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'Thanks for all the memories': Families pay tribute to four men killed in Gloucestershire crash
Published: July 27, 2024 02:25
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind.
Russia seems intent on turning Olympics ban into boycott - but athletes 'desperate' to compete
Published: July 27, 2024 01:00
When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.
Celine Dion makes spectacular comeback at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Published: July 27, 2024 00:01
Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).
'We were pushed until we were nearly sick': Dancers speak out about brutal training at top schools
Published: July 27, 2024 00:00
"In the first years of dance college it was like a test to see who was strong enough to get through. Teachers would push you and push you and push you, as if their aim was to get you to break."
Unlike Veep, Harris's campaign for the White House is like no other | Adam Boulton
Published: July 26, 2024 23:01
Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.
Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving'
Published: July 26, 2024 21:18
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
El Chapo's son 'duped alleged cartel boss into flying to US before their arrests'
Published: July 26, 2024 20:00
An alleged Mexican drug cartel leader arrested in Texas was duped into flying to the US, officials have said.
Trump attacks Kamala Harris's 'disrespectful' Gaza remarks as he hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago
Published: July 26, 2024 18:57
Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at his Florida resort as he dismissed reports of tensions between the pair and attacked Kamala Harris's "disrespectful" comments about the Gaza war.
Star-studded Olympic Games opening ceremony gets under way - in pictures
Published: July 26, 2024 17:06
Celebrities and world leaders watched on as the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games got under way.
Who would cause such chaos on France's train networks before the Olympics, and avoid claiming publicity?
Published: July 26, 2024 16:32
The shock caused by the arson attacks on France's railways came quickly and intensely.
Prison worker admits having 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
Published: July 26, 2024 16:00
A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate.
Hockey player chooses to amputate part of finger to compete at Olympics
Published: July 26, 2024 15:39
A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.
'Hideous' wax replica of Sinead O'Connor withdrawn by museum
Published: July 26, 2024 14:39
Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
Temperatures set to soar in UK - with possible heatwave
Published: July 26, 2024 13:40
Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend and into next week - with the Met Office predicting there could be a heatwave.
Criminal investigation launched into police officer filmed kicking man in head
Published: July 26, 2024 11:53
A criminal investigation has been launched into the police officer filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.
Rapist threw boy off cliff to try to cover up attacks
Published: July 26, 2024 11:38
A rapist who threw a boy off a cliff to try and cover up his offences has been jailed for life, serving a minimum of 19 and a half years.
Crocodiles take bodies of victims after gang massacre
Published: July 26, 2024 11:32
At least 26 people - most of them children - have been killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea that saw three villages burnt to the ground, the heads of victims hacked off and some bodies taken by crocodiles.
Ministers expected to approve pay rises for all public sector workers
Published: July 26, 2024 11:23
The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.
Police officer admits stealing £115 from dead man's wallet
Published: July 26, 2024 11:03
A police officer has admitted misconduct in public office after stealing £115 from a man who died suddenly after collapsing.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting - as police find shotgun at the scene
Published: July 26, 2024 11:03
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 75-year-old died after suffering a suspected gunshot wound.
The Casablanca chancellor has boxed herself in on filling the black hole in public finances
Published: July 26, 2024 10:51
Rachel Reeves will echo one of the great cameos in cinema history on Monday, when she updates Parliament on the findings of a Treasury audit of the public finances.
Harvey Weinstein in hospital with COVID and double pneumonia
https://news.sky.com/story/harvey-weinstein-in-hospital-with-covid-and-double-pneumonia-13185226
Published: July 26, 2024 08:46
Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 and contracting double pneumonia.
'Proud' Obama endorses Harris to take on Trump in race for the White House
Published: July 26, 2024 08:15
Former president Barack Obama told Kamala Harris he "couldn't be prouder" as he endorsed her to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the US election.
Family's heartbreaking tribute to missing 20-year-old diver
Published: July 26, 2024 08:09
The family of a diver who disappeared off the Dorset coast have said they will "miss her forever" as they paid tribute to the "outgoing, loving and loyal" 20-year-old.
Prince Harry says 'it's still dangerous' for Meghan to return to UK
https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-says-its-still-dangerous-for-meghan-to-return-to-uk-13185143
Published: July 26, 2024 06:17
Prince Harry has said "it's still dangerous" for his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, to return to the UK.
