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'Stinky' molten planet which is a vision of hell spotted by astronomers

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 18:29
Astronomers have spotted a molten alien planet orbiting a star in our neighbourhood of the Milky Way galaxy that has a surface not unlike a vision of hell. 

Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 18:19
Nellie was 14 and in a relationship when she was asked to send nude images over Snapchat. 

Tehran is dotted with the scars of war - but Iran's government seems firmly in control

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 18:09
It's our second day inside Iran - a country at war, and its capital Tehran is tense and subdued.  Many have fled, those left behind carry on as best they can.

Lake Windermere 'needs real-time pollution warnings' after two swimmers were taken to hospital

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 17:55
Real-time pollution warnings are needed at Lake Windermere after two people swimming there were taken to hospital last summer, campaigners have said.

Kent meningitis outbreak a cruel reminder young people most at risk

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 17:14
Meningitis is thankfully rare, but the outbreak in Kent is a cruel reminder that the disease is still with us, and that young people are most at risk.

Voters split over whether Starmer is handling Iran war well

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 16:53
Voters are broadly split over whether Sir Keir Starmer is handling the Iran war well, exclusive polling by YouGov for Sky News shows.

King hits the decks to try his hand at DJing

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 16:37
The King was all smiles as he hit the decks to try his hand at DJing in Manchester.

Boy, 15, took gun into school, say police

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 16:13
A teenager has been arrested after a gun was brought into a school in Wolverhampton.

Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed and several states under tornado watch

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 15:59
Severe storms have been hitting the eastern US, with a risk of tornadoes in several states and thousands of flights cancelled or delayed.

Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran released

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 15:52
Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran have been released without charge.

Two schools closed after 'online weapons threats'

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 15:38
Two schools in Cardiff have been closed after weapons threats were made online.

'Deeper' ties to Europe and AI the best ways to boost growth, Reeves to say

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 15:09
Artificial intelligence (AI) and "deeper" ties with Europe are the best ways to get the economy growing, the chancellor will say on Tuesday.

US faces another Vietnam if it puts boots on the ground, Iran's deputy FM tells Sky News

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 14:44
Iran's deputy foreign minister has warned the US it faces another Vietnam if it puts boots on the ground in the war.

Chelsea given record fine and suspended transfer ban over secret payments

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 14:32
Chelsea have been given a suspended one-year transfer ban, and fined a record £10.75m, after admitting historical breaches of Premier League rules.

Dubai airport shutdown affects thousands of UK passengers

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 13:16
The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.

Mother appears in court charged with murder after baby falls from building

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 13:09
A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her 18-day-old daughter after the infant fell from a residential property.

Schoolgirl who died from meningitis remembered as 'kind and thoughtful'

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 12:58
A sixth form pupil who died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been remembered as an "incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent" student.

Starmer denies misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting process

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 12:46
Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.

Travelodge changes door key policy after staff gave sex attacker access to woman's room

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 12:36
Travelodge has changed its door key policy after staff gave a sex attacker access to woman's room.

Trump says US will 'do what we have to' over Cuba days after rare riot

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 10:36
Donald Trump has warned the US could take action in Cuba after his Iran war, days after a rare riot on the island.

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