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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Hainault sword attack: Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed and four injured
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
Showbiz
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with scheduled gigs cancelled including performances from US musician Olivia Rodrigo as part of her Guts world tour after a "venue-related technical issue".
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Harvey Weinstein back in court as prosecutors seek retrial after rape conviction overturned
US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York.
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Melissa McCarthy responds to Barbra Streisand's apology after Ozempic comment
Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy has responded by saying, "I win the day", after Barbra Streisand was criticised for asking her if she had taken a weight-loss drug.
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FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone - but condemns unauthorised deepfakes
FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.
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Second man held over death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox's George Gilbey.
UK News
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Hainault sword attack: Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed and four injured
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
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UK weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings for southern England and South Wales
Large parts of southern England, as well as parts of South Wales, have been hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight, following two weather warnings from the Met Office.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with scheduled gigs cancelled including performances from US musician Olivia Rodrigo as part of her Guts world tour after a "venue-related technical issue".
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John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
World News
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Ex-politician seen beating his wife to death in CCTV footage - sparking outrage in Kazakhstan
The murder trial of a former senior politician in Kazakhstan who has been accused of beating his wife to death has attracted the attention of the nation, sparking calls for new legislation tackling domestic violence.
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Georgia protests: Stun grenades used on demonstrators as 'Russia bill' moves to next stage
Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".
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Chinese companies receive far more state support - making it harder for Western businesses to compete, data suggests
Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.
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How international social media users are stoking Ireland's migration debate
US users were responsible for most posts on X mentioning the location of a recent violent protest in Ireland in recent days, data obtained by Sky News shows.
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US university protests: 300 arrested as police in riot gear break up clashes at two campuses
About 300 people have been arrested during police crackdowns on protests at US universities.
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Aid passing through Gaza's 'lifeline' northern crossing at Erez for first time
An Israel Defence Forces checkpoint waves our car down, and our passports and IDs are checked by soldiers - we're then told to pull up behind other cars before a signal is given to follow.
Politics
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Polls to open for voters in England and Wales
Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.
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Blackpool back on the political map - decades after Bill Clinton's surprise McDonald's visit
Blackpool, once the most famous town in British politics, is today back on the political map.
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John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
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Scottish government survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
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Sir Keir Starmer considered quitting after 2021 local elections and Hartlepool loss
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he considered quitting as Labour leader after the party lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021.
Weird News
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
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The perfect bacon sandwich: Breakfast expert reveals his simple secrets
A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.
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Woman says finding 50,000 bees behind walls in toddler's bedroom was 'right out of Stranger Things'
When her daughter first started complaining about "monsters" in her bedroom, Ashley Class didn't give it too much thought, thinking her three-year-old had perhaps been imaging things after watching Pixar's Monsters, Inc.
Tech News
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'Wall of death' workout on the moon could keep lunar settlers in shape
Running around a 'wall of death' could keep people healthy on the moon, according to new research.
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
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FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone - but condemns unauthorised deepfakes
FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.
Videos
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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Sir Keir Starmer considered quitting after 2021 local elections and Hartlepool loss
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he considered quitting as Labour leader after the party lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah attack 'on immediate horizon', UN aid chief says, as Netanyahu reaffirms desire to launch offensive
An Israeli ground offensive in Rafah is "on the immediate horizon", the UN's aid chief has warned, as Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that his forces "will enter" the southern Gaza city.
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Aid passing through Gaza's 'lifeline' northern crossing at Erez for first time
An Israel Defence Forces checkpoint waves our car down, and our passports and IDs are checked by soldiers - we're then told to pull up behind other cars before a signal is given to follow.
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Changpeng Zhao: Former boss of world's largest crypto exchange Binance jailed for allowing money laundering
The former boss of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange has been jailed for four months for allowing money laundering.