nothing I've ever seen': Terrifying firestorm tears through home of film stars and billionaires—Pacific Palisades is one of Los Angeles’s most expensive and exclusive suburbs, home to film stars and billionaires. [Link to media]
- + 'Like nothing I've ever seen': Terrifying firestorm rips through home of film stars and billionaires—Pacific Palisades is one of Los Angeles’s most expensive and exclusive suburbs, home to film stars and billionaires. [Link to media]
- + One of LA's most exclusive suburbs is in the grips of one of mother nature's levellers—Pacific Palisades is one of Los Angeles’s most expensive and exclusive suburbs, home to film stars and billionaires. [Link to media]
- + Soldiers concerned SAS had 'golden pass to get away with murder' in Afghanistan, inquiry hears—Soldiers working within the UK's special forces discussed concerns that Afghans who posed no threat were being murdered in raids against suspected Tal...
- + Sauna users urged to hydrate after woman suffers heart attack—Sauna users have been urged to stay hydrated after a woman in her 70s had a heart attack after suffering from severe heat stroke. [Link to media]
- + California governor declares state of emergency as wildfires sweep through LA celebrity suburb—A state of emergency has been declared by the governor of California as wildfires, fuelled by high winds, sweep through the suburbs of Los Angeles. [L...
- + Film star helps firefighters battle LA wildfire sweeping exclusive hillside dotted with celebrity homes—Firefighters in California are battling a fast-moving wildfire which is sweeping an exclusive Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity homes. [Link ...
- + 'Music is back' as Swift helps drive record UK sales —UK music sales hit a 20-year high of £2.4bn in 2024, helped by pop megastar Taylor Swift's latest album, and driven by streaming and the vinyl re...
- + Soldier who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel 'used generative AI to plan attack'—A soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI - including ChatGPT - to help plan the attack, polic...
- + Trump's threats could be a make-or-break test for NATO—The public articulation by Donald Trump of a new desired target for NATO allies to spend 5% of national income on defence will surely plunge governmen...
- + Rapid Support Forces accused by US of committing genocide in Sudan war—The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied militias are committing genocide in Sudan while waging war against the army for control of the country, ...
- + Sudan's Rapid Support Forces accused by US of committing genocide in civil war—The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied militias are committing genocide in Sudan while waging war against the army for control of the country, ...
- + Trump refuses to rule out military force over Panama Canal and Greenland - as he warns NATO to spend more—US president-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out military or economic action to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland - as he said he believes N...
- + Chancellor on course to tighten Whitehall budgets further due to worsening economic outlook—Rachel Reeves is on course to tighten Whitehall public service budgets further than expected in the spending review because of the worsening economic ...
- + 'Very, very, very simple questions' unanswered by Shein at workers rights meeting of MPs—A representative for one of the world's biggest fast fashion retailers, Shein was unable to answer questions from MPs over where it sources its cotton...
- + Body found after search for missing Belfast man in Spain—A body believed to be that of missing Belfast man John George has been found in Spain. [Link to media]
- + Body found in Spain believed to be missing Belfast man—A body believed to be missing Belfast man John George has been found in Spain, a law firm said on behalf of his family. [Link to media]
- + Inquiry into King's Foundation finds Charles' former right-hand man 'exposed charity to substantial risk'—An inquiry into the King's Foundation has concluded some of the actions of Michael Fawcett, once the King's right-hand man, left the charity "exposed ...
- + 'Everything's gone': Carpets, furniture and food destroyed - how people are coping with floods—People whose homes have been destroyed by the floods sweeping across parts of the UK over the past couple of days have been telling Sky News how they ...
- + Rapist who removed condom during sex without consent jailed for 'stealthing'—A man who removed a condom during sex without consent has been jailed for rape. [Link to media]
- + Boy, 14, stabbed to death on London bus—A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, in southeast London. [Link to media]
- + Boy, 14, stabbed to death on bus in southeast London—A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, in southeast London. [Link to media]
- + Jess Phillips hits back at Elon Musk and says he should 'crack on with getting to Mars'—Jess Phillips has said she has "more important things to be thinking about" than Elon Musk after he accused her of being a "rape genocide apologist". ...
- + The Tories' attempts to force a grooming gang inquiry won't result in a probe - here's why—The Conservatives' attempts to force MPs to vote for a statutory inquiry into child sex gangs would not lead to an inquiry, even if it's supported in ...
- + Two British men missing for nearly a week in northern Italy—Two British men have been missing for nearly a week in the Dolomites in northern Italy. [Link to media]
- + Bird feathers found in South Korea passenger jet engine after crash which killed 179—Bird feathers have been found in the engine of a South Korean passenger jet that crashed, killing 179 people. [Link to media]
- + Meta scraps third-party fact checkers in shift ahead of Trump's inauguration—Meta is scrapping its third party fact-checking service in the US after nine years and replacing it with a "community notes" system, similar to the on...
- + Meta scraps third party fact checkers - and UFC boss joins board—Meta is scrapping its third party fact-checking service in the US after nine years and replacing it with a "community notes" system, similar to the on...
- + Trump asks court to dismiss hush money conviction ahead of sentencing—President-elect Donald Trump has asked a New York court to throw out his hush money conviction before Friday's scheduled sentencing. [Link to media]
- + Ketamine may become Class A drug as Home Office orders review—The government is considering reclassifying ketamine as a Class A substance after a record number of people reported using the drug. [Link to media]
- + Blow to Treasury as long-term borrowing costs highest this century—UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998. [Link to media]
- + Two bodies discovered in landing gear of plane—Two people have been found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after a routine inspection in Florida. [Link to media]
- + Prosthetic leg, hamster and wig among lost property on trains—A prosthetic leg, a hamster and a wig are among items left on trains in the last few years. [Link to media]
- + Grooming gangs timeline: What happened, what inquiries there were and how Starmer was involved—The grooming gangs scandal is back in the headlines after Elon Musk attacked Sir Keir Starmer and minister Jess Phillips for failing children. [Link t...
- + French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen has died—Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the French far-right National Front party, has died aged 96. [Link to media]
- + Man charged with stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas—A man has been charged with stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, causing her "serious alarm or distress". [Link to media]
- + Man pleads not guilty to assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after escape from prison—A man has denied assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after he escaped from Wandsworth Prison. [Link to media]
- + Family of baby killed in car park crash on family holiday fundraise for funeral—A six-month-old baby who died after a collision in a multi-storey car park was on a family holiday to Wales. [Link to media]
- + Zendaya and Tom Holland engagement rumours swirl after Golden Globes—Zendaya and Tom Holland are rumoured to be engaged after the 28-year-old actress appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a massive diamond ring on her l...
- + At least nine miners trapped in flooded coal mine in India—At least nine workers are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in northeast India, with at least three feared dead. [Link to media]
- + Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce—Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce. [Link to media]
- + US sends 11 Guantanamo Bay detainees to Oman—US military chiefs have confirmed that 11 men, detained without charge for more than two decades at Guantanamo Bay, have left Cuba. [Link to media]
- + Labour apologise after posting TikTok video featuring explicit song—The Labour Party has deleted an artificial intelligence (AI) generated TikTok featuring a Portuguese-language song with lyrics about having sex with a...
- + Killer who stabbed man in the heart jailed for eight years—A man who stabbed another in the heart during a street fight has been jailed for eight years. [Link to media]
- + British tennis star 'not happy' after throwing racket into crowd and hitting spectator—Cameron Norrie has said he is disappointed in himself for flinging his racket into the crowd and hitting a spectator during a tournament. [Link to med...
- + 'Everyone owns the beach': Australian prime minister says practice of reserving spots is 'not on'—Australia's prime minister has said it is "not on" to use portable cabanas to reserve spots on the country's beaches. [Link to media]
- + 'Nepo babies have never faced so much hate', Mel B's daughter says—Mel B's daughter has said that nepo babies like her have never faced so much hate as they do now. [Link to media]
- + 'I'm being harassed about a private parking fine from five years ago - do I need to pay?'—Every week in our Money blog, we answer questions about your financial problems or consumer disputes. This week, a ready asked what they should do if ...
- + Several NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents—A number of NHS trusts across England have declared critical incidents as flu cases spike. [Link to media]
- + Hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' demand on A&E amid rising flu cases—The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has declared a critical incident due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and patients being admitted to ...
- + At least 126 people killed after earthquake near holy city—At least 126 people have died and many are feared trapped after a strong earthquake in China, according to state media. [Link to media]
- + At least 126 people killed in China as earthquake hits near Tibetan holy city—At least 126 people have died and many are feared trapped after a strong earthquake in China, according to state media. [Link to media]
- + At least 95 people killed in China as earthquake hits near Tibetan holy city—At least 95 people have died and many are feared trapped after a strong earthquake in China, according to state media. [Link to media]
- + At least 53 people dead after strong earthquake in China—At least 53 people have died and dozens others have been injured after a strong earthquake in China, according to the country's state media. [Link to ...
- + Aubrey Plaza says death of filmmaker husband is an 'unimaginable tragedy'—Actress Aubrey Plaza has described the death of her filmmaker husband as an "unimaginable tragedy". [Link to media]
- + England cricket rejects call for Afghanistan boycott over Taliban assault on women's rights—England's cricket bosses have rejected calls for the team to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan over the ruling Taliban regime's assault on...
- + Donald Trump Jr 'to visit Greenland' days after his father suggested US should take control—Donald Trump Jr is set to visit Greenland - days after his father Donald Trump floated taking control of the Arctic island. [Link to media]
- + 'Je Suis Charlie' was the slogan after 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack - a decade on, has anything changed?—The resonance of the name Charlie Hebdo still rings loudly, a decade after the horrific attack on its offices. But the questions it raised have still ...
- + Higher prices for 2025 as Christmas trading fails to meet expectations - industry says—Shop prices will rise in 2025 as the key Christmas trading period failed to meet retailers' expectations, according to industry data. [Link to media]
- + New year, new Starmer? Why PM decided to finally take on Musk's 'dangerous' disinformation—For days, the attacks had been raining down from Elon Musk and his supporters on Keir Starmer, safeguarding minister Jess Phillips and the wider gover...
- + RuPaul says his 'heart is broken' following death of The Vivienne—RuPaul has said his "heart is broken" following the death of former Drag Race winner, The Vivienne. [Link to media]
- + UK bills could rise - as Europe's gas consumption falls by 'unprecedented' amount—Here's a quiz question: how much would you say the supply of non-Russian gas to Europe (including the UK) has gone up since the invasion of Ukraine? [...
- + Bills could rise more as continent effectively rationing gas with storage levels low—Here's a quiz question: how much would you say the supply of non-Russian gas to Europe (including the UK) has gone up since the invasion of Ukraine? [...
- + Paper clip-sized chameleon and whale shark among 10 threatened species being monitored in 2025—A paper clip-sized chameleon and the whale shark are among the threatened species of animals and plants being monitored by conservationists this year....
- + Major incidents declared amid bad weather - as man's body recovered from flood-hit area—Two counties in England have declared major incidents as the UK continues to be battered by bad weather - with hundreds of flood alerts and warnings a...
- + Man's body recovered from area of flooding in North Yorkshire—A man's body has been recovered from an area of flooding in North Yorkshire, police have said, as major incidents have been declared in two counties. ...
- + Man charged following reports of threats towards Jess Phillips, Sky News understands—A man has been charged following reports of threats towards Labour safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, Sky News understands. [Link to media]
- + Donald Trump's victory certified by defeated rival Kamala Harris —US president-elect Donald Trump has had his victory certified by his defeated rival, Kamala Harris. [Link to media]
- + Seven US states declare emergency over winter storm —Seven US states have declared a state of emergency as a winter storm continues to strike. [Link to media]
- + Prison officer filmed having sex with inmate jailed for 15 months—A prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. [Link to media]
- + Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister - what happens now?—Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will resign after leading the country for nine years. [Link to media]
- + UK and allies to use AI to protect undersea cables from Russian shadow fleet attacks—The UK and a group of allies have launched an operation that will use artificial intelligence to better spot threats to undersea cables and track the ...
- + Justin Trudeau was once Canada's golden boy - but he steps down with his popularity in shreds—Few one-time golden boys manage to retain their lustre long into political office. [Link to media]
- + Biden bans oil and gas drilling along most of US coastline - weeks before Trump takes office—President Joe Biden has banned future offshore oil and gas drilling along much of the US coastline - weeks before Donald Trump takes office. [Link to ...
- + Crackdown promised on creators of sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate images without consent—Perpetrators who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" of adults could be prosecuted under new laws being introduced to help protect women and girls. [...
- + Six-month-old baby girl killed in multi-storey car park incident—A six-month-old baby girl has died after a crash in a multi-storey car park. [Link to media]
- + Trump attack on wind turbines 'ill-informed', industry is 'success story'—Energy groups have hit back at incoming US president Donald Trump after his attack on the UK's wind turbines. [Link to media]
- + The Vivienne: Ex-husband shares tribute to RuPaul's Drag Race star as police give update—Police have confirmed they were called to a house near Chester after the death of former RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, known a...
- + Police give update after death of The Vivienne, former RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner—Police have confirmed they were called to a house near Chester after the death of former RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, known a...
- + 'Spreading lies': Starmer comments on Musk grooming gang accusations for first time—Sir Keir Starmer has accused people of "spreading lies" about grooming gangs and said they are not interested in victims after Elon Musk accused him o...
- + Pitfalls to avoid in January sale holiday search—The January blues might already be causing a few daydreams about summer - but people browsing for holidays are being warned to avoid some common pitfa...
- + Dreaming of summer already? Pitfalls to avoid when booking your getaway—The January blues might already be causing a few daydreams about summer - but people browsing for holidays are being warned to avoid some common pitfa...
- + Man charged with assisting escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife—A man has been charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after he escaped from Wandsworth Prison. [Link to media]
- + Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM - with ex-Bank of England boss among favourites to replace him—Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. [Link to media]
- + Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau resigns —Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. [Link to media]
- + Motorbike-sized tuna sells for £1m at Tokyo auction—The top bidder at a fish market auction in Tokyo has paid more than one million pounds for a tuna. [Link to media]
- + Mindy Kaling spills the beans on Meghan's cooking skills—Mindy Kaling has praised the Duchess of Sussex's culinary skills and said Prince Harry is "a pretty good cook" too. [Link to media]
- + Indian investigative journalist found dead inside septic tank—The body of an Indian investigative journalist has been found in a septic tank. [Link to media]
- + 'More than half of firms plan to raise prices' as tax hikes loom—More than half of private sector firms are planning price hikes to help offset looming tax increases announced in the chancellor's first budget , acco...
- + Canada's PM Justin Trudeau 'likely' to announce resignation, reports say—Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation in the coming days, according to reports. [Link to media]
- + Woman told by doctors they aimed to prolong her life rather than cure her now cancer-free—A 32-year-old woman is cancer-free after undergoing the UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer. [Link to media]
- + Woman cancer-free after UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer—A 32-year-old woman is cancer-free after undergoing the UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer. [Link to media]
- + Woman cancer-free after UK's first liver tranplant for advanced bowel cancer—A 32-year-old woman is cancer-free after undergoing the UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer. [Link to media]
- + Golden Globes winners revealed—Emilia Perez and The Brutalist were the big film winners at this year's Golden Globe Awards, with Shogun and Baby Reindeer leading the field for TV. [...
- + Golden Globes winners revealed as ceremony kick-starts awards season—Emilia Perez and The Brutalist were the big film winners at this year's Golden Globe Awards, with Shogun and Baby Reindeer leading the field for TV. [...
- + More travel disruption likely as weather warnings remain in place across the UK—Millions of commuters returning to work and school this morning will face more snow, ice and rain, as several weather warnings remain in place across ...
- + Millions of commuters face more snow, ice and rain after weekend of travel disruption—Millions of commuters returning to work and school this morning will face more snow, ice and rain, as several weather warnings remain in place across ...
- + Europe's most congested roads revealed—London's roads are the most congested in Europe, with drivers spending around 101 hours in traffic last year, according to a new report. [Link to medi...
- + Where drivers spend 101 hours stuck in traffic: Europe's most congested roads revealed—London's roads are the most congested in Europe, with drivers spending around 101 hours in traffic last year, according to a new report. [Link to medi...
- + As anti-immigration rages, migrants jump the border into South Africa with ease—Donkey karts loaded with wrapped parcels of unknown goods weave around the large puddles of water left in the dried riverbed. [Link to media]
- + The world's oldest living person is now a football-loving nun from Brazil—The world's oldest living person has been revealed - and she is a 116-year-old nun from Brazil. [Link to media]
- + Former RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies at 32—Former RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32. [Link to media]
- + As he falls out with Farage, how should politicians handle Elon Musk?—For British politicians, the question of the moment is how do you handle Elon Musk? [Link to media]
- + Tourist, 22, killed while bathing elephant in Thailand—A 22-year-old Spanish tourist has died after being attacked by an elephant she was bathing in Thailand. [Link to media]
- + New Orleans attacker used Meta glasses to record video of city weeks before truck atrocity—New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar recorded a video of the city's French Quarter using Meta smart glasses he wore while cycling in the weeks befo...
- + Montgomery-backed Local TV swoops on Lebedev's London Live licence—A television network majority-owned by David Montgomery, the media entrepreneur, is to snap up the licence to operate a London-focused TV station from...
- + Brother of man who is missing believed dead says family not leaving Spain 'without his body'—The brother of a Belfast man believed dead after going missing in Spain has said "someone knows" where his sibling is and the family will not be leavi...
- + PM to launch plan for two million more NHS appointments to cut waiting times—Sir Keir Starmer will launch his plan to deliver millions more appointments across the NHS in a bid to reduce waiting times to 18 weeks over the next ...
- + PM to launch plan for two million more NHS appointments—Sir Keir Starmer will launch his plan to deliver millions more appointments across the NHS and to reduce waiting times to 18 weeks over the next five ...
- + Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region—Ukraine has launched a new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, according to the Kremlin. [Link to media]
- + Musk says Reform UK needs a new leader - as Farage reacts to 'surprise' comment—Elon Musk has said Reform UK needs a "new leader" because Nigel Farage "doesn't have what it takes". [Link to media]
- + Thousands brave freezing conditions to protest against South Korean president as he faces arrest—Thousands of people have braved freezing temperatures and snow to protest both for and against South Korea's president outside his residence in Seoul....
- + Duchess of Sussex's estranged father dreams of bringing 'whole family together'—The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father has told of how he dreams of bringing his "whole family together" and wishes his daughter "no ill-will". [Lin...
- + Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, 'took his own life'—The filmmaker husband of US actress Aubrey Plaza took his own life, a medical examiner has ruled. [Link to media]
- + Hamas 'approves list of 34 hostages to be returned' - but Israeli PM's office contests claim—Hamas has approved a list of 34 Israeli hostages to be returned as part of a possible Gaza ceasefire deal, an official from the Palestinian group has ...
- + Major winter storm hitting US, with 60 million people under weather warnings—A major winter storm has hit America, producing heavy snow and significant ice which is expected to last days. [Link to media]
- + Reform deputy praises 'popular' Musk - as Labour criticises 'ridiculous' grooming gangs intervention—Reform's deputy leader has praised Elon Musk as "popular" and "appreciated" by the British public - as a government minister criticised the tech ...
- + Boy, 7, found alive five days after going missing in 'lion-infested' game park —A young boy has been found alive five days after going missing in a "lion-infested" game park in Zimbabwe, officials have said. [Link to media]
- + Donkey that 'inspired Eddie Murphy's character in Shrek' dies aged 30—The donkey thought to have inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films has died aged 30. [Link to media]
- + Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm which could dramatically increase food production—Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land. [Link to media]
- + Angelina Jolie and Pamela Anderson among nominees for Golden Globes - here's what you need to know—While the Oscars bestows the film industry's highest honours, the Golden Globes is the ceremony that gets the awards season party started. [Link to me...
- + Europe's biggest vertical farm: Could this be the future of farming?—Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land. [Link to media]
- + Pyramids, relics, warrior queens: Sudan's history took centuries to be recognised - and faces erasure once again—Every nation has its heroes, history and myths. [Link to media]
- + The Golden Globes kicks off the awards party tonight - and there could be a few surprises—While the Oscars bestows the film industry's highest honours, the Golden Globes is the ceremony that gets the awards season party started. [Link to me...
- + 'Complete buzz': Headset allows visually impaired football fan to watch Premier League games—Crystal Palace football club has become the first in the world to offer permanent technology for fans who are visually impaired, to improve their matc...
- + Could this be the future of farming?—Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land. [Link to media]
- + Austrian chancellor to resign after talks on forming new government fail—Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time. [L...
- + Death of New Orleans attack victim has impacted Royal Family in a devastatingly personal way—Members of the Royal Family are often among the first to extend condolences to families of those who have been impacted by incidents of serious crime....
- + Reform MP previously jailed for repeatedly kicking girlfriend questioned by Sky News at party conference—Reform UK is a party that's vying for attention and is not ashamed of how it gets it. [Link to media]
- + Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral starts with procession - as mourners gather for service—Six days of funeral events are under way for the former US president Jimmy Carter as a service took place in Atlanta on Saturday. [Link to media]
- + Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, dies aged 47—Filmmaker Jeff Baena, the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has been found dead aged 47. [Link to media]
- + What is freezing rain and what makes it so dangerous?—An amber warning for snow and ice, with the risk of freezing rain, covers most of Wales and central England until midday on Sunday. [Link to media]
- + NHS app upgrade will let patients choose where to be treated, says Streeting—The NHS app is set to receive a major upgrade which will let all patients receive test results, book follow-up appointments and even choose where to b...
- + Teenager arrested after woman, 70, killed in 'hit-and-run' on New Year's Eve—A teenager has been arrested after a 70-year-old woman was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash in Renfrewshire on New Year's Eve. [Link to media]
- + Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners to mark anniversary—More than 6,000 prisoners have been released in Myanmar as part of an amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain....
- + World's oldest person dies—The world's oldest person has died at the age of 116, Guinness World Records has said. [Link to media]
- + British woman and fiancé found dead at holiday villa—A British woman and her South African fiancé have been found dead at a holiday villa in Vietnam. [Link to media]
- + More than 500 animals killed in shopping centre fire—More than 500 animals have been killed after a fire broke out at a shopping centre. [Link to media]
- + Stargazers treated to rare sight as Venus appears beside crescent Moon—Stargazers spied an unusual sight on Friday night, as Venus appeared beside a crescent moon. [Link to media]
- + Waiter charged with supplying drugs to Liam Payne arrested - local media—A waiter accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne prior to his death has been arrested, according to Argentinian media. [Link to media]
- + William and Kate release statement after death of his ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack—William and Kate have paid tribute after it was confirmed a British man, the stepson of an ex-royal nanny, was killed in the New Orleans terror attack...
- + King deeply saddened by death of Briton in New Orleans attack - as reports say he was stepson of ex-royal nanny —The King is deeply saddened by the death of a British man who was killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day - amid reports he was the step...
- + Soldier who blew up Tesla at Trump hotel left notes saying explosion should be 'wake up call'—A soldier who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas left notes saying the New Year's Day explosion was a stunt to serve as a "...
- + Warnings for snow and freezing rain set to begin - as major disruption expected—Warnings have been issued for heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend, with icy weather expected to cause significant disruption across large pa...
- + Warnings for snow and freezing rain over the weekend - as major disruption expected—Warnings have been issued for heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend, with icy weather expected to cause significant disruption across large pa...
- + Parliament urged to begin criminal record checks on new MPs—MPs and peers could be forced to submit to criminal record checks under proposals submitted by a new Labour MP. [Link to media]
- + Warnings for snow and freezing rain across the UK over the weekend—Warnings have been issued for heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend, with icy weather expected to cause disruption across large parts of the U...
- + Musk could act as middleman between China and Trump in possible global trade war—Drive an hour outside China's commercial capital Shanghai, and you'll reach Elon Musk's Tesla gigafactory. [Link to media]
- + Flat head syndrome affects up to 40% of babies - but what is it and do helmets work?—A specialist team in Bristol says more research is needed into flat head syndrome, a condition which is thought to affect up to 40% of babies. [Link t...
- + 'Wonderful' British man, 31, killed in New Orleans attack is named—A 31-year-old British man is one of 14 people who were killed when an alleged Islamic State supporter drove a truck into crowds celebrating the New Ye...
- + British man among 14 killed in New Orleans attack—A British man is one of 14 people who were killed when an alleged Islamic State supporter drove a truck into crowds celebrating the New Year in New Or...
- + 'I can't believe it!' Luke Littler, 17, becomes youngest world darts champion—Teenage sensation Luke Littler has won the World Darts Championship after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace. [Link to me...
- + 'I can't believe it!' Luke Littler, 17, becomes youngest world darts champion —Teenage sensation Luke Littler has won the World Darts Championship after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace. [Link to me...
- + Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case before he takes office—A judge has ordered US president-elect Donald Trump to be sentenced next week in his New York hush money case - but has suggested he will not jail him...
- + Judge orders Donald Trump to be sentenced in hush money case before he takes office—A judge has ordered US president-elect Donald Trump to be sentenced next week in his New York hush money case - but has suggested he will not jail him...
- + UK's first drug consumption room announces opening date—The UK's first safer drug consumption room will open in less than two weeks in Glasgow, the council has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + The 'serious problem' of littered e-bikes—Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes a...
- + 'Littered e-bikes are not just annoying. For people with mobility issues, they're a serious problem'—Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes a...
- + Luke Littler takes two set lead in World Darts Championship final - follow updates from Sky Sports — [Link to media]
- + US Olympic sprinter facing battery charge after police deployed stun gun during arrest—US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is facing charges of battery and disorderly conduct after being tasered by police during an arrest in Miami. [Link to ...
- + Tommy Robinson 'won't be joining' Reform UK, says Farage - after support from Musk—Nigel Farage has said Tommy Robinson "won't be" joining Reform UK after Elon Musk showed support for the jailed far-right activist on social media. [L...
- + 'He won't be joining': Nigel Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after support from Elon Musk—Nigel Farage has said Tommy Robinson "won't be" joining Reform UK after Elon Musk showed support for the jailed far-right activist on social media. [L...
- + Salah in 'last six months' at Liverpool as he says 'no progress' on contract—Mohamed Salah has said he wants to go out on a high by winning a second Premier League title, as he again suggested it's his final season at Liverpool...
- + Meteor shower to light up skies tonight - here's the best way to catch a glimpse—More than 50 "shooting stars" an hour could be visible in the UK this evening as one of "Earth's most spectacular" meteor showers lights up the skies....
- + Israel confirms it is holding Gaza hospital director—Israel has confirmed it is holding the director of one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza following reports of his arrest last week. [...
- + 'This wasn't the man I knew', half-brother of New Orleans attack suspect says—The half-brother of the New Orleans attack suspect has said his actions were not "the man I knew". [Link to media]
- + Luke Littler is the youngest World Darts champion ever - how did he get here?—Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler swept aside darting great Michael van Gerwen last night to become the youngest World Darts champion ever. [Link to med...
- + Luke Littler could become youngest darts world champion tonight - what you need to know—Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler will become the youngest darts world champion of all time if he beats three-time winner Michael van Gerwen in tonight'...
- + 'Error in information': Neil Young to play Glastonbury after initially turning down offer—Neil Young has been confirmed as a headliner at this year's Glastonbury - despite saying he was dropping out due to the BBC's involvement in the festi...
- + Neil Young confirmed as Glastonbury headliner - days after saying he was pulling out—Neil Young has been confirmed as a headliner at this year's Glastonbury - despite saying he was dropping out due to the BBC's involvement in the festi...
- + Musk is 'misinformed' on UK grooming gangs, minister says—Elon Musk has made "misinformed" and "misjudged" comments about the government's response to grooming gangs in the UK, the health secretary has said. ...
- + Trump tells UK to 'get rid of windmills' as he warns of 'very big mistake'—Donald Trump has said the UK is making "a very big mistake" in its fossil fuel policy - and should "get rid of windmills". [Link to media]
- + Baby killed in car crash - police investigating whether incident linked to icy conditions—A baby boy was killed in a car crash on the A1 - with police investigating whether the incident was linked to icy conditions. [Link to media]
- + Missing surfer believed to have been killed in shark attack—A surfer who went missing off the coast of South Australia is believed to have died in a shark attack, authorities have said. [Link to media]
- + Number of patients in hospital with flu in England quadruples in month—The number of patients in hospital with flu has quadrupled in the last month, according to new NHS England data. [Link to media]
- + 'Sorry' seems to be the hardest word for New Orleans authorities —Did the authorities fail the victims of the New Orleans terror attack? It's barely in question, surely. [Link to media]
- + Did New Orleans authorities fail the victims of the New Year terror attack? —Did the authorities fail the victims of the New Orleans terror attack? It's barely in question, surely. [Link to media]
- + Two dead and 18 injured after plane crashes into California factory—Two people have died and 18 were injured when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture factory in Southern California where at least 200 ...
- + Two dead and 18 injured after plane crashes into furniture factory—Two people have died and 18 were injured when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture factory in Southern California where at least 200 ...
- + Investigators fail to detain impeached South Korean president—South Korean investigators have failed to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a nearly six-hour standoff with his security service. [Link t...
- + Investigators attempt to detain impeached South Korean president—South Korean investigators are attempting to detain the country's impeached president as hundreds of his supporters gathered near his residence vowing...
- + Two amber weather warnings issued as cold snap hits Britain—Two amber weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK across the weekend. [Link to media]
- + Health warnings and travel disruptions as cold snap hits Britain—Two amber weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK across the weekend. [Link to media]
- + Temperatures 'plunge to minus 8C' as snow and ice warnings in place over weekend—Temperatures are expected to plunge to minus 8C as weather warnings for snow and ice are set to remain in place over the weekend. [Link to media]
- + 'Don't man up, talk it through' - men urged to confront mental health problems—It's a rare thing, a group of men in a room, talking about their mental health. They have all led difficult lives, and they don't usually talk about i...
- + Sara Sharif's father attacked in prison after being jailed for murdering 10-year-old—Urfan Sharif, who was jailed last month for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, has been attacked in Belmarsh Prison. [Link to media]
- + 'It's not just for the money': More young footballers favour Middle East move—There is growing interest among younger footballers to move to the Middle East, according to football agents who have spoken to Sky News. [Link to med...
- + Brothers pay tribute as The Osmonds singer dies at 73—Wayne Osmond, one of the original members of The Osmonds, has died aged 73. [Link to media]
- + Nick Clegg to leave Meta job as prominent Republican to take his place—Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg has said he is stepping down from his role at Facebook parent firm Meta. [Link to media]
- + Luke Littler to take on Stephen Bunting as semi-finals of World Darts Championship under way - follow live — [Link to media]
- + Brother of New Orleans attack victim reveals last words shared between them—The brother of a victim of the New Orleans attack has paid a tearful tribute to his "best friend" and "role model" - and revealed what the pair last s...
- + New Orleans attacker 'acted alone' with 'no definitive link' to Tesla blast - as new details on IEDs revealed—The man who drove a pick-up truck into people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans is believed to have acted alone, according to the FBI - as new i...
- + Labour lose control of council as 20 councillors quit with attack on Starmer—Sir Keir Starmer has lost control of Broxtowe Borough Council, just months before the local elections - after 20 councillors quit Labour with a fierce...
- + Man who died in Tesla in Las Vegas 'suffered gunshot wound' before explosion—The man who authorities believe died in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside one of Donald Trump's hotels was an active-duty army soldier who se...
- + Man who died in Tesla that exploded outside Trump hotel was active-duty US army soldier—The person who authorities believe died in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside one of Donald Trump's hotels was an active-duty army soldier, US...
- + Man hurt when car hit pedestrians in West End on Christmas Day has died—A man who was among four people hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London's West End on Christmas Day has died in hospital. [Link to media]
- + First step towards National Care Service - but not until 2028—Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied the government is putting off social care reforms following criticism that a planned overhaul of the sector ...
- + Social care funding and reform proposals set to be delivered by 2028—The government has launched an independent commission to "transform social care" - but proposals for major reform may not be delivered for years. [Lin...
- + Hundreds of dinosaur footprints discovered in Oxfordshire—Nearly 200 dinosaur footprints have been discovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, shedding new light on the extinct creatures. [Link to media]
- + Hundreds of dinosaur footprints discovered from in Oxfordshire—Nearly 200 dinosaur footprints have been discovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, shedding new light on the extinct creatures. [Link to media]
- + Kemi Badenoch calls for 'long overdue' national inquiry into UK grooming scandal—Kemi Badenoch has called for a national inquiry into the grooming scandal that took place across UK towns and cities, arguing one was "long overdue". ...
- + Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over BBC 'corporate control'—Neil Young has announced he will not be performing at this year's Glastonbury, saying he believes the BBC's involvement in the popular festival means ...
- + IS flag link is stark reminder threat still posed by dangerous extremist ideology—An Islamic State flag attached to the pickup truck used to kill and injure dozens of people in New Orleans is a grim reminder of the persistent threat...
- + Oldest living Olympic medallist dies—A Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner has died at the age of 103. [Link to media]
- + Holocaust survivor and oldest living Olympic medallist dies—A Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner has died at the age of 103. [Link to media]
- + Duchess of Sussex returns to Instagram with New Year beach video—The Duchess of Sussex has kickstarted the New Year by returning to Instagram with her first account since 2020. [Link to media]
- + Stormzy banned from driving for nine months—Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months. [Link to media]
- + Who are the victims of New Orleans attack on New Year's Day—A 31-year-old British man, a mother of a four-year-old boy and a Princeton University football player are among the victims of the New Year's Day atta...
- + Luke Littler through to semi-final of World Darts Championship—Luke Littler has reached the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship after a 5-2 victory at Alexandra Palace. [Link to media]
- + Two children among 12 killed in Montenegro shooting after bar fight—Two children are among 12 people killed after a gunman opened fire in western Montenegro following a bar brawl, officials have said. [Link to media]
- + Two children among 10 killed in Montenegro shooting after bar fight—Two children are among 10 people killed after a gunman opened fire in western Montenegro following a bar brawl, police and a government official said....
- + Two children among 10 killed in Montenegro shooting - as gunman remains on the run—Two children are among 10 people killed after a gunman opened fire in western Montenegro following a bar brawl, police and a government official said....
- + Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel investigated as potential terror attack—A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside one of Donald Trump's US hotels is being investigated as a potential terror attack. [Link to media]
- + Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel investigated as potential terror attack—A Tesla cybertruck explosion outside one of Donald Trump's US hotels is being investigated as a potential terror attack. [Link to media]
- + Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel could be terror attack—A Tesla cybertruck explosion outside one of Donald Trump's US hotels is being investigated as a potential terror attack. [Link to media]
- + Terror probe under way as one person dies after Tesla cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel—A Tesla cybertruck explosion outside one of Donald Trump's US hotels is being investigated as a potential terror attack. [Link to media]
- + US army veteran who was 'quiet and smart' - what we know about suspect—The suspect in the New Orleans truck attack has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar. [Link to media]
- + Twice-married US army veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan - what we know about suspect—The suspect in the New Orleans truck attack has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar. [Link to media]
- + Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs—Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and restrictions on their mobile phone and social media use under new government proposals. [Link to media...
- + New Orleans eyewitnesses describe carnage of attack—Eyewitnesses of the deadly car attack on a busy New Orleans street have described a bloody scene, like a movie one said. [Link to media]
- + New ice warnings issued ahead of three-day snow alert for large parts of UK—New weather warnings for ice have been issued for parts of the UK - and comes ahead of a three-day snow alert for this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Three-day snow warning for large parts of UK - as 'major incident' declared amid flooding—Large parts of the UK will be under a three-day snow warning from this weekend as forecasters warn that people living in rural communities could becom...
- + Post Office targets £100m-plus fee hike from banking deal—The Post Office is proposing a big hike in the fees that banks pay to allow their customers to access its network as it attempts to secure additional ...
- + More pain to come as household bills could rise by almost £270 in April—The typical household could see major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests. [Link to media]
- + A new beginning for Hamilton at Ferrari to a verdict on Man City charges - what we can expect from sport in 2025—We already know who sport's biggest winners will be in 2025 - the lawyers as disputes rage over financial rules, the future of competitions and safety...
- + Truck ploughs into New Orleans crowd as FBI investigates 'act of terrorism'—At least 10 people have been killed after a truck ploughed through a crowd celebrating the New Year in New Orleans. [Link to media]
- + Vehicle ploughs into crowd in what New Orleans mayor calls 'terrorist attack'—At least 10 people have been killed after a vehicle struck a crowd celebrating the New Year in New Orleans. [Link to media]
- + Ross Kemp returning to EastEnders as Grant Mitchell for soap's 40th anniversary—Ross Kemp is returning to Albert Square in celebration of EastEnders' 40th anniversary. [Link to media]
- + Hunt for driver after woman, 70, killed in hit-and-run on New Year's Eve—A 70-year-old woman has been killed after a hit-and-run crash in Paisley on New Year's Eve. [Link to media]
- + Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for libel over Blake Lively harassment allegations—Actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued The New York Times newspaper for libel after it published allegations that he had sexually harassed and tri...
- + Russian gas supply to European Union via Ukraine halted—Russian gas supplies to European Union states via Ukraine have been halted, shutting down Moscow's oldest gas route to the continent. [Link to media]
- + Plane crash investigation ramps up with data extracted as grieving families visit site to pay respect—Hundreds of grieving relatives of people killed in the fated Jeju Air plane crash visited the site on New Year's Day to pay respect to their loved one...
- + Government to 'stop at nothing' against gangs as number of Channel migrants rises—A total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024, provisional government figures show. [Link to media]
- + Government vows to 'stop at nothing' against criminal gangs as number of Channel migrants rises—A total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024, provisional government figures show. [Link to media]
- + Number of migrants who crossed Channel in 2024 up 25% on previous year—A total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024, provisional government figures show. [Link to media]
- + Most bus travel in England more expensive from today—The cap on bus fares has risen to £3 in much of England today as new government policy took effect. [Link to media]
- + UK bursts into 2025 with spectacular fireworks display as world cities party into New Year—The UK celebrated the start of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames - as London defied weather concerns which le...
- + How the best-selling crime writer became a Netflix sensation - with the help of Richard Armitage—"If somebody tells you they don't care how their show or book is received, they're just flat out lying to you." [Link to media]
- + Starmer says 2025 will be a year for UK to 'rediscover great nation we are' with 'more cash in your pocket'—Sir Keir Starmer has hailed 2024 as a "year of change" as he shared his first New Year message as prime minister. [Link to media]
- + Most anticipated films for 2025—It's been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood. [Link to media]
- + Woman set on fire on New York subway identified by police—A woman who died this month after being set on fire inside a New York subway train has been identified by police as a 57-year-old woman from New Jerse...
- + Police officer charged with child sex offences—A police officer has been charged with historical child sex offences including raping a girl under 13. [Link to media]
- + Three puppies stolen in Dorset found - but four still missing —Three of the seven lurcher puppies stolen from a family just days after Christmas have been found. [Link to media]
- + Business, the economy and the pound in your pocket - what to expect from 2025—UK business goes into the new year in a surly mood. [Link to media]
- + 'Charming to the end': Veteran radio star Johnnie Walker dies aged 79—Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker, who hosted BBC Radio 2's Sounds Of The 70s and The Rock Show, has died aged 79. [Link to media]
- + A life free from the Taliban and 'gender apartheid': How Afghan women dream big for 2025—Young women living under oppressive Taliban rule in Afghanistan have dared to share their hopes and fears for 2025, which range from an end to "gender...
- + Private school parents facing higher fees from today as VAT policy kicks in—Parents who send their children to private schools could face higher fees from today as the government's flagship VAT policy comes into force. [Link t...
- + Energy bills to become more expensive from today—As energy bills become more expensive from today, respected forecasters have said they are likely to rise further in spring instead of fall, as first ...
- + Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: A timeline of their relationship—Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood's biggest "it" couples for years. [Link to media]
- + Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: How their relationship unfolded—Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood's biggest "it" couples for years. [Link to media]
- + Star Wars actor who 'loved' meeting fans of the films dies—The actor Angus MacInnes, best known for his role in the Star Wars films, has died. [Link to media]
- + Fresh amber warning for rain into New Year's Day as severe weather hits UK celebrations - see areas affected—A new amber warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of England this evening, as wet and windy weather elsewhere in the country forced the can...
- + Rail disruption and flood alerts as severe weather hits UK - see the areas affected—New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK have been cancelled as the country braces for a wet and windy start to 2025. [Link to media]
- + Rain, wind and snow warnings as UK braces for 'tricky' start to 2025—New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK have been cancelled as the country braces for a wet and windy start to 2025. [Link to media]
- + Wayne Rooney and Plymouth 'agree to part ways'—Wayne Rooney and Plymouth have "mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect" after a nine-game winless run. [Link to media]
- + Signatures of presidents and princes in Downing Street visitor books made public for first time—Three visitors' books from Downing Street signed by some of the most famous names in modern history have been released to the public for the very firs...
- + Ambulance service says sorry to patients after 'critical incident' - as it warns new year drinkers—New Year's Eve revellers in Wales could help the country's ambulance service, which has declared a critical incident after a huge increase in demand, ...
- + Jolie and Pitt agree divorce deal—Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a settlement after eight years in one of the longest and most bitter divorces in Hollywood history. [Link to...
- + Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after eight years—Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a settlement after eight years in one of the longest and most bitter divorces in Hollywood history. [Link to...
- + Investigators to begin looking into cause of South Korea plane crash that left 179 dead—A team of US and South Korean investigators are to set to begin looking into the cause of the plane crash that left 179 people dead at Muan Internatio...
- + Arrest warrant issued for impeached president who declared martial law—A South Korean court has issued a warrant for the arrest of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, the...
- + How doulas are helping people through some of life's most significant challenges—Women are paying for doula services in increasing numbers. And not just for birth. [Link to media]
- + Family 'devastated' as seven puppies stolen days after Christmas—Seven five-week-old lurcher puppies have been stolen from a family just days after Christmas. [Link to media]
- + Stand-out names from New Year Honours list include Olympic athletes, actors and community heroes—Hundreds of people are being recognised for their services to the country in this year's New Year Honours. [Link to media]
- + How London's ambulance service is preparing for its busiest night of the year—Extra ambulances, more call handlers and a bigger response will be out on the streets of the capital this New Year's Eve. [Link to media]
- + More than £10m worth of jewellery and designer handbags stolen from house—More than £10m worth of jewellery and £150,000 worth of designer handbags have been stolen from a home in London - prompting the offering of...
- + Tony Blair was warned not to open UK borders to east European migrants, files reveal—Tony Blair's Labour government pushed on with plans to open the UK's borders to Eastern Europe despite mounting concerns from senior ministers, accord...
- + Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings—Tony Blair's Labour government pushed on with plans to open the UK's borders to Eastern Europe despite mounting concerns from senior ministers, accord...
- + Russia and Ukraine swap at least 300 prisoners of war—Russia and Ukraine have conducted a much-anticipated prisoner swap just ahead of the new year. [Link to media]
- + Trump 2.0 and an end of fighting in Ukraine: Our correspondents on what to expect from 2025—What will 2025 mean for Gaza, Ukraine, trade wars and African tech? Our foreign correspondents set the scene for trends that will shape their region. ...
- + Trump 2.0, conflict in Ukraine to end and China challenging global world order - what can we expect in 2025?—What will 2025 mean for Gaza, Ukraine, trade wars and African tech? Our foreign correspondents set the scene for trends that will shape their region. ...
- + 'All I've ever wanted to do is help one person': Hundreds of unsung heroes receive honours in New Year list—More than 1,200 people from across the UK have made it on to this New Year's honours list, with a lot of famous faces getting recognised. [Link ...
- + Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Sadiq Khan knighted and Keely Hodgkinson among hundreds also honoured—Former England manager Gareth Southgate, London mayor Sadiq Khan and actor Stephen Fry have been knighted in the New Year Honours. [Link to media]
- + Gal Gadot had emergency surgery to remove brain blood clot while 8 months pregnant—Gal Gadot says her baby daughter had to be delivered during emergency surgery earlier this year after a "massive blood clot" was discovered in the act...
- + Russia's 'hybrid attacks' against NATO 'look like war' and allies must draw 'red lines'—Russia's unconventional attacks against NATO "look like war" and allies must set new red lines that will trigger a retaliation if crossed, a former fo...
- + Father calls for industry changes after baby dies in sling during breastfeeding—The father of a seven-week-old boy who died after being breastfed in a baby carrier is calling for increased safety standards around baby slings. [Lin...
- + More people driving the wrong way down motorways - and blaming their sat navs—There has been a "deadly" rise in reports of people driving the wrong way down England's motorways in the last year, an investigation has found. [Link...
- + Liam Payne's final hours detailed by judge as five charged over his death—Liam Payne's final hours have been detailed by a judge as five people are charged over his death. [Link to media]
- + Chess grandmaster rejoins tournament he quit over wearing jeans - after dress code change—World chess number one Magnus Carlsen is back in a major tournament after he quit because he was told to change his jeans. [Link to media]
- + Stillness and shock after South Korea's plane tragedy - but families' anger is boiling over—At the crash site at Muan Airport, you get a really strong sense of just how sudden and catastrophic it all was. [Link to media]
- + Edinburgh Hogmanay cancelled - as UK set to be hit by high winds, heavy rain and snow on New Year's Eve—Edinburgh's Hogmanay is the latest victim of bad weather set to batter the UK over the new year after being cancelled on "public safety grounds". [Lin...
- + Edinburgh's Hogmanay cancelled due to 'extreme weather' - what are the alerts where you are?—Edinburgh's Hogmanay is the latest victim of bad weather set to batter the UK over the new year. [Link to media]
- + UK braced for stormy start to 2025 - here are the warnings in your area—Britain looks set for a blustery, rainy and possibly snow-hit start to 2025, with much of the UK covered by yellow weather warnings for 1 January 1. [...
- + British teen sentenced over Dubai 'holiday romance' with 17-year-old girl surrenders to authorities—A British teenager sentenced to one year in prison in Dubai after a "holiday romance" with a 17-year-old girl has surrendered himself to authorities t...
- + Pilot reported bird strike and declared mayday before South Korea plane crash—The pilot of a plane which crashed in South Korea reported a bird strike and declared mayday minutes before it went down, it has been revealed. [Link ...
- + Investigators want to arrest South Korean president over martial law—Investigators have asked a South Korean court to issue an arrest warrant for suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol. [Link to media]
- + 'Killed by neglect': Father mourns son's death from hypothermia in Gaza refugee camp—No home, no work, no electricity and no way out. [Link to media]
- + 'A man for all time': President Biden leads tributes to Jimmy Carter—US President Joe Biden says the world has lost a "remarkable leader" and a "man for all time" after the death of Jimmy Carter. [Link to media]
- + 'An extraordinary leader': Tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter—Fellow politicians and family members have paid tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday afternoon, aged 100. [Link to media]
- + 'Jimmy who?' The US president 1970s America really needed—In the late 1970s, America was not in a good place; reeling from a war and from Watergate. [Link to media]
- + Former US president Jimmy Carter dies —Former US president Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. [Link to media]
- + Netanyahu in 'good condition' after successful prostate surgery—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in a good condition after a successful operation on his prostate, his office says. [Link to media]
- + Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright announce they're expecting their first baby—Actress Michelle Keegan is expecting her first baby with husband Mark Wright, the celebrity couple have announced. [Link to media]
- + Sky News correspondents reveal their personal most memorable moments in 2024—As a momentous year in news draws to a close, Sky News correspondents have picked out their most memorable moments. [Link to media]
- + Expert says concrete wall plane crashed into is 'verging on criminal'—Aviation experts have said airport authorities in South Korea should face serious questions over the concrete wall that a plane collided with killing ...
- + 'Extreme concern' for woman 'dragged back' into car after trying to escape—Police are "extremely concerned" about a woman who appeared to be trying to escape from a car in Stockport, before she was reportedly dragged back in ...
- + Joe Biden 'still believes he could have beaten Donald Trump' if he had stayed in US election—Joe Biden believes he could have beaten Donald Trump in last month's US presidential election if he had stayed in the race, it has been reported. [Lin...
- + 'Legally hitched': Rebel Wilson marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney—Rebel Wilson has legally married fashion designer Ramona Agruma in her hometown of Sydney. [Link to media]
- + Seven people arrested after 18-year-old stabbed to death—Six teenagers and a 52-year-old man have been arrested after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. [Link to media]
- + 'Multi-hazard storm' to hit on New Year's Day with snow, wind and rain warnings in place—Weather warnings are in place for snow, wind and rain across much of the UK on New Year's Day. [Link to media]
- + Crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane was damaged over Russia 'due to shooting from the ground', says president—An Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed, killing 38 people, was damaged while flying over Russia "due to shooting from the ground", the country's pr...
- + Labour would lose almost 200 seats if election held today, new poll suggests—Labour would lose its majority and nearly 200 seats if a general election was held today, a new mega poll suggests. [Link to media]
- + Dozens of flights cancelled at Gatwick Airport due to thick fog—Dozens of flights into and out of Gatwick Airport have been cancelled due to thick fog. [Link to media]
- + At least three people killed and 50 rescued off coast of France —At least three people have died off the coast of Calais attempting to cross to England. [Link to media]
- + What we know about the crash - and what could have gone wrong—A plane carrying 181 people has crashed in South Korea, killing all but two people on board. [Link to media]
- + Worst aviation disaster in South Korea's history will mean tough questions for airline bosses—This is South Korea's worst domestic civil aviation disaster. [Link to media]
- + Plane carrying 181 people crashes in South Korea after suspected bird strike - almost all feared dead—A passenger jet carrying 181 people has crashed in South Korea, killing at least 124 people. [Link to media]
- + 28 passengers killed in plane crash at South Korea airport—At least 28 passengers have been killed in a plane crash at an airport in South Korea, local media reports. [Link to media]
- + Man and woman charged with Boxing Day murder—Two people have been charged with the murder of a 50-year-old man. [Link to media]
- + Unconventional Russian attack could cause 'substantial' casualties, top NATO official warns—There is a "real prospect" an unconventional attack by Russia against NATO - such as an act of sabotage or arson - will cause "substantial" casua...
- + Third person arrested after man hit by car after bar argument on Christmas Day—A third person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was hit by a car after an argument in a bar on Christmas Day. [Link to media]
- + UK rejects Putin apology over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash—The UK has rejected Vladimir Putin's apology over the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash and called for an independent investigation. [Link to media]
- + UK rejects Putin apology over deadly plane crash—The UK has rejected Vladimir Putin's apology over the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash and called for an independent investigation. [Link to media]
- + Man in his 80s arrested over death of pedestrian who was hit by car—A man in his 80s has been arrested after a pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Bedfordshire. [Link to media]
- + Model and actress Dayle Haddon dies—Dayle Haddon - the actor, activist and former Sports Illustrated model - has died from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. [Link t...
- + Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to have prostate removed—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will go into hospital to have his prostate removed, his office has said. [Link to media]
- + Modi among mourners as former Indian PM cremated after state funeral—Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has been cremated after a state funeral as politicians and the public mourned his death. [Link to media]
- + Gaza hospital director detained in Israeli military raid—The director of one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza was arrested in a raid the Israeli military said was targeting a Hamas command ...
- + Musk says right-wing AfD party is Germany's 'last spark of hope'—Elon Musk has backed Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD) in a guest opinion piece the Welt am Sonntag newspaper. [Link to media]
- + World chess number one quits tournament after refusing to change jeans—World chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he couldn't wear jeans. [Link to media]
- + US attorney general tried to block Gerry Adams fundraising over IRA weapons fears, unearthed records reveal—The US attorney general tried to block Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams from fundraising in the country in 1995 over a belief the IRA was still trying to ...
- + Cycling legend reflects on terminal cancer diagnosis and 'unimaginable' 2024—Sir Chris Hoy has described 2024 as being "unimaginable" and that he is currently in the "best shape I've been in for over a year". [Link to media]
- + Jeremy Clarkson's daughter welcomes second child after difficult pregnancy—Emily Clarkson, the eldest daughter of broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, has welcomed her second child after a difficult pregnancy. [Link to media]
- + 'Despicable' people smugglers targeting migrants on TikTok—"Despicable" people smugglers who are "exploiting vulnerable people" through social media face severe penalties, the Home Office has warned. [Li...
- + Labour or Liz? The taxing question that could come back to haunt Starmer—Who fancies a festive game of Labour or Liz? [Link to media]
- + More ex-offenders getting jobs - but still battle stigma of employers who 'assume the worst'—Nearly a third of people leaving prison are being employed within six months of leaving custody, government statistics show. [Link to media]
- + Anti-Christmas protest cancelled in Japan after 'unpopular men' fail to complete paperwork—An annual anti-Christmas protest held by Japan's Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men failed to materialise this year as the group didn't put in th...
- + Champion boxer dies at 35 just days after last fight—Champion boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35. [Link to media]
- + Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, dies at 73—Actress Olivia Hussey, best known for playing Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 production of Romeo and Juliet, has died aged 73. [Link to media]
- + Bodycam footage shows prison guards beating handcuffed inmate before his death—Bodycam footage showing prison officers fatally beating an inmate has been released by New York's attorney general. [Link to media]
- + AI tool detects heart condition before people have symptoms—A new AI tool can identify people who have a heart condition before symptoms arise, reducing the risk of potentially deadly strokes. [Link to media]
- + Elon Musk accused of censoring right-wing X accounts who disagree with him on immigration—Elon Musk is facing censorship accusations after prominent right-wing accounts claimed they lost access to premium features on X when they criticised ...
- + Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs with growth edict—Sir Keir Starmer has ordered Britain's key watchdogs to remove barriers to growth in a bid to kickstart Britain's sluggish economy. [Link to media]
- + Woman charged with murdering father-of-six on Christmas Day—A 33-year-old woman has been charged with murdering a father-of-six on Christmas Day. [Link to media]
- + Hospitals introduce mask-wearing rules amid fears 'flu cases may peak within 10 days'—Several hospitals in South Wales have introduced mask-wearing rules amid fears of rising flu cases. [Link to media]
- + Freak Christmas dinner injury forces world's best golfer to undergo surgery—The world’s best golfer has suffered a freak injury while cooking Christmas dinner, forcing him to undergo surgery. [Link to media]
- + Dozens of flights delayed as major UK airport issues fog warning—Flight delays are expected and drivers are being warned about visibility as the UK sees more heavy fog. [Link to media]
- + More fog to come after flights disrupted across UK—The UK will see more heavy fog over the weekend following disruption which forced flight cancellations and delays at airports. [Link to media]
- + NATO to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected undersea cable sabotage—NATO has said it will enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea after undersea power and internet cables were cut between Estonia and Finland. [...
- + Russia may have shot down passenger jet after misidentifying it, US intelligence suggests—Russian air defences may have shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines flight after misidentifying it, according to US military sources. [Link to media]
- + Russian air defences may have shot down passenger jet after misidentifying it, US intelligence suggests—Russian air defences may have shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines flight after misidentifying it, according to US military sources. [Link to media]
- + Man indicted on murder charge after sleeping woman burned to death on subway—The man accused of burning a woman to death on a New York subway train has been indicted on murder and arson charges. [Link to media]
- + Russia battles 'catastrophic' birth rate decline—In Russia, size matters when it comes to family. [Link to media]
- + Why Russia has gone to war on 'childfree propaganda' and is promoting eight-children families—In Russia, size matters when it comes to family. [Link to media]
- + Russia's war on 'childfree propaganda' and 'strange' families with one child—In Russia, size matters when it comes to family. [Link to media]
- + Murder arrests after man hit by car in bar argument on Christmas Day—Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was hit by a car after an argument in a bar on Christmas Day. [Link...
- + Do you know your delulu from your demure? Test your memes knowledge with our 2024 quiz—The past 12 months have been the gift that's kept on giving when it comes to newly-coined words and phrases entering our lexicon. [Link to media]
- + Italian journalist detained by Iranian police—An Italian journalist has been detained by Iranian police while reporting in Tehran, Italy's foreign ministry has said. [Link to media]
- + Badenoch needs to pick her battles - and decide how dirty she wants to get—Never wrestle with a pig. You get dirty. And besides, the pig likes it. [Link to media]
- + Passengers at UK airports face disruption and delays due to fog—Passengers at some of the country's busiest airports are facing travel disruption due to fog. [Link to media]
- + Major political consequences for Farage, Badenoch and the Tories ahead in 2025—British voters are in for a relatively untroubled 2025, after the "Year of Elections" which saw a new government in the UK and major upheavals around ...
- + Reform membership row: Farage threatens legal action if Badenoch doesn't apologise—Nigel Farage has threatened to take legal action against Tory leader Kemi Badenoch if she does not apologise for accusing him of publishing a "fake" t...
- + Injured UN crew member hurt in Israeli strike on Yemen evacuated, WHO chief says—The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says a colleague who was injured when deadly Israeli strikes hit an airport in Yemen has been evacuate...
- + More than 150,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018—More than 150,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel in small boats since 2018. [Link to media]
- + Adventurer aims to be first woman to ski to North Pole without support—An adventurer from Derby is looking to become the first woman to ski solo and unsupported to the North Pole. [Link to media]
- + Seven-year-old girl suffers life-changing injuries in Boxing Day quad bike crash—A seven-year-old girl has suffered life-changing injuries after the quad bike she was on crashed into a telegraph pole on Boxing Day. [Link to media]
- + Andrew Garfield on baking cookies and keeping perfume to remember his mum—Andrew Garfield says he bakes cookies every year in memory of his late mother. [Link to media]
- + 'NATO Santa' shot down over Moscow in apparent Russian propaganda video—Father Christmas, driving a sleigh filled with NATO-branded rockets, is shot out of the sky above Moscow in an apparent new piece of Russian propagand...
- + Starmer pays tribute to 'wonderful' brother who died on Boxing Day—Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day aged 60 after suffering from cancer. [Link to media]
- + Israel raids Gaza hospital and orders patients to evacuate—Israeli forces have raided a hospital in Gaza, ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of other people to evacuate, according to the Hamas-run Palest...
- + Weapons, computers and phones lost by UK military—Pistols, a deactivated First World War machine gun and a rifle were among items lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the last two...
- + NASA spacecraft survives closest-ever approach to the sun—A NASA spacecraft is "safe" after making the closest-ever approach to the sun by a human-made object, the space agency says. [Link to media]
- + Get ready for 'wet and windy' New Year's Eve - as snow could hit parts of UK—Revellers are set for a "wet and rather windy" New Year's Eve, with the potential for a snowy Hogmanay in Scotland. [Link to media]
- + Jay-Z's lawyer warned by judge over 'inappropriate' actions as Sean Combs faces fresh lawsuit—The judge overseeing the case of a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 has criticised the "inappropriate" beh...
- + Two men arrested over alleged rape of 19-year-old man in Brighton—Two men in their 40s have been arrested after a 19-year-old man was allegedly raped in Brighton city centre. [Link to media]
- + Man to appear in court after two women killed on Christmas Day—Two women killed on Christmas Day in Milton Keynes have been named - as police charged a man with their murders. [Link to media]
- + Man charged after two women killed on Christmas Day—Two women killed on Christmas Day in Milton Keynes have been named as Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24 - as police charge a man with their mur...
- + Pizza delivery woman stabs pregnant customer over $2 tip, police say—A pizza delivery woman stabbed a pregnant customer over a $2 tip, authorities in the US say. [Link to media]
- + South Korea's parliament impeaches acting president—South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. [Link to media]
- + Man charged with attempted murder after group hit by car in London's West End on Christmas Day—A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after a car collided with a group of people in London's West End on Christmas Day. [Link t...
- + Environment's winners and losers in 2024 - as 2025 set to be hottest year on record—This year's climate was good news for parts of the country's environment, but for some wildlife the weather's effect was negative, the National Trust ...
- + Putin open to peace talks with Ukraine in Slovakia 'if it comes to that!'—Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he would be open to peace talks with Ukraine in Slovakia "if it comes to that". [Link to media]
- + Family pays tribute to father-of-six who died on Christmas Day—A man who died on Christmas Day has been named as Louis Price, a 31-year-old father of six. [Link to media]
- + Man who died on Christmas Day named as police question woman on suspicion of murder—A man who died on Christmas Day has been named as Louis Price, a 31-year-old father of six. [Link to media]
- + Finland boards Russian-linked oil tanker after undersea power and internet cables cut—An oil tanker transporting oil to Russia, which is suspected of severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea, has been seized by Finnish autho...
- + Two sailors die on separate yachts during Australian race - as 15 others withdraw—Two sailors were killed on separate boats during a yacht race in Australia - adding to the event's long history of deaths. [Link to media]
- + Two sailors die in Australia yacht race—Two sailors have died after being struck on their yachts during a race in Australia amid poor weather conditions, organisers have said. [Link to media...
- + Biker dies in Christmas Day crash—A motorcyclist has died after a crash near Stirling on Christmas Day. [Link to media]
- + Christmas Day migrants - more than 450 people crossed Channel —A total of 451 people crossed the English Channel in 11 small boats on Christmas Day, according to the latest official figures. [Link to media]
- + WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport when it was hit by deadly Israeli air strikes—The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said he was at Yemen's Sanaa airport when it was hit by Israeli air strikes. [Link to media]
- + Charities to get £15m fund to use surplus or unwanted food from farms—Charities, food banks and homeless shelters are to receive access to a £15m fund to help use surplus farm food. [Link to media]
- + Syrian equestrian champion tells of prison ordeal lasting two decades after beating Bashar al Assad's brother —A Syrian former equestrian champion has told how he was jailed and tortured for 21 years after he beat Bashar al Assad's older brother in a competitio...
- + Syrian equestrian champion tells of 21-year prison ordeal after beating Bashar al Assad's brother—A Syrian former equestrian champion has told how he was jailed and tortured for 21 years after he beat Bashar al Assad's older brother in a competitio...
- + Reform UK membership overtakes Tories - but Badenoch says numbers are 'fake' —Reform UK now has more members than the Conservative Party and is "the real opposition" according to Nigel Farage, while Kemi Badenoch has called his ...
- + Reform UK membership overtakes Tories, party says—Reform UK now has more members than the Conservative Party and is "the real opposition", Nigel Farage has said. [Link to media]
- + 'Russian air defence system' downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane in deadly crash - Reuters—The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, according to four Reuters sources. [Link to m...
- + Everton hit back after Man City take early lead — [Link to media]
- + Couple fell for each other after searching for spouses who died in tsunami—On this day 20 years ago, the world looked aghast as the deadliest tsunami in history ripped across the Indian Ocean. It took just seconds for the Ear...
- + Moment Gavin & Stacey star's family discover her secret return while watching show—The family of Gavin & Stacey star Laura Aikman only found out she was returning to the sitcom while they watched the finale on Christmas Day. [Lin...
- + Passengers seen praying in Azerbaijan Airlines cabin footage moments before deadly plane crash—Azerbaijan is observing a national day of mourning after 38 people were killed in a plane crash - as footage from inside the aircraft emerged. [Link t...
- + Man charged with murder after missing woman's body found —A man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found nine days after she went missing. [Link to media]
- + Man arrested after woman in her 80s killed in Christmas Day motorway crash—A man has been arrested after a woman in her 80s was killed in a Christmas Day motorway crash. [Link to media]
- + Behind the scenes footage shows how King's Christmas message was filmed—It's not every day you get to direct the King, but Sky News had the privilege as it filmed the monarch's annual Christmas message. [Link to media]
- + Trump targets Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal in Christmas message—Donald Trump has suggested the US could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in a series of Christmas Day social media posts. [Link ...
- + Killer whale who carried dead calf in 'show of grief' gives birth again - but experts are concerned—A killer whale mother who carried her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent show of grief has given birth to a new calf, scientists have said. [Link to...
- + Two women and dog killed after Christmas Day 'stabbing' at flat—Two women have died following reports of a stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day, police said. [Link to media]
- + Funeral for five journalists killed in Israeli airstrike—A funeral has taken place for five journalists killed in an Israeli strike outside a hospital in Gaza, according to its health ministry. [Link to medi...
- + 'She was like wood': Baby girl freezes to death in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill at least 10—At least 10 people, including five journalists, have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, while a three-week-old baby girl froze to deat...
- + Sabotage fears as Finnish prime minister reveals undersea power cable failure in Baltic—The possibility that a power cable under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia has been sabotaged is being investigated after it stopped working ...
- + Memorial services mark 20 years since devastating Boxing Day tsunami claimed 230,000 lives—Indonesia and Thailand are marking 20 years since a tsunami caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people in one of the worst natural disasters ...
- + Assad loyalists kill 14 Syrian security forces in ambush—Syrian officials say 14 of its forces, part of the group which toppled Bashar al Assad's regime, have died in clashes with supporters of the ousted di...
- + Gavin & Stacey - The Finale: Did Smithy say yes?—It's been five years since since we last caught up with Gavin and Stacey, and, more importantly, since Nessa got down on one knee to propose to Smithy...
- + Deadly prison riots engulf Mozambique - as 33 killed and hundreds escape—Hundreds of inmates have escaped a prison riot in Mozambique's capital which has left 33 people dead and 15 injured. [Link to media]
- + Agony as hostage families spend second holiday season without their loved ones—Or Levy's brother Michael is a tall, kind man with a weather-beaten smile. [Link to media]
- + Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man on Christmas Day—A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man on Christmas Day in Staffordshire. [Link to media]
- + 'It made me feel less than human': Disabled musicians demand greater inclusivity—Elizabeth J. Birch has been a musician for a decade, has won several awards, and loves her job. However, she continues to feel like an outsider in a c...
- + King praises response to 'lawless' UK riots in Christmas message - as he gives 'personal' thanks to medics—The King has praised the community response to the "anger and lawlessness" of this summer's riots in towns and cities around the UK in his annual Chri...
- + Sinking of Russian ship was an 'act of terrorism', owner claims—The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. [Link to media]
- + Russian ship sank was victim of 'act of terrorism', owner claims—The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. [Link to media]
- + Candid King opens up about anxieties of illness—We already knew from his choice of location, the King wanted to make a statement with his Christmas broadcast. [Link to media]
- + Princess of Wales 'laden' with flowers after royals attend Christmas Day church service at Sandringham—The Princess of Wales was "laden" with flowers from members of the public who waited to greet her after the royals attended the Christmas Day church s...
- + Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine—Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was "bloody and brutal". [Link to...
- + 'No respite even at Christmas': Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine—Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was "bloody and brutal". [Link to...
- + The King's Christmas message in full—The King has delivered his Christmas message, praising the community response to the UK summer riots and thanking medical staff who have cared for him...
- + Multiple people in hospital as car driven on to central London pavement—A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was driven on to the pavement in central London in the early hours of Christmas D...
- + Man arrested for 'attempted murder' after car drives into group on pavement—A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was driven on to the pavement in central London in the early hours of Christmas D...
- + Armed police shoot and kill man on Christmas Eve—A man with a knife was shot dead by armed police in Redditch after "several hours" of negotiations on Christmas Eve, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Man, 39, shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve—A man with a knife was shot dead by armed police in Redditch after "several hours" of negotiations on Christmas Eve, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Children among 29 survivors of deadly Kazakhstan plane crash—Children are among 29 people rescued alive from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people. [Lin...
- + Children among 32 survivors of deadly Kazakhstan plane crash—Children are among 32 people rescued alive from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day - but dozens are feared ...
- + Dozens feared dead as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan—Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan, the country's emergencies ministry said. [Link to media]
- + Plane carrying 72 people crashes in Kazakhstan after fog forces reroute—Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed in Kazakhstan, the country's emergencies ministry said. [Link to media]
- + Farage willing to help Mandelson negotiate with Trump—Nigel Farage has said he is willing to help incoming US ambassador Lord Mandelson negotiate with Donald Trump's administration. [Link to media]
- + Music producer who worked with Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Rod Stewart dies —Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer who worked with Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr and the Beatles, has died aged 82. [Link to media]
- + Music producer who worked with Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Rod Stewart, dies —Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer who worked with Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr and the Beatles, has died aged 82. [Link to media]
- + 1.4m will eat Christmas dinner alone today—Around 590,000 people aged over 65 in the UK won't see or speak to anyone on Christmas Day and 1.4 million will eat dinner on their own, new figures s...
- + With 500,000 not seeing anyone on Christmas Day, what should people do to tackle loneliness?—Around 590,000 people aged over 65 in the UK won't see or speak to anyone on Christmas Day and 1.4 million will eat dinner on their own, new figures s...
- + Bishop hits out at 'empty words' over sex scandals in Archbishop's Christmas sermon—The Bishop of Newcastle has branded the Archbishop of York's Christmas Day sermon "empty words" after he said the Church of England needs to "kneel in...
