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Andrew Flintoff leaves job as England Lions head coach
https://news.sky.com/story/andrew-flintoff-steps-down-from-job-as-england-lions-head-coach-13570805
Published: August 7, 2026 19:13
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down from his role as head coach of England Lions.
Trump renews bid to fire Federal Reserve governor
Published: August 7, 2026 18:21
Donald Trump is renewing his efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after the US Supreme Court previously blocked him from dismissing her.
Man admits hiding fatal arson attack suspect's body in bin
Published: August 7, 2026 18:00
A man has admitted preventing the lawful burial of a suspect in a fatal arson attack after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin in Liverpool.
Developers found guilty after man killed by falling window
https://news.sky.com/story/developers-found-guilty-after-man-53-crushed-by-falling-window-13570729
Published: August 7, 2026 17:30
Two developers have been found guilty of ignoring "foreseeable risks" after a coach driver was killed by a falling window pane.
Teen charged with murder after man stabbed by suspect in clown costume
Published: August 7, 2026 16:47
A teenager accused of dressing as a clown and stabbing a man to death in a random attack has been charged with murder.
Prison officer jailed after starting relationship with 'Latvian Pablo Escobar' in jail
Published: August 7, 2026 15:55
A prison officer has been jailed after starting a relationship with a drug dealer while he was imprisoned there.
Manhunt for child rapist who escaped while on leave
Published: August 7, 2026 15:40
A manhunt has been launched for an escaped sex offender who was being held in secure units after raping a 10-year-old girl.
Billionaire Ashley leads race to clinch takeover of Harvey Nichols
Published: August 7, 2026 14:27
The billionaire retail tycoon Mike Ashley is closing in on a takeover of Harvey Nichols, one of Britain's best-known department store chains, in a deal which is expected to see the business briefly placed into administration.
Music producer William Orbit, famous for work with Madonna, dies
Published: August 7, 2026 14:07
British music producer William Orbit, best known for his work with artists including Madonna, Blur and All Saints, has died aged 69.
US court blocks Trump's $400m White House ballroom
https://news.sky.com/story/us-appeals-court-blocks-donald-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-13570075
Published: August 7, 2026 14:02
The US appeals court has blocked Donald Trump's $400m White House ballroom.
Investigation into claims NHS staff accessed medical records of girl who died on camping trip
Published: August 7, 2026 09:12
A health board is investigating an "alleged data breach" following claims staff accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman.
Four arrested and two in critical condition after violent clashes in South Wales
Published: August 7, 2026 06:38
Four men have been arrested and two are in critical condition in hospital after violent disorder in South Wales.
Meta ordered to pay almost $1bn over child safety failings
https://news.sky.com/story/meta-ordered-to-pay-almost-1bn-over-child-safety-failings-13570556
Published: August 7, 2026 01:57
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay $567m (£421m) to address the harm caused to children on its platforms.
'It is British life': No 10 enters 'vertical drinking' row
Published: August 6, 2026 23:06
Downing Street has urged Westminster City Council to "work with" pub landlords amid a row over restricting standing-up drinking in London, insisting "it is British life".
Explosive drone 'serious attack' on Germany - as reports claim jet was carrying ammunition
Published: August 6, 2026 19:05
Authorities say an explosive drone found near a jet in Leipzig was a "serious attack" on Germany - amid reports the Ukrainian aircraft was loaded with ammunition.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover
https://news.sky.com/story/easyjet-agrees-to-57bn-takeover-13570486
Published: August 6, 2026 18:11
EasyJet has agreed to a deal to sell the airline for around £5.7bn ($7.7bn) to a US-based investment firm.
Female police officer 'seriously bitten' during anti-migrant disorder
Published: August 6, 2026 12:54
Two people have been arrested after a second night of disorder in Thetford saw a female police officer "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock.
