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What we know so far about mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach
At least 11 people have been killed after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
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The shock of a shooting will cut deeply - but if anywhere can find hope in the face of despair, Providence can
"Most of us live off hope" - the text of a colourful mural, painted on a wall on Hope Street, Providence.
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Specialist teams and online investigators deployed across England and Wales to tackle 'national emergency' of violence against women and girls
Specialist investigation teams for rape and sexual offences are to be created across England and Wales as the home secretary declares violence against women and girls a "national emergency".
Showbiz
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'An enigma' to the end: John le Carré's son on his father - and how his legacy lives on
Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.
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Actor Peter Greene, known for villainous roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, dies at 60
Peter Greene, the actor known for roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has died aged 60.
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Primal Scream says video with alleged antisemitic imagery shown at gig was meant to provoke debate
Primal Scream have said a video containing alleged antisemitic imagery was a "piece of art" and was intended to "provoke debate, not hate".
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'Beloved and inspirational' author Joanna Trollope dies
Author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82, her family has said.
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Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies
Glaswegian comic actor and impressionist Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.
UK News
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Specialist teams and online investigators deployed across England and Wales to tackle 'national emergency' of violence against women and girls
Specialist investigation teams for rape and sexual offences are to be created across England and Wales as the home secretary declares violence against women and girls a "national emergency".
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Two 17-year-olds die after car crashes into tree in Rotherham
A 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy have died after a car crashed into a tree near Rotherham.
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Gay conversion is still legal in the UK, why hasn't that changed?
A draft bill banning gay conversion practices, also known as gay conversion therapy, will be published before the end of the current parliamentary session next spring, the government has told Sky News.
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Strawberry fields forever? The West Sussex farm growing berries in December
Acres of sweet, red strawberries are ripening in West Sussex this winter ready to be sold in UK supermarkets.
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Virginia Giuffre's family 'deeply disappointed' Met Police won't open probe into claims Andrew asked officer to investigate her
Virginia Giuffre's family have said they are "deeply disappointed" by the Metropolitan Police's decision not to investigate reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked an officer to help dig up dirt on her.
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Paul Lim makes darts history as he becomes oldest player to win match at PDC World Championship
Paul Lim has become the oldest player ever to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship.
World News
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Bondi Beach shooting: At least 11 killed in terror attack on Australia's Jewish community
At least 11 people have been killed in a terror attack on Bondi Beach as more than a thousand people gathered to mark the first day of Hanukkah.
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What we know so far about mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach
At least 11 people have been killed after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
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Israel says Hamas commander - who was one of the architects of the 7 October 2023 attacks - killed in strike
A senior Hamas commander who was one of the architects of the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel has been killed in a strike on Gaza City, according to the country’s military.
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Belarus pardons key opposition activist, among 123 prisoners, in exchange for US sanction relief
Belarus has pardoned 123 prisoners, including a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a key opposition figure who challenged the presidential elections in 2020, in exchange for US sanctions relief.
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Thailand destroys bridge as fighting with Cambodia over disputed region continues
Thailand has announced a curfew as fighting with Cambodia spread to more areas of a disputed border region.
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Trump says US 'will retaliate' after three Americans killed in Syrian 'Islamic State attack'
Donald Trump has said the US "will retaliate" after three Americans were killed in a suspected Islamic State attack in Syria.
Politics
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Specialist teams and online investigators deployed across England and Wales to tackle 'national emergency' of violence against women and girls
Specialist investigation teams for rape and sexual offences are to be created across England and Wales as the home secretary declares violence against women and girls a "national emergency".
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Open border immigration 'not pragmatic right now', says Green Party leader
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
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UK has seen longest period without migrants arriving on small boats since 2018, figures show
Migrant arrivals in small boats have resumed after 28 days without crossings.
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Sir Keir Starmer urges doctors to accept deal to avert Christmas strikes amid 'super flu' outbreak
Sir Keir Starmer has called on resident doctors to accept a deal to prevent "reckless" strikes next week, describing it as "beyond belief" that they would go ahead amid a "super flu" outbreak.
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End of small boats crossings pause exposes fragility of migration debate
The end of a 28-day pause in small boat crossings has once again exposed the fragility of the migration debate.
Weird News
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Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'
A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
Tech News
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Strawberry fields forever? The West Sussex farm growing berries in December
Acres of sweet, red strawberries are ripening in West Sussex this winter ready to be sold in UK supermarkets.
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How much your data is worth - and how to stop people profiting from it
Companies generate massive profits from people's information, with experts describing user data as "the new oil".
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NHS facing 'worst case scenario' December amid 'super flu' surge
NHS England has warned the health service is facing a "worst case scenario" December with a surge of "super flu".
Videos
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NHS facing 'worst case scenario' December amid 'super flu' surge
NHS England has warned the health service is facing a "worst case scenario" December with a surge of "super flu".
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OpenAI bags Disney characters for Sora short video app
OpenAI has signed its first major licensing deal to bring well-known characters to life on its Sora video generation tool.
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The real reason for Donald Trump's Venezuela exploits
Donald Trump wants you to know that there is one leading reason why he is bearing down militarily on Venezuela: drugs.
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Appeal court delay for first Capture case as Post Office requests extension
The first-ever Capture case has been delayed at the Court of Appeal as the Post Office asks for an extension to respond, Sky News has learned.
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Bondi Beach shooting: At least 11 killed in terror attack on Australia's Jewish community
At least 11 people have been killed in a terror attack on Bondi Beach as more than a thousand people gathered to mark the first day of Hanukkah.
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Open border immigration 'not pragmatic right now', says Green Party leader
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
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