- + Archbishop: Scandal-hit Church should 'kneel in penitence'—The Church of England needs to "kneel in penitence" and "be changed", the Archbishop of York is expected to say in his Christmas Day sermon. [Link to ...
- + Church 'needs to be changed', Archbishop of York to say in Christmas Day sermon after sex scandals—The Church of England needs to "kneel in penitence" and "be changed", the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is expected to say in his Christmas Day ...
- + Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO may have dementia and be unable to face sex charges, defence argues—The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia and a competency hearing is needed to assess whether he can face sex charges, defence lawy...
- + Olympic snowboarder killed in Switzerland—Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche in Switzerland, the country's skiing federation has said. [Link to media]
- + Olympic snowboarder killed in avalanche in Switzerland—Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche in Switzerland, the country's skiing federation has said. [Link to media]
- + 'Makes no sense': Trump criticises Biden for death row decisions—Donald Trump says that when he takes power next month he will direct the US Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty. [Link to medi...
- + Soap star to make final appearance after 50 years - with villain returning for exit storyline—Soap star Helen Worth is set to make her final appearance on Coronation Street on Christmas Day, after more than 50 years. [Link to media]
- + Top medic sounds alarm as 'quad-demic' leaves A&E departments full—Around half of accident and emergency departments, polled by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, have said they are "full to bursting" this Chris...
- + Top medic sounds alarm as A&E departments 'full to bursting'—Around half of accident and emergency departments, polled by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, have said they are "full to bursting" this Chris...
- + A&E departments 'absolutely full to bursting', top medic says—Around half of accident and emergency departments, polled by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), have said they are "full to bursting" thi...
- + Two lorry drivers killed after crash on Christmas Eve—Two lorry drivers have died following a crash in Lincolnshire. [Link to media]
- + Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control—Denmark has announced plans to boost its defence spending for Greenland with a "stronger presence in the Arctic" - a few hours after Donald Trump repe...
- + UK's oldest man celebrates birthday—The UK's oldest man has celebrated his 110th birthday with a special performance from opera singer Alfie Boe at his care home in Derbyshire. [Link to ...
- + 'He was loved so much': Arrest after death of boy, 15, hit by car—Police have arrested a driver after a 15-year-old boy was killed when he was hit by a car. [Link to media]
- + 'It seems destiny of Holy Land is to stay divided': Bethlehem's Christians on 'difficult times'—The sense of hollowness of the Church of the Nativity is deeper than absent tourists. [Link to media]
- + Driver dies after crashing into wall during police chase—An 18-year-old man has died in a crash after a brief police chase which involved a suspected stolen car in South Yorkshire. [Link to media]
- + Some Syrian rebel factions agree to dissolve - but fighting continues in north—Syria's de facto leader has reached an agreement with the heads of rebel factions to dissolve their groups and work under the country's defence minist...
- + Inside the police team helping investigate crimes in a digital age—It is 4am, on a chilly December morning. [Link to media]
- + Man Utd player feeds the homeless on Christmas Eve—Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot turned up unannounced at a homeless shelter to help feed people in need on Christmas Eve. [Link to media]
- + American Airlines forced to ground all US flights—American Airlines was forced to ground all flights in the US on Christmas Eve due to an unspecified technical issue. [Link to media]
- + UK experiences 'remarkably mild' weather ahead of Christmas Day—The UK is experiencing "remarkably mild" weather on Christmas Eve. [Link to media]
- + 'Less than 1%' of spaces for women fleeing domestic abuse suitable for wheelchair users—"He threw me across the room when I was seven months pregnant. He was tracking my phone. He threatened to send indecent photos of me to my parents."...
- + Huge snowstorm leaves tens of thousands without power in Bosnia—A huge snowstorm has left tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia without power on Christmas Eve and caused traffic chaos. [Link to media]
- + Green spaces tackling health conditions and could save NHS 'more than £2bn a year'—"The fresh air will do you good," is something we have all heard countless times. [Link to media]
- + Hong Kong issues arrest warrant for activist, 19, in UK—Hong Kong has imposed arrest warrants and HK$1m bounties on six pro-democracy campaigners, including a 19-year-old living in the UK after fleeing the ...
- + Hunt for driver after dog walker killed in crash—A dog walker has been killed after he was hit by a car in a suspected hit-and-run in West Wales. [Link to media]
- + Protests break out as hooded fighters torch Christmas tree in Syria—Hundreds of people have protested in Christian areas of the Syrian capital of Damascus after a video emerged showing hooded fighters setting a Christm...
- + Stranded astronauts send Christmas message from space—Astronauts stranded on the International Space Station over Christmas have sent a festive message back to Earth. [Link to media]
- + Man, 19, 'raped' in Brighton - as police release CCTV images in search for suspects—Police have released images of two men after a 19-year-old man was allegedly raped in Brighton. [Link to media]
- + Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in Mediterranean—A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine claims was sent to Syria to collect weapons has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, according to officials in Moscow. [Li...
- + Multiple people killed in Turkey factory blast —A blast at an explosives factory in Turkey has killed at least 12 people, according to local media. [Link to media]
- + Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by prosecutor —Alec Baldwin will not appear again in court for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of Rust after New Mexico prosecutors dropped...
- + Fastest object ever built attempts sun orbit in 'extraordinary achievement'—The fastest object ever built by humans will fly within a whisker of the sun today. [Link to media]
- + Fastest object ever built to fly by sun in 'extraordinary achievement'—The fastest object ever built by humans will fly within a whisker of the sun today. [Link to media]
- + NASA probe set to attempt closest ever approach to the sun—The fastest object ever built by humans will fly within a whisker of the sun today. [Link to media]
- + Remains of 'remarkably well preserved' baby mammoth unveiled by scientists—The preserved remains of a juvenile mammoth are being studied by scientists after it was discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years...
- + Embattled Starmer releases Christmas message—Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be "looking towards a better, brighter future" in his first Christmas message as prime minister. [Link to media]
- + Starmer 'looking towards a better, brighter future' in Christmas message—Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be "looking towards a better, brighter future" in his first Christmas message as prime minister. [Link to media]
- + Man hit in groin by brick during Southport riot jailed—A man who was hit in the crotch by a flying brick during a riot in Southport has been jailed. [Link to media]
- + Test your political knowledge in the Politics Hub's 2024 quiz—Two prime ministers, two Scottish first ministers and three leaders in Wales. It's been quite the year in UK politics. [Link to media]
- + How a child's phone call to a top-secret US number started a Christmas tradition—In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CON...
- + How a call to a top-secret US number kickstarted a 70-year-old Christmas tradition—In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CON...
- + How a typo and calls to a top secret phone number started the Santa Tracker tradition—In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CON...
- + Men jailed for smuggling more than half a tonne of cocaine into UK on small boat—Two men who attempted to smuggle more than half a tonne of cocaine into the UK on a small boat have been jailed. [Link to media]
- + British tennis star announces engagement—British tennis star Katie Boulter has announced her engagement to Australian ace Alex de Minaur. [Link to media]
- + Ex-Trump attorney general pick paid women for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, report says—Matt Gaetz, who was briefly Donald Trump's nominee for US attorney general, paid women for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and used drugs whil...
- + Ex-Trump attorney general pick paid women for sex, including a 17-year-old girl, report finds—Matt Gaetz, who was briefly Donald Trump's nominee for US attorney general, paid women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and used drugs while he ...
- + Don't forget the sun cream - it's no surprise Starmer 'badly needs holiday' after unrelenting gloom—No wonder Sir Keir Starmer is going abroad "for a few days" over New Year. The economic news here in the UK is unrelentingly gloomy. [Link to media]
- + Flats catch fire after car rammed into Birmingham shop in suspected arson attack—Flats and a supermarket in Birmingham caught fire after a car smashed into the building in a suspected arson attack, authorities believe. [Link to med...
- + Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and terror charges over healthcare CEO's killing—The suspect accused of shooting dead the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to 11 murder and terror charges. [Link to media]
- + Amber Heard criticises social media as she reacts to Blake Lively's complaint about Justin Baldoni—Actor Amber Heard has said social media is where lie becomes truth after Blake Lively accused co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment. [Link to me...
- + PM heading abroad again for New Year's Day—Sir Keir Starmer is to head abroad over the New Year after spending Christmas Day at Chequers in Buckinghamshire. [Link to media]
- + Former US president Bill Clinton in hospital—Former US president Bill Clinton is in hospital in Washington DC after developing a fever. [Link to media]
- + Cadbury 'disappointed' after losing royal warrant—Cadbury says it is "disappointed" after losing its royal warrant after 170 years. [Link to media]
- + Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for £3.7bn—Aviva has agreed a deal to buy rival company Direct Line for £3.7bn ahead of a Christmas Day deadline. [Link to media]
- + Star crocodile from hit film Crocodile Dundee dies peacefully, zoo says—The iconic crocodile who starred in hit film Crocodile Dundee has died, his zoo has announced. [Link to media]
- + King chooses former hospital chapel for Christmas message in break from tradition—The King has poignantly chosen a former hospital chapel to deliver his annual Christmas broadcast. [Link to media]
- + UK set for a warm Christmas with temperatures well over average—The UK will bask in unseasonably warm temperatures this Christmas. [Link to media]
- + Boy seriously injured by falling drone at holiday light show—A seven-year-old boy was seriously injured at a holiday drone show when one of the devices fell out of the sky and struck him in the chest, his mother...
- + 'Blood coming out of his face' - Boy seriously injured by falling drone at holiday light show—A seven-year-old boy was seriously injured at a holiday drone show when one of the devices fell out of the sky and struck him in the chest, his mother...
- + Japanese car giants announce plans to merge after struggles to match rivals in EVs—Japanese car giants, Honda and Nissan, have announced plans to merge. [Link to media]
- + Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal - and makes fresh call for US to buy Greenland—Donald Trump has threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal - accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the crucial trade passage and w...
- + Donald Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal—Donald Trump has threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal - accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the crucial trade passage and w...
- + At least 270 people have died in UK awaiting asylum application decisions since 2015, figures show—At least 270 migrants have died in the UK while awaiting a decision on their asylum applications since 2015, figures have revealed. [Link to media]
- + UK economy showed no growth in last quarter, revised figures show—The UK economy showed no growth in the last quarter, according to the revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). [Link to media]
- + A brutal truth about war in Gaza: You need to be a victim of a catastrophic injury to find safety—Warning: This story contains distressing images [Link to media]
- + How the lives of the few child amputees allowed to leave Gaza are being rebuilt elsewhere—Warning: This story contains distressing images [Link to media]
- + Man charged with murder after woman set on fire on New York subway—A man has been charged over the death of a woman who was set on fire on a New York subway train. [Link to media]
- + Fears social media skincare craze among young girls has reached 'crisis point'—A young girl beams at the camera. She has braces, wears pink and white striped pyjamas, and has a string of pink balloons and the number 13 floating a...
- + Soap cutbacks are a real tragedy for TV, warns BAFTA award-winning writer—The impact of TV drama cutbacks on soaps is "a real tragedy", according to critically acclaimed writer Jack Thorne. [Link to media]
- + More than 170 people rescued after ski lift cracks—More than 170 skiers and snowboarders were left stranded on a Colorado ski lift after part of it cracked. [Link to media]
- + UK economy heading for 'worst of all worlds', CBI warns—The UK economy is "headed for the worst of all worlds" as businesses expect activity to fall at the start of next year, according to the Confederation...
- + 'It's a smash and grab raid on the constitution': The last of the hereditary peers —For centuries an odd tradition lay dormant in our democracy. [Link to media]
- + Woman set on fire while on New York subway—Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was set on fire while on a subway train in New York. [Link to media]
- + Early morning delays and cancellations after plane's nose wheel collapsed during hard landing—Four flights have been cancelled at Belfast City Airport this morning, along with a swathe of delays after a plane's nose wheel collapsed during a har...
- + Emergency incident on plane after hard landing—A plane's nose wheel collapsed during a hard landing in Belfast due to bad weather. [Link to media]
- + At least 10 killed as small plane crashes in popular Brazilian tourist town—A small plane has crashed into a popular Brazilian tourist town, killing all 10 people on board, according to officials. [Link to media]
- + Grief, anger and fear in Magdeburg as authorities seek answers on Christmas market attack suspect—After the carnage at the Magdeburg Christmas market, there are now questions about whether something was missed. [Link to media]
- + Woman, 35, charged over death of five-year-old boy—A 35-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a five-year-old boy in Essex. [Link to media]
- + 'Let my little teddy bear fly': Mother of nine-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack pays tribute—The mother of a nine-year-old boy killed in the German Christmas market attack has paid tribute to "my little teddy bear". [Link to media]
- + Nine-year-old boy killed in German Christmas market attack named—The mother of a nine-year-old boy killed in the German Christmas market attack has paid tribute to "my little teddy bear". [Link to media]
- + At least 67 dead in Nigeria after deadly stampedes within days of each other—Police in Nigeria say at least 67 people have died after three stampedes within days of each other. [Link to media]
- + No 'immediate' plans to ban Musk giving Farage's Reform UK large donations - government—There are no "immediate" plans to stop Elon Musk donating large sums of money to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, according to the government. [Link to media...
- + What texts and messages Blake Lively's legal complaint against It Ends With Us co-star show—Documents from actress Blake Lively's legal complaint about her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni claim to show how his PR team deliberately "pla...
- + Trump White House will be like '24/7 bar-room brawl', warns former ambassador to US—Donald Trump's second stint as president will be like a "24/7 bar-room brawl", according to the UK's former ambassador to Washington. [Link to media]
- + Labour's polling collapse is historic - but Nigel Farage has overseen a bigger one—Labour are on track for their worst end to the year in opinion polls since the Second World War. [Link to media]
- + Warnings of pre-Christmas travel disruption as 70mph gusts hit UK—Stormy weather with gusts of up to 70mph are set to cause pre-Christmas travel disruption including on the roads, railways and ferries. [Link to media...
- + US military mistakenly shoots down one of its fighter jets—A US fighter jet has been shot down after it was mistakenly hit by an American missile cruiser over the Red Sea. [Link to media]
- + Grandmother, 80, 'fell to her knees' after IDF shot her six times during raid, says son—As we stare at a bullet-ridden wall, two young Palestinian boys stand behind us on a stoop and look on in fearful awe. [Link to media]
- + The notable deaths of 2024—From veteran stars of stage and screen to a music industry titan and a style icon centenarian, we have lost several famous faces in 2024. [Link to med...
- + 'A dream commission': Composer who performed with Paul McCartney writes carol for world-famous Christmas service—A classical composer who has performed with rock star Sir Paul McCartney has been chosen to write a new carol for the world's most famous Christmas se...
- + Albania to ban TikTok for a year as country's PM claims app inciting violence and bullying—The Albanian government plans to block access to TikTok for a year after the killing of a 14-year-old boy led to concerns about social media's influen...
- + Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Windsor to help with Christmas carol service—It's been revealed that the Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Windsor, whose husband died earlier this year, for her help to plan her annual caro...
- + Memorial service held after Christmas market attack - as police say four women among those killed—A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack - as police said four women were among those ki...
- + 'Germany stands in dark hours with Magdeburg': Memorial service held for Christmas market attack victims—A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack. [Link to media]
- + Trump appoints British TV producer who created The Apprentice as special envoy to UK —US president-elect Donald Trump says he has appointed British TV producer Mark Burnett as his special envoy to the UK. [Link to media]
- + Actress Blake Lively accuses co-star of sexual harassment—Actor Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the film in a legal complain...
- + Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us co-star of sexual harassment in legal complaint—Actor Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the film in a legal complain...
- + 'Terrible tragedy': At least 38 killed in bus crash in Brazil—At least 38 people have been killed in a crash involving a bus and a lorry on a major road in southeastern Brazil, authorities have said. [Link to med...
- + 'I thought I won it': Fury reacts after losing to Usyk in heavyweight world title rematch—Tyson Fury has responded after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia. [Link to media]
- + Littler books place in World Darts Championship final—Luke Littler has beaten Stephen Bunting to book his place in the final of the World Darts Championship. [Link to media]
- + Just Stop Oil protester, 77, recalled to prison after issues fitting electronic tag—A 77-year-old Just Stop Oil protester has been recalled to prison after she was unable to be fitted with an electronic tag. [Link to media]
- + Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas resign from RSPCA—TV presenter Chris Packham and former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas have stepped down from their roles as president and vice-president of the RSPC...
- + Hope returns to eastern Aleppo after devastating siege by Assad's forces—Syrian and Russian forces unleashed all they could on eastern Aleppo. For four years they battled to bring Syria's second city under Bashar al Assad's...
- + Bank of England governor to join Reeves on key China visit—Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, will join Rachel Reeves on a visit to China next month aimed at strengthening financial services trade ti...
- + Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed—Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw. [Link t...
- + England 1966 World Cup footballer dies—George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88. [Link to media]
- + High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs—Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business ...
- + Deadline to get access to winter fuel payment looms—Pensioners have until the end of Saturday to apply for benefits which could unlock access to the winter fuel payment, or risk missing out on up to ...
- + Trump aide's Mandelson jibe was clearly designed to stir things up - but why?—This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral...
- + Was Trump aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Mandelson a 'moron'?—This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral...
- + Christmas market suspect may have been 'dissatisfied with treatment of Saudi refugees'—The suspect in the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg appeared to be dissatisfied with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, a prosecut...
- + UK braces for 'disruptive' weather as warnings issued—Yellow warnings for wind are in place this weekend - despite Britons being told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas Day. [Link to media]
- + What are the chances of a white Christmas? Britons told what to expect in the coming days—Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day. [Link to media]
- + Prince and Princess of Wales to launch Sandringham mental health programme—The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham E...
- + 'Utterly blessed': Roxy Horner announces engagement to Jack Whitehall—Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring. [Link to media]
- + The NHS trusts which have hiked hospital parking charges over two-year period—A total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024. [Link to media]
- + Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know—Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king...
- + The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship—It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes. [Link to media]
- + 'What's the point?' - fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after cyclone—The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to ...
- + Video shows arrest of suspect after attack at German Christmas market—The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by. [Link to media]
- + What we know so far about Germany attack and arrested Saudi doctor—A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany. [Link to media]
- + What we know so far about Germany attack and arrested suspect—A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany. [Link to media]
- + At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in German city—At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas marke...
- + At least two dead and 60-80 injured after car attack in German city - police find suspected explosives in vehicle—At least two people have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany, local media re...
- + At least one dead and 60-80 injured after car attack in German city—At least one person has been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany, local media rep...
- + At least one dead after car driven into people at Christmas market in Germany—At least one person has been killed after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany, local media reports. [Link to media]
- + US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress—The US government has narrowly avoided a crippling shutdown after politicians agreed on a last-minute spending deal. [Link to media]
- + Children's charity rejects Christmas donation from outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury—A children's charity has rejected a Christmas donation from outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. [Link to media]
- + Wham! make chart history with Last Christmas—Wham! have made chart history, with Last Christmas becoming the first song to be crowned Christmas number one two years in a row. [Link to media]
- + Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes festive number one spot for second time in a row—Wham! have made chart history, with Last Christmas becoming the first song to be crowned Christmas number one two years in a row. [Link to media]
- + Incoming UK ambassador to US Mandelson called 'absolute moron' over Trump criticism—The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced ...
- + 2024: A year in satellite images —The OSINT team at Sky News uses satellite images, video and publicly available data to verify and investigate breaking stories. [Link to media]
- + Death row inmate makes last-ditch plea to return to home country—A Frenchman who is on death row in Indonesia has made a last-ditch plea to return home - as the country's new president plans to pardon 44,000 prisone...
- + US says it has killed Islamic State leader in airstrike—The US says it has killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Yusif in Syria. [Link to media]
- + How Mariah's Christmas classic was written - and why it will be just as popular for years to come—For 30 years Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You has been the soundtrack to Christmas. [Link to media]
- + How Mariah Carey's Christmas classic has defied the decades—For 30 years Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You has been the soundtrack to Christmas. [Link to media]
- + The King jokes 'I'm still alive'—The King has joked "I'm still alive" when asked how he was during an official royal engagement with the Queen. [Link to media]
- + King jokes 'I'm still alive' - as his cancer treatment to continue into next year—The King has joked "I'm still alive" when asked how he was during an official royal engagement with the Queen. [Link to media]
- + Special educational needs children 'segregated and left to struggle in wrong schools to save money'—Children with special educational needs are being "segregated" and left to struggle in the wrong schools because councils are trying to "save on costs...
- + Coroner's conclusion into death of TV doctor Michael Mosley—A coroner has recorded an open conclusion into the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley, who died after going for a walk on a Greek island. [Link to medi...
- + Coroner's conclusion into TV doctor's death—A coroner has recorded an open conclusion into the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley, who died after going for a walk on a Greek island. [Link to medi...
- + In a time of change Sky News spent a critical year on a farm - find out what we learnt—Many months before farmers found themselves on the front pages of newspapers, after protesting in Whitehall against the new government's inheritance t...
- + Riverdance turns 30 with a cast of dancers younger than the show—Riverdance is marking 30 years with a new generation of dancers who were not born when the show made its debut. [Link to media]
- + Govt plans to 'bring back family doctor' with extra £889m for GPs in attempt to end dispute—The government is planning to "bring back the family doctor" by giving GPs an extra £889m to spend time with patients in a bid to end a dispute. ...
- + 'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species—A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. [Link t...
- + Man arrested after Albanian nationals found hidden in livestock wagon at Scottish port—Fourteen Albanian nationals have been found in "unsafe conditions" hidden in a livestock wagon at a Scottish port. [Link to media]
- + Man jailed for murdering again - six years on from prison release after killing two people—A man who murdered his neighbour in an attack with a kitchen knife, broken table leg and wooden shelving has been jailed for life - and will never be ...
- + Man jailed for murdering neighbour - six years on from prison release after killing two men—A man who murdered his neighbour in an attack with a kitchen knife, broken table leg and wooden shelving has been jailed for life - and will never be ...
- + Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr back on stage together at London show—Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have performed together for the first time in five years. [Link to media]
- + Man crushed to death at work was 'full of hopes and dreams'—The mother of a young man crushed to death in a work accident has said her son was "full of hopes and dreams" and his family has been "robbed" of shar...
- + Riots, escaped horses and a milkshake to the face: 2024 in pictures—Fifty countries voted in elections in 2024 - a year that also brought extreme global weather events, continued fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East...
- + Flooding, the Northern Lights and a milkshake to the face: 2024 in pictures—Fifty countries voted in elections in 2024 - a year that also brought extreme global weather events, continued fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East...
- + Vinted boss says cost of living crisis has 'boosted' secondhand industry—The cost of living crisis has “boosted” the secondhand industry, Sky News has been told, as more than £2bn is spent on pre-loved gift...
- + Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in Croatia school knife attack—A seven-year-old girl has died and a teacher and five other students wounded in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital, officials have sai...
- + Yellow weather warnings issued as 85mph winds set to batter parts of UK this weekend—The Met Office is urging people to prepare for "disruptive weather" this weekend as Christmas holidays begin. [Link to media]
- + Yellow weather warnings issued as 85mph set to batter parts of UK this weekend—The Met Office is urging people to prepare for "disruptive weather" this weekend as Christmas holidays begin. [Link to media]
- + 'I walk into a room and people start coughing and sneezing. It can't be in my head'—On rare occasions that Medinah leaves her home, people around her will cough, sneeze and rub their eyes. [Link to media]
- + Welsh visitor tax plans spark anger in local tourism industry: 'We'll be clobbered by it'—The rugged mountains, limestone caves and spectacular waterfalls of Bannau Brycheiniog - the Brecon Beacons - attract visitors from all over the world...
- + Italy's deputy PM found not guilty of illegally detaining migrants on rescue boat—Italy's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has been acquitted of kidnap and failing to fulfill his public duties. [Link to media]
- + US government shutdown looms as politicians left with just hours to agree on bill—The US government could shut down in a matter of hours unless politicians agree on a spending deal. [Link to media]
- + US government shutdown looms after House rejects Trump-backed spending deal—US politicians have rejected a spending bill endorsed by president-elect Donald Trump - leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approachin...
- + Search for MH370 to resume a decade after flight vanished—A marine robotics firm is resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which went missing more than 10 years ago. [Link to media]
- + Search for MH370 to resume a decade after flight vanished—A marine robotics firm is resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which went missing more than 10 years ago. [Link to media]
- + Two men charged over Manchester Airport incident in July—Two men have been charged with assaults on police officers following an incident at Manchester Airport in July. [Link to media]
- + Potholes: Councils told to 'get on with the job' of fixing 'broken roads'—Councils should "get on with the job" of fixing pothole-plagued roads, Sir Keir Starmer has said. [Link to media]
- + 'Pre-Christmas panic' on roads as millions set to drive home for holiday season—Millions of drivers will start their holiday journeys from today, with motor agencies warning of a "pre-Christmas panic" on the roads and record level...
- + Public urged to report potential terrorists at Christmas markets and pantos—The public is being urged to turn detective and report terror suspects to police in the final days before Christmas. [Link to media]
- + 'Sharp and agile': Mandelson's trade background key to pivotal Washington role—The post may be seen as glittering and the man as controversial and divisive but beyond those truths, the role of British ambassador to Washington is ...
- + King's cancer treatment will continue in 2025—The King's cancer treatment will continue into the New Year, Sky News understands. [Link to media]
- + Penny Mordaunt 'threatened to pull out of TV debate' if she couldn't apologise for D-Day blunder—Former cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has revealed she threatened to pull out of a general election TV debate if she couldn't apologise for Rishi Sun...
- + Origin of Stonehenge's stones hints at purpose of mysterious monument—Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested. [Link to media]
- + 'Prince of Darkness' returns as Starmer's new US ambassador—Sir Keir Starmer is to make his most controversial senior appointment yet by naming Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. [Link to media]
- + Gavin & Stacey creators say they 'both had the same idea' for final Christmas special—An emotional James Corden and Ruth Jones have said working on Gavin & Stacey has been a "privilege" and a "wonderful journey", as they prepare to ...
- + Cyclone survivors live 'wretched existence' on cut-off island of Mayotte—For days the world has been told how Cyclone Chido has laid waste to the small Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. But few can truly understand just how d...
- + The battle to save famous Irish export from foreign imposters—Weavers of Ireland's famous Donegal tweed have called for a special protected status for their product, as the craft industry battles a raft of cheape...
- + Government apologises for NHS smoking poster featuring Sikh man—The government has apologised over the publication of an "inappropriate" and "offensive" poster encouraging the public to quit smoking after backlash ...
- + Appeal to find bike rider with 'large angular nose' after man allegedly raped in west London—Police investigating an alleged rape in west London have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify as they hunt for a suspect with a "large...
- + Phone calls, anti-catfish measures and vegan apps: The frustrated entrepreneurs taking on dating—Dating apps changed single life forever when they brought swiping, liking and ghosting to the masses. [Link to media]
- + Everyone has thoughts on Luigi Mangione - and it's not all negative—Consider one view outside the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC. [Link to media]
- + Eight people taken to hospital after double-decker bus roof torn off in bridge crash—Eight people have been taken to hospital after the roof of a double-decker bus was ripped off in a railway bridge crash in East Ayrshire. [Link to med...
- + Four people taken to hospital after double-decker bus roof torn off in bridge crash—Four people have been taken to hospital after the roof of a double-decker bus was ripped off in a railway bridge crash in East Ayrshire. [Link to medi...
- + Russia should have invaded Ukraine 'earlier' says Putin - as he addresses possible peace talks—Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have invaded Ukraine earlier, in a national address spanning more than four hours. [Link to media]
- + Luigi Mangione extradited to New York where he faces new federal charges—Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, has arrived in New York where he faces new charges. [...
- + Pilotless passenger drones and driverless taxis as China pushes boundaries of travel—Have you ever dreamed of flying in an unmanned drone, from city to city? [Link to media]
- + 'Can't be fixed by Christmas': Starmer says 'it will take some time' before living standards improve—Sir Keir Starmer has said "it will take some time" before living standards improve in the UK as he faced a grilling from senior MPs. [Link to media]
- + Man accused of killing racing commentator's wife and daughters faces rape charge—A man accused of murdering a racing commentator's wife and two daughters has been further charged with rape. [Link to media]
- + William and Kate reveal Christmas card featuring royal children—The Prince and Princess of Wales have revealed their Christmas card after a difficult year for the Royal Family. [Link to media]
- + UK minister caught up in Bangladesh anti-corruption probe —Labour's anti-corruption minister has been named in court documents detailing claims her family embezzled billions of pounds from a nuclear power proj...
- + Two women arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in car—A woman in her 80s has been arrested on suspicion of murder alongside another woman in her 50s. [Link to media]
- + Lord Coe aiming for complete transgender ban in women's events if he becomes Olympics chief—Sebastian Coe has told Sky News he will explore a complete ban on transgender women competing in women's events at the Olympics if he wins the electio...
- + Tech bosses threatened with jail as government cracks down on children's access to social media—Social media companies must face tough sanctions if they fail to keep children safe from harmful content, the technology secretary has said. [Link to ...
- + Minister's 'anger' at tech firms - as bosses could face jail if kids see harmful content—Social media companies must face tough sanctions if they fail to keep children safe from harmful content, the technology secretary has said. [Link to ...
- + William and Kate to miss Royal Family's traditional pre-Christmas lunch—The Prince and Princess of Wales aren't going to join the Royal Family at its traditional pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, it is ...
- + More girls than ever dream of top sporting success - but big gender gap remains—More girls than ever are dreaming of reaching the top level in sport, but a gender gap remains with significantly more boys believing they can reach t...
- + Think you know what happened this year? Test your knowledge with Adam Boulton's quiz of 2024—With the end of 2024 in sight, it is time to put your knowledge of the past year to the test. [Link to media]
- + Sinkhole road residents can return home for Christmas—The residents of a street evacuated due to a large sinkhole have been told they can return to their homes in time for Christmas. [Link to media]
- + People who have experienced homelessness become walking tour guides—The founder of an organisation which helps people affected by homelessness has told Sky News that Britain's rough sleeping crisis is continuing to gro...
- + 'I thought he was in bed': Mother relives moment she found out her innocent son had been stabbed—The mother of a murdered teenager says the child killers responsible have "taken my heart" and don't "understand the impact" of what they've done. [Li...
- + Teenagers who murdered son by mistake have 'taken my heart', grieving mother says—The mother of a murdered teenager says the child killers responsible have "taken my heart" and don't "understand the impact" of what they've done. [Li...
- + Government doesn't know how much HS2 will cost or when it will be running—The government has admitted it does not know how much HS2 will ultimately cost - or when high speed trains will be running on the beleaguered rail pro...
- + Sister of murder victim brings his ashes into court as teen gang detained for total of 79 years—Four teenagers who murdered two boys in Bristol in a case of mistaken identity have been detained for life. [Link to media]
- + Teen gang guilty of murdering boys in Bristol detained for total of at least 79 years—Four teenagers who murdered two boys in Bristol in a case of mistaken identity have been detained for life. [Link to media]
- + Bank of England keeps 'gradual' cut prospects alive as interest rate held—The Bank of England has maintained its guidance for "gradual" interest rate cuts next year, following surprise support for a reduction this month. [Li...
- + Home of horror: How the perfect husband was revealed to be a predator—It is a crime so brutal and depraved it defies words - so outside the court, they applaud instead. [Link to media]
- + Married to a monster: How Gisele Pelicot went from victim to feminist hero—It is a crime so brutal and depraved it defies words - so outside the court, they applaud instead. [Link to media]
- + Hospices in England to receive extra £100m over next year—Hospices in England will receive an extra £100m to improve buildings, equipment and accommodation, the government has said. [Link to media]
- + 'Top Gear road' speed cameras chopped down—A road featured on motoring series Top Gear has had its speed cameras chopped down. [Link to media]
- + Shock results and riots: How a year of elections played out—A record-breaking number of people voted across the globe in 2024 with consequences not just for their own countries, but for the rest of the world to...
- + Animal neglect and abandonment soars, warns charity—There's been a huge increase in animal neglect and abandonment in England and Wales and the RSPCA's rescue centres are "absolutely full", according to...
- + Search for missing woman who vanished almost two weeks ago—Police are searching for a missing Edinburgh woman who disappeared almost two weeks ago. [Link to media]
- + Gisele Pelicot calls for a future with 'respect and mutual understanding' between men and women—Gisele Pelicot has spoken after her ex-husband was among 51 men who have been sentenced for a series of rapes and sex attacks against her. [Link to me...
- + Neo-Nazi who had home 'armoury' and discussed terror attack against LGBT group jailed—A neo-Nazi who amassed an "armoury" at his home and discussed an attack on a LGBT group has been jailed for 10 years. [Link to media]
- + UK's youngest knife murderers handed longer sentences over Shawn Seesahai murder—The UK's youngest murderers since James Bulger's killing have been handed longer sentences after judges agreed their original terms were too lenient. ...
- + Full list of what water bills cost now - and how much they're going up by in your area—The cost of water bills will go up in the next few years, the industry regulator Ofwat confirmed today. [Link to media]
- + French court jails Dominique Pelicot for 20 years for organising the mass rape of his ex-wife—A man who repeatedly drugged his then wife and invited strangers to rape her while she was unconscious has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after ...
- + UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine to train forces on the ground—UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine to train forces there as the defence secretary pushes for Britain "to help them motivate and mobilise more recr...
- + UK's youngest knife killers' sentences reviewed for being too 'lenient'—Britain's youngest knife murderers could be given a longer sentence as judges today consider if eight-and-a-half years was too lenient. [Link to media...
- + Tens of thousands of homes could be without water until weekend, utility warns—Almost 60,000 homes across Hampshire are without water because of a "technical issue" at a Southern Water supply works, the company has said. [Link to...
- + Tens of thousands of homes could be without water until weekend, says Southern Water —Almost 60,000 homes across Hampshire are without water because of a "technical issue" at a Southern Water supply works, the company has said. [Link to...
- + Tens of thousand of homes without water as regulator prepares to reveal price rises —Almost 60,000 homes across Hampshire are without water because of a "technical issue" at a Southern Water supply works, the company has said. [Link to...
- + Tens of thousand of homes could be without water until the weekend —Almost 60,000 homes across Hampshire are without water because of a "technical issue" at a Southern Water supply works, the company has said. [Link to...
- + Motorists want tougher sentences and instant roadside bans for drink-driving - RAC—Harsher sentences and letting police ban people on the spot are among the most popular ways to tackle drink-driving, according to the RAC. [Link to me...
