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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".

Barriers for stalking orders lowered as minister says 'there is more we must do'

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 16:49
New legal guidance will make it easier for police to go after stalkers, after ministers admitted too many are slipping through the net.

Nottingham Forest mocked after accusing VAR of being 'Luton fan'

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 16:45
Nottingham Forest have been mocked and accused of lacking "class" after accusing a referee of being a Luton Town fan.

Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 15:20
The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in 10 to 12 weeks", hours before MPs are due to vote on his emergency legislation.

Crime scene where human torso was found reopens weeks after discovery

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 14:24
A crime scene where a human torso was found in a Salford nature reserve has reopened more than two weeks after the discovery.

MP accused of misusing campaign funds quits Tory Party and won't stand at next election

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 14:00
An MP facing allegations of misusing campaign funds has quit the Conservative Party and says he won't stand at the next general election.

New details emerge of exchange between police and antisemitism campaigner called 'openly Jewish'

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 12:39
A tense, extended stand-off between police and an antisemitism campaigner where he was called "openly Jewish" and threatened with arrest yards from a pro-Palestinian march was caught on film by Sky News.

Spice Girls reunite for Victoria's 50th birthday

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 12:09
The Spice Girls have reunited for one night only in a bar for Victoria Beckham's birthday.

Rishi Sunak is not a Conservative but a 'socialist', claims Reform's Richard Tice

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 10:46
Reform Party leader Richard Tice has branded Rishi Sunak a "socialist" as he predicted a "realignment" of the right at the next general election.

Mourners gather at candlelight vigil for six killed in Sydney mall

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 09:38
Mourners gathered to pay tribute to the six killed in a stabbing at an Australian shopping mall.

PM 'appalled' at Met Police 'openly Jewish' exchange - as Sadiq Khan to hold urgent meeting with Met chief

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 08:37
Sadiq Khan will hold an "urgent meeting" with Sir Mark Rowley as the Metropolitan Police commissioner faces calls to resign over the force's handling of a pro-Palestinian protest.

Sadiq Khan has confidence in Met Police chief - after force apologises for officer's 'openly Jewish' comments

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 08:37
Sadiq Khan has confidence in Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley despite him facing calls to quit over the force's handling of a recent pro-Palestine protest, Sky News understands.

One dead and seven missing after two Japanese navy helicopters crash into the ocean

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 08:07
Two Japanese navy helicopters have crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a night-time training flight after a possible mid-air collision, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board.

Truss refuses to apologise for sparking mortgage rate rise - but admits one failing as PM

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 05:09
Liz Truss has acknowledged she and her government lost the confidence of financial markets following the mini-budget of October 2022 – but has refused to apologise to homeowners for higher interest rates.

Two dead and 14 injured in shooting at party in Memphis

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 04:56
At least two people are dead, and 14 others injured in a shooting in Memphis, Tennessee, according to US police.

Two children dead after suspected drunk driver crashes into birthday party

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 03:29
Two children are dead, and a further 15 people have been injured after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a birthday party at a boat club in the US.

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Israel over Palestinian Christian woman in detention

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 02:02
The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised Israel over the arrest of a young Palestinian Christian woman in the occupied West Bank.

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