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'They stole from Ollie': Sister calls for action on 'illegal' gambling sites after man's death

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 18:26
The sister of a man who died by suicide after black market betting sites "deliberately lured him in" has called for the Gambling Commission to review existing laws.

Government U-turns on mandatory digital ID cards for workers

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 18:25
The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID cards mandatory for workers.

Two boys, 16, among three arrested after teenager stabbed to death

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 18:00
Three teenagers, including two 16-year-old boys, have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in west London.

Wind power prices up in new offshore contracts as UK moves away from gas

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 17:02
Britain is "firmly on track" to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.

Clintons refuse to testify in Republican-led Epstein investigation, risking contempt proceedings

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 16:56
Bill and Hillary Clinton have said they will refuse to testify in a Republican-led investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Verifying protests and deaths in Iran - amid brutal crackdown and internet shutdown

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 16:19
Footage posted today on social media shows protesters gathered on the streets of the city of Marvdasht in the southern Iranian Fars province, as a fire burns in the background.

Schoolboy prepared far-right attack on synagogue, court hears

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 16:10
A 15-year-old schoolboy "filled with hate and racism" collected a stash of weapons including knives, a crossbow, shotgun and explosives as he prepared a far-right attack on a synagogue.

BTS reveal comeback tour after completing military service

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 15:33
K-pop superstars BTS have announced details of their much-anticipated comeback tour, after a break of almost four years to complete mandatory military service.

Who are all the former Conservative MPs who have defected to Reform?

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 15:02
A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.

Russian ship captain in court accused of 'grossly negligent' behaviour over North Sea crash

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 14:54
A Russian ship captain has been accused in court of "grossly negligent conduct" after a fatal collision with an oil tanker near the Humber Estuary last year.

Trump to lead largest ever US delegation to Davos

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 14:22
President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next week as head of the largest ever US delegation to attend the annual meeting, including five cabinet members, and a host of congressional representatives and state governors.

China's controversial 'super embassy' in London approved

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 14:06
A new Chinese "super embassy" in central London has been approved by the government.

'Cause for anxiety' over AI being used by students to cheat, says exams regulator boss

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:49
Artificial intelligence software is not yet ready to mark GCSE and A-level papers, according to the chief regulator of the UK's independent exams watchdog.

Four people killed in Gaza after walls collapse on tents during strong winds - health officials

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:25
Four people have been killed in Gaza after walls collapsed on to tents during strong winds and rainfall, hospital authorities have said. 

Cowboy roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course jailed - as video shows police chase

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:34
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for her death.

Regulator 'concerned' as 25,000 homes still without water after 'major incident' declared

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:24
The water watchdog has aired "concern" as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex - a day after a major incident was declared in the two counties.

Australian author charged over child exploitation material

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 11:56
Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material.

New study finds astronauts' brains change after space travel

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 10:58
New research into the health effects of spaceflight has shown astronauts' brains change position and shape over time.

Bank of England governor joins protest over US central bank row

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 10:42
The governor of the Bank of England has joined a chorus of opposition to the treatment of his US counterpart following revelations he is facing a criminal inquiry.

Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 10:42
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.

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