- + Daniel Craig on film Queer after closing door on James Bond—Daniel Craig says he would jump at the chance to work with Luca Guadagnino again. [Link to media]
- + Zelenskyy is voicing a reality that's been known for a while with occupied land admission—A dramatic change in tone by Ukraine's president - acknowledging the strength of Russia's hold over swathes of Ukrainian territory - has coincided wit...
- + Zelenskyy now voicing the reality that's been apparent for a long time—A dramatic change in tone by Ukraine's president - acknowledging the strength of Russia's hold over swathes of Ukrainian territory - has coincided wit...
- + Headteacher who ran trip where students 'drank and had sex' banned from school—A headteacher who was in charge of a school ski trip where a girl was said to have been blackmailed into having sex has been banned from teaching. [Li...
- + 'We can't stop them!' Retail workers in fear as police attend less than quarter of shoplifting incidents—The policing minister has said she wants forces "to do far more" to tackle shoplifting after figures obtained by Sky News showed fewer than one in fou...
- + 'We can’t stop them!' Retail workers in fear as police attend less than quarter of shoplifting incidents—The policing minister has said she wants forces "to do far more" to tackle shoplifting after figures obtained by Sky News showed fewer than one in fou...
- + Murder suspect captured 'loading body' into boot on Google Street View—Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder thanks to a Google Street View image. [Link to media]
- + Murder suspect captured in Google Street View photo, leading to two arrests—Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder thanks to a Google Street View image. [Link to media]
- + Zelenskyy admits Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from occupied parts - and only one option remains to end the war—Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from the land they occupy in the east of the country and Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted. [Link to media...
- + Zelenskyy admits Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from occupied parts as the UK announces more military aid—Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from the land they occupy in the east of the country and Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted. [Link to media...
- + Zelenskyy admits Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from occupied parts—Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from the land they occupy in the east of the country and Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted. [Link to media...
- + Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?'—We drove the backbone of Syria, north from Damascus through Homs and Hama to Aleppo, and then south west, through the towns and villages of southern I...
- + Hunter dies after bear shot in tree falls on him—A hunter has died after a bear shot by his partner fell on him, Virginia wildlife officials said. [Link to media]
- + Relative 'desperate for news' from cyclone-hit island as communities prepare emergency aid—The compound in front of the blue and white low-rise building is buzzing with rushed activity. [Link to media]
- + Chancellor campaigned alongside her mother for Waspi compensation —The chancellor campaigned for Waspi women to receive compensation when she was shadow pensions minister - and revealed that her own mother was affecte...
- + Counter-terror police on high alert for jihadi attacks from potential British ISIS supporters—Counter-terrorism police fear that uncertainty over the future of Syria could fuel jihadi attacks in the UK. [Link to media]
- + France awaits 51 verdicts in Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial —A husband described as one of France's worst sex offenders is expected to be sentenced tomorrow - as the verdicts for all 51 defendants come back in t...
- + Labour's win was weaker than it seemed and a gobsmacking new migration record - 2024 in charts—What a year 2024 was. [Link to media]
- + The big moments of 2024 - in charts—What a year 2024 was. [Link to media]
- + Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named in 2024—Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. [Link to m...
- + Axel Rudakubana denies murdering Southport girls at Taylor Swift dance class—Not guilty pleas have been entered on behalf of Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana after he refused to speak in court. [Link to media]
- + Not guilty pleas entered for Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana—Not guilty pleas have been entered on behalf of Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana after he refused to speak in court. [Link to media]
- + Met Office releases forecast for Christmas Day - and issues warning before then—The Met Office has released its forecast for Christmas Day - and there will be no white Christmas this year, it says. [Link to media]
- + Water bills to rise by average of 36% over next five years—Average water bills in England and Wales will increase by 36% over the next five years, the water regulator Ofwat has said. [Link to media]
- + Water bills to rise by average of 36% over next five years - Ofwat—Average water bills in England and Wales will increase by 36% over the next five years, water regulator Ofwat has said. [Link to media]
- + 19 WTF moments that made headlines and our jaws drop this year—In a year of very serious political shifts, there were still a load of very unserious WTF moments to gawk at. [Link to media]
- + The most WTF moments of the year—In a year of very serious political shifts, there were still a load of very unserious WTF moments to gawk at. [Link to media]
- + 2024's funniest and most WTF moments—In a year of very serious political shifts, there were still a load of very unserious WTF moments to gawk at. [Link to media]
- + Death row inmate's last words before US state's first execution in 15 years—A death row inmate's last words were "let's get this over with" before he became the first person to be executed in the US state of Indiana in 15 year...
- + Topsy And Tim author dies—Jean Adamson, the children's author known for writing the Topsy And Tim book series, has died at the age of 96. [Link to media]
- + Tortoise thwarts eco-tycoon Vince with deal to buy The Observer—The Observer is to fall under the ownership of Tortoise Media, a fledgling digital start-up, in a binding deal signed after weeks of controversy about...
- + Illegal casinos targeting children shut down 'permanently' following Sky News investigation—Two illegal casinos that allowed children to gamble using their Roblox logins have shut down after a Sky News investigation. [Link to media]
- + Gregg Wallace replacement on Celebrity MasterChef revealed—Gregg Wallace will be replaced by restaurant critic Grace Dent in the next series of the BBC's Celebrity MasterChef. [Link to media]
- + Injured researcher trapped in cave for 75 hours rescued—An injured researcher who was trapped deep inside a cave in northern Italy for more than three days has been carried to safety. [Link to media]
- + Driver, 19, jailed for killing three teenagers after inhaling laughing gas at the wheel—A driver who inhaled laughing gas at the wheel has been jailed for nine years and four months after he admitted killing his three teenage passengers i...
- + Driver, 19, killed three teenagers after inhaling laughing gas at the wheel—A driver who inhaled laughing gas at the wheel has pleaded guilty to killing his three teenage passengers in a high speed crash. [Link to media]
- + Sue Gray nominated for peerage—Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a peerage. [Link to media]
- + Sue Gray nominated for life peerage—Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a life peerage. [Link to media]
- + Dirty air now linked to hospital admissions for mental health - study—New research has identified a link between air pollution and an increased risk of hospital admissions for mental illnesses. [Link to media]
- + Andrew Tate and his brother lose £2.8m court battle over unpaid tax claims—Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan must forfeit more than £2m after a judge ruled they failed to pay any t...
- + Andrew Tate and his brother lose £2.8m court battle over unpaid tax claims —Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan must forfeit more than £2m after a judge ruled they failed to pay any t...
- + Actor who claimed he was 'Brad Pitt body double' jailed for rapes—An actor - who claimed he stood in as a body double for Brad Pitt - has been jailed for 16 years for a string of sex attacks, including rape for secre...
- + Actor who claimed he was 'Brad Pitt body double' jailed for rapes - including secretly not using condom—An actor - who claimed he stood in as a body double for Brad Pitt - has been jailed for 16 years for a string of sex attacks, including rape for secre...
- + 'Disgusting' dance party shows Luigi Mangione alongside Hannah Montana track—A Disney-themed dance party has been described as "disgusting" and "sick" after showing images of murder suspect Luigi Mangione alongside the Hannah M...
- + Inflation rises for second month in a row—Inflation has risen for the second month in a row, according to official figures. [Link to media]
- + Former Australia rugby boss denies sex charges against 10 males—A well-known former boss of Australia's national rugby team has denied dozens of sex charges against 10 males. [Link to media]
- + Keely Hodgkinson beats Luke Littler to win Sports Personality of the Year—Keely Hodgkinson has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, capping a stellar year in which she became Olympic champion. [Link to media]
- + A star 'hiccupping' before it dies observed for the first time—A giant "hiccupping" star in the last stages of its life before exploding has been documented for the first time by researchers. [Link to media]
- + Police failed to realise significance of events leading up to summer riots, report finds—Police forces need to be better prepared for serious violence and disorder, according to a review of the response to this summer's riots. [Link to med...
- + Police 'immensely brave' but forces unprepared for summer riots - report—Police forces need to be better prepared for serious violence and disorder, according to a review of the response to this summer's riots. [Link to med...
- + Police 'immensely brave' but forces were unprepared for summer riots - report—Police forces need to be better prepared for serious violence and disorder, according to a review of the response to this summer's riots. [Link to med...
- + Private mission to moon to pave way for humanity's return to lunar surface—A private mission to the moon will launch next month to pave the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface. [Link to media]
- + Woman and child missing for five days - as police launch appeal—A young woman and a child from south Wales have been missing for five days. [Link to media]
- + Luigi Mangione charged with murder as an act of terrorism after healthcare boss shooting—The man accused of killing an insurance firm chief in New York has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. [Link to media]
- + British student stabbed to death in Amsterdam, inquest hears—A British student was stabbed to death during a trip to Amsterdam before he was dragged and left at the bottom of steps, an inquest has heard. [Link t...
- + Avanti West Coast staff to strike on New Year's Eve—Avanti West Coast staff are set to strike after rejecting a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working. [Link to media]
- + Avanti West Coast staff to stage strike on New Year's Eve—Avanti West Coast staff are set to strike after rejecting a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working. [Link to media]
- + Stowaway woman caught on flight to Paris arrested again—A woman who was arrested for stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris has been arrested again, authorities say. [Link to media]
- + Luxury hotels sinking into the ground on Florida coast—More than 30 luxury hotels and high-rise homes along the beach in South Florida are sinking in unexpected ways, according to a new study. [Link to med...
- + 'Thousands of mothers broken by births due to maternity crisis'—One in four women who have given birth in the UK have reported a negative experience, new research finds, with campaigners calling on the health secre...
- + 'Broken' system leaving a quarter of women to suffer negative childbirth experience—One in four women who have given birth in the UK have reported a negative experience, new research finds, with campaigners calling on the health secre...
- + Thatchers takes battle with Aldi over cider trademark to Court of Appeal—Drinks company Thatchers has launched a bid to overturn a High Court ruling that denied its claims Aldi "copycatted" its cider. [Link to media]
- + Joey Barton charged over alleged malicious communications—Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been charged with two counts of malicious communications. [Link to media]
- + Man found dead after being questioned over suspected murder of schoolboy —A man arrested last week over the suspected murder of a missing Irish schoolboy has been found dead. [Link to media]
- + Criminology student guilty of murder after stabbing woman 10 times on Bournemouth beach—A criminology student has been found guilty of the murder and attempted murder of two women on a beach in Bournemouth. [Link to media]
- + Woman breaks silence after her disappearance led to huge search—Hannah Kobayashi, who was reported missing by her family only to be found safe, has said she was "unaware of everything that was happening in the medi...
- + Farage meets Musk at Trump's home amid reports of potential £78m donation—Nigel Farage and his party treasurer have met with Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort for the first time since rumours surfaced of a multi-...
- + Farage meets Musk and Vance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort amid multi-million donation reports—Nigel Farage and his party treasurer have met with Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort for the first time since rumours surfaced of a multi-...
- + Farage meets Musk at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort amid multi-million donation reports—Nigel Farage and his party treasurer have met with Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort for the first time since rumours surfaced of a multi-...
- + Nigel Farage has 'great meeting' with Elon Musk at Trump's resort—Nigel Farage and his party treasurer have met with Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort for the first time since rumours surfaced of a multi-...
- + Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegations are 'tip of the iceberg', says lawyer—A lawyer representing an alleged victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs has told Sky News she believes the criminal case against him is "just the tip of the ice...
- + Radio DJ rescued from River Thames after saving dog—Radio DJ Jordan North was rescued from the River Thames after trying to save a struggling dog from the water. [Link to media]
- + Compensating Waspi women would 'burden' the taxpayer - Starmer—Sir Keir Starmer has defended a decision not to compensate women affected by changes to their retirement age - saying doing so would "burden" the taxp...
- + Judge orders Adele song should be pulled amid plagiarism claim—A judge has ordered an Adele song be pulled worldwide over a plagiarism claim made by a Brazilian composer. [Link to media]
- + Suicide bombers 'planned to attack Pope'—Suicide bombers had planned to attack Pope Francis on a trip to Iraq in 2021, but were killed before they could strike, according to his autobiography...
- + Mum buried phone in cat's grave to help paedophile son—A mother has been jailed after she buried a phone in the family cat's grave to help her paedophile son - who used Snapchat to groom more than 200 girl...
- + FBI addresses thousands of mysterious drone sightings—Mysterious drone sightings over various states in the US do not present a risk to public safety or national security, federal agencies have said. [Lin...
- + Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses case against MI5—A lawyer who was accused by MI5 of working for the Chinese government has lost her legal challenge against the intelligence agency. [Link to media]
- + Premier League footballer has 'adverse finding' in routine drug test, Chelsea say—The Football Association (FA) has notified Mykhailo Mudryk of "an adverse finding in a routine urine test", his club Chelsea have announced. [Link to ...
- + 'Sadists and executioners': Sara Sharif's mother's statement read in court as her murderers sentenced—Sara Sharif's mother has described her daughter's father and stepmother as "sadists" and "executioners", in a victim impact statement read out in cour...
- + Victims of second Post Office accounting software scandal 'to be offered compensation'—The government will offer compensation to Post Office Capture victims - while refusing to rule out blanket exoneration for those convicted. [Link to m...
- + Navantia close to £70m purchase of stricken Titanic builder Harland & Wolff—Harland & Wolff (H&W), the stricken Titanic shipbuilder, is on the brink of a £70m government-backed rescue deal that will include guaran...
- + The Wanted star to have urgent heart surgery—Singer Max George has said he is to have urgent surgery on his heart after being diagnosed with a block. [Link to media]
- + Sara Sharif's father and stepmother jailed for her 'sadistic' murder—Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been handed life sentences for murdering the 10-year-old after she suffered years of abuse. [Link to media]
- + Sara Sharif's father jailed for minimum of 40 years and stepmother for minimum of 33 for her murder—Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been handed life sentences for murdering the 10-year-old after she suffered years of abuse. [Link to media]
- + Earthquake hits Vanuatu—Injured people have been arriving at hospital, reports have said, on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu after a powerful earthquake struck just off i...
- + 'They financed themselves with drug money': Inside the factories that bankrolled Assad's narco state—Now Bashar al Assad has gone, there is so much to see and film in Syria which was impossible to document before. [Link to media]
- + Man arrested after boy, 2, dies in hit-and-run crash—A man has been arrested after a two-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run crash, police have said. [Link to media]
- + David Cameron and George Osborne made 'massive mistake over China'—David Cameron and George Osborne made a "massive mistake" in courting China from 2010 to 2016, Sir Iain Duncan Smith has told Sky News. [Link to media...
- + Church of England rules 'not fit for purpose', bishop says, after Archbishop of York issues apology over sex abuse case—The Church of England's deputy head of safeguarding has said the institution's rules "are not fit for purpose" after the Archbishop of York Stephen Co...
- + England face 'tough' group as Women's Euro 2025 draw made—Defending champions England are to face Wales, France and the Netherlands in a "tough" but "exciting" Women's Euro 2025 group stage. [Link to media]
- + Woman arrested over death of Steve Bruce's four-month-old grandson—Police have arrested a woman after the death of football manager Steve Bruce's four-month-old grandson. [Link to media]
- + Islanders 'starving' after huge cyclone - with up to 1,000 feared dead—Emergency workers are searching for survivors on Mayotte after it was struck by Cyclone Chido, with officials warning that islanders are "starving" as...
- + Rescuers search for cyclone survivors - as fears grow over food and water shortages—Emergency workers are searching for survivors on the island of Mayotte after it was struck by Cyclone Chido, as officials warn that food and water are...
- + Mysterious drone sightings shut down one of largest US Air Force bases in the world—Drone sightings forced officials to close the airspace at one of the largest US Air Force bases in the world over the weekend. [Link to media]
- + Teenage girl shoots dead teacher and classmate in Wisconsin school—Three people, including a teenage suspect, have died and several are injured after a shooting at a school in Wisconsin. [Link to media]
- + Female student shoots dead teacher and classmate in Wisconsin school—Three people, including a teenage suspect, have died and several are injured after a shooting at a school in Wisconsin. [Link to media]
- + Teacher and student killed as teenager opens fire in Wisconsin school—Three people, including a teenage suspect, have died and several are injured after a shooting at a school in Wisconsin. [Link to media]
- + 'National crisis' as children's reading enjoyment plummets to new low—Children's reading enjoyment has plummeted to its lowest levels since records began, sparking concerns of a "crisis" across the UK, according to a new...
- + Prince Andrew will not join Royal Family for Christmas after Chinese 'spy' named—Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will not join the rest of the Royal Family for Christmas at Sandringham, Sky News understands. [Link to media]
- + Lucy Letby's lawyers say expert witness has 'changed his mind' on cause of death of three babies—Lucy Letby's legal team has said the lead prosecution expert has "now changed his mind" on the cause of death of three babies, meaning all of her conv...
- + Ousted Syrian leader Assad issues first statement since fall of regime—Former Syrian leader Bashar al Assad has issued his first statement since the fall of his regime. [Link to media]
- + Christmas weather forecast revealed - with snow possible in some areas—The UK's Christmas week weather is likely to be "changeable and unsettled" - with the possibility of snow falling in some parts, forecasters have said...
- + Lucy Letby's lawyers to share 'new evidence' they claim 'significantly undermines' convictions—Lawyers for Lucy Letby say they will reveal "new evidence, which significantly undermines the convictions" of the killer nurse later today. [Link to m...
- + Inside the Glasgow factory that is shaping the next generation of warfare—Govan in Glasgow was once an industrial powerhouse and is famed for its shipbuilding history but long gone are the days when it was a dominating drivi...
- + Twelve people die from 'carbon monoxide poisoning' at ski resort—Twelve people are reported to have died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Georgia. [Link to media]
- + Post Office accused of 'profound evil' by IT inquiry lawyer—"The evil the Post Office did was profound", a lawyer has told the Horizon IT scandal inquiry while describing a "deliberate conspiracy" and "cover up...
- + Closure of storm damaged port causing 'significant challenges', shoppers warned—Customers in Ireland are being advised to shop locally as the closure of a ferry port in North Wales continues to affect Christmas deliveries. [Link t...
- + Archbishop of York 'deeply sorry' for not being able to act sooner over sex abuse case—Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has said he is "deeply sorry that we were not able to take action earlier" over a sex abuse case. [Link to media]
- + The areas where children are living longest in temporary accommodation—Children in some parts of England are spending more than five and a half years in temporary accommodation, a Sky News investigation has found. [Link t...
- + The housing scandal: Children living in 'temporary' accommodation for years, Sky investigation reveals—Children in some parts of England are spending more than five and a half years in temporary accommodation, a Sky News investigation has found. [Link t...
- + Oldest Miss France ever takes beauty contest crown after rule change—A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique has become the oldest contestant to win the Miss France beauty contest, ...
- + Rapper bursts into tears as he's cleared of raping two women—Rapper Slowthai has broken down in court after being cleared of raping two women at a house party following one of his gigs in Oxford three years ago....
- + Rapper Slowthai cleared of raping two women at house party—Rapper Slowthai has broken down in court after being cleared of raping two women at a house party following one of his gigs in Oxford three years ago....
- + Parents warned buying puppies at Christmas could fund organised crime gangs—Parents are being urged to be wary of buying puppies this Christmas amid fears the money could be used as a financial pipeline for organised crime gan...
- + Farage reacts after woman who threw milkshake at him avoids jail—A woman has avoided jail after throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage during his general election campaign in Clacton-on-Sea. [Link to media]
- + Woman avoids jail after throwing milkshake at Nigel Farage—A woman has avoided jail after throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage during his general election campaign in Clacton-on-Sea. [Link to media]
- + 'Butchery': Somerset skeletons show evidence of brutal massacre and cannibalism —A pit of human skeletons found in Somerset shows evidence of a brutal massacre and cannibalism, according to a new study. [Link to media]
- + Girl, 12, appears in court over death of 80-year-old man—A 12-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with manslaughter following the death of an 80-year-old grandfather. [Link to media]
- + Girl, 12, charged over death of 80-year-old man—A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 80-year-old grandfather, Leicestershire Police has said. [Link to medi...
- + Indian tabla maestro and Grammy-winning musician Zakir Hussain dies—Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest exponents of tabla music, a form of Indian drumming, has died. [Link to media]
- + Identifying Chinese spy with alleged links to Prince Andrew 'matter for courts', says minister—Sir Keir Starmer said he is "concerned" about the challenge China poses in his first comments on an alleged spy with links to Prince Andrew who has be...
- + Who is Yang Tengbo? What we know about the Chinese 'spy' with links to Prince Andrew —A suspected Chinese spy - described as a "close confidant" of Prince Andrew - has been publicly named as Yang Tengbo. [Link to media]
- + Who is H6? What we know about the Chinese 'spy' with links to Prince Andrew —A suspected Chinese spy - described as a "close confidant" of Prince Andrew - has been barred from the UK because of concerns he posed a threat to nat...
- + Popular Georgian TV channel owned by UK firm is 'Russian propaganda arm', MP claims—The most popular Georgian TV channel, which is owned by a UK company, is a Russian "propaganda arm", an MP has said. [Link to media]
- + Woman, 46, killed in 'truly shocking' shooting named—A woman who was killed in a triple shooting in northwest London has been named as 46-year-old Michelle Sadio. [Link to media]
- + Woman killed in 'truly shocking' London shooting named—A woman killed following a shooting in northwest London has been named as 46-year-old Michelle Sadio. [Link to media]
- + Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved—The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been approved by the government. [Link to media]
- + Sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire to be announced this morning—The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky will be approved this morning, Sky News understands. [Link to media]
- + Seven tourists taken to hospital in Fiji after drinking cocktails at resort bar—Seven foreign tourists have been taken to hospital after drinking cocktails at a five-star resort in Fiji, authorities have said. [Link to media]
- + Scrapping jury trials for some offences may be only way to clear court backlog, says CPS watchdog chief—"Removing the right to trial by jury" and "intermediate courts" may be the only way to clear the crown court backlog in England and Wales, the chief i...
- + Five charts that explain why water bills are about to go up—This is a crucial week for the water industry. [Link to media]
- + 'Everyone is scared now' - Syria's Alawites fear retribution after Assad downfall—By the side of a dusty road, a chair and a table were hurriedly wiped down as eager hands gestured for me to take a seat. [Link to media]
- + Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre—Along a narrow street flanked by bombed-out residential buildings, a group of children are showing off some gruesome finds. [Link to media]
- + From the turkey on the table to the Baileys in your glass - the cost of Christmas dinner—This year rising costs are adding an extra pinch of spice to festive dinner planning. [Link to media]
- + 'At least 54 killed' in Gaza after Israeli forces carry out air and ground attacks—At least 54 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in different parts of Gaza on Sunday, including two schools, according to health officials in ...
- + DJ Fat Tony shares video of facial injuries after incident at gig—The DJ and podcaster Fat Tony has said he was left with facial injuries after an incident at a gig in Margate. [Link to media]
- + DJ and podcaster says he was hit at gig in Kent—The DJ and podcaster Fat Tony has said he was left with facial injuries after an incident at a gig in Margate. [Link to media]
- + Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after IT issue grounds planes—Flights to and from Edinburgh Airport are taking off again after they were grounded due to an IT issue within air traffic control. [Link to media]
- + Brussels sprouts expected to be 25% bigger this year—Brussels sprouts will be 25% bigger this year, according to Tesco. [Link to media]
- + Son appeals for help after late dad's Rolex lost when he collapsed at West Ham match—The son of a man who died after collapsing at a football match has launched an appeal to find his Rolex watch worth more than £14,000. [Link to m...
- + What these murders have done is heighten tensions in migrant camps—Nobody should ever have to die in a place like this, in this sorry bit of northern France where these two Kurdish migrants were shot. They died, surro...
- + Israel orders closure of Dublin embassy—Israel's foreign minister has ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, citing the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israel policy". [Lin...
- + Two-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run collision involving stolen Porsche—Police are appealing for the driver of a Porsche who fled after a two-year-old boy was killed in a car crash to hand themselves in. [Link to media]
- + Close to 1,000 feared dead after cyclone hits French island—Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, according to the island's top official. [Link to media...
- + Close to 1,000 people feared dead after cyclone in French territory of Mayotte—Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, the island's top official has ...
- + At least 11 killed after cyclone in French territory of Mayotte—At least 11 people have died after a cyclone hit the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean - as officials said the number of those killed "w...
- + Number of suspected norovirus cases more than double the five-year average—The number of suspected UK norovirus cases is more than double the five-year average as a single strain of the disease appears to be driving up infect...
- + 'A new environmental catastrophe is on its way,' charity warns after damaged Russian tankers cause oil spill—Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been badly damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency. [Link to media]
- + At least one person dead after severely damaged Russian tankers cause oil spill—Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been badly damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency. [Link to media]
- + More than 35,000 migrants arrive in UK in small boats this year—More than 35,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats so far this year, the latest figures show. [Link to media]
- + Five remaining 'Bali Nine' members released after nearly 20 years in prison—The five remaining members of the Bali Nine drug ring have returned home to Australia, after nearly 20 years in prison in Indonesia. [Link to media]
- + Jamie Foxx injured after being struck in the face with glass on his birthday—Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has been injured after being struck in the mouth with a glass - as reports suggest he was involved in a "physical altercati...
- + Triple shooting leaves one woman dead and two men injured—A murder investigation is under way after a woman was killed and two men injured in a triple shooting in northwest London. [Link to media]
- + US broadcaster to give $15m to Trump's library in settlement—ABC has settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump and will pay $15m towards his presidential library. [Link to media]
- + 'I thought I'd been microchipped': How abusers spy on partners with 'parent' apps—Warning: This article contains references to domestic abuse and stalking [Link to media]
- + 'Sean Combs is not an anomaly': Former hip-hop dancer speaks out about the music industry—"What Sean Combs is being accused of is not rare. He's not an anomaly." [Link to media]
- + It's called the English Devolution Bill - but devolution 'is not on offer' to England—The United Kingdom is made up of four nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, but they are not equal. [Link to media]
- + Man convicted of taking part in Capitol riots expects Trump to set him free—A man convicted of participating in the January 6 Capitol riots has told Sky News he expects Donald Trump to set him free. [Link to media]
- + 'They share women. They share secrets': Former hip-hop dancer speaks out about Diddy and the industry—"What Sean Combs is being accused of is not rare. He's not an anomaly." [Link to media]
- + It's called the English Devolution Bill - but 'devolution' is not on offer to England—The United Kingdom is made up of four nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, but they are not equal. [Link to media]
- + The UK is an outlier by not taking up ID cards, research finds—The UK is one of the only developed economies not using a form of national ID card, research has shown. [Link to media]
- + More migrants removed from UK since Labour elected than in any six months since 2019 - Home Office—More migrants have been removed from the UK since Labour was elected than in any other six-month period over the past five years, the government has c...
- + Eight injured after double decker bus hits bridge and roof rips off—Eight people have been injured in Glasgow after a double decker bus hit a railway bridge. [Link to media]
- + Eight injured after double decker bus hits Glasgow bridge—Eight people are injured in Glasgow after a double decker bus hit a railway bridge. [Link to media]
- + Reform UK would be 'delighted' to accept donations from Elon Musk —Reform UK would be "delighted" to accept donations from billionaire Elon Musk, according to its deputy leader Richard Tice. [Link to media]
- + Chinese spy alleged to be Prince Andrew's 'close confidant' met with British prime ministers, pictures show—The alleged Chinese spy who became a "close confidant" of Prince Andrew met two prime ministers, photos seen by Sky News show. [Link to media]
- + Jets scream overhead and soldiers drop down into gun turrets - outside Russia's military base in Syria—I knew we were near a Russian military base when I could read the names of shops, cafes and pharmacies written in Russian, in surrounding villages. [L...
- + At least five people killed in shootings in and around French migrant camp —At least five people have been killed in a shooting in and around a migrant camp near Dunkirk. [Link to media]
- + OpenAI whistleblower found dead in apartment —An OpenAI whistleblower has been found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to CNBC. [Link to media]
- + Davina McCall makes emotional public appearance after brain surgery—Davina McCall has become emotional during her first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery, speaking at a Brain Tumour Research Campaign (BT...
- + US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues—A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art. [Link to media]
- + Illegal casinos are using a popular video game to draw children into online gambling—Illegal online casinos are using Roblox, one of the most popular video games in the world, to draw children as young as 12 into online gambling, a Sky...
- + Billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango dies in accident—The billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango Isak Andic has died in a mountain accident today, according to police. [Link to media]
- + Police searching for two men over £200k luxury handbag theft—Detectives are searching for two men after £200,000 worth of luxury handbags and watches were stolen from a north London business. [Link to media...
- + Actress Jane Seymour flees Californian wildfires 'just in time'—British actress Jane Seymour has said she left her home "just in time" with flames "right up to my house" as fast-moving wildfires ripped through Mali...
- + Watchdog to issue new guidance after report finds air fryers may be listening—Smart device manufacturers will be issued with new guidance on how to comply with data protection laws, a watchdog has said, after it emerged air frye...
- + Former Manchester City striker voted president of Georgia—A former Premier League footballer has been appointed president of Georgia amid heightening tensions over the country's relationship with Russia. [Lin...
- + Former Premier League footballer voted president of Georgia—A former Premier League footballer has been appointed president of Georgia amid heightening tensions over the country's relationship with Russia. [Lin...
- + 'This was over before it began': Jay-Z calls for rape case against him to be dismissed after accuser admits inconsistencies—A woman who has accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, has acknowledged ...
- + 'This was over before it began': Jay-Z calls for rape case against him to be dismissed after accuser acknowledges inconsistencies—A woman who has accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, has acknowledged ...
- + South Korea's president says he will 'not give up' after parliament votes to impeach him—South Korea's president has said he will "not give up" after his country's parliament voted to impeach him over his short-lived attempt to impose mart...
- + South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president over martial law attempt—South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. [Link to ...
- + Survivor of migrant camp shooting says he saw his friends murdered by 'the angel of death'—Shocked and bruised, a survivor of a shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk has told Sky News how he saw his friends murdered by "the angel of death"...
- + Survivors of deadly migrant camp shooting tell how gunman 'showered us with bullets'—Shocked and bruised, a survivor of a shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk on Saturday has told Sky News how he saw his friends murdered by "the ang...
- + New York doctor sued for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman—Texas has sued a New York doctor for allegedly prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas. [Link to media]
- + South Korea's president faces second impeachment vote over martial law order—South Korea's parliament is set to vote again on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his short-lived attempt to declare martial law earli...
- + Govt departments doing 'anything to avoid' sharing information about Prince Andrew's past business dealings—Government departments are doing "anything to avoid" sharing information about Prince Andrew's past business dealings. [Link to media]
- + Paperwork relating to Prince Andrew's past business dealings 'has vanished', author claims—Government departments are doing "anything to avoid" sharing information about Prince Andrew's past business dealings. [Link to media]
- + Construction workers four times more likely to die by suicide as 7,000 lives lost - report—Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average, making it one of the deadliest professions for mental hea...
- + Paperwork relating to Prince Andrew's business dealings 'has vanished', author claims—Government departments are doing "anything to avoid" sharing information about Prince Andrew's past business dealings. [Link to media]
- + Construction workers 'four times more likely' to die by suicide as 7,000 lives lost - report—Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average, making it one of the deadliest professions for mental hea...
- + Nancy Pelosi in hospital after suffering injury during overseas trip—Former speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has been taken to hospital in Luxembourg after suffering an injury during an "official ...
- + Malcolm In The Middle making comeback for four episodes—The influential comedy show Malcolm In The Middle is making a comeback for four new episodes - 25 years since the acclaimed series first launched. [Li...
- + 'A true Hammer': West Ham pay tribute after death of academy goalkeeper—A goalkeeper from West Ham's youth academy has died after being diagnosed with cancer - with a club legend calling him a "true Hammer" and a "fantasti...
- + Donald Trump calls time on turning the clocks back—Donald Trump wants to scrap daylight saving time across the US, which the president-elect claims will save money. [Link to media]
- + Actor arrested after woman dies in crowd crush at film premiere—A popular Indian actor has been arrested after a woman died in a crush at the premiere of his latest movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. [Link to media]
- + Top Tollywood star arrested after woman dies in crowd crush—A popular Indian actor has been arrested after a woman died in a crush at the premiere of his latest movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. [Link to media]
- + 'Spectacular' meteor shower to light up sky - here's how to watch it—A "spectacular" meteor shower is expected to light up the night sky this weekend. [Link to media]
- + 'Spectacular' meteor shower associated with an asteroid - not comet - to light up sky—A "spectacular" meteor shower is expected to light up the night sky this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Meteor shower to light up skies this weekend—A "spectacular" meteor shower is expected to light up the night sky this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Prince Andrew issues statement over 'close confidant' barred from entering UK—Prince Andrew says he "ceased all contact" with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after concerns were raised by the government. [Link to me...
- + Convicted murderer at large after failing to return to jail—A convicted murderer is at large after failing to return to prison. [Link to media]
- + Fearne Cotton announces split from husband—Broadcaster Fearne Cotton says she and her husband have separated after 10 years of marriage. [Link to media]
- + Pedestrian dies after she and her daughter were hit by car—A 52-year-old pedestrian has died after she and her daughter were hit by a car that had reportedly mounted the pavement in Essex. [Link to media]
- + Pedestrian dies after she and her daughter were hit by a car—A 52-year-old pedestrian has died after she and her daughter were hit by a car that had reportedly mounted the pavement in Essex. [Link to media]
- + UK sees busiest December day on record for Channel migrant crossings—The UK had its busiest December day on record for migrant crossings on Thursday, with more than 600 people making the dangerous journey across the Cha...
- + Synthetic bacteria could be 'catastrophic' for life on Earth—A leading group of scientists has said research aimed at developing synthetic bacteria should be halted because it could pose an existential threat to...
- + Attempts to create synthetic bacteria must be stopped as it could kill off humans, scientists warn—A leading group of scientists has said research aimed at developing synthetic bacteria should be halted because it could pose an existential threat to...
- + Crowds swarm into square, rebel fighters on rooftops, and no guns allowed in - what 'Victory Day' was like in key Syrian city—I could barely walk 10 paces without someone stopping me wanting to talk, to tell me about their happiness that this day has come, and their sadness f...
- + Wife of ex-England rugby player issues statement after his death—The wife of former England rugby player Tom Voyce has said she is "absolutely devastated and heartbroken" by his death. [Link to media]
- + 'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa—When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job. [Link to media]
- + Who is France's new prime minister - Francois Bayrou?—French President Emmanuel Macron has named Francois Bayrou his fourth prime minister this year after Michel Barnier resigned earlier this month. [Link...