Fuel prices remain a rip-off, competition watchdog declares
https://news.sky.com/story/fuel-prices-remain-a-rip-off-competition-watchdog-declares-13185136
Published: July 26, 2024 06:04
Competition among fuel retailers is "failing consumers" because drivers are still paying too much to fill up, according to regulators.
Man who ate toast for five years inspires flavour-enhancing spoon for dementia sufferers
Published: July 26, 2024 03:06
A man who revealed how he has only eaten toast for the past five years as he can no longer taste things has helped inspire a high-tech spoon which enhances flavours for dementia sufferers.
El Chapo's son and his former partner arrested for 'leading drug cartel'
Published: July 26, 2024 00:42
The son of the notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been arrested.
'I will not be silent' over suffering in Gaza, Kamala Harris says after meeting Israeli PM
Published: July 25, 2024 23:44
Kamala Harris said she will "not be silent" over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza following a meeting with Israel's prime minister.
Trump could have been hit by shrapnel during assassination attempt, FBI head says
Published: July 25, 2024 20:23
Donald Trump could have been hit by shrapnel rather than a bullet during his attempted assassination, the director of the FBI has suggested.
Former James Bond star retires from acting – and signing autographs
Published: July 25, 2024 20:05
Former James Bond star George Lazenby has announced his retirement from the entertainment industry at the age of 84.
Prince William 'adores his little brother', letter from Princess Diana set for auction says
Published: July 25, 2024 19:02
A letter from Princess Diana - set to be sold at auction later this year - has shown how close Prince Harry and Prince William were as children.
Woman charged over baby's death after BMW crashed into pram outside hospital
Published: July 25, 2024 18:47
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after an eight-month-old baby died after being hit by a car outside a hospital.
15-year-old charged with murder after boy stabbed to death
Published: July 25, 2024 17:51
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after another boy the same age was stabbed to death in east London.
Harris's step-daughter defends VP over 'childless cat ladies' comments
Published: July 25, 2024 17:09
Kamala Harris's step-daughter has pushed back against JD Vance after a clip resurfaced of him calling the vice president one of the Democrats' "childless cat ladies".
North Korea-backed group 'in cyber campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets'
Published: July 25, 2024 15:39
The UK, US and South Korea have accused a North Korea-backed cyber group of a carrying out an online espionage campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets.
Shingles vaccine on NHS could significantly delay onset of dementia, study suggests
Published: July 25, 2024 14:25
A vaccine being used by the NHS to prevent shingles could also significantly delay the onset of dementia, according to new research that has left scientists baffled.
Two found guilty of throwing soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Published: July 25, 2024 13:34
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing soup over Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting.
Owner of XL bully dogs charged over death of grandmother
Published: July 25, 2024 13:21
The owner of two XL bully dogs has been charged over the death of a grandmother in Essex.
'Human or animal organs' found in container in park
https://news.sky.com/story/human-or-animal-organs-found-in-container-in-south-london-park-13184767
Published: July 25, 2024 11:25
Police are investigating the contents of a container found by a member of the public in a park - who feared they had discovered "human or animal organs".
Welsh parliament recalled for vote on new first minister
Published: July 25, 2024 11:12
The Welsh parliament has been recalled from summer recess so members can vote for a new first minister.
Sky Sports rugby league commentator dies
https://news.sky.com/story/sky-sports-rugby-league-commentator-bill-arthur-dies-13184746
Published: July 25, 2024 10:53
Sky Sports rugby league commentator Bill Arthur has died following a long battle with prostate cancer.
Apollo swoops for parcel delivery giant Evri in £2.7bn deal
https://news.sky.com/story/apollo-swoops-for-parcel-delivery-giant-evri-in-16327bn-deal-13184733
Published: July 25, 2024 10:47
The private equity giant Apollo Global Management is on the brink of a deal to buy Evri, the British parcel delivery company, in a £2.7bn deal.
Charli XCX, Nia Archives and Barry Can't Swim among Mercury Prize nominees
Published: July 25, 2024 10:14
Charli XCX is officially bringing "brat summer" to the Mercury Prize - after being shortlisted alongside other artists including Ghetts, Barry Can't Swim and Nia Archives.