Oasis reunion tour promoter granted licence for Knebworth
https://news.sky.com/story/oasis-reunion-tour-promoter-granted-licence-for-knebworth-13570360
Published: August 6, 2026 11:26
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Hundreds of deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs
Published: August 6, 2026 09:48
More than 200 deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs have been reported to health officials, figures suggest.
'Serious injuries and avoidable deaths' resulting from lax laws around cosmetic surgery, doctors warn
Published: August 6, 2026 09:41
Cosmetic surgery performed by under-qualified practitioners "remains an avoidable risk to the public", a former top medic has warned.
Polanski defends Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism row
Published: August 6, 2026 09:23
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a black university professor who resigned amid a plagiarism row.
Half of parents don't know about school uniform rule change this September
Published: August 6, 2026 06:55
Schools have to follow new uniform rules in September, but almost half of parents don't know about the changes.
Man extradited to UK and charged over schoolboy's death
Published: August 6, 2026 00:34
A Latvian man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a 12-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run more than two years ago.
'Errors were made': Read FIFA chief's World Cup letter in full
https://news.sky.com/story/errors-were-made-fifa-chiefs-letter-addresses-world-cup-plan-13570234
Published: August 5, 2026 23:51
Democrat progressive pick narrowly wins Michigan Senate nomination
Published: August 5, 2026 20:00
The Democrats' progressive candidate, Abdul el Sayed, has won his party's Senate nomination in Michigan.
Three things to avoid for '13 extra years without dementia' revealed by study
Published: August 5, 2026 20:00
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
Rapist attacked woman in caravan after horse show at Windsor Castle
Published: August 5, 2026 16:42
A man who raped a woman while she slept in her caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been jailed for more than eight years.
Uber robotaxis set for debut in UK
Published: August 5, 2026 14:41
Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).
Detonator removed from 'explosive drone' near Ukrainian jet at German airport
Published: August 5, 2026 14:28
A drone carrying an explosive device has been found at a German airport after reports of a flying object closed both runways.
No disciplinary proceedings against police officer who shot Chris Kaba
Published: August 5, 2026 13:01
The police marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed.
Man in court charged with murder after death of girl, 9, found injured on industrial estate
Published: August 5, 2026 11:46
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.
Rescued British woman becomes 14th to die after Los Gallardos wildfires in Spain
Published: August 5, 2026 11:07
A British woman has died weeks after being rescued from Spanish wildfires, which left her partner and her in hospital with "devastating injuries".
Is another heatwave heading for the UK? This is what forecasters say
Published: August 5, 2026 10:40
Parts of the UK could be set for another "very warm or hot" spell, according to forecasts.
Body found in search for 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming in Humberside
Published: August 5, 2026 10:20
Police searching for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming in Humberside yesterday have found a body.
Families fail to overturn decision not to further prosecute serial killer nurse Lucy Letby
Published: August 5, 2026 09:40
A legal challenge brought by the families of more babies allegedly harmed by serial killer nurse Lucy Letby has failed.
Single-sex spaces code comes into force
https://news.sky.com/story/single-sex-spaces-code-comes-into-force-after-key-ruling-13569943
Published: August 5, 2026 07:15
Guidance on the use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces has come into force following a landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
Suspect arrives at court after British woman's body found in suitcase in Greece
Published: August 5, 2026 06:36
A man accused of killing a British woman and disposing of her body in a suitcase has arrived at a court in Athens.
Famous gossip blogger in hospital after livestreaming self harm
Published: August 5, 2026 06:02
Perez Hilton has been taken to hospital in Miami, Florida, after reports he livestreamed himself self-harming, police have said.
UK experts sound alarm after AI tries to deceive human
Published: August 5, 2026 02:48
A powerful AI agent created fake online identities in an effort to trick a human into giving it access to a popular online development platform – and sabotage it with malicious code.
America's biggest food distributor cuts suppliers as 'explosive diarrhoea' cases rise
Published: August 5, 2026 00:57
America's biggest food distributor has stopped buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as the country continues to grapple with a viral outbreak linked to at least two deaths.