- + Woman arrested after Buckingham Palace staff Christmas party—Buckingham Palace is investigating following reports a member of staff was arrested after a Christmas party. [Link to media]
- + Bridgerton star says he would consider 'co-parenting with a woman'—Actor Jonathan Bailey has said he "really struggled" with fame after starring in the hit Netflix show Bridgerton. [Link to media]
- + Arrests after fairground ride crash in Birmingham city centre—Two men have been arrested after a fairground ride "failed and crashed" in Birmingham city centre. [Link to media]
- + Man murdered partner's two-year-old daughter before taking her body to pub and shops—A man who killed his partner's two-year-old daughter before taking her body in a buggy to the pub and shops has been jailed for life. [Link to media]
- + How climate change and red tape could jeopardise UK access to affordable food—It might be tempting, given how much coverage has focused on it recently, to assume the forthcoming changes to inheritance tax regime are the single b...
- + Russia in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebels and hopes to keep military bases—Russia has established "direct contact" with Syria's Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) rebel group, according to state media outlet Interfax. [Link to media]
- + NATO head warns allies must return to 'war mindset' - but is Europe listening?—The head of NATO just told allies they must return to a "war mindset" and "turbo-charge" defence spending to counter growing threats in what is surely...
- + 'Drastic change' needed to end use of 'wigging' on British film sets—"Drastic change" is needed to end the "backwards" British stunt industry's use of men in wigs pretending to be women, according to leading female stun...
- + Comedian Duncan Norvelle hailed as a 'legend' after death aged 66 —Duncan Norvelle, a comedian famed for his "Chase me" catchphrase, has died aged 66. [Link to media]
- + Several people injured after fairground ride 'failed and crashed' in city centre—Two people have been taken to hospital and several others were also injured after a fairground ride "failed and crashed" in Birmingham. [Link to media...
- + The Wanted's Max George faces surgery and Christmas in hospital after heart issues—The Wanted's Max George is facing surgery and "a difficult few months" after tests found "issues" with his heart. [Link to media]
- + Sarin nerve gas victims tell Sky News that Assad should be punished for deadly attack—Victims of one of Bashar al Assad's worst atrocities are demanding he's hauled back from Moscow and put on trial for gassing more than 1,400 of their ...
- + Bournemouth beach suspect researched killers and knives, court told—A man accused of stabbing a woman to death on a Bournemouth beach researched murderers and knives beforehand, a court has heard. [Link to media]
- + Man City player calls on Instagram and authorities to act after racist abuse—England and Manchester City player Kyle Walker has revealed he suffered "vile, racist and threatening" abuse on social media after Wednesday's game ag...
- + Concerns raised about Sara Sharif's care when she was a few days old, new details show—Concerns about Sara Sharif's care were first raised when she was less than a week old - and her parents were known to social services three years prio...
- + Joe Biden to commute sentences of 1,500 'non-violent' offenders—Joe Biden has said he will commute the sentences of almost 1,500 non-violent offenders and pardon 39 others in the largest single-day act of clemency ...
- + King receives royal welcome from Tim Cook and learns about AI at Apple's London HQ—Apple boss Tim Cook rolled out the red carpet for the King at the tech company's London headquarters today – while the Queen welcomed special gu...
- + Major shake-up of UK energy system could 'lower bills for good', government says—Plans to "green" the UK's power system will protect consumers from future energy crises and has the potential to "bring down bills for good", the gove...
- + Inside the 'coffin' cells where Syrian prisoners were fed to be kept alive just for interrogation—We descended into the darkness, crunching over broken glass, down three flights of steep stairs. [Link to media]
- + What is 'set jetting'? And why some say there's 'untapped potential'—There remains "untapped potential" in screen tourism, according to some who work in the industry. [Link to media]
- + Westminster 'honeytrap' case handed to Crown Prosecution Service, Sky News understands—The Westminster "honeytrap" case has been handed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a decision, Sky News understands. [Link to media]
- + Body found in search for missing diver—The family of a diver who went missing off the North Wales coast have paid tribute to him after a body was found. [Link to media]
- + Body discovered in search for ex-England rugby player—A body has been found in the search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce. [Link to media]
- + Body found in search for ex-England rugby player—A body has been found in the search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce. [Link to media]
- + Body found in search for ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce—A body has been found in the search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce. [Link to media]
- + Ten victims of infected blood scandal to receive total of around £13m - as some brand move 'spin'—The first infected blood compensation payments are to be made by the government this week, with 10 victims of the scandal set to receive over £13...
- + Man who fuelled fire outside migrant hotel given joint highest sentence over UK riots so far—A rioter who helped fuel a fire outside a hotel housing asylum seekers has been jailed for nine years. [Link to media]
- + Nigel Farage could be leader of the opposition after next election - Baroness Harman—Reform UK could replace the Conservatives as the second largest party at the next election, Baroness Harman has predicted. [Link to media]
- + British journalist abducted in Syria still hasn't been found 12 years later—As rebels set about freeing those imprisoned by the reposed Assad regime, more missing people are being found. [Link to media]
- + Cost of leaving abusive relationships to be investigated—The Scottish parliament has launched an inquiry into the financial implications of leaving an abusive relationship. [Link to media]
- + 'We are not ready for what is coming our way': NATO chief calls for shift to wartime mindset—The head of NATO has warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years and that it is time to shift to a w...
- + Relief as first UK patients fitted with app-controlled sleep apnoea microchip—A new electronic chip could bring relief to patients with a serious disorder that stops them breathing in their sleep. [Link to media]
- + British man, 18, jailed in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old girl pleads for ruler to 'let me go home'—An 18-year-old British man, who was sentenced to a year in prison in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old British girl, has urged the emirate's rul...
- + 2024's unmissable moments - as told in maps and charts—In many ways, it's been the year of the comeback. [Link to media]
- + 2024 in numbers: The biggest stories of the year in maps and charts—In many ways, it's been the year of the comeback. [Link to media]
- + Baroness facing suspension for calling peer 'Lord Poppadom' and touching MP's hair—A baroness has been recommended for three weeks' suspension from the House of Lords for calling a peer "Lord Poppadom" and touching an MP's braids wit...
- + Mum-of-three died after 'barbaric' Brazilian butt lift surgery—A mother-of-three died after having "frankly barbaric" Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery in Turkey, an inquest has heard. [Link to media]
- + US man found after months in Syrian prison 'hearing torture'—A US man who says he was locked up after crossing into Syria by foot seven months ago has been found safe after rebels liberated the country. [Link to...
- + Starmer defends 'great British institution' of sandwiches after Badenoch criticism—Sir Keir Starmer has defended the "great British institution" of the sandwich after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said the lunchtime staple is not "real f...
- + Priest sexually assaulted sleeping man on train—A priest who was caught sexually assaulting a sleeping man on a train has been jailed for 16 months. [Link to media]
- + Priest jailed for sexually assaulting sleeping man on train—A priest who was caught sexually assaulting a sleeping man on a train has been jailed for 16 months. [Link to media]
- + Donald Trump named Time magazine's Person Of The Year—Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's Person Of The Year. [Link to media]
- + 'Questions to be answered' over Sara Sharif case, PM says, as number of children harmed by abuse revealed—Sir Keir Starmer says there are "questions to be answered" over the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, as a report reveals hundreds of children d...
- + Ministers to consider call for standalone non-fatal strangulation law—John Swinney has said the Scottish government will give "serious consideration" for non-fatal strangulation to be made a standalone offence. [Link to ...
- + Putin has not been invited to Trump's inauguration, Moscow says—Vladimir Putin has not been invited to attend Donald Trump's inauguration next month, Moscow has said. [Link to media]
- + MOBO Awards founder reveals she has stage four cancer—Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO Awards, has revealed she has stage four bowel cancer. [Link to media]
- + Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them—Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them. [Link to media]
- + 'Festive flu' warning: 'Tidal wave' of infections leads to 70% jump in hospital cases—A "tidal wave" of flu infections has led to a 70% increase in hospital cases in England in just seven days, the NHS has said. [Link to media]
- + Dashcam footage appeal for missing 18-year-old—Motorists are being urged to check their dashcam footage in the search for a missing 18-year-old. [Link to media]
- + 'Dangerous' rapist who attacked schoolgirl, 15, and sleeping woman jailed—A "dangerous" rapist who attacked a 15-year-old girl and a sleeping woman has been jailed for eight years. [Link to media]
- + Parents who forced 'extreme' vegan diet on toddler and buried his body in garden jailed—A couple have been jailed for causing or allowing the death of their three-year-old son after forcing him to endure an "extreme" vegan diet. [Link to ...
- + Parents who forced 'extreme' vegan diet on toddler and buried his body in garden jailed —A couple have been jailed for causing or allowing the death of their three-year-old son after forcing him to endure an "extreme" vegan diet. [Link to ...
- + Baby girl airlifted to hospital in serious condition after 'XL bully attack'—An eight-month-old girl is in a serious condition after being attacked by a dog and airlifted to hospital. [Link to media]
- + Selena Gomez announces engagement to music producer Benny Blanco—Selena Gomez has announced she is engaged to music producer Benny Blanco. [Link to media]
- + Children's social care system is 'broken', frontline worker says—A frontline social worker has described children's social care as a "system that's broken" and says her "biggest fear" is that a child in her care wil...
- + TV star's husband dies after 'jumping into freezing swimming pool'—Coronation Street actor Carol Royle says her "heart is aching" following her husband's death, caused by a sudden brain haemorrhage after jumping into ...
- + Coronation Street actor's husband dies after 'jumping into freezing swimming pool'—Coronation Street actress Carol Royle says her "heart is aching" following her husband's death, caused by a sudden brain haemorrhage after jumping int...
- + Luxury real estate brothers charged with drugging and raping dozens of women—Two luxury real estate agent brothers have been charged with drugging and violently raping dozens of women. [Link to media]
- + Trump tariffs to have 'insignificant effect' on UK economy—Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an "insignificant effect" on the UK economy, according to a poll of...
- + Man arrested after schoolboy reported missing in August—A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an Irish schoolboy who has potentially been missing for more than two years. [Link to media]
- + International court asked to broaden genocide definition over Israeli action in Gaza—Ireland is to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to broaden its definition of genocide - claiming Israel has engaged in the "collective puni...
- + Competition opens to create an 'emotionally powerful' memorial to the late Queen—Leading artists, architects and engineers are being asked to put forward their ideas for the national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II. [Link t...
- + Inside Syria's notorious Sednaya prison dubbed the 'human slaughterhouse'—Inside Syria's notorious Sednaya prison, dubbed the "human slaughterhouse", Sky News saw the conditions that people were kept in until the fall of the...
- + Government demands 'immediate, mandatory' housing plans from councils to build 1.5m homes—The government is today demanding "immediate, mandatory" housing targets from councils as part of its plans to build 1.5 million houses by the next ge...
- + FBI director to resign before Trump becomes president—FBI director Christopher Wray has said he will resign at the end of Joe Biden's term in January, before Donald Trump comes into office. [Link to media...
- + Missing woman whose father took his own life after trying to find her 'found safe'—A woman whose father took his own life after she went missing has been "found safe", her family and police have said. [Link to media]
- + Thousands of LGBT veterans ejected from military can receive up to £70k compensation—Thousands of veterans who were ejected from the military because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will be able to receive up to £70...
- + 'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 years—The last time I came to Homs, I crossed the border from Lebanon on the back of a motorbike. [Link to media]
- + Kemi Badenoch 'not the PR for Nigeria' and 'stands by' comments on country after criticism—Kemi Badenoch has stood by her comments about Nigeria after the country's vice president criticised her remarks. [Link to media]
- + 'Technical issue' hits Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp—A "technical issue" has hit users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, forcing an apology from owner Meta. [Link to media]
- + 'Technical issue' impacting Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp—A "technical issue" is impacting users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta has said. [Link to media]
- + Bird flu could be spreading to horses undetected - and could pass on virus to humans—Bird flu can infect horses without causing any symptoms, according to new research, raising fears that the virus could be spreading undetected. [Link ...
- + Virus most likely to cause next pandemic 'could be passed to humans' from horses—Bird flu can infect horses without causing any symptoms, according to new research, raising fears that the virus could be spreading undetected. [Link ...
- + Anti-ISIS operations halted because of threat from Turkey-backed rebels, Syrian US ally commander warns—A top commander in Syria has warned that a resurgent ISIS is starting to take advantage of the chaotic fall of Bashar al Assad. [Link to media]
- + Kurdish US-allies halting anti-ISIS operations because of threat from Turkey-backed rebels, SDF commander warns—A top commander in Syria has warned that a resurgent ISIS is starting to take advantage of the chaotic fall of Bashar al Assad. [Link to media]
- + Alleged Bournemouth beach killer carried out 'recces' in days before knife attack, trial hears—A man accused of murdering a woman in a knife attack on Bournemouth beach scoped out the area in the days before the attack, a trial has heard. [Link ...
- + Study reveals where in UK children are in danger of living 'shorter and unhealthier'—Children in England are being set up to live "shorter and unhealthier" lives because there is so much easily available junk food in cities, the countr...
- + Police say fingerprints of gunman suspect match those found near New York crime scene—Police say fingerprints of the man suspected of shooting dead a US health insurance boss match those found near the crime scene in New York, according...
- + Lord Timpson having 'conversations' about public sector hiring more ex-prisoners—Prisons minister Lord James Timpson has told Sky News that he is having "a conversation" with parliament and the public sector about hiring more ex-co...
- + Cost of assisted dying 'could be tens of thousands of pounds' per person—The cost of assisted dying in the UK could mean it ends up being only be for the wealthy, a specialist lawyer has told Sky News. [Link to media]
- + It's still 2024, but scientists already say next year will be in top three warmest—It is not even Christmas yet: trees are still being decorated, turkeys are yet to be defrosted and Christmas puddings remain intact. [Link to media]
- + 'Dozens of people' being investigated over Post Office scandal, police chief reveals—Police are investigating "dozens of people" at the Post Office and Fujitsu, the head of a nationwide operation has announced. [Link to media]
- + World Cup hosts in 2030 and 2034 confirmed—Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2034 football World Cup. [Link to media]
- + Union chief says he 'cannot rule out' food shortages if farmers go on strike—The president of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has warned he cannot rule out food shortages if farmers go on strike. [Link to media]
- + Pub chain surviving Guinness supply limit 'by skin of our teeth' - but it's 'looking very bleak'—A pub chain says it met customers' Guinness demands "by the skin of our teeth" over the weekend despite a temporary supply limit ahead of Christmas - ...
- + Inside Assad's abandoned home: Damning documents, wedding photos and children's notes—We've seen lots of the Assads' palace, but in an upscale neighbourhood of Damascus we found their family home, where they actually lived. [Link to med...
- + Prince William reveals where family will be spending Christmas—The Prince of Wales has revealed he will be spending Christmas with 45 people "all in one room" - but admitted he is still unprepared for the festive ...
- + 'Medical misogyny' means women endure years of gynaecological pain, new report says—Women and girls with reproductive conditions are enduring years of pain because of "medical misogyny", a new report says. [Link to media]
- + Phone snatchers using 'sticky gloves' as e-bike and e-scooter crimes soar—We’re out on the street for a matter of seconds before PCs David Parker and Jake Dean shoot off on their bikes through the pre-Christmas traffic...
- + 'Out of control': E-bike and e-scooter crimes soar 730% in five years—We’re out on the street for a matter of seconds before PCs David Parker and Jake Dean shoot off on their bikes through the pre-Christmas traffic...
- + Russia tells citizens to avoid travel to the West - or risk being 'hunted' by US authorities—Russia has issued a travel warning to its citizens as it said tensions with the US are "teetering on the verge of rupture". [Link to media]
- + Royal Mail's data-crunching elves reveal top toys children want in Father Christmas letters—Data-crunching elves at Royal Mail have revealed the toys children are asking for the most in thousands of letters to Father Christmas this year. [Lin...
- + Search resumes for ex-England rugby player feared dead after car went into river—A search has resumed for former England rugby player Tom Voyce who is believed to have died while attempting to drive across a flood-swollen river in ...
- + Prince Harry supports bereaved military children at Christmas party: 'It's OK to feel however you feel'—Prince Harry has told hundreds of bereaved military children "it's OK to feel however you feel at Christmas" as he joined a virtual festive party orga...
- + Floyd Mayweather denies being punched during tussle with angry crowd—Boxing star Floyd Mayweather has denied being punched after videos appeared to show him being confronted by an angry crowd in London. [Link to media]
- + Burnt-out car found in search for missing mum - as police release new image —Police searching for a missing mother from Cardiff have seized a burnt-out car as part of their investigation. [Link to media]
- + First stage of inquiry into train derailment that killed three people to begin—The first stage of a fatal accident inquiry into the Stonehaven train derailment which claimed three lives will begin next month. [Link to media]
- + Cineworld to shut six more cinemas - see full list of closures—Cineworld says it is closing another six cinemas, bringing the total of closed sites to 11. [Link to media]
- + New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists after controversies at competition—Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced a new code of conduct and duty of care protocols to "protect" artists' wellbeing after controversies...
- + Friends cast only met up once after show ended, Lisa Kudrow says - as she speaks about Perry's death—The cast of US sitcom Friends only met up once between the show's final episode and the reunion special, Lisa Kudrow has said. [Link to media]
- + Pamela Anderson's iconic Baywatch swimsuit to go on display in London—Pamela Anderson's famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London. [Link to media]
- + Jamie Foxx reveals why he was in hospital—Jamie Foxx has revealed he had a brain bleed which caused a stroke in 2023. [Link to media]
- + Briton, 18, jailed for one year in Dubai after 'holiday romance' with 17-year-old girl—An 18-year-old Briton has been sentenced to a year in prison in Dubai after a "holiday romance" with a girl who was 17 at the time. [Link to media]
- + Man charged over couple's 1985 killing after DNA evidence exonerates original suspect—A Georgia man has been charged over the 1985 killing of a couple at a black church after the original suspect was exonerated by DNA evidence. [Link to...
- + South Korea ex-defence minister tries to take his own life over failed martial law—South Korea's former defence minister has tried to take his own life while being held in detention over his role in the failed imposition of martial l...
- + Damp and mould found in 'shocking' military accommodation, MPs say—The state of military accommodation is "shocking", with two-thirds of service family homes "in such poor condition that they are essentially no longer...
- + Under-strain prison system to shut thousands of cells unfit to hold inmates—Thousands of prison cells could be left empty because they are not fit for inmates to stay in. [Link to media]
- + Under-strain prison system to lose thousands of cells unfit to hold inmates—Thousands of prison cells could be left empty because they are not fit for inmates to stay in. [Link to media]
- + Under-strain prison system to lose thousands of cells for fire safety and security improvements—Thousands of prison cells could be left empty because they are not fit for inmates to stay in. [Link to media]
- + Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup - after match without any opponent—Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. [Link to media]
- + Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup with futuristic cliff-top stadium - but questions remain—Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. [Link to media]
- + Saudi Arabia to be named as 2034 World Cup hosts - but questions still hang over 'bidding' process—Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. [Link to media]
- + Family of US journalist held captive in Syria for 12 years 'incredibly hopeful' of return in wake of Assad's fall—The family of a US journalist held captive in Syria for the last 12 years say they are "incredibly hopeful" that he can be returned safely to them ami...
- + Two taken to hospital after house wrecked by explosion and fire—Two people have been taken to hospital after a gas explosion at a terraced house in east London. [Link to media]
- + World's key climate treaty has never been more fragile, UK climate chief warns—The world's landmark Paris Agreement is "more fragile" than it has ever been and disagreements risk "imploding" it, the UK's climate ambassador has wa...
- + Syrian asylum seeker fears homelessness after claim paused—From his home in Manchester, Hussam Kassas has been closely following the downfall of the Assad regime. [Link to media]
- + Labour MP hosted man charged with being part of banned PKK group in parliament—A Labour MP hosted a man at the centre of a terror group probe in parliament just weeks before his arrest, Sky News can reveal. [Link to media]
- + Dick Van Dyke and Cher among thousands evacuated from Malibu wildfire—Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of a fast-moving wildfire sweeping through parts of California's upmarket city of Malibu. [Link ...
- + 'An insult to the American people': Alleged New York gunman tussles with police outside court—The alleged killer of a US health insurance boss has tussled with police officers as they were escorting him to court. [Link to media]
- + 'An insult to the American people' - Alleged New York gunman tussles with police outside court—The alleged killer of a US health insurance boss has tussled with police officers as they were escorting him to court. [Link to media]
- + Unions hint at public sector industrial action over 'offensive' 2.8% pay rise recommendation—Unions have hinted at a return to industrial action after a recommendation that teachers, NHS staff and other public sector workers should get a 2.8% ...
- + MP speaks out against proposal to ban first cousin marriages—An MP has spoken against calls to ban first cousin marriage in the UK, suggesting instead that advanced genetic screening is made available to pr...
- + World leaders cannot ignore Syria's rebel leader - they'll study his Sky News interview closely—This is an extraordinary scoop because Abu Mohammed al Jolani hasn't given an interview to a foreign news organisation since his victory over Bashar a...
- + Former England rugby player missing presumed dead after car went into river—A former England rugby player is believed to have died after going into a river in his car in Northumberland. [Link to media]
- + Daily proof emerging of Assad's campaign of murder on industrial scale—For years now, we've been told of the mass detentions, disappearances and murders of anyone even remotely opposed to the Syrian regime of Bashar al As...
- + Desperate families look through body bags in search for loved ones in Syrian morgues—For years now, we've been told of the mass detentions, disappearances and murders of anyone even remotely opposed to the Syrian regime of Bashar al As...
- + Fancy a game? Introducing our free daily puzzles — [Link to media]
- + Russian spy ring planned to kidnap journalist, trial hears—A spy ring planned to exploit the small boats crisis to kidnap a dissident journalist in Britain and take him back to Russia, the Old Bailey has heard...
- + 'I was messaging him this morning': Reform UK's new Treasurer reveals 'direct' contact with Elon Musk—Reform UK's new Treasurer has revealed he spoke to Elon Musk this morning following suggestions the tech tycoon could make a multi-million-pound donat...
- + West has nothing to fear from Syria, rebel leader whose group ousted Assad tells Sky News—Foreign countries have nothing to fear from Syria following the overthrowing of Bashar al Assad, the leader of the rebel group that ousted the previou...
- + Labour peer Hodge lined up to lead Arts Council England review—Baroness Hodge, former chair of one of Westminster's most influential select committees, is being lined up to lead a review of Arts Council England's ...
- + Netanyahu gives evidence in fortified courtroom as he calls corruption claims 'absurd'—Benjamin Netanyahu has started giving evidence in his corruption trial, calling the case "absurd" and saying he hates champagne in response to claims ...
- + Police smash organised shoplifting gangs that stole millions—A police unit launched to crack down on the surge in shoplifting has arrested 93 members of 28 organised crime gangs behind more than £4m worth o...
- + 'Heinous' sex offender who abused nearly 50 children after posing as a teenage boy online is jailed—A prolific sex offender who abused nearly 50 children after posing as a teenage boy on Snapchat and Instagram has been jailed for 27 years. [Link to m...
- + Lockerbie: A Search for Truth - Six things to know about the show—It's nearly 36 years to the day that Britain saw its deadliest terrorist atrocity, the bombing of Pan Am flight 103, when 270 people lost their lives....
- + Rapper Azealia Banks takes legal action against The 1975's Matty Healy—US rapper Azealia Banks has sent a cease-and-desist letter to The 1975 frontman Matty Healy after he threatened to slap her during a heated exchange o...
- + Warning at university after 'dangerous' wildfire threatens US city popular with celebrities—Firefighters have been battling a dangerous and fast-moving blaze in Malibu, California. [Link to media]
- + Elianne Andam, 15, pleaded with friend's ex during stabbing outside London shopping centre, court hears—Elianne Andam pleaded for her friend's ex-boyfriend to "stop" as he fatally stabbed her in a row over a teddy bear, the Old Bailey has heard. [Link to...
- + Handwriting and money among clues to identity of man found dead in woods 45 years ago—A renewed international appeal has been launched to identify the body of a man found in woodland 45 years ago. [Link to media]
- + Russian spy chief claims Ukraine 'close to collapse' - after Kremlin warning on when war will end—Russia has said the Ukraine war will continue until it meets its aims - either on the battlefield or via negotiations - as its spy chief claimed it wa...
- + 'It changed my life': James Corden on Gavin & Stacey as pictures of finale released—James Corden has said co-creating Gavin & Stacey changed his life "in every way" after new pictures of the sitcom's final episode were released. [...
- + Ex-world cycling champion facing prison after admitting charge over death of Olympian wife—A former world cycling champion is facing up to seven years in prison after admitting a charge in relation to a car crash that killed his wife - fello...
- + Last Christmas turns 40 this year - but what makes a Christmas number one?—Christmas number one isn't just a coveted slot for artists - it can also tell us about the mood of the nation and our evolving taste in music. [Link t...
- + The recipe for a Christmas number one - and how the secret to success has changed—Christmas number one isn't just a coveted slot for artists - it can also tell us about the mood of the nation and our evolving taste in music. [Link t...
- + Jay-Z calls for rape accuser's identity to be revealed or case dismissed—Jay-Z has asked for the identity of a woman who has accused him of raping her when she was 13 to be revealed, or for the case to be dismissed. [Link t...
- + Why is Israel bombing Syrian airbases?—As the shockwaves from the fall of Bashar al Assad's regime continue to be felt in Syria, Israel has been striking military bases in the country. [Lin...
- + Jay-Z and Beyonce show united front with daughter after he was accused of raping girl, 13—Jay-Z has made a red carpet appearance alongside wife Beyonce and their daughter Blue Ivy Carter a day after being accused of raping a 13-year-old gir...
- + Jay-Z appears on red carpet with Beyonce and daughter after rape allegation—Jay-Z has made a red carpet appearance alongside wife Beyonce and their daughter Blue Ivy Carter a day after being accused of raping a 13-year-old gir...
- + Harris, Rogan and US bank chief among Time magazine's nominees for Person Of The Year—Podcaster Joe Rogan and Kate Middleton have joined Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Elon Musk on the ten-name shortlist for Time magazine's Person Of T...
- + Six people charged with being members of banned PKK group—Six people have been charged with being members of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party after an investigation by counter-terrorism police in London. [...
- + What we searched for most in 2024, according to Google—Google has revealed the UK's most searched topics in 2024. [Link to media]
- + Thames Water reveals spike in sewage spills—Thames Water has revealed a 40% spike in sewage spills while warning that a looming decision on what it can charge customers is "fundamental to our fu...
- + Poundland takes £642m hit on 'challenges' amid budget threat—The owner of Poundland has revealed a £642m (€775m) hit to the UK discount retailer, citing several major headwinds including rising costs ...
- + Former human rights lawyer avoids jail over fraud linked to cases against British soldiers—A former human rights lawyer has been handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting three counts of fraud linked to case...
- + A third of supermarket goods on promotion ahead of Christmas—Almost a third of goods at supermarkets are on promotion, according to industry data as a big question mark hangs over the sector heading into 2025. [...
- + Luigi Mangione charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO—Luigi Nicholas Mangione has been charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson. [Link to media]
- + Netanyahu to take the stand for the first time in his corruption trial—Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to appear in court later for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. [Link to media]
- + Health care boss killing suspect appears in court after being arrested by rookie officer—A man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare's chief executive has been held in custody after a brief court appearance in Pennsylvania. [Link to media]
- + Germany to make migrant smuggling to UK a clear criminal offence—Germany will make it a specific criminal offence to facilitate migrant smuggling towards the UK as part of a new co-operation deal. [Link to media]
- + Bankers to scrutinise public sector spending to 'bring private sector into the heart of government'—Bankers are to review state spending as part of a push to bring the private sector "into the heart of government". [Link to media]
- + Economy comes first for Starmer as he defies critics of Saudi trip—Sir Keir Starmer has said UK economic growth was his "number one mission" as he defended his trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. [Link ...
- + Rupert Murdoch loses battle to wrestle control of media empire —An attempt by Rupert Murdoch to change who controls the future of his media empire has been blocked, according to US media reports. [Link to media]
- + Rupert Murdoch loses battle to wrestle control of media empire - reports—An attempt by Rupert Murdoch to change who controls the future of his media empire has been blocked, according to reports in The New York Times. [Link...
- + The wealthy background of man, 26, charged with murder of healthcare boss in New York—Luigi Mangione has been charged over the killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson in New York last week. [Link to media]
- + 'Considered to be a great guy': The wealthy background of man charged with murder of healthcare boss in New York—Luigi Mangione has been charged over the killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson in New York last week. [Link to media]
- + What we know about man charged with murder of healthcare boss - and why some call him a 'hero'—Luigi Mangione has been charged over the killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson in New York last week. [Link to media]
- + What we know about man arrested in connection with shooting of US healthcare CEO—A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson has been named as Luigi Mangione. [Link to med...
- + More horrors will emerge from the Assad gulag - but now, the tyrant has gone and there's elation on the streets—The atmosphere is elated but also a little edgy. There is euphoria at the events of the last few days. But there's nervousness too. [Link to media]
- + Syria's tyrant is gone and his regime replaced by a revolution that almost feels civilised—The atmosphere is elated but also a little edgy. There is euphoria at the events of the last few days. But there's nervousness too. [Link to media]
- + Concern growing over fate of camps and detention sites holding thousands of Islamic State fighters in Syria—The collapse of the Syrian regime could lead to a resurgence of Islamic State (IS), with concern growing about the fate of camps and detention sites h...
- + Former US marine who used chokehold to restrain homeless man cleared over his death—A former US marine who used a chokehold to restrain a homeless man on a New York City subway has been found not guilty over his death. [Link to media]
- + Home Office pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims following fall of Assad—The government has paused all decisions on Syrian asylum claims following the rapid fall of the Assad regime over the weekend. [Link to media]
- + Suspect arrested in connection with shooting of US healthcare boss—A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, New York City Police Department (NYP...
- + Man arrested over shooting of US healthcare boss found with 'manifesto'—A man arrested over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson was found with a "handwritten" manifesto, the commissioner o...
- + Man being questioned in connection with killing of US healthcare boss—A man is being questioned in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to Sky News' US partner NBC News. [L...
- + Wreckage with human remains recovered from North Sea confirmed as plane that disappeared last year—The wreckage of a small aircraft recovered from the North Sea with human remains inside was a plane that disappeared more than a year ago, investigato...
- + Gang 'massacres 180 people over witchcraft fears'—Around 180 mostly elderly people have been killed in Haiti after they were reportedly suspected of witchcraft. [Link to media]
- + Criminology student who 'butchered' woman on beach 'asked lecturers about self-defence for murder'—A criminology student on trial for the murder of a woman on a Bournemouth beach was asked by his university lecturer: "You're not planning a murder, a...
- + Trump gushes over 'handsome' Prince William—Prince William appears to have made quite the impression on Donald Trump following their meeting in Paris over the weekend. [Link to media]
- + Sir Keir Starmer says UK will 'play our part on world stage' as he announces further aid for Syria—Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will play a more active role in the Middle East following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. [Link to media]
- + Woman killed in dog attack at flat—A woman has been killed in a dog attack at a flat in Aberdeen. [Link to media]
- + Eddie Redmayne and Keira Knightley among British stars nominated for Golden Globes—Eddie Redmayne and Kiera Knightley are among a host of British stars nominated for next year's Golden Globe Awards. [Link to media]
- + Schoolgirl caught on CCTV before fatal attack over teddy bear, court hears—New footage has been released showing the moments before a teenager fatally stabbed a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a fit of "white-hot anger", a court ha...
- + Teen fatally stabbed schoolgirl in neck in row over teddy bear, court hears—A teenager fatally stabbed a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a fit of "white-hot anger" after a row over her friend's teddy bear, a court has heard. [Link t...
- + Premier League referee sacked after investigation into his conduct—Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked after an investigation into his conduct. [Link to media]
- + Who are the different rebel groups in Syria – and what territory do they control?—Syrian rebels have brought 24 years of Bashar al Assad's dictatorship to an end in a single week. [Link to media]
- + More than 50,000 still without power after Storm Darragh—More than 50,000 customers were still without power this morning - and disruption continued on the trains - after Storm Darragh "wreaked havoc" this w...
- + Labour council leader quits amid allegations of 'sexual messages to refugees'—The leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards Ukrainian refugees. [Link to media]
- + Syrian rebel group HTS could be removed from UK's banned terror organisation list—The UK government could remove the group that led the Syrian rebellion from its list of banned terror organisations, a senior minister has told S...
- + Hiring slumps to 'pandemic-era level' in wake of budget—Demand for new staff among businesses slumped to levels seen in 2020 in the wake of last month's budget, according to a survey of major recruitment co...
- + South Korean president barred from foreign travel amid martial law case—South Korea's president has been banned from travelling overseas as authorities investigate his short-lived period of martial law last week. [Link to ...
- + Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?—Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani, whose group was central to the lightning offensive that toppled decades of dictatorship in Syria this weekend, ha...
- + Images released of two possible witnesses who may hold 'vital' information over death near Notting Hill Carnival—Police have released images of two possible witnesses they want to speak to as part of the investigation into the death of a top chef near Notting Hil...
- + Jay-Z accused of raping girl, 13, alongside P Diddy after MTV Video Music Awards—Rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs. [Link to ...
- + Taylor Swift wraps her record-breaking Eras Tour, 632 days after starting—It's taken a whopping 632 days to complete and generated billions of dollars as it travelled the globe, but now Taylor Swift's Eras tour is finally ov...
- + A comedy for women and a horror for men - why Nightbitch serves as a breath of relief for mothers—As a woman who has not yet "evolved" into motherhood, I find Nightbitch encompasses every fear I have about reaching the next phase in life. [Link to ...
- + North of England will benefit from closer ties to Saudi, says Starmer, as he visits Middle East—The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, the prime minister has said as he visits the country. [Link to me...
- + Labour urged to 'focus' on pupil absence as '300,000 missing' from school last year—A Tory frontbencher is urging the government to "focus" on pupil absence after a report found as many as 300,000 children were missing from education ...
- + Syria hit by US and Israeli airstrikes as war bloggers fret about threat to Russian bases from rebels—Syria's new rebel leaders are facing the daunting task of healing a divided nation - and the toppling of the Assad regime has not put an end to fighti...
- + 'Stop the madness': Trump calls for Russia to reach 'immediate' settlement with Ukraine—Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to reach an immediate settlement to end the war in Ukraine, saying it is the Russian president's "time to act". ...
