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UK 'widely' underestimating cyber threats, security chief warns

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 23:30
The UK is "widely" underestimating the severity of the threat from cyberspace, the head of the country's cyber security service will warn. 

Fianna Fail largest party in Ireland as counting finishes

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 22:23
Fianna Fail is the largest party in Ireland on 48 seats out of 174 in parliament, with Sinn Fein on 39 and Fine Gael on 38.

Trump nominates billionaire investment banker to be US ambassador to UK

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 21:57
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens to be his ambassador to the UK.

Starmer goes all-in on Trump love-in - and steals a notoriously familiar slogan

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 20:03
The globe-trotting prime minister has hit back at his critics - and cosied up to Donald Trump like never before.

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital after 'alarming blood test'

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 19:41
Harvey Weinstein has been taken to hospital after an "alarming blood test result", his lawyers have said.

Queen to miss start of Qatari state visit

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 18:43
The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit on Tuesday due to the "lingering side effects" of a chest infection.

Victims of online stalking given 'right to know' perpetrator's identity

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 17:44
Police will be able to reveal the identity of online stalkers under new "right to know" powers, the government has announced.

Lewd Gregg Wallace comment left me crying with humiliation, ex-MasterChef contestant claims

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 16:50
A former MasterChef contestant has told Sky News that Gregg Wallace made innuendos "constantly" during filming and was heard by crew members - and that one sexually inappropriate comment left her in tears.

Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires at IDF in 'ceasefire violation'

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 16:38
Israel's prime minister says he will "respond with force" after Hezbollah fired towards an Israeli military post in disputed territory in Lebanon.

'Something remarkable is happening with Gen-Z' - is Reform UK winning the 'bro vote'?

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 16:36
Pyrotechnics, fireworks, balloons - Reform UK's conference was unlike any other. Back in September, Nigel Farage's party used its annual gathering to underscore its message that it offers something different. 

French government heading towards collapse

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:51
The French government is heading towards collapse after far-right and left-wing parties said they would vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Stowaway who made it to Paris from New York taken off flight back to US over 'disturbance'

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:56
A stowaway who somehow boarded a flight in New York and made it to Paris was removed from her flight back to the US this weekend.

Freezing temperatures as low as -10C forecast in UK

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:40
Forecasters are predicting a widespread frost across the UK, with the potential for -10C (14F) in some places.

Record 2.3 tonnes of cocaine seized from biker gang's broken down fishing boat

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:32
Police in Australia have seized a record 2.3 tonnes (2,300kg) of cocaine from a motorcycle gang's fishing boat that broke down off the coast of Queensland.

Retired police dog on first walk since major surgery rescues missing man

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:31
A retired police dog who was recovering from major surgery has rescued a vulnerable man.

PM appoints new cabinet secretary and head of civil service

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:03
Sir Chris Wormald has been named as the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service.

Who are the Syrian rebels - and what are their plans?

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:51
Rebel forces claim to have taken control of the Syrian capital after storming through the country in less than two weeks.

'A remarkable change': Who are the Syrian rebels?

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:51
Syrian rebels returned to the major northern city of Aleppo after nearly a decade away as part of a sweep which experts believe could eventually lead them to target the capital Damascus.

Reports of BBC's handling of Gregg Wallace complaints 'deeply troubling', union says

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:28
Reports of the BBC's handling of complaints about MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace are "deeply troubling", the head of a TV workers' union has said.

Police officer charged following fatal collision with moped

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:03
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in north London.

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