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Warwick Davis apologises for causing concern after social media post

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 08:30
Warwick Davis' children have reassured fans after they raised concerns about a post on his social media days after the news of the death of his wife.

Papua New Guinea PM responds to Biden's 'cannibals' comment

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 08:22
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has accused Joe Biden of insulting his country after the US president implied his uncle had been eaten by cannibals on the island in the 1940s.

Met Police apologise to Stephen Lawrence's mother for breaking promise

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 08:20
The Metropolitan Police have apologised to Stephen Lawrence's mother after failing to give information on a suspect for his murder.

Woman accused of killing ex-husband's parents by feeding them poisonous mushrooms appears in court

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 07:54
A woman accused of killing her ex-husband's parents and an aunt by feeding them a beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms has appeared in court.

Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 07:08
Train drivers at 16 rail companies will stage a series of fresh strikes next month in their long-running pay dispute, the Aslef union has announced.

Asda profits up to £1.1bn in 2023

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 06:41
Profits at the UK's third-biggest supermarket chain grew 24% in 2023, topping more than £1bn in a year where households struggled with the cost of living.

Porn stars, gag orders, sex scandals and zzzs: The A to Z of Trump's hush money trial

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 04:51
Opening statements are due to be heard in the trial of Donald Trump over hush money payments to a porn star.

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires - an 'exceptional year' of extreme weather in Europe is set to become 'more intense'

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 03:00
The potatoes on Andrew Branton's farm tell you all you need to know about the weather in 2023: rotten.

Letters of Everest climber published 100 years after fatal climb

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 02:38
Letters written by one of Britain's most famous - and ill-fated - mountaineers and explorers have been published online.

Met Police chief to meet home secretary and policing minister over antisemitism row

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 00:49
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley will meet the home secretary and policing minister this week to discuss antisemitism, Sky News understands.

Kevin Bacon visits scene of Footloose four decades later

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 23:21
Actor Kevin Bacon has returned to the US high school where his movie Footloose was filmed more than 40 years ago.

Baby saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 21:08
Palestinians in Rafah are reeling from a series of devastating Israeli airstrikes that have killed 22 people - including 18 children.

Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood leaves 15 people hurt

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 20:59
A tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood has left 15 people injured.

Race car ploughs into crowd after veering off track, killing seven people

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 20:23
A race car has veered off track during a competition in Sri Lanka, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.

Parents describe baby's 'scary' measles symptoms as cases soar

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 19:37
The parents of a five-month-old baby who was left struggling to breathe after contracting measles have described her "scary" ordeal as the number of cases soar.

Sunak set for week-long blitz of announcements amid talk of no-confidence vote and summer election

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 18:50
Rishi Sunak is undertaking a week-long blitz of activity and announcements at home and abroad in a bid to convince a sceptical party he has the ideas and drive to continue as prime minister.

Trail of destruction in Lebanon's 'ghost towns' - as daily explosions fuel fears of escalating war

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 17:37
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon has told Sky News the dangers in the region have not gone away and called for calm, wisdom and de-escalation as a matter of urgency.

Heartbreak for Coventry City as they lose to Man Utd in dramatic FA Cup semi-final

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 17:23
Coventry City missed out on a place in the FA Cup final after losing to Manchester United on penalties after a dramatic match at Wembley.

Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in UK

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 17:22
Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned from being sold in the UK, with legislation expected to be announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay today.

'Ukraine will not be the second Afghanistan,' says Zelenskyy after US aid package approval

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 17:00
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the crucial US aid package for Ukraine sends "sends a powerful signal" that his country "will not be the second Afghanistan".

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