Jewish couple 'attacked by teens who tried to take clothing' - as 'appalling' rise in antisemitic incidents revealed
Published: August 4, 2026 23:01
Nearly 2,000 antisemitic incidents have been reported in the first six months of this year in the wake of the war in Iran and the Golders Green stabbings, a charity has revealed.
Search for boy, 13, who went missing while swimming in sea
Published: August 4, 2026 20:46
Emergency services are searching for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea.
Starlink could deliver majority of world's internet within 10 years, says Elon Musk
Published: August 4, 2026 19:29
Elon Musk has predicted that his Starlink system could deliver a majority of the world's internet within 10 years.
Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting at Traveller site
Published: August 4, 2026 17:34
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting at a Traveller site.
Family of girl who died after industrial estate incident also taken to hospital
Published: August 4, 2026 16:03
Four people were taken to hospital after an incident on an industrial estate in Scotland that saw a nine-year-old girl lose her life, Sky News understands.
Four men arrested over illegal waste dumping at 'infamous' site
Published: August 4, 2026 15:48
Four men have been arrested following an investigation into large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at a "notorious" site in Wigan, the Environment Agency has announced.
Funeral held for 112 victims buried under rubble of Gaza flats for nearly three years
Published: August 4, 2026 14:48
A mass funeral has been held in Gaza for more than 100 people finally recovered from the site of an Israeli attack on an apartment block.
Stars attend funeral of Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard
Published: August 4, 2026 13:46
Stars and fans of Irish music have gathered in Dublin for the funeral of Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard.
Doctor struck off after leaving patient in 'uncontrollable pain' following botched operation
Published: August 4, 2026 11:14
A doctor who wrongly connected a young man's organs, which meant his bowel contents were re-deposited into his stomach, has been struck off the medical register.
Detectives hunting man over Primrose Hill stabbing murder offer £20k reward
Published: August 4, 2026 07:55
Detectives have offered a £20,000 reward for information leading them to a man they want to arrest over the murder of Finbar Sullivan.
Women under 50 at risk of breast cancer are not being referred - study
Published: August 4, 2026 06:52
The criteria given to GPs to refer women at risk of breast cancer for further action miss nearly all under-50s who go on to develop the disease within a decade, analysis suggests.
Oil giant BP profits more than double due to Iran war - again
https://news.sky.com/story/oil-giant-bp-profits-more-than-double-due-to-iran-war-again-13569593
Published: August 4, 2026 05:34
Profit has again more than doubled at oil and gas giant BP as the war in Iran boosted fossil fuel prices.
Teenage girl abducted in Essex
https://news.sky.com/story/teenage-girl-abducted-in-essex-back-with-her-family-police-say-13569438
Published: August 4, 2026 05:01
A teenage girl who was abducted in Essex last night is back with her family, police say.
Trump sells his social posts to the highest bidder - with huge stock market consequences
Published: August 4, 2026 01:01
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UFC star dies aged 34
Published: August 3, 2026 23:56
Mixed martial arts star Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34, the UFC has announced.
Greggs, Boots and M&S team up with cops to tackle shoplifters
Published: August 3, 2026 23:55
Major retailers on London's high streets are using new technology from the Metropolitan Police to catch shoplifters.
'Worrying decline' in families approved to adopt a child
Published: August 3, 2026 22:59
There has been a "worrying decline" in families approved to adopt a child, a charity has warned.
'It's getting worse': The rising levels of racist abuse being directed at NHS staff
Published: August 3, 2026 22:23
NHS staff have been called "dirty foreigners" and "monkeys" amid a "noticeable" and "unacceptable" rise in racism from patients, a survey has found.
Widow of PC slams government 'betrayal' as killers remain eligible for early prison release
Published: August 3, 2026 20:12
The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty, has accused Andy Burnham of 'betrayal' after it was revealed that two of her husband's killers remain eligible for early release.