Solar system's tiniest planet may be hiding layer of diamond 10 miles thick
Published: July 25, 2024 09:13
It may be the smallest planet in the solar system but Mercury could be hiding a big secret.
Robert Jenrick enters Conservative Party leadership race
https://news.sky.com/story/robert-jenrick-to-run-for-conservative-party-leader-13184638
Published: July 25, 2024 08:33
Robert Jenrick has joined the race to run for Conservative Party leader.
Three in critical condition after seven injured in motorway crash involving unmarked police car
Published: July 25, 2024 08:12
Seven men have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash involving an unmarked police car that closed a stretch of Scotland's busiest motorway.
Police officer suspended after footage shows suspect being stamped on the head at Manchester Airport
Published: July 25, 2024 08:10
A police officer has been suspended after footage shared on social media showed a suspect being kicked in the head and stamped on at Manchester Airport.
YouTube star MrBeast responds as co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies grooming claims
Published: July 25, 2024 07:57
YouTube star MrBeast has responded to grooming allegations against his friend and collaborator Ava Kris Tyson.
Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat says he would be prepared to leave ECHR
Published: July 25, 2024 07:42
Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has said he is prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if it "doesn't serve our interests".
Cineworld to axe hundreds of jobs in blockbuster restructuring plan
Published: July 25, 2024 06:46
Cineworld will this week unveil a sweeping overhaul that will cost hundreds of jobs and reduce its British footprint by at least a quarter.
Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens and injures hundreds in Taiwan and Philippines
Published: July 25, 2024 06:43
At least 25 people have been killed in landslides and massive flooding after a typhoon swept through Taiwan and worsened monsoon rains in the Philippines.
Man charged after army officer stabbed near barracks
https://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-after-army-officer-stabbed-near-barracks-in-kent-13184256
Published: July 25, 2024 06:23
A man has been charged after an army officer was stabbed near a barracks in Gillingham in Kent.
Hundreds of protesters gather outside police station after video shows officer stamping on man's head
Published: July 25, 2024 06:19
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Rochdale Police Station after footage of an officer kicking and stamping on a man's head was shared widely on social media.
Biden will now be a 'lame duck' president after TV address reminds Democrats why they changed top of ticket
Published: July 25, 2024 06:01
This was a president with six months left in office, and yet, it was a farewell address in all but name.
Toddler who had eye removed due to rare cancer gets new prosthetic design
Published: July 25, 2024 03:24
A toddler who had to have an eye removed after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer has "adapted so well" to a prosthetic designed by doctors who relied solely on scans of her face.
'Nothing can come in way of saving our democracy, including personal ambition' - Biden
Published: July 25, 2024 00:32
Joe Biden has said he couldn't let his "personal ambition" stand in the way of "saving our democracy" in a live address to the nation from the Oval office -his first speech since announcing his decision to drop out of the presidential race.
What proportion of Team GB squad went to private secondary school?
Published: July 24, 2024 22:11
There has been a rise in the proportion of privately educated British Olympians going to the Paris Games compared with Rio 2016, new analysis suggests.
Tom Tugendhat joins race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader
https://news.sky.com/story/tom-tugendhat-joins-race-to-replace-rishi-sunak-as-tory-leader-13184508
Published: July 24, 2024 21:22
Former security minister Tom Tugendhat has joined the race to replace Rishi Sunak as the next leader of the Conservative Party.
Company that caused global techno meltdown gives out $10 vouchers to say sorry - and they don't work
Published: July 24, 2024 20:33
The firm behind the global IT outage that cost companies billions, ground 5% of the world's air traffic and brought NHS systems to their knees has given out $10 food vouchers to say sorry.
T. rex could have been 'even bigger than previously thought'
Published: July 24, 2024 20:00
Tyrannosaurus rex could have been even bigger than previously thought, new research suggests.
'Car bomb attack' investigated in Moscow - amid conflicting reports military officer was target
Published: July 24, 2024 19:20
Russian authorities are investigating a suspected car bomb attack in Moscow that left two people injured, following conflicting reports a military official was targeted.
Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out goal two hours after game suspended
Published: July 24, 2024 18:02
A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.
