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FA hoping expansion of Women's World Cup will boost English-led bid to host tournament

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 22:27
Talks are taking place within FIFA about expanding the Women's World Cup to 48 teams in a move that could boost an English-led bid, Sky News understands.

Dave Grohl admits becoming the father to a baby 'born outside of my marriage'

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 21:16
Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl, well known for his reputation as "the nicest guy in rock", has admitted becoming the father to a baby born "outside of my marriage".

Winter fuel backlash and union heat shows Starmer's honeymoon is well and truly over

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 20:00
If you want a sense of the "change" government, Sir Keir Starmer becoming the first prime minister in 15 years to address the Trade Union Congress is it.

Tiny knee bone linked to arthritis may have helped humans walk upright, scientists suggest

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 18:01
A tiny knee bone linked to a common type of arthritis may have helped humans to evolve from walking on all fours to standing upright, scientists suggest.

TV star calls for apology from PM over winter fuel cut

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 17:35
Presenter and author Carol Vorderman has called on the prime minister to apologise over cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners.

US-Turkish activist shot dead 'unintentionally', Israeli military says

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 15:38
An American-Turkish activist who was killed by Israeli forces last week was likely shot "indirectly and unintentionally", the Israeli military has said.

Early release of thousands of prisoners is deeply unpopular - so will it work?

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 15:29
Today's release is the chance for hundreds of prisoners to turn their lives around - or to go back to their old ways.

Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership race

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 14:35
Mel Stride has become the latest Tory leadership hopeful to be knocked out of the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

'A threat to all of Europe': Iran is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles, says US

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 13:13
Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia and the Kremlin "will likely use them within weeks in Ukraine", the US secretary of state has said.

Planning laws preventing faster internet, claims BT boss

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 13:10
Planning regulation is slowing down the rollout of faster internet, the chief executive of BT's consumer division has told Sky News.

No clear link between Jeremy Kyle show and guest's suicide - coroner

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 12:49
There is "no clear link" between the appearance of a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show and his suicide, a coroner has concluded.

Riot boy's mum who went on £1,200 Ibiza holiday must pay his victims £300 each

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 12:42
A mum who decided to go to Ibiza rather than attend the sentencing of her 12-year-old son involved in the summer's riots has been ordered to pay compensation amounting to the cost of her holiday.

Prisoners speak to Sky News as they leave after early release

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 12:36
Prisoners have welcomed their early release but some fear it won't be long before they're back behind bars.

Serial killer case formed part of Letby's training, inquiry hears

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 11:53
The case of child serial killer nurse Beverley Allitt formed part of Lucy Letby's student training, a public inquiry has heard.

Scientists name European holiday destinations that have become 'hotbeds' for 'break-bone' virus

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 11:44
Scientists tracking the spread of dengue fever have named popular European holiday destinations they say are at risk from future outbreaks.

Spice Girl among leaders of campaign to end afro-hair discrimination

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 11:14
Mel B says she was told to straighten her hair for the video of Wannabe - The Spice Girls' break-out hit - because her "big hair didn't fit the pop star mould".

Man accused of inviting dozens of men to rape his wife taken to hospital

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 11:05
A man accused of inviting at least 50 other men to rape his wife has been taken to hospital on the day he was due to give evidence.

Former DUP leader denies historical sex abuse charges

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 10:52
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sexual abuse charges.

Millions of pensioners will lose winter fuel payments as government wins vote on cut

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 10:43
MPs have voted to cut the winter fuel payment for all but the country's poorest pensioners.

Mother becomes first person in UK to receive 10-minute injection to slow MS progression

Tue, 10/09/2024 - 10:00
A mother from Swansea has become the first person in the UK to receive a 10-minute injection to slow MS progression.

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