How Infantino will be framing his battle to remain FIFA president
Published: August 3, 2026 19:50
The storm engulfing Gianni Infantino over the World Cup sell-off provides fresh intrigue about an answer he gave me on the eve of the recent tournament.
Two die as cases of 'explosive diarrhoea' infection surge in US state
Published: August 3, 2026 19:34
Two people have died in the US after being affected by the cyclospora outbreak that often causes "explosive diarrhoea".
Vampire fan given hospital order after putting animal body parts in churches
Published: August 3, 2026 17:52
A man who put deer heads and slaughtered lambs with inverted crosses at churches in the New Forest has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Body found in search for 19-year-old kayaker
https://news.sky.com/story/body-found-in-search-for-missing-kayaker-michael-henry-13569490
Published: August 3, 2026 16:43
The body of a missing 19-year-old kayaker has been found off Northumberland.
Thousands attend wake for 'trailblazer' Oscar-winning actor and singer
Published: August 3, 2026 16:02
Thousands of people filled the streets in Dublin to pay tribute to singer and actor Glen Hansard.
BBC presenter leaves Radio 5 Live after David Sullivan allegations
Published: August 3, 2026 15:19
Presenter Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years, the broadcaster has announced.
'Frighteningly stupid': Man jailed after falsely claiming electric car was out of control on motorway
Published: August 3, 2026 15:13
A motorist who drove at high speeds and falsely claimed his electric Jaguar would not brake in an attempt to avoid paying his car finance has been jailed.
Thousands of migrants remain in Ceuta after deadly border rush
Published: August 3, 2026 12:44
Thousands of migrants remain in Ceuta after a mass rush from Morocco into the Spanish enclave last week, the enclave's president has said.
Son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi gives update
Published: August 3, 2026 11:10
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met a Red Cross official - marking the first positive development in years, her son says.
Former X Factor contestant denies murdering influencer
Published: August 3, 2026 09:33
Gabrielle Carrington, a former X Factor contestant, has pleaded not guilty to murdering a social media influencer by running her over with a car.
Premier League to table £1.5bn new deal offer to EFL on Tuesday
https://news.sky.com/story/premier-league-to-table-15bn-new-deal-offer-to-efl-on-tuesday-13569364
Published: August 3, 2026 09:25
The Premier League will on Tuesday formally table a £1.5bn blueprint for the finances of English professional football over the next decade.
Sister's appeal over girl who went missing in 1979
https://news.sky.com/story/sisters-appeal-over-london-girl-who-went-missing-in-1979-13569358
Published: August 3, 2026 09:07
The sister of a girl who went missing in 1979 has said her family "simply wants the truth" as she made an appeal for new information.
Woman who stole £300k from pensioner before Sky News tracked her down in Tenerife is jailed
Published: August 3, 2026 07:10
A fugitive fraudster who Sky News confronted in Tenerife has been jailed.
Hungary to shut down sole nuclear power plant as Danube falls to record low
Published: August 3, 2026 05:33
Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.
Girl, 9, dies after being found at industrial estate
https://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-after-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-13568731
Published: August 3, 2026 05:00
A man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since start of Iran war
Published: August 3, 2026 04:54
Drivers have stolen an average of almost £200,000 worth of fuel from UK forecourts every day since the start of the Iran oil crisis, analysis shows.
Ariana Grande takes a 'step back' amid 'endless' public scrutiny
Published: August 3, 2026 02:42
Ariana Grande has announced she is stepping back from public-facing engagements, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".
Deadly suicide bombing targeting anti-militant rally in Pakistan
Published: August 2, 2026 20:29
At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bombing that targeted protesters at an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, officials say.
Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again
Published: August 2, 2026 18:47
A heat health alert has been issued for most of England from Monday as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.