- + 'Stop the madness': Trump calls for Russia to reach 'immediate' settlement with Ukraine—Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to reach an immediate settlement to end the war in Ukraine, saying it was the Russian president's "time to act"....
- + Divers helping in search for evidence in hunt for New York healthcare CEO killer—Police divers are combing through underwater areas of New York's Central Park in the hunt for evidence about the killer of a healthcare boss. [Link to...
- + Assad 'granted asylum' in Moscow - as world leaders hail end of 'barbaric' regime—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Syria's President Assad is in Moscow and has been granted asylum, confirms Russian state media—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Man in his forties dies in flat fire in Cumbria town—A man has died in a fire in Cumbria, with emergency services still at the scene, and people warned to stay away from the town. [Link to media]
- + Starmer 'welcomes' fall of 'brutal' Assad regime as he heads to Middle East—Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al Assad, saying Syrians "have put up with his brutal regime for far, far too long". [Link to media]
- + Starmer 'welcomes' fall of 'brutal' Assad regime ahead of Middle East visit—Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al Assad, saying Syrians "have put up with his brutal regime for far, far too long". [Link to media]
- + West Ham striker breaks leg in car crash—West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after a car crash, the club has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + West Ham striker Michail Antonio has had surgery after car crash, club says—West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after a car crash, the club has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Police release new images of man suspected of killing healthcare CEO—Police have released two new images of a man suspected of shooting healthcare executive Brian Thompson in New York earlier this week. [Link to media]
- + Notre-Dame holds first mass since reopening after fire—Notre-Dame Cathedral has held its first mass since it reopened following the disastrous fire of 2019. [Link to media]
- + Tears of joy in Manchester as Syrians dream of returning home—Singing, dancing, hugging and crying. Hundreds of Syrians have gathered in Manchester city centre to celebrate the end of the regime, a regime many fl...
- + Brave Bison swoops for T20 World Cup rights-holder Engage—A London-listed marketing specialist backed by Lord Ashcroft, the former Conservative Party treasurer, will this week announce the purchase of a key d...
- + How London eye doctor became brutal dictator allied with Putin—Bashar al Assad's downfall marks an end to more than half a century of family rule, as rebel forces turned the tide in a civil war he had embraced. [L...
- + The fall of Assad: Putin must be in crisis mode - while Trump may have little choice but to get involved—The lightning collapse of Bashar al Assad's regime in Syria exposes the brittleness of even the most brutal dictatorship when under pressure, but it a...
- + The fall of Assad creates a security vacuum - and may give Trump little choice but to play a role—The lightning collapse of Bashar al Assad's regime in Syria exposes the brittleness of even the most brutal dictatorship when under pressure, but it a...
- + Angela Rayner says newts can't be more protected than people who need housing—Protecting wildlife shouldn't come at the expense of building more homes, Angela Rayner has said. [Link to media]
- + Russia and Iran have turned their backs on Assad but are unlikely to abandon Syria - what comes next is of great concern—It's over. Fifty-four years of brutal Assad dynasty rule has come to an end. [Link to media]
- + Assad 'has left' Damascus, says Moscow, as Syrian army declares end of his rule—The Syrian government has fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country - ending President Bashar al Assad's 24-year rul...
- + Assad 'has left' Damascus, says Moscow, as Syrian army declares end of his rule—The Syrian government has fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country - ending President Bashar al Assad's 24-year rul...
- + Assad 'flees Damascus on plane' as army says his rule ends in Syria—The Syrian government appears to have fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country. [Link to media]
- + Syrian president leaves Damascus on plane as army says his rule ends - reports—The Syrian government appears to have fallen after a lightning offensive by rebels. [Link to media]
- + Fresh warning in place after Storm Darragh wreaks havoc - as top wind speed revealed—Strong winds are set to batter the UK again after Storm Darragh swept through the country, with gales having exceeded 90mph. [Link to media]
- + Fresh weather warning in place after Storm Darragh wreaks havoc—Strong winds are set to batter the UK again after Storm Darragh swept through the country. [Link to media]
- + Fresh weather warnings in place after Storm Darragh wreaks havoc—Strong winds are set to batter the UK again after Storm Darragh swept through the country. [Link to media]
- + Fresh weather warnings in place for Sunday after Storm Darragh wreaks havoc—Strong winds are set to batter the UK again after Storm Darragh swept through the country. [Link to media]
- + Why is fluoride in drinking water controversial?—The debate around whether fluoride should be added to tap water is not new. [Link to media]
- + Was TV in the '80s a sexist environment? Jilly Cooper's hit series Rivals wallows in bygone age of excess—"You can't flirt any more. We used to have so much more fun!" [Link to media]
- + Aamir Khan - a Bollywood icon redefining what it means to be a star—Aamir Khan, often hailed as Bollywood's Tom Cruise, has built a reputation not just as an actor, director and producer but as a true change-maker in I...
- + Starmer to visit Gulf as he seeks stronger economic and defence ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia—Sir Keir Starmer will travel to the Persian Gulf today as he tries to build stronger trade ties with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. [Link ...
- + With the reopening of Notre-Dame, Parisians celebrate as 'the city gets its soul back'—The sound of psalms and hymns echoed hauntingly across Paris. [Link to media]
- + If Assad falls, it will utterly change the power dynamics of this troubled, volatile region—Seismic is an overused word. Not when it comes to events currently under way in Syria, a country straddling the fault lines of the Middle East. [Link ...
- + With America's presidential transition, Syria's conflict presents a unique geopolitical challenge—There was a time not all that long ago when the United States would be seeking clearly to drive and define a particular narrative and outcome for the ...
- + Darragh brought gusts of close to 100mph, but the future threat may lie elsewhere—Storm Darragh is the first storm since last January's Isha to earn a red "threat to life" warning from the Met Office. [Link to media]
- + Trump says Prince William 'doing fantastic job' as they meet for a second time in Paris—Donald Trump has said the Prince of Wales is "doing a fantastic job" as they met for a second time in Paris on Saturday. [Link to media]
- + Trump says Prince William 'doing fantastic job' as they meet for a second time in Paris this evening—Donald Trump has said the Prince of Wales is "doing a fantastic job" as they met for a second time in Paris tonight. [Link to media]
- + West Ham striker 'in stable condition' after car crash—West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car crash, the club have confirmed. [Link to media]
- + West Ham striker involved in car crash, club confirms—West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a car crash, the club has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Huge disappointment for protesters as South Korean president saved by his own party—At the gates of the national assembly in Seoul, there was huge disappointment as the news hit that the president, who they wanted punished, had been s...
- + Railway worker who died after 'serious assault' at station named—A railway worker has died after a "serious assault" at a station in east London. [Link to media]
- + Politician who was on brink of becoming Romanian president attacks 'corrupted regime'—The favourite to win Romania's controversial presidential election has launched an extraordinary series of attacks in an exclusive interview with Sky ...
- + King and Queen's Christmas card revealed—The King and Queen's Christmas card has been revealed, showing the monarch and his wife smiling in the Buckingham Palace garden. [Link to media]
- + Rebel forces 'reach Damascus suburbs' as protesters topple statue on outskirts—Syrian rebels have reportedly reached the suburbs of the capital Damascus as their lightning offensive threatens to end Bashar al Assad's 24-year rule...
- + One person killed and several hurt after explosion in Dutch city—One person has been killed and three others injured when an apartment building collapsed after an explosion in the Netherlands, the mayor of The Hague...
- + Apartments destroyed and several hurt after explosion in Dutch city—An explosion has destroyed several apartments and injured multiple people in the Netherlands. [Link to media]
- + Four-year-old boy dies after being hit by bus—A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a bus in the West Midlands. [Link to media]
- + How Paris fell silent when Notre-Dame went up in flames—Psychologists call it a flashbulb memory, a moment in time remembered vividly seared into the consciousness. For millions of French the events of 15 A...
- + Prince William to meet Donald Trump in Paris—Prince William will meet Donald Trump in Paris ahead of the ceremony marking the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral. [Link to media]
- + US orders nationwide milk testing in bid to stop spread of bird flu in cows—Milk will be tested for bird flu across the US in a bid to contain a virus spreading among farms. [Link to media]
- + Scientists monitoring Alaska volcano after rise in earthquakes beneath it—Geologists are monitoring a volcano near Alaska's largest city after an increase in earthquakes underneath it - which could signal a coming eruption. ...
- + Millions urged to stay home as Storm Darragh batters UK and Ireland with 93mph gusts—A man has died and millions of people have been urged to stay indoors as Storm Darragh hits the UK and Ireland with gusts of up to 93mph. [Link to med...
- + 'Stay indoors if you can': Millions sent emergency text alert as Storm Darragh hits UK and Ireland—Millions of people have been urged to stay indoors as Storm Darragh hits the UK and Ireland. [Link to media]
- + Millions urged to stay inside as Storm Darragh hits UK and Ireland—Millions of people have been urged to stay inside as Storm Darragh hits the UK and Ireland. [Link to media]
- + Diplomatic opportunities at cathedral reopening as Trump set to meet Macron and Zelenskyy—Donald Trump arrives in France today where he will meet numerous global heads of state for the first time since his re-election. [Link to media]
- + Vote to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout—South Korea's president has survived an impeachment vote triggered by his shock attempt to impose martial law after a boycott from members of his part...
- + 'I am very sorry': South Korea's president apologises days after declaring martial law—South Korea's president has said he is "very sorry" days after declaring martial law and surrounding parliament with soldiers. [Link to media]
- + The first Israeli-Palestinian boyband was ready to take on the world - then came 7 October—It should have been a feel-good story: six young men, plucked from obscurity to become music stars. That's how Neta Rozenblat, a member of boyband as1...
- + Restoring Notre-Dame, the heart of France: 'I've erased the horror'—It wasn't just Notre-Dame Cathedral that burned, it was the very heart of France, they say. [Link to media]
- + Backpack found in hunt for gunman who killed health insurance boss - as FBI offers $50K reward—A backpack found in the hunt for the gunman who killed a health insurance boss belonged to the suspect, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Backpack carried by gunman who killed health insurance boss found in Central Park—A backpack found in the hunt for the gunman who killed a health insurance boss belonged to the suspect, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Body found of grandmother who 'fell into sinkhole'—Officials in the US say they believe they have found the remains of a grandmother who went missing after apparently falling into a sinkhole while look...
- + Dick Van Dyke says he's 'not afraid' of death - as he approaches 99th birthday—Dick Van Dyke has said he is "not afraid" of death, as he prepares to mark his 99th birthday next week. [Link to media]
- + Parents of teen who fell to his death from ride awarded more than £200m—The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a theme park ride have been awarded $310m (£243m) by a US jury. [Link to media]
- + TikTok faces US ban after losing court battle—TikTok has lost an appeal against plans to ban the video-sharing app in the US. [Link to media]
- + Louis leaves message for grandparents as royal children join Kate for carol service—The Princess of Wales attended her annual Christmas carol service with her family at Westminster Abbey this evening - as Prince Louis left a message f...
- + 'Charlotte loves ballet and Louis was desperate to tell a secret', Kate says at Christmas service—The Princess of Wales spoke about her children while at her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. [Link to media]
- + Russia's 'hybrid attack' on Romanian election could trigger NATO response if proven—Any evidence that Russia tried to influence an election in a NATO state would expose a form of hybrid attack that is designed to weaken the alliance f...
- + Archbishop 'sorry' for hurt caused by speech—The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised "wholeheartedly for the hurt" his final speech in the House of Lords caused. [Link to media]
- + Archbishop of Canterbury 'sorry' for hurt caused by his final speech in the Lords—The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised "wholeheartedly for the hurt" his final speech in the House of Lords caused. [Link to media]
- + End of the boozy Christmas do? Alcohol 'becoming less important' at work parties—Fancy swapping a bellini for a blackcurrant juice? Many are. [Link to media]
- + Hundreds of jobs secured at train factory after £500m deal—Fourteen new trains are to be built at a Hitachi plant in County Durham, securing hundreds of jobs. [Link to media]
- + How CEO shooting sparked online debate over US health insurance—The chief executive of a US health insurance company shot dead in New York was described as a "dear friend" and "highly respected colleague" by United...
- + India farmers clash with police after march on capital blocked—Tear gas has been fired by security forces at protesting farmers in India as they attempt to march to Delhi. [Link to media]
- + Tory peer and donor forfeits CBE—Conservative peer Lord Rami Ranger has forfeited his CBE - just a month after regaining the Tory whip. [Link to media]
- + Romania's top court annuls results of first round of presidential election—Romania's top court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election after claims of Russian interference. [Link to ...
- + Starmer's McDonald's joke would be called racist if made by a Tory, Kemi Badenoch claims—Kemi Badenoch has hit back at Sir Keir Starmer for joking about her comments on working at McDonald's - saying he would face calls to resign if he wer...
- + Prince William to attend Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris—Prince William will be attending the ceremony marking the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Saturday. [Link to media]
- + U2 bassist-backed music TV service ROXi nears deal—A music-streaming service whose shareholders include the U2 bassist Adam Clayton and the financier Guy Hands is closing in on a solvent restructuring ...
- + Judge rules sufficient evidence for 'Soldier F' to stand trial for two Bloody Sunday murders—A judge has ruled there is sufficient evidence for "Soldier F" to stand trial for the murders of two men and attempted murder of five others on Bloody...
- + BBC delays publishing Tim Westwood report after police request—A BBC report into the conduct of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been put on hold at the request of the Metropolitan Police. [Link to media]
- + Alternative healer jailed over woman's death at slapping therapy workshop—An alternative healer has been jailed for 10 years over the death of a diabetic woman who stopped taking her insulin at his slapping therapy workshop....
- + Climbers missing on New Zealand's highest mountain believed to be dead—Three climbers missing for five days during an ascent on New Zealand's tallest mountain are believed to be dead. [Link to media]
- + How a vulnerable man was failed by his carer - and what it says about a system at breaking point—Ben watched nervously as the carer led his vulnerable brother Simon out of their flat and onto the busy London street. [Link to media]
- + Victim's mum welcomes murder sentencing review in wake of Nottingham attacks—A mother whose teenage son was killed in last year's Nottingham attacks has welcomed a "long overdue" review of murder sentencing in the UK, calling i...
- + Murder sentencing review announced in wake of Nottingham attacks—The government has announced plans to review the way killers are sentenced in the wake of the Nottingham attacks. [Link to media]
- + Rare red weather warning issued as Storm Darragh set to batter UK—A severe red wind weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with gusts of 90mph expected. [Link to media]
- + Red weather warning issued as Storm Darragh set to bring 90mph winds—A severe red wind weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with gusts of 90mph expected. [Link to media]
- + Syrian rebels close in on central city as thousands flee lightning advance—Syrian rebel forces are closing in on the central city of Homs as they push to take control of the country's third-largest city, according to pro-gove...
- + Sabrina Carpenter to headline BST Hyde Park next July—Sabrina Carpenter is the latest headline act to be confirmed for next summer's BST Hyde Park festival. [Link to media]
- + Rare photos reveal Father Christmas of 1909 and day Scotland reached -27C—A Scottish museum has released a set of rare photographs dating back more than 100 years which give a glimpse into the nation's rural past during the ...
- + NASA delays flagship moon landing plans once again—NASA has delayed its plans to send astronauts back to the moon yet again. [Link to media]
- + 'Uninvestable' Thames Water receives buyout offer from Covalis Capital—The UK's biggest water provider has received another bid, despite having declared itself "uninvestable". [Link to media]
- + Man leaps on polar bear to defend wife from attack—A man in Canada has suffered serious injuries to his arm and legs after leaping onto a polar bear who lunged at his wife. [Link to media]
- + Widespread disruption as rail workers unable to log in to radio communication system—Passengers face delays across the UK after engineers found rail workers can't automatically log in to a radio communication system. [Link to media]
- + Rush hour trains delayed across UK due to 'nationwide fault'—Passengers are being warned that a "nationwide fault" is affecting rail services across the network this morning. [Link to media]
- + Antisemitism blamed for arson attack on Australia synagogue —Australia's prime minister has blamed antisemitism for an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne. [Link to media]
- + Musk spent more than quarter of a billion dollars helping Trump win US election—Elon Musk spent more than $250m (£196m) helping Donald Trump win this year's US election, Sky News' US partner NBC News reports. [Link to media]
- + Direct Line set to accept sweetened Aviva takeover bid—One of the UK's biggest insurers could get even bigger as Direct Line looks set to accept a sweetened £3.61bn takeover bid from Aviva. [Link to m...
- + Starmer says he can't rule out further tax rises—Sir Keir Starmer has said it is not his "plan" to increase any more taxes before the next election - but he cannot categorically rule them out if "unf...
- + South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of president 'to protect nation and its people'—South Korea's president needs to be removed from power after his shock decision to impose martial law this week, the country's ruling party leader has...
- + South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of president over martial law attempt—South Korea's president needs to be removed from power after his shock decision to impose martial law this week, the country's ruling party leader has...
- + Milestones or millstones for Keir Starmer?—👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 [Link to media]
- + New clues emerge in hunt for gunman who killed health insurance boss—New clues have emerged as investigators hunt for the gunman who shot dead a US health insurance boss in the middle of New York City. [Link to media]
- + 'Risk to life and property': Dozens of flood alerts as UK braces for Storm Darragh—There are dozens of flood alerts and warnings in place as strong winds and rain are set to bring a "risk to life and property" across the UK as Storm ...
- + 'Like looking at me, but also not me': Victims horrified as AI driving increase in nude deepfakes—Campaigners are warning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women is becoming "normalised". [Link...
- + 'A new harm is developing': AI driving 'explosion' of fake nudes as victims say law failing them—Campaigners are warning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women is becoming "normalised". [Link...
- + The electric shock behind Europe's stuttering EV future—Across Europe, car companies are cutting jobs and shutting factories - to the extent that some question their very existence. So it's worth asking the...
- + AI driving 'explosion' of fake nudes as victims say law is failing them—Campaigners are warning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women is becoming "normalised". [Link...
- + More than 1,600 arrested in county lines crackdown—More than 1,600 people have been arrested in a county lines crackdown. [Link to media]
- + Tory government would axe 'unsustainable' triple lock on pensions, shadow chancellor says—Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has suggested a future Conservative government could axe the triple lock on pensions. [Link to media]
- + Starmer's box office moment fell flat but he'll be judged on his delivery—A film set location, a big budget production, an audience bussed in - the prime minister's Plan for Change speech had all the hallmarks of big campaig...
- + Man, 42, killed by 'fighting dog' - as woman charged—A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Man killed by 'fighting dog' - as woman charged—A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Man dies after dog attack in east London—A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Russia's ability to outmatch Ukrainian artillery significantly reduced—Russia's ability to outmatch Ukraine with artillery barrages on the battlefield has significantly reduced to just 1.5 Russian rounds for every Uk...
- + Israel rejects Amnesty genocide claim as 'no surprise' and 'fake news'—Israel has dismissed allegations it is committing genocide in Gaza, saying the claims from Amnesty International are "no surprise". [Link to media]
- + Tsunami warning lifted after powerful earthquake off California coast—People in California were told to prepare for a tsunami after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California. [Link to media]
- + Tsunami warning after 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits California—A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of northern California. [Link to media]
- + Hunt for underground nest after 'murder hornets' seen in Europe for first time—Scientists in Spain are trying to find an underground nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets to be spotted in Europe. [Link to media]
- + Reading and Leeds festivals announce first headline acts—Reading and Leeds festivals have announced their first headline acts, with a host of first-time headliners including Chappell Roan set to play next su...
- + Smiling suspect seen in new images as New York police hunt killer of healthcare executive—New images have been released of the suspect wanted over the targeted murder of a healthcare boss in New York City. [Link to media]
- + Macron vows to stay in office after PM quits—French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 following the resignation of the country's Prime Minist...
- + French PM Michel Barnier resigns after losing no-confidence vote—French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has resigned after losing a vote of no confidence just three months into the job. [Link to media]
- + Man charged with murder after mother knocked off e-bike in hit-and-run—A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a mother was killed in a hit-and-run crash. [Link to media]
- + M&S wins four-year fight to rebuild flagship London store—Marks & Spencer has been told it can demolish and rebuild its flagship London store, 18 months after its plans were blocked by the previous govern...
- + Missions, first steps and milestones: How Starmer's priorities have changed since last year—Sir Keir Starmer's promises to the British people have been evolving since he first outlined his "five missions" in February 2023. [Link to medi...
- + The US sport booming in the UK - with celebrity players and promise you'll find 'inner child'—The booming sport of pickleball is continuing its remarkable rise in popularity in the UK. [Link to media]
- + Pickleball booming in UK as more people discover 'inner joy' of inclusive game—The booming sport of pickleball is continuing its remarkable rise in popularity in the UK. [Link to media]
- + 'Just as we liberated Aleppo, we will proceed,' says Syrian rebel who took part in seizing Hama—A Syrian rebel who took part in the capture of the city of Hama has told Sky News that the fight to push on will continue. [Link to media]
- + 'Just as we liberated Aleppo, we will proceed': Syrian rebel who seized Hama speaks to Sky News—A Syrian rebel who took part in the capture of the city of Hama has told Sky News they will continue to push on. [Link to media]
- + Syrian rebels seize key city of Hama in latest blow for Assad—Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad. [Link to media]
- + TikTok star set to be Romania's next president—A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend. [Link to media]
- + The ex-soil scientist and TikTok star on course to be Romania's next president—A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Scottish football authorities reported to watchdog over 'restriction' of youth deals—The Scottish Football Association (SFA) and Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) have been reported to the UK's competition watchdog over conc...
- + All the strange things thrown at politicians over the years—A woman has avoided jail after throwing a milkshake over Nigel Farage in his Essex constituency. [Link to media]
- + Nun arrested over suspected mafia links—A nun has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of colluding with the mafia. [Link to media]
- + Starmer reveals new 'milestones' but bringing down migration fails to make list—Sir Keir Starmer has promised change as he outlined his government's "milestones" but bringing migration down failed to make the list. [Link to media]
- + Former Scotland rugby captain banned from contacting estranged wife and fined for breaching bail—Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been banned from contacting his estranged wife for five years and was fined £600 after breaching ba...
- + Farmers in 'catch-22' as investing in environment could push up inheritance tax—Farmers are being forced into a catch-22 situation as they grapple with investing in environmentally friendly farming that could push them into paying...
- + What are Starmer's milestones, what's missing, and how easy are they to achieve?—Like Rishi Sunak did before him, Sir Keir Starmer has announced "measurable milestones" that he says his government will deliver on during his time as...
- + Most common baby names revealed - with two blockbuster movie actors behind a rise in popularity—Muhammad was the most popular baby boy's name in England and Wales in 2023, with Olivia remaining parents' favourite choice for baby girls. [Lin...
- + UK's electric vehicle market is doing better than you might think—To listen to UK car manufacturers in recent weeks has been to hear a counsel of despair over the electric vehicle market. [Link to media]
- + Five men charged over human trafficking allegations after police raids—Five men have been arrested and charged in connection with human trafficking offences in Aberdeen. [Link to media]
- + 'Fantasist' parents buried malnourished son, 3, in back garden—A couple have been found guilty of causing or allowing the death of their three-year-old son, whose body they buried in a shallow grave in their back ...
- + More than 350% rise in people hospitalised with flu - as NHS faces 'quad-demic'—There has been a 352% increase in the number of people hospitalised with the flu compared to this time last year, NHS data shows. [Link to media]
- + Taylor Swift lands biggest book launch of the year - but fans have noticed a problem—Taylor Swift landed the biggest book launch of the year with the publication of her official Era's Tour book - but fans were quick to notice multiple ...
- + Israel committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says—Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians during its war against Hamas in Gaza. [Link to media]
- + Man charged over house explosion that killed man and seven-year-old boy—A man has been charged in connection with a fatal explosion in Newcastle. [Link to media]
- + Mysterious illness kills dozens in Congo as situation 'extremely worrying'—A mysterious disease has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities have said. [Link to media]
- + New York killer 'practised, seasoned, trained professional', says FBI expert—The murder of a top healthcare boss has the hallmarks of a "practised, seasoned, trained professional killer", according to a former FBI special agent...
- + What we know about New York shooting so far—Police in New York City are searching for the gunman who killed the chief executive of America's biggest health insurance provider outside a Manhattan...
- + Amber wind warning issued as Storm Darragh to hit—An amber warning for wind has been issued for parts of the UK ahead of Storm Darragh's expected arrival late on Friday. [Link to media]
- + Amber wind warning issued and gusts of up to 80mph expected as Storm Darragh to hit—An amber warning for wind has been issued for parts of the UK as Storm Darragh is expected to arrive from tomorrow. [Link to media]
- + UK biggest phone network created as Three-Vodafone merger gets conditional approval—The competition watchdog has approved the creation of the UK's biggest phone network by allowing the merger of Three and Vodafone. [Link to media]
- + Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin suspended after horse whipping video emerged —Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended for one year after a video emerged of the double Olympic dressage champion whipping a horse repeatedly. [Link to...
- + Questions remain over motive of 'professional' killer still on the run—How quick it is to remove the traces of a murder, a brazen assassination at that. [Link to media]
- + Bitcoin hits new milestone—The world's biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has been valued at more than $100,000 for the first time, spurred on by Donald Trump's latest nomination ...
- + Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump picks cryptocurrency fan to head financial watchdog—The world's biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has been valued at more than $100,000 for the first time, spurred on by Donald Trump's latest nomination ...
- + Rape and sexual offence backlog is 'totally unacceptable,' chief prosecutor says—The backlog of rape and sexual offence cases in the nation’s crown courts is "totally unacceptable", England’s chief prosecutor has said. ...
- + Crackdown begins on Georgia's anti-government protesters—Georgia's prime minister had vowed to punish those participating in the anti-government protests that have engulfed the capital Tbilisi. On Wednesday,...
- + Parents of woman murdered by 'obsessed' colleague 'delighted' by measures to protect stalking victims—The parents of a woman who was murdered by an "obsessed" former colleague have said they are "delighted" by new measures designed to better protect st...
- + Dozens of nations hit by 'China' hack - as Americans warned to stop sending texts—Dozens of nations have been hit by a Chinese hacking campaign, a senior White House official has said. [Link to media]
- + CCTV shows masked man pull gun on healthcare boss moments before targeted killing in New York—Video has emerged of the moments before the murder of a top healthcare boss on a New York City street in what police believe was a targeted hit. [Link...
- + World entering a new nuclear age, head of armed forces warns—The world is entering a new nuclear age with a proliferation of weapons and the near collapse of a set of rules to control their use, the head of the ...
- + Starmer to unveil 'plan for change' - what is it and why now?—After five months in power, even the most loyal cabinet members would quietly admit it's been a rocky run for Sir Keir Starmer and Labour. [Link to me...
- + Could no and low-alcohol beer save the British pub?—Soaring costs and customers watching their spending is putting the hospitality industry under intense pressure, but for the traditional British pub th...
- + Trump wants Gaza ceasefire deal by the time he takes power - Qatari PM—The man at the centre of negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire has told Sky News Donald Trump wants a deal done before he takes power in January. [...
- + 'Truly upsetting': John Torode posts statement on Gregg Wallace claims—MasterChef presenter John Torode has said he has found the recent reports about co-host Gregg Wallace "truly upsetting". [Link to media]
- + 'King Kong' weight loss drug to be given to less than 10% of eligible people in first rollout—Less than 10% of the millions eligible for the so-called "King Kong of weight loss drugs" will be able to get it in the next three years, according to...
- + Brit investigators smash Russian networks that helped hide billions in drugs, ransomware and spying operations—British investigators have smashed two Russian money-laundering networks that were helping criminal gangs hide billions of pounds in drugs, ransomware...
- + Trump's defence pick 'won't back down' amid claims he could be replaced—Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary has pledged to carry on and said he still has the president-elect's backing amid reports he could be replace...
- + Meet the last man standing on UK's loneliest housing estate—A pensioner who is refusing to leave what's being branded Britain's loneliest housing estate has told Sky News he is facing bullying and intimidation ...
- + Marc Guehi to face no formal action over 'Jesus' message on captain's armband—Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is to face no formal action after displaying a Christian message on his captain's armband, Sky News understands. [L...
- + One of UK's oldest golf clubs could disappear into the sea—One of the oldest golf clubs in the country is facing a fight for its future - from storms and the seas. [Link to media]
- + One of UK's oldest golf clubs fights for its future amid rising sea levels—One of the oldest golf clubs in the country is facing a fight for its future - from storms and the seas. [Link to media]
- + Murderer to appeal conviction and sentence for shooting and stabbing spree—A man who went on a deadly shooting spree in the Scottish Highlands intends to appeal his conviction and sentence. [Link to media]
- + Cases of winter flu 'rising rapidly', with school-aged children worst affected—Cases of winter flu are "rising rapidly", with England's health boss urging those eligible to get vaccinated. [Link to media]
- + Market town with average house price of £440k named happiest place to live - does your town make top 20?—Woodbridge is the place to be for residents wanting to live the happiest life, according to new research. [Link to media]
- + Eminem's mother dies—Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, has died at the age of 69. [Link to media]
- + Lucy Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths and collapses—Child serial killer Lucy Letby has been interviewed in prison over the alleged murders of babies at two hospitals. [Link to media]
- + French PM loses no-confidence vote as government collapses—The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a vote of no confidence. [Link to media]
- + Grandmother 'may have fallen into sinkhole' while trying to find her cat—Rescue teams in Pennsylvania are searching for a grandmother who may have plunged into a sinkhole while looking for her missing cat. [Link to media]
- + Rescue teams search sinkhole for missing grandmother—Rescue teams in Pennsylvania are searching for a grandmother who may have plunged into a sinkhole while looking for her missing cat. [Link to media]
- + British band robbed at gunpoint on first day of US tour—A British band were robbed at gunpoint on the first day of their US tour. [Link to media]
- + Protesters undeterred in battle on the streets for Georgia's future—On the streets of Tbilisi right now, there is a battle for Georgia's future. [Link to media]
- + Motion to impeach South Korean president over short-lived martial law is submitted—South Korean opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach the president after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, t...
- + Calls to impeach South Korean president over martial law decree—South Korean lawmakers have called for the impeachment of the president after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering...
- + 'We must have some hope': Lebanon divided over if war is truly over—In Nabatieh, in the south of Lebanon, stoicism can border on nonchalance. [Link to media]
- + Thousands of children were missing from education last year, report finds—As many as 300,000 children aged five to 15 were missing from education in England last year, a report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has f...
- + How rigid should football's rules be on expressions of religion?—Three weeks before Christmas, the Football Association (FA) could have to sanction a player's devotion to Jesus. [Link to media]
- + Trump's defence secretary pick refuses to answer questions on controversies—The man chosen by Donald Trump to be defence secretary has refused to answer Sky News questions about whether he has a problem with alcohol and women....
- + 'It doesn't matter': Reform deputy dismisses court records that say MP kicked his girlfriend—Richard Tice has been challenged for appearing to cast doubt on court documents that detailed how one of the party's MPs was jailed for repeatedly kic...
- + Memo reveals BBC knew about 'unacceptable' behaviour from Wallace last year—The BBC was alerted to Gregg Wallace's "unacceptable" behaviour while filming Inside The Factory more than a year and a half ago, Sky News can confirm...
- + Wallace faces new claims of 'groping' as BBC pulls MasterChef specials —Two women have claimed Gregg Wallace inappropriately touched them - as yet more allegations surface against the MasterChef presenter. [Link to media]
- + King hosts Qatari ruler at state banquet - with David Beckham next to Kemi Badenoch—The King has paid tribute to the "profound, personal and historic" ties between our "two great nations" as he hosted the Emir of Qatar at a state banq...
- + King hosts Qatari ruler at state banquet - with David Beckham sat next to Kemi Badenoch—The King has paid tribute to the "profound, personal and historic" ties between our "two great nations" as he hosts the Emir of Qatar at a state banqu...
- + King hosts Emir of Qatar at state banquet - with Beckhams among the famous faces in attendance—The King has paid tribute to the "profound, personal and historic" ties between our "two great nations" as he hosts the Emir of Qatar at a state banqu...
- + Chancellor admits it won't be 'easy' for business to absorb costs of national insurance hike—The chancellor has admitted it will not be "easy" for businesses to "absorb" the increase in employers' national insurance contributions that was anno...
- + Lady Gabriella warns about 'side effects' of antidepressants after husband took his own life—Lady Gabriella Kingston has warned about the "side effects" of antidepressants as a coroner ruled her husband took his own life. [Link to media]
- + Fearne Cotton reveals she will have surgery on benign tumours—TV presenter Fearne Cotton has revealed she will undergo an operation to remove two benign tumours from her jaw. [Link to media]
- + Sara Sharif: 'Heartbreaking reminder' of 'profound weaknesses' in child protection—We have been here before and each time we have said "never again". [Link to media]
- + Sara Sharif was known to social services from day she was born: Could she have been saved?—From the moment she was born, Sara Sharif was known to social services. [Link to media]
- + Putin using Ukraine as 'testing ground' for missiles and is 'not interested in peace', says NATO boss—Russian President Vladimir Putin is using Ukraine as a "testing ground for experimental missiles" and is "not interested in peace", NATO's secretary g...
- + Why was martial law declared in South Korea?—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lifted martial law, which he implemented hours earlier in a move that shocked MPs, the public and internation...
- + Trump files motion to dismiss hush money case - and references Hunter Biden pardon—Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the hush money case in which he was convicted due to his victory in the US presidential election. [Link to ...
- + Trump files motion to dismiss hush money case and set aside conviction due to election victory—Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the hush money case in which he was convicted due to his victory in the US presidential election. [Link to ...
- + Russian attacks on UK cyberinfrastructure will be 'feature of our life', former MI6 chief warns—Russian attacks on UK cyberinfrastructure will be a "feature of our life", a former head of MI6 has warned. [Link to media]
- + Customers should be given taxpayer incentives up to £5,000 to drive electric future, Ford's UK boss says —Ford's UK boss has called on the government to provide consumer incentives of up to £5,000 per car to boost demand for electric vehicles and help...
- + South Korean president declares state of martial law—The president of South Korea has declared "emergency martial law", accusing the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathising wi...
- + Drunk driver found in bed as police arrest him after fleeing crash scene—A drunk driver who was spotted "running away" from the scene of a crash asked police if they could "speak tomorrow" as officers found him lying in bed...