Police officer kicks and stamps on man's head at airport
Published: July 24, 2024 16:27
A police officer armed with a Taser kicked and stamped on a man's head as he was lying face down on the ground at Manchester Airport.
15 dead after boat capsizes near Mauritania
Published: July 24, 2024 15:14
At least 15 people were killed after a boat capsized near Mauritania's capital, the International Organisation for Migration said.
MrBeast's co-host Ava Kris Tyson quits and denies grooming allegations
Published: July 24, 2024 14:40
Ava Kris Tyson, one of YouTube star MrBeast's friends and collaborators, has quit the channel after grooming allegations, which she denies.
Harry says fight against tabloids is 'central piece' in 'rift' with Royal Family
Published: July 24, 2024 13:49
Prince Harry has said his decision to fight the tabloid press has been a "central piece" in the deterioration of his relationship with his family.
PM vows to 'do difficult things' to tackle violence against women after paramedics 'hounded for sexual favours'
Published: July 24, 2024 13:49
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his government will "do difficult things" to tackle violence against women and girls following a Sky News report about sexual harassment in the ambulance service.
Boy, 8, dies after falling into river
https://news.sky.com/story/boy-8-dies-after-falling-into-river-13184267
Published: July 24, 2024 12:36
An eight-year-old boy has died after falling into a river.
Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death in London
Published: July 24, 2024 12:02
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another boy of the same age was stabbed to death in east London.
Firm behind worst global IT crash gives update on cause
https://news.sky.com/story/crowdstrike-gives-update-on-cause-of-global-it-crash-13184192
Published: July 24, 2024 10:56
CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm behind last week's major global IT crash, has blamed a bug in its quality control mechanism for the carnage.
Video shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse in training session
Published: July 24, 2024 09:38
Video has emerged of Team GB's Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse during a training session.
Surfer's leg washes up after shark attack - and doctors work to reattach it
Published: July 24, 2024 09:36
The severed leg of an Australian surfer who was attacked by a shark has washed up - with doctors hoping they can reattach the limb.
EastEnders and The Bill star Roberta Taylor dies
https://news.sky.com/story/eastenders-and-the-bill-star-roberta-taylor-dies-13184126
Published: July 24, 2024 08:40
Roberta Taylor, who was known for her roles in EastEnders and The Bill, has died.
Man charged over hit-and-run that killed pensioner using walking frame
Published: July 24, 2024 08:26
A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian.
What is the video controversy around Charlotte Dujardin and what has she said about allegedly whipping horse?
Published: July 24, 2024 07:07
Charlotte Dujardin has pulled out of the Paris Olympics after a video emerged of her allegedly whipping a horse repeatedly.
Plane crash kills 18 as aircraft slips off runway while attempting take-off at Nepal airport
Published: July 24, 2024 06:59
The pilot is the only survivor after a domestic plane carrying 19 people skidded off the runway and crashed while attempting to take off in Nepal.
Breaching whale capsizes fishing boat and sends two people overboard
https://news.sky.com/story/breaching-whale-capsizes-fishing-boat-off-new-hampshire-coast-13184034
Published: July 24, 2024 02:14
Two people on a fishing boat had a lucky escape after a whale breached and capsized it off the New Hampshire coast.
John Mayall: 'Father of British blues' dies
https://news.sky.com/story/john-mayall-father-of-british-blues-dies-aged-90-13184033
Published: July 24, 2024 01:25
John Mayall, the British blues musician whose band was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars, has died aged 90.
Russian arrested on suspicion of plotting to destabilise Olympic Games
Published: July 23, 2024 23:27
French prosecutors have effectively confirmed one of the biggest concerns facing the Olympics with the arrest of a Russian accused of plotting to destabilise the Games.
Man arrested after soldier stabbed near army barracks
Published: July 23, 2024 22:59
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed in Kent.
Monarchy to get £45m funding boost as Crown Estate profits top £1bn
Published: July 23, 2024 21:53
From a bumper income on the way for the royal family, to the King's new solar panels and helicopters, and Prince William keeping his Duchy of Cornwall team on their toes on WhatsApp, it's all come out in the annual royal finance report.
At least six dead and seven missing after fishing boat sinks off Falkland Islands
Published: July 23, 2024 20:57
At least six people have died and seven are missing after a fishing vessel sank, British and Spanish maritime officials said.