Man and woman arrested after fatal shooting at Traveller site
https://news.sky.com/story/two-suspects-arrested-after-man-shot-dead-at-traveller-site-13569249
Published: August 2, 2026 18:19
A man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s have been arrested after a fatal shooting at a Traveller site in Wiltshire.
Man arrested after death of British woman whose body was found inside suitcase in Athens
Published: August 2, 2026 14:06
A man has been arrested over the death of a British woman, whose body was found in a suitcase dumped in an abandoned building in Athens.
Teenage girl dies at Kendal Calling festival
https://news.sky.com/story/teenage-girl-dies-at-kendal-calling-festival-13569157
Published: August 2, 2026 12:18
A 17-year-old girl died at Kendal Calling festival in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police issued warrant for paedophile's arrest 18 months before he killed partner's toddler
Published: August 2, 2026 10:54
Police failed to execute an arrest warrant against a paedophile in the 18 months before he killed his partner's two-year-old daughter.
At least five dead and 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
Published: August 2, 2026 10:05
At least five people have died and 41 are missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of an Indonesian island, officials have said.
The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Published: August 1, 2026 21:59
Vincent Pastore, who played Tony Soprano's best friend turned FBI informant on HBO's prestige drama The Sopranos, has died aged 80.
Tourist plane crash leaves 13 dead in Peru
https://news.sky.com/story/tourist-plane-crash-leaves-13-dead-in-peru-13569102
Published: August 1, 2026 19:50
A tourist plane has crashed in Peru, leaving 13 people dead, according to local authorities.
Boxer lands country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight
Published: August 1, 2026 15:15
A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.
Manhunt launched after burglary suspect escapes from court on foot
Published: August 1, 2026 13:37
Police are hunting for a man who escaped custody before a court appearance in Liverpool.
Comfortable victory, but uncomfortable numbers for Labour in Greater Manchester
Published: August 1, 2026 11:43
In the end it wasn't close. Labour's Bev Craig comfortably held the Greater Manchester (GM) mayoralty, vacated last month by Andy Burnham.
'Tech Titan' Arora spearheads $1bn shot at NBA's London basketball team
Published: August 1, 2026 08:19
The US technology billionaire who led the acquisition of English cricket's most lucrative Hundred franchise is in talks to buy London's new NBA Europe team.
Man, 18, arrested over 'suspected explosion' in Ipswich, police say
Published: August 1, 2026 04:09
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life following an apparent explosion at a block of flats in Ipswich, Suffolk Police have said.
Charges dropped against Olympian accused of damaging Trump's $14m pool project
Published: August 1, 2026 02:24
Prosecutors in the US have dropped the case against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.
Infantino scraps controversial FIFA sell-off plan saying it 'created divisions'
Published: July 31, 2026 23:01
Gianni Infantino announced to Sky News that FIFA was scrapping plans to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, in a climbdown following a global backlash that has imperilled his presidency.
'Total devastation': Suffolk wildfire still burning after two days as National Trust launches appeal
Published: July 31, 2026 19:02
Firefighters are still tackling a blaze that has caused "total devastation" to a heathland in Suffolk – with the National Trust launching a public appeal to restore the reserve.
Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage film
Published: July 31, 2026 18:32
Netflix is being sued for $105m (£78m) by a film producer after a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage film was stolen from its Hollywood studios.
'Heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'devoted' father who died after alleged assault in Turkey
Published: July 31, 2026 15:06
The "heartbroken" family of a man who died following an alleged assault in Turkey have described him as a "devoted" father whose "kindness and loyalty touched countless lives".
Water reservoirs hit 'exceptionally low' levels – with England and Wales set for driest July on record
Published: July 31, 2026 14:41
Three reservoirs in England now have "exceptionally low" water levels – with a further seven "notably low" as the country is on track for the driest July on record.
Discarded SpaceX rocket set for 5,400mph collision with the moon
Published: July 31, 2026 13:38
A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon, with the explosive impact expected to be equivalent to three tons of TNT.