- + 'Can you speak to me tomorrow?': Drunk driver found in bed as police arrest him after fleeing crash scene—A drunk driver who was spotted "running away" from the scene of a crash asked police if they could "speak tomorrow" as officers found him lying in bed...
- + 13 women found guilty for selling babies for cash in Cambodia —Thirteen women have been sentenced to four years for acting as surrogates in a ring selling babies for cash in Cambodia. [Link to media]
- + Queen says her chest infection was form of pneumonia - as Kate makes rare appearance for Qatari state visit—The Queen has told guests at the state visit that her chest infection was a form of pneumonia. [Link to media]
- + Kate makes rare appearance for visit of Qatari ruler as Queen tells guests her chest infection was pneumonia—The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance as the emir of Qatar and his wife began a two-day state visit to the UK. [Link to media]
- + Man jailed for attempting to import 29,000 skull-shaped ecstasy tablets into UK via Snapchat deal—A man who attempted to import almost 30,000 skull-shaped ecstasy tablets into the UK in a deal arranged over Snapchat has been jailed for four years. ...
- + Overhaul of official workforce data may take another two years - ONS —The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has admitted efforts to overhaul unreliable data on Britain's jobs market may not be ready until 2027. [Link ...
- + Premier League club captain 'reminded' after 'I love Jesus' message written on rainbow armband—The Football Association will contact Crystal Palace player Marc Guehi to remind him religious messaging is banned from equipment after a Christian me...
- + Inside the UK's 'wild west' court system—Are you free on 9 March 2026? [Link to media]
- + Woman jailed for murdering boyfriend by leaving him in zipped suitcase—A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her boyfriend by zipping him inside a suitcase and leaving him to die of suffocation, following what sh...
- + UK prepares five million vaccine doses in case of bird flu pandemic—More than five million doses of a vaccine are being prepared in the UK to combat any potential bird flu pandemic. [Link to media]
- + Melanie Sykes criticises TV industry after Celebrity MasterChef experience—Celebrity Masterchef contestant Melanie Sykes has criticised the TV industry in the wake of the allegations made about host Gregg Wallace, saying it i...
- + Woman in court charged over deaths of four people in paddleboarding incident—A paddleboard tour company owner has appeared in court charged over the deaths of four people following an incident in the River Cleddau in 2021. [Lin...
- + Man jailed for murdering girlfriend who died two years after he set her on fire—A man whose partner died two years after he poured petrol over her and set her on fire has been jailed for life. [Link to media]
- + Unsolved 1996 killing of six-year-old beauty pageant queen still being investigated, police say—The unsolved killing of a six-year-old beauty pageant queen is still a priority for investigators, police have insisted. [Link to media]
- + US rugby star Ilona Maher joins the UK's Bristol Bears —US rugby star Ilona Maher is moving to the UK to join the Bristol Bears. [Link to media]
- + Husband reveals wife's final words as drink-driver jailed for killing her on wedding day—A bride who was killed by a drink-driver on the day of her wedding had, just moments before the fatal crash, told her new husband that she "didn't wan...
- + Missing woman 'disappeared voluntarily' - after dad took own life when he failed to find her—A missing woman, whose dad took his own life after failing to find her, disappeared voluntarily, police have said. [Link to media]
- + BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials after Gregg Wallace allegations—The BBC has decided to pull its MasterChef Christmas specials following claims of inappropriate behaviour against presenter Gregg Wallace. [Link to me...
- + 'Pioneering' drug for rare eye cancer to be rolled out on NHS in England—Hundreds of people in England with a rare form of eye cancer are set to have access to a "pioneering" drug, the NHS has announced. [Link to media]
- + Ceasefire 'victory' looks bleak as Hezbollah bodies exhumed from makeshift mass graves—In scrubland on the outskirts of Tyre, southern Lebanon, they started digging out the bodies - 186 of them. [Link to media]
- + In pictures: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky among celebrities at British Fashion Awards—Stars descended on the red carpet at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday night. [Link to media]
- + In pictures: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky walk red carpet at British Fashion Awards—Stars descended on the red carpet at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday night. [Link to media]
- + Jaguar boss defends rebrand after backlash - as new electric car revealed—Jaguar wants "to be bold and disruptive" with its new electric car and redesign, the luxury vehicle maker's managing director told Sky News. [Link to ...
- + UK 'widely' underestimating cyber threats, security chief warns—The UK is "widely" underestimating the severity of the threat from cyberspace, the head of the country's cyber security service will warn. [Link...
- + Property tycoon loses appeal against her death sentence—A court in Vietnam has upheld a death sentence for a real estate tycoon after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery. ...
- + Court upholds death sentence for tycoon in $12bn fraud case—A court in Vietnam has upheld a death sentence for a real estate tycoon after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery, ...
- + Trump nominates billionaire investment banker to be US ambassador to UK—US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens to be his ambassador to the UK. [Link to media]
- + Trump nominates investment banker to be US ambassador to UK—US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens to be his ambassador to the UK. [Link to media]
- + Significant shift as Starmer says Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position for negotiations'—Sir Keir Starmer has for the first time said it was British policy to "put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations". [Link to medi...
- + Starmer goes all-in on Trump love-in - and steals a notoriously familiar slogan—The globe-trotting prime minister has hit back at his critics - and cosied up to Donald Trump like never before. [Link to media]
- + Syria says its strikes with Russia have killed at least 400 insurgents over past 24 hours—Syria's military has said its joint airstrikes with Russia have killed at least 400 insurgents over the past 24 hours - as Vladimir Putin reaffirmed h...
- + Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital after 'alarming blood test'—Harvey Weinstein has been taken to hospital after an "alarming blood test result", his lawyers have said. [Link to media]
- + Tories spent £50m on Rwanda deportation flights that never took off—The last government spent £50m on Rwanda deportation flights that never took off, new figures reveal. [Link to media]
- + Kate will join royals for Qatari state visit - but Queen to miss start over health reasons—The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit on Tuesday due to the "lingering side effects" of a chest infection. [Link t...
- + Queen to miss start of Qatari state visit—The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit on Tuesday due to the "lingering side effects" of a chest infection. [Link t...
- + Queen to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit due to 'lingering side effects' of chest infection—The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit tomorrow due to the "lingering side effects" of a chest infection. [Link to ...
- + Motorists rev up £38m settlement in shipping cartel claim—Lawyers acting for British motorists who were charged inflated prices to deliver vehicles to the UK have agreed settlements worth £38m after a ye...
- + Victims of online stalking given 'right to know' perpetrator's identity—Police will be able to reveal the identity of online stalkers under new "right to know" powers, the government has announced. [Link to media]
- + Organised crime gang members jailed after helping smuggle up to £7bn worth of drugs into UK—Members of an organised crime gang which smuggled up to £7bn worth of drugs into the UK from the continent have been jailed. [Link to media]
- + Lewd Gregg Wallace comment left me crying with humiliation, ex-MasterChef contestant claims—A former MasterChef contestant has told Sky News that Gregg Wallace made innuendos "constantly" during filming and was heard by crew members - and tha...
- + Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires at IDF in 'ceasefire violation'—Israel's prime minister says he will "respond with force" after Hezbollah fired towards an Israeli military post in disputed territory in Lebanon. [Li...
- + 'Something remarkable is happening with Gen-Z' - is Reform UK winning the 'bro vote'?—Pyrotechnics, fireworks, balloons - Reform UK's conference was unlike any other. Back in September, Nigel Farage's party used its annual gathering to ...
- + Why are generations divided in Ireland's general election? —Eamon Fay has been making Irish dancing shoes for more than 40 years. [Link to media]
- + World-first technique means paralysed patients can walk again—Two paralysed patients have been able to walk short distances and even climb stairs once more after being implanted with electrodes in their brains. [...
- + French government heading towards collapse—The French government is heading towards collapse after far-right and left-wing parties said they would vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime ...
- + Ipswich Town defend decision of captain not to wear rainbow armband in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion—Ipswich Town FC has defended the decision of its captain not to wear a rainbow armband in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion due to his religious beliefs. [L...
- + Majority of public think debate on assisted dying has been rushed, poll finds—A majority of the public think the debate on assisted dying has been rushed, a poll has found. [Link to media]
- + Rapper sentenced to death in Iran is freed—Rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was sentenced to death for speaking out against the Iranian regime, has been freed from custody. [Link to media]
- + Stowaway who made it to Paris from New York taken off flight back to US over 'disturbance'—A stowaway who somehow boarded a flight in New York and made it to Paris was removed from her flight back to the US this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Freezing temperatures as low as -10C forecast in UK—Forecasters are predicting a widespread frost across the UK, with the potential for -10C (14F) in some places. [Link to media]
- + Record 2.3 tonnes of cocaine seized from biker gang's broken down fishing boat—Police in Australia have seized a record 2.3 tonnes (2,300kg) of cocaine from a motorcycle gang's fishing boat that broke down off the coast of Queens...
- + Retired police dog on first walk since major surgery rescues missing man —A retired police dog who was recovering from major surgery has rescued a vulnerable man. [Link to media]
- + Killer whale pod develops unique technique to hunt world's largest fish—Pictures and videos have revealed new, specialised hunting techniques used by killer whales to attack the world's largest fish, according to scientist...
- + Chris Wormald replaces Simon Case as cabinet secretary—Sir Chris Wormald has been named as the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service. [Link to media]
- + PM appoints new cabinet secretary and head of civil service—Sir Chris Wormald has been named as the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service. [Link to media]
- + Who are the Syrian rebels - and what are their plans?—Rebel forces claim to have taken control of the Syrian capital after storming through the country in less than two weeks. [Link to media]
- + 'A remarkable change': Who are the Syrian rebels?—Syrian rebels returned to the major northern city of Aleppo after nearly a decade away as part of a sweep which experts believe could eventually lead ...
- + 'Is it any wonder' TV and film workers don't speak out? Union responds to BBC handling of Gregg Wallace claims—Reports of the BBC's handling of complaints about MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace are "deeply troubling", the head of a TV workers' union has said....
- + Large sinkhole opens up in South Wales as residents told to stay away—A large sinkhole has appeared on a housing estate in South Wales, with the local council warning residents to stay away from the area. [Link to media]
- + Police officer charged following fatal collision with moped—A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in north London. [Link to media]
- + Two dead and more than 30 injured after coach crashes in Pyrenees—Two people have died and more than 30 others have been injured after their coach crashed on a mountainous road in the Pyrenees in southern France. [Li...
- + 'Brain rot' chosen as 2024 Oxford word of the year - but what does it mean?—'Brain rot' has been chosen as the Oxford 2024 word of the year. [Link to media]
- + Building owners could face prison if unsafe cladding not removed by 2029—Building owners could face prison if they have not removed unsafe cladding by 2029, according to a new government plan. [Link to media]
- + The doorstep murder that remains one of Britain's longest-running unsolved cases—Imagine being four years old. One minute your dad is reading you a bedtime story. The next he is lying on the doorstep of your family home, drawing hi...
- + 'My dad was shot dead - then people said my mum did it': The doorstep murder that remains unsolved—Imagine being four years old. One minute your dad is reading you a bedtime story. The next he is lying on the doorstep of your family home, drawing hi...
- + 'I wasn't in a good head space': Gregg Wallace apologises over 'women of a certain age' video—MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised for his response to claims he made sexual comments towards staff and celebrity guests on a range of ...
- + Neighbours star reveals emotional final scenes after terminal cancer diagnosis—Actor Ian Smith, known for playing Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. [Link to media]
- + Neighbours star reveals he has 'aggressive, non-fixable' cancer—Actor Ian Smith, known for playing Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. [Link to media]
- + 'I have lost my eyesight': Elton John unable to watch premiere of his new musical —Sir Elton John was unable to watch the premiere of a new West End musical he wrote lyrics for due to losing his eyesight. [Link to media]
- + 'Anti-Notting Hill Carnival agenda': Organisers criticise survey - as officers brand event 'war zone'—A survey of police officers describing Notting Hill Carnival as a "war zone" and "hell" has been criticised, with organisers condemning its "anti-carn...
- + Vauxhall parent firm's boss abruptly resigns - days after Luton plant announced closure—The chief executive of Vauxhall's parent company has abruptly resigned, just days after the car brand's factory in Luton was slated for closure. [Link...
- + Typhoo Tea bought out of administration for millions—Typhoo Tea has been bought out of administration for £10.2m. [Link to media]
- + Musk again prevented from receiving 'world's largest pay award'—Elon Musk has again been prevented from becoming even richer by a US court which blocked his $56bn (£44bn) pay package despite company shareholde...
- + Stampede caused by football fans leaves more than 50 people dead—More than 50 people are feared dead after clashes between fans and a stampede at a football match in southeast Guinea, according to the government. [L...
- + More than 50 people feared dead in football stadium stampede—More than 50 people are feared dead after clashes between fans and a stampede at a football match in southeast Guinea, according to the government. [L...
- + It's hardly surprising President Biden is choosing family first—President Biden had seemed so adamant. He would leave the Justice Department to make its own decisions. [Link to media]
- + President Biden issues pardon for son Hunter, claiming he was 'unfairly prosecuted' on gun and tax charges—President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter, who has been convicted of gun charges and pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion. [Link to ...
- + President Biden issues pardon for his son Hunter—President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter, who has been convicted of federal gun charges. [Link to media]
- + Nine-year-old boy sent to shops ended up paralysed: The Palestinian families' lives shattered by Israelis shooting their children—In a West Bank clinic, the father of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy showed us where the bullet shot by an Israeli soldier entered his son's neck and ...
- + Boy paralysed after being shot in neck by Israeli soldiers—In a West Bank clinic, the father of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy showed us where the bullet shot by an Israeli soldier entered his son's neck and ...
- + British Museum's 'private meetings' on Elgin Marbles—The return of the Elgin Marbles has been discussed in what was described to Sky News as "private meetings". [Link to media]
- + Bereaved families and MPs call for tougher measures on mobiles for under-16s—Bereaved families and MPs are urging the government to take tougher steps to protect younger teenagers from "horrific" content on social media. ...
- + Boy, 9, paralysed for life after being shot in neck by Israeli soldiers—In a West Bank clinic, the father of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy showed us where the bullet shot by an Israeli soldier entered his son's neck and ...
- + 'A legend of the game': Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies—Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after "a lengthy battle with dementia", his family has said. [Link to media]
- + Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies—Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after a lengthy battle with dementia, his family has said. [Link to media]
- + Georgian protests spreading, say reports, as ex-Russia president issues warning—Violence has broken out in Georgia for a fourth night in a row - with fireworks fired at police who hit back with tear gas and water cannon. [Link to ...
- + 'War game' to test weapons supply chain to frontline British troops —The UK will "war-game" how British troops could be sustained on the frontline in the event of intense fighting and supply chain disruption. [Link to m...
- + My Chemical Romance confirm ex-drummer's death at age 44—My Chemical Romance have said their longest-serving drummer Bob Bryar has died aged 44. [Link to media]
- + Alleged crime gang boss fails to win seat in Irish election—Gerard Hutch, the alleged head of a major criminal gang in Dublin, has failed to win a seat in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + Belgian sex workers granted full employment rights —Sex workers in Belgium have been granted full employment rights, including maternity pay, sick days and pensions. [Link to media]
- + British man killed in lift shaft incident on family holiday—A British man has died after being found at the bottom of a lift shaft while on holiday in Turkey. [Link to media]
- + Gregg Wallace allegations 'tip of the iceberg', former MasterChef contestant claims—Allegations against Gregg Wallace are just the "tip of the iceberg", a former MasterChef contestant has told Sky News - claiming he witnessed a "toxic...
- + Man arrested on suspicion of rape at members-only London club—A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape at the Groucho Club, the celebrity haunt in London that was closed this week. [Link to media]
- + Boys charged after suspected chemical attack at train station—Two teenagers have been charged over a suspected chemical attack at a train station in southwest London on Friday. [Link to media]
- + How Ireland voted in maps and charts—First preference vote shares in Ireland's election suggest that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are poised to continue their coalition, with Sinn Fein recor...
- + Epic failure in crisis management: Wallace just doesn't get it—There is a certain irony to how unintentionally funny Gregg Wallace's latest social media post is. [Link to media]
- + Prince William pays tribute to Rob Burrow - as friend begins 'gruelling challenge'—Prince William has sent a good luck message to a former rugby league star who has begun a gruelling challenge in memory of Rob Burrow. [Link to media]
- + More than 20,000 people have crossed Channel in small boats since Labour won election—More than 20,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Labour came to power. [Link to media]
- + Gregg Wallace: My accusers are just 'handful of middle-class women of certain age'—Gregg Wallace has issued a defiant response to mounting allegations against him, dismissing his accusers as "middle-class women of a certain age". [Li...
- + Gregg Wallace: Allegations against me come from 'middle-class women of certain age'—Gregg Wallace has responded to mounting allegations against him in a defiant video posted online, saying the accusations come from "middle-class women...
- + Gregg Wallace says accusations against him come from 'middle-class women of a certain age'—Gregg Wallace has responded to the mounting allegations against him in a defiant video posted online, saying the accusations come from "middle-class w...
- + 'Deep State corruption' in the sights of Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel—Donald Trump promised retribution on the campaign trail and his nomination of ultra-loyalist Kash Patel to FBI director is a sure-fire sign that he pl...
- + Russian jets strike Syria after rebels seize city in shock offensive—Syrian and Russian jets have launched joint air strikes on Syrian rebels who are advancing through the country after seizing its second-largest city. ...
- + Syrian military sends in reinforcements after rebels seized Aleppo in shock offensive—Syrian and Russian jets have launched joint air strikes on Syrian rebels who are advancing through the country after seizing its second-largest city. ...
- + Syria's president vows to defeat 'terrorists' as US calls for 'de-escalation'—Syria's president has said his country will "defend its stability and territorial integrity" after rebels reportedly took control of most of the count...
- + Teenager dies and another critical after falling off motorbike in Wirral—A teenager has died and another is in a critical condition after the pair reportedly fell off a motorbike. [Link to media]
- + Trump plans to appoint son-in-law's dad as ambassador to France—Donald Trump is set to make another controversial addition to his top team after saying he wants convicted tax evader Charles Kushner to serve as amba...
- + 'I really enjoyed working with Trump… Now I'm on his hate list'—Penn Jillette says he's on Donald Trump's enemies list because the president-elect feels a sense of "betrayal" towards him - and more specifically bec...
- + Poll: Sharp rise in concern about inflation as Britons increasingly think state of economy is poor—People from all parts of the UK, representing all age groups including a significant majority of Labour voters, believe the rate of inflation will inc...
- + 'I was at breaking point': Carer highlights NHS failings after nursing dying ex-husband—Diane Edwards is exhausted and in mourning. She has agreed to speak to Sky News just 10 days after her ex-husband's death. [Link to media]
- + PM's next first-time challenge is a test of his worldview - but he's quietly building a reliable team—Sir Keir Starmer faces another first-time challenge this week. [Link to media]
- + Magician Penn Jillette: 'I really enjoyed working with Trump… Now I'm on his hate list'—Penn Jillette says he's on Donald Trump's enemies list because the president-elect feels a sense of "betrayal" towards him - and more specifically bec...
- + Starmer to outline his 'plan for change' focusing on schools, NHS and efficiency—Sir Keir Starmer is set to reveal his Labour's "plan for change" as he looks to draw a line under a tough first five months in office amid public ange...
- + Defiance or defeat? Thousands visit shrine for killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah—The crowds came, weeping in the dark, to a bombsite and a shrine. [Link to media]
- + Temperatures set to plunge to -7C after mild weekend—Temperatures are expected to plunge to as low as -7C next week after a mild weekend. [Link to media]
- + Temperatures expected to plunge after mild weekend—Temperatures are expected to plunge to as low as -7C next week following a mild weekend. [Link to media]
- + Eight arrested over Kosovo canal explosion—Eight people have been arrested after a powerful explosion in Kosovo damaged a canal, temporarily stopping power and water supplies to the country's c...
- + Georgian president says government 'not legitimate' as thousands again take to streets—Georgia's president has said the Caucasian country's government is "not legitimate" as thousands of protesters gathered again in the capital after a h...
- + 'You have a feeling of fear': In Georgia, people worry about ending up like Ukraine as government leans towards Russia—Levan is sitting in his very old car smiling at us through the snow, his eyes twinkling, amused by our discomfort. Not many people come to visit this ...
- + 'We are ready to die': Ukrainians united against Russia as Zelenskyy looks to end fighting—On a freezing cold, misty day, small groups of people gather, sometimes hugging, sometimes crying, sometimes just silent. [Link to media]
- + 'We are ready to die for Ukraine': People united against Russia as Zelenskyy looks to end fighting—On a freezing cold, misty day, small groups of people gather, sometimes hugging, sometimes crying, sometimes just silent. [Link to media]
- + Louise Haigh's photo of stolen phone 'taken after alleged theft'—Officers investigating Louise Haigh's "stolen" phone believed a photo she submitted of the handset had been taken after the alleged theft, Sky News ha...
- + Ireland election: Several ministers fighting for their seats - as attention turns to forming a coalition—Ireland's Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats - as attention turns to forming a new coali...
- + Ireland election: Several ministers fighting for their seats - as attention turns to forming a coalition—Ireland's Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats - as attention turns to forming a new coali...
- + Ireland election: Green Party leader in fight for seat with several ministers in trouble—Ireland's Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats, as its leader admitted their politicians h...
- + Kate's Christmas message revealed in carol service letter—The Princess of Wales has delivered her first Christmas message in the form of a letter ahead of her annual carol service. [Link to media]
- + Kate's Christmas message highlights love and kindness in letter for her carol service—The Princess of Wales has delivered her first Christmas message in the form of a letter ahead of her annual carol service. [Link to media]
- + Law firm to investigate allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace—The production company that makes MasterChef has appointed a City law firm to lead the investigation into alleged misconduct by presenter Gregg Wallac...
- + The Proclaimers perform tribute to 'political genius' Alex Salmond at memorial service —Alex Salmond has been described as an "inspiration", "political genius" and a "giant of a man" at a memorial service held for the former Scottish firs...
- + Van driver seriously injured after 'mindless and abhorrent act', say police—A man has suffered a serious head injury after a boulder was dropped from a bridge on to his passing van in Nottinghamshire. [Link to media]
- + World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after three aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike—Humanitarian aid organisation World Central Kitchen has said it is pausing its operation in Gaza after a number of its workers were killed in an Israe...
- + Israel claims it has killed 7 October attacker—Israel claims it has killed a Palestinian involved in the 7 October attack by Hamas. [Link to media]
- + With counting under way, here's what to look out for in Ireland's general election—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + Nicola Sturgeon joins mourners at funeral of her impressionist Janey Godley—Mourners have been paying their last respects to the comedian Janey Godley at her funeral in Glasgow. [Link to media]
- + With counting underway, here's what to look out for in Ireland's general election—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + What to look out for in Ireland's general election - with counting underway—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + What to look out for in Ireland's general election—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + Wife of 'evil' man guilty of shooting and stabbing rampage 'glad jury saw through his lies'—A woman who was stabbed by her "evil" abusive husband in a knife and gun rampage on a Scottish island has revealed she is "glad the jury saw through h...
- + Wife of 'evil' man guilty of shooting and stabbing rampage breaks her silence—A woman who was stabbed by her "evil" abusive husband in a knife and gun rampage on a Scottish island has revealed she is "glad the jury saw through h...
- + Why the significance of Syria's rebel offensive is immense - both politically and militarily—It had appeared to be a conflict frozen in time, but the operation launched with blistering speed by Syrian opposition fighters has turned all of that...
- + CCTV released in e-bike hit-and-run murder investigation—Murder detectives have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to after a fatal hit-and-run involving an e-bike in Derbyshire. [Link to me...
- + Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters seize most of Syria's second-biggest city—Syrian rebels reportedly control most of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters sweep into Syria's second-biggest city—Syrian rebels reportedly control around half of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters sweep into Syria's second biggest city—Syrian rebels reportedly control around half of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Russian and Syrian jets bomb Aleppo as rebels reportedly capture half of city —Russian and Syrian jets are reportedly bombing rebel fighters who have advanced in and around Aleppo. [Link to media]
- + Aleppo airport and major roads closed as Syrian rebel fighters step up attacks, reports —Aleppo airport and a number of major roads have been closed by Syrian authorities after anti-regime rebels claimed to have reached the heart of the ci...
- + Hezbollah flags still fly in Lebanon as fragile peace deal continues to hold—Mother and daughter, their car loaded with luggage, are driving together back to their house in this bombed-out suburb of Beirut. I ask them how it fe...
- + Hezbollah flags still fly in Lebanon as the fragile peace deal continues to hold—Mother and daughter, their car loaded with luggage, are driving together back to their house in this bombed-out suburb of Beirut. I ask them how it fe...
- + Nikita Vitiugov was once one of Russia's brightest chess talents - now he can't go back—"The rain, the clouds, the lack of sun - I feel at home here," Nikita Vitiugov says. London, the chess grandmaster remarks, feels similar to St Peters...
- + Could the next king of English chess be a Russian from St Petersburg?—"The rain, the clouds, the lack of sun - I feel at home here," Nikita Vitiugov says. London, the chess grandmaster remarks, feels similar to St Peters...
- + Debate evoked my mother's end of life: Would we have had assisted dying conversation?—I have watched hundreds of hours of parliamentary debates in my long time covering Westminster and I can honestly say that the five hours of discussio...
- + 'My bum is for sale - my artistic vision isn't': Kate Nash on turning to OnlyFans—Kate Nash has a message for critics: "Not all heroes wear capes. Some just sell pictures of their bum." [Link to media]
- + MPs knew the weight of the moment on assisted dying debate - and they met it—I have watched hundreds of hours of parliamentary debates in my long time covering Westminster and I can honestly say that the five hours of discussio...
- + Nature's best friend: Sniffer dog roots out tree disease in UK first—Dogs have been used to successfully identify tree diseases in the UK for the first time – proving pooches aren't just a man's best friend. [Link...
- + The rise and fall of celebrity hotspot The Groucho Club—It was once the venue of choice for the London glitterati but it appears the party is over for famed celebrity haunt The Groucho Club. [Link to media]
- + Mum's plea to find stem cell donor for nine-year-old daughter—A woman is urgently seeking a stem cell donor for her nine-year-old daughter, who has been diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal blood disorder....
- + Police use water cannon and pepper spray as Georgia EU protests continue—Violence has broken out again in Georgia's capital after protesters took to the streets near parliament over the suspension of EU membership talks. [L...
- + Police officers taken to hospital after being 'exposed to corrosive substance' as two teens arrested—Two police officers were taken to hospital after being "exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline" during an incident at Surbiton station. [Link ...
- + American football player dies a month after head-on-head collision—An American football player has died a month after suffering a head-on-head collision during a college game. [Link to media]
- + Harry Potter star Rupert Grint ordered to pay further £1.8m in tax—Former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax. [Link to media]
- + Gregg Wallace dropped by charity amid inappropriate behaviour allegations—A charity has dropped Gregg Wallace as an ambassador after multiple allegations of "highly inappropriate" behaviour. [Link to media]
- + Met Police refers itself to watchdog after honeytrap victims' identities revealed to each other—The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office after the names of the alleged victims of the Westminster honeytr...
- + 'On-the-run' TikTok influencer urged to hand himself in—Police are urging a TikTok influencer to hand himself in after he failed to show up at court - with his recent videos appearing to show him in Qatar.&...
- + Syrian rebel fighters breach Aleppo for first time since 2016—Syrian rebels have breached Aleppo for the first time since the country's government recaptured the city in 2016, according to war monitors and fighte...
- + Three-month-old boy dies after being found unresponsive at house—A three-month-old boy who was found unresponsive at a house in Seacombe, Wirral, has died. [Link to media]
- + Zelenskyy suggests 'hot phase' of Ukraine war could end in return for NATO membership if offered - even if seized land isn't returned immediately—Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a ceasefire deal could be struck if Ukrainian territory he controls could be taken "under the NATO umbrella" - allow...
- + Zelenskyy suggests he's prepared to end Ukraine war in return for NATO membership, even if Russia doesn't immediately return seized land—Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a ceasefire deal could be struck if Ukrainian territory he controls could be taken "under the NATO umbrella" - allow...
- + Louise Haigh's resignation prompts internal Labour blame game—Louise Haigh's shock resignation as transport secretary has provoked a blame game within Labour that is already proving unedifying. [Link to media]
- + Man eats £4.9m banana—A cryptocurrency entrepreneur has kept his promise and eaten a banana he bought for $6.2m (£4.9m). [Link to media]
- + 'I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state', MI6 chief warns—Security in the United States will be at risk if Vladimir Putin succeeds in Ukraine, the head of Britain's secret intelligence service has said in a w...
- + Police officer who rammed cow with patrol car acted 'lawfully', force concludes—A police driver who faced a fierce backlash when he rammed a cow has been cleared of any potential wrongdoing after an investigation found his actions...
- + Counting begins in Ireland election - after exit poll shows three main parties neck and neck—Counting has begun in Ireland's election, after an exit poll showed the three main parties virtually neck and neck. [Link to media]
- + Sinn Fein and Fine Gael neck and neck to be largest party in Ireland election - exit poll—Sinn Fein and Fine Gael are neck and neck to be the most popular party following Ireland's election, an exit poll suggests. [Link to media]
- + How did your MP vote on the assisted dying bill?—The assisted dying bill, put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has passed its second reading in the Commons with a majority of 55. [Link to media]
- + Irish rappers win discrimination case against UK government—Irish language rap group Kneecap have won their discrimination case against the UK government after former business secretary Kemi Badenoch refused th...
- + Fifth case of mpox strain detected in UK—A fifth case of a new strain of mpox has been detected in the UK. [Link to media]
- + Assisted dying bill backed by MPs after emotional Commons debate—Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote. [Link to media]
- + Man charged over shooting of eight-year-old girl and her father in west London—A man has been charged with attempted murder following a double shooting in west London. [Link to media]
- + As flu cases rise - what is the 'quad-demic' and how can you protect yourself?—Four illnesses are circulating in the UK this winter, in what has been dubbed the "quad-demic". [Link to media]
- + First glimpse inside restored Notre-Dame cathedral five years after devastating fire—As the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral burned in a devastating 2019 fire, Parisians watched on in tears. [Link to media]
- + New transport secretary named after Haigh's resignation over mobile phone guilty plea—Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh stepped down over a criminal conviction. [Link to media]
- + Wales brings in new rules for tattoo artists and body piercers—Tattoo artists in Wales will have to pay hundreds in licence fees and pass a course in infection prevention as part of new mandatory requirements. [Li...
- + Man who went on shooting and stabbing spree guilty of murdering his brother-in-law—A man who went on a shooting and stabbing spree in the Scottish Highlands has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill...
- + Man stabbed wife then murdered brother-in-law during island shooting spree—A man who went on a shooting and stabbing spree in the Scottish Highlands has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill...
- + Man murdered brother-in-law during island shooting spree—A man who went on a shooting and stabbing spree in the Scottish Highlands has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill...
- + The young Israelis refusing to fight - and facing jail—A small number of young Israelis are refusing national service, and being jailed as a result. [Link to media]
- + Voting opens in Irish general election—Polling stations have opened across Ireland this morning after a three-week election campaign. [Link to media]
- + 16-year-old girl charged with murder of man in King's Cross—A 16-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of a man in King's Cross. [Link to media]
- + Bank of England issues mortgage rate warning to 4.4 million homes and sounds Trump trade alarm—Around half the UK's mortgage holders face paying higher rates over the next three years, the Bank of England has warned, as its battle against inflat...
- + Transport secretary resigns after Sky News revealed mobile phone guilty plea—Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has resigned after it emerged she pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobi...
- + Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after mobile phone guilty plea 'mistake'—Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has resigned. [Link to media]
- + Facial reconstruction of unidentified woman released months after she was found in river—Police have released a facial reconstruction of an unidentified woman whose body was discovered in a river more than eight months ago. [Link to media]
- + How Ireland's election voting system works—The election in Ireland offers a great opportunity for observers of elections, parties and public opinion. [Link to media]
- + Badenoch risks letting Labour define her after missed opportunities on pensioners and business - Davidson—Kemi Badenoch will be "defined" by the first "clanger" she makes as Tory leader, Baroness Davidson has said. [Link to media]
- + Violent protests in Georgia as 'pro-Russian' government suspends bid to join EU—Violent protests have erupted in Georgia over its ruling party's decision to put talks on the country's longstanding bid to join the EU back until 202...
- + Sweden asks China to help clarify what happened to damaged undersea cables—Sweden has formally asked Beijing to help clarify what happened when two data cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea where a China-flagged vessel had b...
- + Mother who died after e-bike was 'rammed by 4x4' named—A woman who was killed when the e-bike she was riding was rammed by a 4x4 has been named as 25-year-old Alana Armstrong. [Link to media]
- + Woman on e-bike dies after being 'rammed by 4x4'—A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was killed when she was knocked off an e-bike that was rammed by a 4x4, police have said. [Link...
- + Widespread disruption in Denmark after mobile network outage—At least one hospital was forced to reduce non-critical care after one of Denmark's largest mobile networks suffered severe outages. [Link to media]
- + Russian spies in love triangle were to be used in 'honeytrap' operation across Europe, court hears—Two female Russian spies in a love triangle were to be used as "honeytraps" in a surveillance operation on targets across Europe, run from the UK, a c...
- + Five-time Grand Slam tennis champion says doping ban was 'worst experience of my life'—Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has said being given a one-month doping ban from the sport was the "worst experience of my life". [Link to m...
- + More than 28,000 rail fare evasion prosecutions quashed—More than 28,000 prosecutions brought by two rail firms for alleged fare evasion have been quashed. [Link to media]
- + Transport secretary admits pleading guilty to offence in connection with misleading police over 'stolen' phone—Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has admitted pleading guilty to an offence connected with misleading the police while a parliamentary candidate in 20...
- + 'Likelihood' boy, 2, would have survived if father had not died in flat, coroner says—There is a "likelihood" a two-year-old boy might still be alive if his father had not suffered a fatal heart attack over Christmas, a pre-inquest hear...
- + Remains found in Greater Manchester park are those of newborn girl, police say—Remains found in a Greater Manchester park have been identified as that of a newborn girl, police have said. [Link to media]
- + How Russia is avoiding detection with its strikes from the skies above Ukraine—There's a veneer of normality to life in Ukraine's major cities if you ignore the air raid sirens, the booming sounds of anti-aircraft fire, the threa...