First Tory announces bid to be next party leader
Published: July 23, 2024 19:45
James Cleverly has become the first Tory MP to announce he will be running to be the party's next leader.
Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch
Published: July 23, 2024 19:24
Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch in the final stages of its journey, just before it heads towards the Eiffel Tower.
Cyclist jailed for 'brutal' murder of BMW driver
https://news.sky.com/story/cyclist-jailed-for-brutal-murder-of-bmw-driver-in-london-13183954
Published: July 23, 2024 18:10
A cyclist was branded a "callous monster" as he was jailed for at least 27 years for fatally stabbing a BMW driver who knocked over his bike.
At least 229 dead after landslides in Ethiopia - as people killed while trying to save those buried under mud
Published: July 23, 2024 18:08
At least 229 people have been killed after two landslides in as many days in Ethiopia, with young children and pregnant women reported to be among the dead, a government official has said.
Weight-loss jab approved for use in preventing heart attacks and strokes in UK
Published: July 23, 2024 18:02
A weight-loss jab has been approved by the UK's medicines regulator for use in preventing heart attacks and strokes in overweight or obese adults.
Adidas says sorry to Bella Hadid over shoe campaign row
Published: July 23, 2024 17:30
Adidas has apologised to Bella Hadid after the supermodel was removed from a shoe campaign that was in reference to an Olympics at which Israeli athletes were killed by pro-Palestinian terrorists.
DWP callers 'left on hold for collective wait of 753 years'
Published: July 23, 2024 17:22
People phoning the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) collectively spent more than 753 years waiting for calls to be answered in 2023/24, a report has found.
Man City star charged by UEFA over 'deeply offensive' Gibraltar chant after Spain's Euros win
Published: July 23, 2024 16:47
Manchester City's Spanish star Rodri has been charged by UEFA after "deeply offensive" chanting about Gibraltar during celebrations marking the national side's Euro 2024 final win against England.
Astronauts stranded on the ISS are in no danger, says Tim Peake
Published: July 23, 2024 16:10
British astronaut Tim Peake has said the Boeing test pilots stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) are in no danger, despite uncertainty over how or when they will return to Earth.
Labour 'may have to discourage people from using trains' after Sunak's HS2 axe
Published: July 23, 2024 15:32
Rishi Sunak's decision to cancel HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester will lead to reduced capacity on passenger trains to the North West and could cut economic growth, the government spending watchdog has found.
'I have let everyone down': Team GB athlete pulls out of Olympics after 'error of judgement'
Published: July 23, 2024 14:48
Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian, Charlotte Dujardin, has pulled out of the Paris Games after a video emerged showing her "making an error of judgement" in a coaching session.
Son pays tribute to 'caring' mum and dad killed in six-person crash in Yorkshire
Published: July 23, 2024 13:01
A man and a woman who were among six killed in a car crash in West Yorkshire have been named.
Bibby Stockholm barge to be closed amid Labour asylum overhaul
https://news.sky.com/story/bibby-stockholm-barge-to-be-closed-amid-labour-asylum-overhaul-13183761
Published: July 23, 2024 12:26
The Bibby Stockholm barge will stop housing asylum seekers from the end of January 2025 as part of the government's overhaul of the asylum system.
Police officer stabbed in chest at Category A prison
https://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-stabbed-in-chest-at-category-a-prison-13183763
Published: July 23, 2024 12:14
A police officer has been stabbed in the chest at Frankland Prison.
Suella Braverman: 'I would give my vote to Donald Trump'
Published: July 23, 2024 11:56
Former home secretary Suella Braverman has said she would vote for Donald Trump if she was a US citizen, because "the world will be safer" with him as president.
Preacher Anjem Choudary facing life in jail after being found guilty of directing terrorism
Published: July 23, 2024 11:20
Anjem Choudary, the notorious Islamist preacher, is facing life in jail after he was found guilty of directing a terrorist organisation following an unprecedented joint investigation by MI5, Scotland Yard, the New York Police Department, and Canadian…
Clapham chemical attacker was dead within hours of incident despite police hunt lasting weeks
Published: July 23, 2024 10:38
Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi killed himself by jumping into the Thames within hours after attacking a woman and two girls, a coroner has ruled.
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