- + How historic assisted dying vote is coming down to one cohort—The first vote on the assisted dying bill is not only hugely consequential, it's also hugely unpredictable and even as the vote draws near it still fe...
- + How MPs plan to vote on assisted dying bill—The first vote on the assisted dying bill is not only hugely consequential, it's also hugely unpredictable and even as the vote draws near it still fe...
- + 'This happened by design': Starmer blames Tories for 'open borders' after migration high—Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Tories of using Brexit to deliberately run an "open borders experiment" in the UK. [Link to media]
- + Officers investigated over death of teen with autism who escaped police car on M5—Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a teenager with autism escaped from a police car and died on the M5. [Link to media...
- + UK ticket-holder comes forward to claim £177m EuroMillions jackpot—A UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim the whopping £177m jackpot from Tuesday's EuroMillions draw. [Link to media]
- + Australia passes social media ban for under 16s—Australian senators have passed a world-first law that bans under 16s from having social media accounts. [Link to media]
- + Every pensioner in Scotland to receive winter fuel payment next year—The Scottish government has announced that all pensioners in Scotland will receive a winter fuel payment in 2025/26. [Link to media]
- + Former soldier who escaped prison by clinging to underside of lorry guilty of spying for Iran—A former British soldier who escaped from Wandsworth Prison has been found guilty of spying for Iran. [Link to media]
- + Gregg Wallace thanks people for 'support' after quitting MasterChef following allegations of inappropriate behaviour—Gregg Wallace has thanked people for their "support" in a video posted on Instagram after he stepped down from MasterChef over allegations he made ina...
- + Gregg Wallace avoids questions after quitting MasterChef following allegations of inappropriate behaviour—MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has stepped down over allegations he made a series of inappropriate sexual comments on a range of programmes over 17 yea...
- + At least 27 dead after landslide in Indonesia—At least 27 have died after flash floods and landslides hit the north of Indonesia's Sumatra island. [Link to media]
- + 'I'm going to bury you myself': Man charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump—A man has been charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump. [Link to media]
- + Human remains found 44 years after couple vanished—Human remains have been found 44 years after a couple from New York vanished. [Link to media]
- + Killer still at large on 20th anniversary of banker's doorstep murder as police reject 'callous' handling of unsolved shooting—A murder detective has dismissed concerns Scotland’s top police officer is "callous" for refusing to meet the family of a banker gunned down on ...
- + 'Hands on the trigger': Hezbollah vows to continue resistance despite ceasefire—Hezbollah has vowed to continue its resistance to Israel after the ceasefire came into effect. [Link to media]
- + First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years hailed as 'game-changer'—The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years has been hailed as a "game-changer" by doctors and patients. [Link to media]
- + Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail by judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial—The rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail again by a judge as he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges. [Link to media]
- + People who may have 'enabled' Mohamed al Fayed to carry out alleged sexual abuse under investigation—Detectives have launched a new investigation into more than five people suspected of helping Mohamed al Fayed commit widespread sexual abuse over almo...
- + Robbie Williams says people from the 90s shouldn't be shamed for how they think and feel—Robbie Williams has said people from the 90s "shouldn't be held accountable for how we think and we feel now". [Link to media]
- + Teenager who hugged Princess of Wales dies aged 17 after pursuing photography bucket list—A teenage photographer who met the Princess of Wales while pursuing a photography bucket list after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer has die...
- + 'Potentially life-ruining': Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants—Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children. [Link to medi...
- + David Cameron comes out in support of assisted dying bill—David Cameron has become the first former prime minister to come out in support of the assisted dying bill. [Link to media]
- + Abandoned Cold War military base rediscovered buried under 100ft of ice—NASA scientists have rediscovered a long-lost "city" buried under 100ft of ice, 58 years after it was abandoned as a US base during the Cold War. [Lin...
- + Murdered girl's sister calls for removal of time limit to appeal lenient jail sentences—The sister of a teenage girl who was brutally murdered 11 years ago has launched a petition to remove the 28-day time limit to launch an appeal agains...
- + New data reveals impact of war on civilians in Lebanon—As residents of southern Lebanon begin returning to neighbourhoods reduced to rubble, new data shared with Sky News illustrates the impact of the conf...
- + 'Several' Trump cabinet picks targeted with 'threats to their lives', transition team says—Several people nominated to roles in Donald Trump's incoming cabinet and administration have been targeted by bomb threats and "swatting," a spokesper...
- + Labour can't take credit - or be blamed - for latest migration numbers—"Just the man I want to talk to!" [Link to media]
- + Government to look into electric vehicle target mandate after Vauxhall van factory closure —The government will look into rules on the number of electric vehicles carmakers must produce each year, Rachel Reeves has announced. [Link to media]
- + Pep Guardiola says he 'didn't intend to make light' of self-harm—Pep Guardiola says he did not "intend to make light" of self-harm after answering a question about scratches on his face and head. [Link to media]
- + Man who allegedly secretly filmed women on nights out arrested—A 27-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating reports of women being filmed on nights out. [Link to media]
- + Man and woman charged after unresponsive baby boy taken to hospital—Police have charged a man and a woman with assault after an injured and unresponsive baby boy was taken to hospital. [Link to media]
- + Typhoo Tea officially enters administration but could soon be bought—Typhoo Tea has entered administration but a buyer could already be poised to take over the struggling firm. [Link to media]
- + Mohamed al Fayed's daughter cleared of robbing brother—Mohamed al Fayed’s daughter has been cleared of robbing her brother of his £1,900 iPhone after prosecutors dropped the case. [Link to media...
- + Two people with less than six months to live reveal contrasting views on assisted dying—Warning: This article contains references to suicide. [Link to media]
- + Lucy Letby's father 'threatened guns to my head' during meeting, hospital boss tells inquiry—Lucy Letby's father threatened a hospital boss while the trust was examining claims that the neonatal nurse was attacking babies in her care, an inqui...
- + Ex-Man City player set to become Georgia's next president—A former Manchester City football player is set to be Georgia's next president after the ruling party selected him as its candidate. [Link to me...
- + Elon Musk's father suggests having babies should be more like breeding horses—The alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk framed the 2024 election and their bond has only deepened since. [Link to media]
- + Celebrity spot the Groucho Club closes after claims of 'serious crime' on site—London celebrity haunt the Groucho Club has closed after claims a "serious crime" took place there. [Link to media]
- + Historic meat market to close after more than 800 years trading in London—London's Smithfield meat market is set to close after more than 800 years, with trading expected to cease for good after 2028. [Link to media]
- + One of FBI's most wanted 'terrorists' caught in Wales after more than 20 years on the run—A fugitive wanted for more than two decades by the FBI has been caught in North Wales, authorities have said. [Link to media]
- + 'Money for nothing' or low self-esteem - why are more young people on sickness benefit?—Standing with a group of friends in the market square in Romford, Jordan reveals he's been signed off work for the last four years due to mental ill h...
- + Fianna Fail doubles down on refusal to form coalition with Sinn Fein—Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin says his party has made "a policy decision" not to enter coalition government with Sinn Fein after Ireland's general...
- + Rapper Slowthai raped two women at after-show party, court hears—Rapper Slowthai raped two women at a house party after a gig, along with a friend, a court has been told. [Link to media]
- + Storm Conall heading for UK—The third named storm of the season is due to hit the UK tonight, and it could bring up to 50mm (two inches) of rain to parts of southern England - ju...
- + Man arrested after tractor filmed being driven through floodwater during Storm Bert—A man has been arrested after a tractor was filmed being driven through floodwater in a Worcestershire town during Storm Bert. [Link to media]
- + What does the assisted dying bill propose?—MPs will on Friday have to make one of the biggest decisions of their careers - whether or not to back assisted dying. [Link to media]
- + Vauxhall to close its Luton factory - putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk—Vauxhall will close its 120-year-old Luton plant in April, the parent company Stellantis announced. [Link to media]
- + British forces deployed after drones spotted again over three US air bases in UK—Around 60 British troops, including counter-drone specialists, have been deployed to help defend three air bases used by the US Air Force in the UK af...
- + Five survivors rescued day after tourist boat sank in Red Sea - as search for missing 'intensifies'—Five survivors have been rescued and four bodies recovered in efforts to find people missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, a local officia...
- + Twelve British soldiers injured in major traffic pile-up—Twelve British soldiers were injured in a major traffic pile-up in Estonia, close to the border with Russia, local media have reported. [Link to media...
- + Letby boss tells inquiry: 'I didn't get everything right - but had the best intentions'—Lucy Letby's former boss has said she "didn't get everything right" but had the "best intentions" in dealing with concerns about the baby killer. ...
- + Georgia is a nation in turmoil where two worlds are being played out in the capital—There was something desperately oppressive that came with being in Tbilisi today. [Link to media]
- + Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in crash with unmarked police car —A 19-year-old woman has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after a crash with an unmarked police car that was responding to an eme...
- + Prosecutors ask judge to drop charges against Donald Trump over 2020 election interference—A motion has been filed to drop the charges against Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election result. [Link to media]
- + Man charged with bomb hoax after incident outside US embassy—A man has been charged with a bomb hoax after an incident outside the US embassy last week. [Link to media]
- + Father of murdered Elle Edwards 'sick' at co-defendant's early release—The father of murdered beautician Elle Edwards "felt sick" after finding out her killer's co-defendant is being released early as part of a government...
- + Father of murdered Elle Edwards 'sick' at killer's co-defendant being released from prison early —The father of murdered beautician Elle Edwards "felt sick" after finding out her killer's co-defendant is being released from prison early as part of ...
- + Canada's assisted dying programme has gone too far, says lawyer who tried to take his own life—Warning: This article contains references to suicide [Link to media]
- + RAF officers on around £60,000 manning the gates at key base due to guard shortage—Highly skilled Royal Air Force officers - part of the UK's warfighting airpower - have been told to man gates at a key air base because of a lack of g...
- + Wales reveals price of planned daily tourist charge—Tourists visiting Wales could soon face a tax of up to £1.25 per person per night. [Link to media]
- + Welsh tourist tax could see visitors charged £1.25 a night—Tourists visiting Wales could soon face a tax of up to £1.25 per person per night. [Link to media]
- + Earth's 'mini moon' to disappear for 30 years—A so-called "mini moon" that has been floating round Earth for two months will soon disappear. [Link to media]
- + Earth's temporary 'mini moon' to disappear—A so-called "mini moon" that has been floating round Earth for two months will soon disappear. [Link to media]
- + More than a dozen missing after tourist boat sinks off coast of Egypt - 'number of British nationals' being supported—More than a dozen people are missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, officials have said. [Link to media]
- + More than a dozen people missing after tourist boat sinks off coast of Egypt—More than a dozen people are missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, officials have said. [Link to media]
- + People join forces to save 30 whales stranded on beach—More than 30 pilot whales that washed up on a beachfront in New Zealand have been safely returned to the ocean by hundreds of people who lifted them o...
- + People come together to save more than 30 whales stranded on New Zealand beach—More than 30 pilot whales that washed up on a beachfront in New Zealand have been safely returned to the ocean by hundreds of people who lifted them o...
- + Romania in shock after far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election—A far-right and little-known NATO critic has won the first round of Romania's presidential election after polls predicted he would win less than 10% o...
- + Microsoft 'investigating issue' after users report problems with Outlook and Teams—Microsoft has said it is "investigating an issue" after users reported problems with Outlook and Teams. [Link to media]
- + Starmer rules out another general election after petition reaches two million signatures—Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out an early general election after a petition calling for a second vote reached two million signatures. [Link to media]
- + 'The grand dame of blockbusters': Bestselling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford has died—Barbara Taylor Bradford, the bestselling novelist who wrote A Woman Of Substance, has died at the age of 91. [Link to media]
- + Matt Gaetz joins Cameo – and is charging people hundreds for pep talks—Matt Gaetz has joined the celebrity video platform Cameo days after he withdrew his name from consideration to serve as Donald Trump's attorney genera...
- + Man arrested after shots fired 'directly into car' with girl, 8, and child, 2, inside—A 22-year-old man has been arrested after an eight-year-old girl and a man were seriously injured in a shooting in west London. [Link to media]
- + Manhunt after girl, 8, and man seriously injured in London double shooting—A manhunt has been launched after an eight-year-old girl and a man were seriously injured in a shooting in west London on Sunday. [Link to media]
- + Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' financial crisis capital raising—Barclays has been fined £40m over capital raising that averted its need for taxpayer aid during the 2008 financial crisis. [Link to media]
- + Controversial tree planting targets for farmers scrapped in Welsh government U-turn—Controversial tree planting targets for farms in Wales have been scrapped. [Link to media]
- + At least one dead after DHL cargo plane crashes into house—At least one person was killed when a DHL cargo plane crashed into a house in Lithuania this morning. [Link to media]
- + Clean up begins after Storm Bert - but flooding risk may remain this week—A major clean-up has started following "devastating" floods from Storm Bert, but the risk of further flooding remains. [Link to media]
- + Davina McCall releases emotional video statement after brain tumour surgery—Davina McCall has said her short-term memory is "a bit remiss" as she recovers from brain tumour surgery. [Link to media]
- + Davina McCall says she has short-term memory problems after brain tumour surgery—Davina McCall has said her short-term memory is "a bit remiss" as she recovers from brain tumour surgery. [Link to media]
- + Israel edging closer to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - reports—Israel is said to be edging closer to a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports. [Link to media]
- + Israel edging closer to ceasefire deal with Lebanon - reports—Israel is said to be edging closer to a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, according to reports. [Link to media]
- + Ex-Met Police chief urges ministers to 'look closely' at report calling for end of non-crime hate incidents—A former Metropolitan Police commissioner has urged ministers to "look closely" at a thinktank report calling for non-crime hate incidents to be aboli...
- + 'I felt my wife's pulse stop': Has assisted dying in Canada 'crossed the line'?—Warning: This article contains references to suicide [Link to media]
- + Depressed and desperate to die: Has assisted dying in Canada 'crossed the line'?—Warning: This article contains references to suicide [Link to media]
- + Russian plane catches fire after landing in Turkey—A Russian plane carrying 95 people caught fire after landing at Antalya airport in Turkey on Sunday, but all passengers and crew were safely evacuated...
- + 'I don't know when I next want to perform again': Adele's tearful goodbye from Las Vegas residency—Adele has bid a tearful farewell to her Las Vegas residency show, as the Someone Like You star admitted she doesn't know when she'll perform again nex...
- + Sinn Fein leader will demand referendum on Irish unity if she wins election—Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will demand a referendum on Irish unity in her first phone call with Sir Keir Starmer if she wins Ireland'...
- + UK in AI arms race with Russia as Putin 'wants destruction', minister to warn—The UK is in a "new AI arms race" with countries like Russia and North Korea, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will say on Monday. [Lin...
- + 'When you hit profits, you hit growth': Businesses criticise biggest budget tax increase in decades—Tax rises announced during the recent budget will hit businesses rather than encourage growth, the head of one of the UK's most prominent business gro...
- + Wicked lands largest opening weekend of 2024 at Vue—Blockbuster Wicked has landed the largest opening weekend of 2024 at Vue International. [Link to media]
- + Bar staff to be trained to deal with incidents of drink spiking —Bar staff will be trained to deal with incidents of drink spiking under government plans to tackle violence against women and girls. [Link to media]
- + Russian forces capture 'former British soldier' fighting for Ukraine - reports—Russian forces have reportedly captured a British man while he was fighting for Ukraine. [Link to media]
- + Leicester City sack manager—Leicester City have sacked their manager Steve Cooper after a run of bad form, leaving them just above the Premier League's relegation zone. [Link to ...
- + Army officer charged over dummy grenade alert at airport—A senior army officer has been charged after he allegedly took a decommissioned hand grenade through Scotland's busiest airport. [Link to media]
- + COP29 delegates leave summit with a bad aftertaste—In Azerbaijan, the oil is cheap, the skyscrapers are shaped like fire and donuts, and the ruling elite have got rich quick from its abundant fossil fu...
- + 'I don't want to die': Mum's plea after hunger strike over son's imprisonment in Egypt—A mother who has gone on hunger strike after her activist son was detained in Egypt is calling on the foreign secretary to act fast - with time, she s...
- + MP behind assisted dying bill says she has 'no doubts' - as she rejects minister's 'slippery slope' claim—The Labour MP behind the assisted dying bill said she has "no doubts" about its safeguards after a minister warned it would lead to a "slippery slope"...
- + Man fighting for his life after suffering cardiac arrest on Westminster Bridge—A man is fighting for his life after going into cardiac arrest on Westminster Bridge. [Link to media]
- + Young people to lose benefits if they refuse work and training, says minister—Young people will lose their benefits if they refuse to take up work and training opportunities, a minister has said ahead of announcing measures to c...
- + Russia launches drone strike on Kyiv - as commander 'sacked for lying about war progress'—Russia launched a large drone attack on Kyiv overnight, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning the attack shows his capital needs better air defences. [Link...
- + 'I don't want to be in pain': Mum diagnosed with cancer tells of day her life changed ahead of assisted dying vote—There is a lot at stake this week for Sophie Blake, a 52-year-old mother who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in May 2022. [Link to media]
- + 'I don't want to be in pain': Mum diagnosed with cancer tells of the day her life changed ahead of assisted dying vote—There is a lot at stake this week for Sophie Blake, a 52-year-old mother to a young adult, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in May 2023. [Link...
- + Father rescues son from sinking car as Storm Bert wreaks havoc—Tragedy almost struck a family in West Yorkshire after a father had to suddenly rescue his 11-month-old son from their flooded car. [Link to media]
- + Max Verstappen wins Formula One world title for a fourth straight year—Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has won the Formula One world title for a fourth straight year. [Link to media]
- + Body of missing rabbi found in UAE - as Israeli PM says he was murdered in 'antisemitic terror incident'—The body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in Abu Dhabi has been found, Israel has said. [Link to media]
- + Irish leader Simon Harris preparing for any 'economic shock' under Trump presidency—Ireland's Taoiseach Simon Harris says he is setting aside "significant funds" to protect the country from any economic shock under Donald Trump's pres...
- + Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne at first show since former bandmate died—Zayn Malik paid tribute to former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne as he kicked off his solo tour. [Link to media]
- + Unidentified drones spotted over US bases in UK—Unidentified drones were spotted over three airbases in the UK this week, the US Air Force (USAF) has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Cat wriggles through drainpipe - but with less-than-purrfect results—A cat had to be freed from a drainpipe by firefighters after getting stuck in the middle of wriggling through. [Link to media]
- + Russia ready to hit UK with wave of cyber attacks, minister will warn—Russia is prepared to launch a wave of cyber attacks on Britain - and can "turn the lights off for millions of people", a minister will warn. [Link to...
- + Scientists were unsure why the Caspian Sea was shrinking so fast - now they have detected why—On a beach just outside the Azerbaijani capital Baku, a pair of deserted swings creak back and forth in the wind. [Link to media]
- + The UK is not obliged to have a deputy PM - but Prescott's legacy shows it's a job worth having—"Giant", "titan", "the Labour Party could never have won three consecutive terms without John". [Link to media]
- + John Prescott's legacy shows being deputy PM is a job worth having—"Giant", "titan", "the Labour Party could never have won three consecutive terms without John". [Link to media]
- + Daily home activities could give off clouds of microplastics, scientists warn—Routine domestic activities could expose people to a cloud of plastic particles so small that they can be inhaled deep into the lungs, according to re...
- + Kanye West accused of sexual assault on set of music video in new lawsuit—Rapper Ye - formerly known as Kanye West - has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that alleges he strangled a model on the set of a mus...
- + Minister's assisted dying intervention is explosive - and potentially embarrassing for PM—With six days to go before Friday's historic Commons showdown on assisted dying, it's the opponents who are turning up the heat. [Link to media]
- + Minister's assisted dying intervention is explosive - and potentially embarrassing for the PM—With six days to go before Friday's historic Commons showdown on assisted dying, it's the opponents who are turning up the heat. [Link to media]
- + Embattled COP29 climate summit strikes last ditch deal on funding for vulnerable countries—The COP29 climate talks have reached a last ditch deal on cash for developing countries, pulling the summit back from the brink of collapse after a gr...
- + Israel hits central Beirut with series of airstrikes - reports—Israel has targeted central Beirut with at least four airstrikes, according to security sources cited by Reuters news agency. [Link to media]
- + Man dies and 10 rescued after landslide as Storm Bert causes chaos around UK—A man has died and 10 people, including five children, have been rescued after a landslide as Storm Bert batters the UK. [Link to media]
- + Storm Bert brings snow, rain and wind as weather warnings cover UK—Snow, rain and strong winds are starting to disrupt travel plans as Storm Bert hits the UK. [Link to media]
- + Storm Bert to bring snow, rain and wind as weather warnings cover UK—Snow, rain and strong winds are expected to disrupt travel plans and potentially cause flooding as Storm Bert hits the UK. [Link to media]
- + Former Man Utd striker says club needs 'to be more nasty'—Manchester United begin their sixth reboot under new management since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement with a former star of the glory days urging the p...
- + As Starmer's approval rating plummets, Farage's is on the rise: Can Labour turn things around?—"We are in unchartered territory." [Link to media]
- + Recipe that might change how you do roasties forever – as best chefs in UK share Christmas dinner tips—If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything...
- + How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever—If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything...
- + Ukraine and NATO to hold emergency talks as Russia vows to increase production of 'unstoppable' missile—NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks on Tuesday after Vladimir Putin said Russia will ramp up the production of a new, hypersonic ballistic miss...
- + UK will 'set out a path' to raise defence spending to 2.5%, Starmer says—The UK will "set out a path" to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said, finally offering a timefr...
- + UK will 'set out a plan' to raise defence spending to 2.5%, Starmer says—The UK will "set out a plan" to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said, finally offering a timefr...
- + US funeral home owners plead guilty to corpse abuse —The owners of a funeral home in Colorado, accused of storing 190 decaying bodies, have pleaded guilty to corpse abuse. [Link to media]
- + Woman who accused Conor McGregor of rape wins civil assault case - and is awarded damages—A woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her has said "justice has been served" after she won her civil case against the Irish mixed martial arts ...
- + Parents of British lawyer killed by methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute to 'loving daughter'—The parents of a British lawyer who died after being poisoned with methanol in Laos have described her as a "beautiful, kind and loving daughter". [Li...
- + Gordon Brown says daughter's death 'did not convince me of the case for assisted dying'—Gordon Brown says he is against legalising assisted dying, based on his experience of his own daughter's death. [Link to media]
- + Assisted dying bill could be wrecked by dirty tricks—It’s the most controversial battle over a private members' bill in parliament for nearly 60 years. [Link to media]
- + The best dogs of 2024—Dogs were the best of us in 2024. [Link to media]
- + Police release two people who were detained at Gatwick Airport during security incident —Two people detained during a security incident at Gatwick Airport have been allowed to continue their journeys after a suspect package saw a "large pa...
- + 'IVF can be prohibitively expensive': Joy star James Norton on story of first 'test-tube baby'—Actor James Norton, who stars in a new film telling the story of the world's first "test-tube baby", has criticised how "prohibitively expensive" IVF ...
- + 'IVF can be prohibitively expensive': Joy star on the story of the first 'test-tube baby'—Actor James Norton, who stars in a new film telling the story of the world's first "test-tube baby", has criticised how "prohibitively expensive" IVF ...
- + What to know about the Irish election - including polling and issues—Ireland's general election takes place on Friday, marking the end of a three-week campaign since the dissolution of parliament. [Link to media]
- + Scottish man, 22, linked to hacking group 'Scattered Spider' charged in US—Prosecutors in the US have revealed criminal charges against five people - including a man from Scotland - alleged to be part of a cybercrime group su...
- + Anaesthetist jailed for 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries—An anaesthetist has been jailed for 190 years for injecting dangerous drugs into IV bags. [Link to media]
- + Controlled explosion carried out at city centre bus station after 'suspicious item' found—Police have carried out a controlled explosion at a city centre bus station in Glasgow following the discovery of a "potentially suspicious item". [Li...
- + Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl—An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say. [Link t...
- + Gruelling cleanup in Spanish town still haunted by the ghosts of deadly floods—As we walk down, the ramp is slippery underfoot. It would be easy to fall, to tumble towards the mud and water. [Link to media]
- + Baby's remains found in park—The remains of a baby have been found in a park in Greater Manchester, police have said. [Link to media]
- + More snow to fall as Met Office issues new warnings—More snow is set to fall over the weekend with the Met Office issuing several new weather warnings. [Link to media]
- + Mental health 'lies at the centre' of Christmas Eve killing, defence claims—Mental health "lies at the centre" of the trial of a man accused of murdering his "best friend" on Christmas Eve, his defence lawyer has claimed. [Lin...
- + Ukraine fires UK-supplied missiles at targets inside Russia—Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News. [Link to media]
- + UK to scrap warships, helicopters and drone fleet despite growing threats abroad—The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war ragi...
- + US and other embassies in Kyiv closed amid warning of 'significant air attack'—The US and some other Western embassies in Kyiv have been closed amid fears Russia is preparing a major air attack on the Ukrainian capital. [Link to ...
- + Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs - including 800 in UK—Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK. [Link to media]
- + Family's plea after boy who performed on Britain's Got Talent killed near school —The family of an 11-year-old boy who died after being involved in a collision with a car near his school has called for the road's speed limit to be l...
- + Inquest opens into death of woman, 24, found in car boot as international manhunt continues—An inquest has opened into the death of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, whose body was found in a car boot in east London. [Link to media]
- + One Direction stars say goodbye to Liam Payne at funeral—Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral. [Link to media]
- + Officers face criminal investigation after pregnant woman and baby killed in crash with police car—Two Metropolitan Police officers are facing a criminal investigation after a pregnant woman and her baby were killed in a collision with an unmarked p...
- + New ice warning comes into force in major cities - as forecasters warn of more travel disruption—An ice alert for the South East and West Midlands is among new weather warnings now in force across the UK. [Link to media]
- + Ex-soldier accused of spying was 'hare-brained' and 'stupid' but did not hurt anyone, trial hears—A former soldier accused of spying for Iran launched a "hare-brained" scheme to become a double agent but "without betraying or hurting anyone", accor...
- + Russia accused of escalating hybrid attacks in Europe after telecoms cables cut—Russia has been accused by European governments of escalating hybrid attacks on Ukraine's Western allies after two fibre-optic telecommunication cable...
- + Former vicar who raped six-year-old boy in church jailed—A former vicar who raped a six-year-old boy in his church has been sentenced to life in prison. [Link to media]
- + Google's AI chatbot tells user to 'please die'—Google's AI chatbot Gemini has told a user to "please die". [Link to media]
- + Woman found in boot of Corsa died from strangulation - as CCTV of suspect released—A woman whose body was found in the boot of a car last week died from strangulation, according to a post-mortem examination. [Link to media]
- + Is Putin ready to reach for the nuclear button?—So what will Russia do now? Will Vladimir Putin really reach for the red button? [Link to media]
- + Ukraine 'fires US long-range missiles at Russia' hours after Putin lowers nuclear weapon threshold—Ukraine has fired US-made ATACMS missiles at Russian territory, the Russian defence ministry has said. [Link to media]
- + 'Helping themselves like they own the place': Stores warn of 'out of control' shoplifting surge—A woman casually walks into a convenience store and starts filling a bread crate with goods from one of the aisles. [Link to media]
- + Judge 'visibly choked' as she jails getaway driver over murders of two teenagers—Getaway driver Antony Snook has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 38 years over the murders of two teenagers. [Link to media]
- + Gisele Pelicot hits out at 'cowardice' of dozens of men accused of raping her—The Frenchwoman whose husband is on trial for inviting 50 men to rape her over 10 years has accused them of "cowardice" and said they should have repo...
- + Russia's climate of fear as it prosecutes hundreds for speaking out against the war—If there’s one thing that defines what Russia has become over the past 1000 days, it’s the letter Z. [Link to media]
- + UK brands Russia 'mean, nasty and cynical' after it blocks UN resolution on Sudan war—Russia has been strongly criticised by Britain's foreign secretary for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution pressing for a ceasefire i...
- + More prisoners moved to less secure jails to tackle overcrowding crisis—The prison service is starting to recategorise the security risk of offenders to ease capacity pressures, Sky News understands. [Link to media]
- + British Airways flights delayed after 'technical issue'—A "technical issue" at British Airways has delayed flights, reportedly for thousands of passengers. [Link to media]
- + 'Disease-causing' salmonella could actually help 'combat cancer' —Salmonella could be engineered to help fight bowel cancer after research found the bacteria stops the body's own immune cells attacking the disease.&#...
- + Retailers warn of job cuts and price hikes after budget—Dozens of retail bosses have signed a letter to the chancellor warning of dire consequences for the economy and jobs if she pushes ahead with budget p...
- + 'Deep concern' as undersea fibre optic cable may have been deliberately cut—An undersea fibre optic cable between Germany and Finland has stopped working and might have been deliberately cut by an unknown party, according to a...
- + Sean 'Diddy' Combs attempting to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say—Sean "Diddy" Combs has attempted to contact prospective witnesses from jail in a bid to sway public opinion ahead of his upcoming sex trafficking tria...
- + Biden adding 'fuel to fire', Kremlin says - as Ukraine allowed to fire US missiles into Russia—The Kremlin has criticised President Joe Biden for adding "fuel to the fire" after giving Ukraine permission to launch US missiles into Russia. [Link ...
- + Two Britons killed after car hits suspected drug trafficking boat in dual carriageway pile-up—Two British men have been killed in Spain after their car hit a suspected drug trafficking boat when it fell out on a dual carriageway. [Link to media...
- + Dad-of-four jailed after 'hugely offensive and dangerous' post on TikTok—A father-of-four who threatened to burn down every mosque in Newcastle has been jailed for 20 months. [Link to media]
- + 'I wanted to vomit': Sons face 'devil' father who let men rape their mum—Gisele Pelicot's sons have faced their "devil" father in court, with one saying he wanted to vomit when his mother revealed how he had let strangers r...
- + Row over how many farms will be affected by inheritance tax policy - as PM doubles down—Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) ahead of a protest outside parli...
- + Dune: Prophecy star says series is the first time she has felt confident her scenes would not be cut—British actress Olivia Williams has said that in more than 30 years of acting on screen, starring in Dune: Prophecy is the first time she has felt con...
- + Dog that brought Queen 'such joy' has died—One of Queen Camilla's beloved dogs who brought her "such joy" has died. [Link to media]
- + Reward offered over British father and son missing in Spain—A £10,000 reward is being offered by detectives investigating the suspected murder of a missing father and son who disappeared in Spain five year...
- + Davina McCall makes 'enormous leap forward' after brain tumour surgery—Davina McCall has made an "enormous leap forward in the last 24 hours", her partner has said on her Instagram. [Link to media]
- + Ed Sheeran says he didn't give Band Aid 40 permission to use his vocals—Ed Sheeran says Band Aid 40 organisers did not seek his approval to use his vocals in the new version of the charity hit Do They Know It's Christmas? ...
- + Parts of UK braced for 'disruptive snow' after coldest night of the season—The UK is being warned to brace for a further cold snap with "disruptive snow" set to sweep in across parts of the country as temperatures plummet. [L...
- + 'Our educational frontline': Schools go underground to escape Russian missiles—If you know a teacher, or you are a teacher, you'll understand that many in the profession consider their jobs one of the best in the world, while als...
- + Barron for president in 2044? Why Trump dynasty may look to youngest son—American presidents must be citizens, born in the US, a resident in the country for 14 years, and at least 35 years of age. [Link to media]
- + 'Woolly jumpers at the ready!' - cold health alerts begin ahead of snow and ice warnings—A cold weather alert, covering most of England, begins this morning ahead of an Arctic chill set to sweep across the UK. [Link to media]
- + Farm where Muriel McKay is buried isn't worth market value, family says - as body remains unfound—A murder victim's family claim the farm where her killer says he buried her is not worth its true market value because her body still hasn't been foun...
- + A crushed car and trouser scraps: The Pulp fan club president who joined the band—Mark Webber's role as Pulp's fan club manager started simply enough, writing newsletters and posting out small bits of memorabilia such as postcards, ...
- + Xi tells Biden China is 'ready to work' with Trump—Joe Biden has met with Xi Jinping for the last time as US president, where the Chinese leader said he is "ready to work" with Donald Trump. [Link to m...
- + Culture of fear and careerism stopped bishops calling for Archbishop to resign, says senior Church figure—Bishops refused to call for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign because they were thinking about their own promotion prospects, one senior church f...
- + Murdered woman found in car boot named - as police say victim may have been 'targeted'—The murdered woman found in a car boot in east London has been named as 24-year-old Corby resident Harshita Brella. [Link to media]
- + Starmer vows to defend budget decisions 'all day long' as farmers slam 'disrespectful' PM—Sir Keir Starmer has said he will defend the decisions made in the budget "all day long" amid anger from farmers over inheritance tax changes. [Link t...
- + Sara Sharif's father and stepmother found guilty of murder after subjecting her to 'brutal' abuse—Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been found guilty of murdering the 10-year-old before fleeing to Pakistan. [Link to media]
- + Hooded, tied up, beaten with a bat and burnt: Sara Sharif's father and stepmother found guilty of murder—Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been found guilty of murdering the 10-year-old before fleeing to Pakistan. [Link to media]
- + Father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif found guilty of her murder at Surrey home—Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been found guilty of murdering the 10-year-old before fleeing to Pakistan. [Link to media]
- + 'My wife was close enough to dead after miscarrying before she got care': Man claims US abortion ban puts women at risk—Warning: This story contains details of a miscarriage which some people may find distressing. [Link to media]
- + How US abortion bans put women at risk: 'My wife almost bled out in our toilet - it can't be the same for my daughter'—Warning: This story contains details of a miscarriage which some people may find distressing. [Link to media]
- + Trump completes cabinet - here's who is in and who is out—As the dust settles on Donald Trump's US election win, the president-elect has been choosing who will be in his administration for his second stint in...
- + 'Revealing my ADHD was the best thing': Neurodivergence in the arts—High energy dance track Bang Bang! by Swedish electronic act Galantis kicks off with the lyrics, "You know I hate sometimes, my mind can run, faster t...
- + Who is the 'Czech Sphinx' taking charge of the UK's postal service?—Daniel Kretinsky is becoming the new man in charge of the Royal Mail. [Link to media]
- + Tips for keeping warm - from people in some of the coldest towns on Earth—Surviving -52C temperatures by heating a chainsaw with an open flame is not a situation familiar to many Britons. [Link to media]
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