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A 'barbaric' 24 hours in the 'horrendous' Russia-Ukraine war leaves Donald Trump's peace plan in tatters
Events in Ukraine over the last 24 hours have been utterly barbaric. Bad even by the standards of this horrendous war.
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India and Pakistan tensions ramp up after Kashmir killings
India and Pakistan have cancelled visas for their citizens to each other's countries as tensions ramp up between the nuclear-armed neighbours following an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people.
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Pakistan warns Kashmir row could lead to 'all-out war' with India
Pakistan's defence minister has told Sky News that a row over a mass shooting in Kashmir could lead to an "all-out war" between his country and India.
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Student killed and three injured in stabbing at French school
A student has been killed and three others were injured in a stabbing at a French private school.
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IDF admits responsibility for deadly attack on UN building last month
The Israeli military has admitted its troops were behind the deadly shelling of a UN guest house in Gaza last month, after previously denying responsibility.
Weird News
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Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in
How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?
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Letter sheds possible new light on Shakespeare's marriage
New analysis of a letter fragment has possibly shed light on William Shakespeare's marriage - suggesting it may have been less fractious than previously suggested.
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Back To The Future's DeLorean has almost vanished from UK roads
Forty years on from the film that made them immortal, there are just 303 DeLorean cars left on Britain's roads.
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China hosts world's first half-marathon race between humans and robots
Robots have raced against humans in a half-marathon for the first time.
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Four-foot-long caiman found and seized by police at property in Essex
A four-foot-long caiman has been seized by police during a search of a property in Essex.
Videos
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A 'barbaric' 24 hours in the 'horrendous' Russia-Ukraine war leaves Donald Trump's peace plan in tatters
Events in Ukraine over the last 24 hours have been utterly barbaric. Bad even by the standards of this horrendous war.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines red lines for US trade deal
Britain will not lower its standards or water down regulation in exchange for a trade deal with the US, the chancellor has confirmed.
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Depth of Trump's frustration revealed in comments on Zelenskyy - and there was one notable absence in his Truth Social post
The White House is desperate for a breakthrough.
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UK vision for clean energy to collide with Trump's fossil fuel frenzy
Two worlds will collide in London today as the UK and the US lobby other countries with very different visions for the future of energy security.
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Government to decide on 'postcode pricing' plan for electricity bills by summer
The government will decide by the summer on controversial proposals to charge some households more for their electricity than others, Sky News understands.
Tech News
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China's rocket launch is building on space programme with staggering ambition
Seeing a rocket launch to space is not just something you watch but something you feel.
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Europe and Starmer double down on clean power as America ups the ante
Sir Keir Starmer was in his comfort zone on Thursday, waxing lyrical about one of his favourite "missions".
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Government to decide on 'postcode pricing' plan for electricity bills by summer
The government will decide by the summer on controversial proposals to charge some households more for their electricity than others, Sky News understands.
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UK vision for clean energy to collide with Trump's fossil fuel frenzy
Two worlds will collide in London today as the UK and the US lobby other countries with very different visions for the future of energy security.
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Man with life-threatening peanut allergy now eats them every day thanks to study
A man with a life-threatening peanut allergy is able to eat several per day thanks to a "ground-breaking" study.
Showbiz
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Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in
How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?
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Oasis fans lost more than £2m to ticket scams, major bank warns
Oasis fans collectively lost more than £2m to ticket scams for the band's long-awaited reunion tour, a major bank has warned.
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Counter terror police assessing Kneecap concert video
Counter terror police are assessing a video reported to be from a concert by Irish-language rappers Kneecap.
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Harvey Weinstein retrial: 'He had all the power,' prosecutor tells court as opening statements begin
The retrial of Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York - with a prosecutor telling the court the former Hollywood mogul used "dream opportunities as weapons" to prey on the three women accusing him of sexual abuse.
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Charli XCX, Lola Young, Raye and JADE among artists nominated for Ivor Novello Awards
Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Raye and Ghetts are among the artists nominated for this year's Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting, along with a nod for Wham!'s Last Christmas.
Politics
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Pepper spray to be used in young offender institutions as violence rises
Pepper spray will now be used in young offender institutions - where the rate of assaults on staff is 14 times higher than in adult prisons.
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Government to decide on 'postcode pricing' plan for electricity bills by summer
The government will decide by the summer on controversial proposals to charge some households more for their electricity than others, Sky News understands.
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Could the local elections reshape British politics?
Can Reform UK turn votes into seats - and from there into power? How far do the Tories have to fall? How unpopular is Labour now that it's in government? We find out on local election day on 1 May.
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Europe and Starmer double down on clean power as America ups the ante
Sir Keir Starmer was in his comfort zone on Thursday, waxing lyrical about one of his favourite "missions".
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Nigel Farage 'not sure' if Robert Jenrick is genuine and says 'time will prove' if he means what he says
Time will tell if Robert Jenrick is the sort of MP who gives politicians a bad name, Nigel Farage has said.
Headlines
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Pakistan warns Kashmir row could lead to 'all-out war' with India
Pakistan's defence minister has told Sky News that a row over a mass shooting in Kashmir could lead to an "all-out war" between his country and India.
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A 'barbaric' 24 hours in the 'horrendous' Russia-Ukraine war leaves Donald Trump's peace plan in tatters
Events in Ukraine over the last 24 hours have been utterly barbaric. Bad even by the standards of this horrendous war.
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Student killed and three injured in stabbing at French school
A student has been killed and three others were injured in a stabbing at a French private school.
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Death of football-loving Pope comes as president of club he supported faces corruption claims
For Pope Francis, there was faith - and football. And concerns about corruption tainting the joy and purity of sport.
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Nigel Farage 'not sure' if Robert Jenrick is genuine and says 'time will prove' if he means what he says
Time will tell if Robert Jenrick is the sort of MP who gives politicians a bad name, Nigel Farage has said.
UK News
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Mansfield Town footballer Lucas Akins jailed for causing death of cyclist in car crash
A professional footballer has been jailed for causing the death of a cyclist in a car crash.
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UK weather: Large parts of country set to be warm and sunny early next week
Much of the UK will bask in warm, sunny conditions at the start of next week, with inland temperatures up to 10C higher than average, but it's a mixed picture before then.
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Rise in school suspensions and exclusion
England's schools are under fresh scrutiny after government data revealed a sizeable increase in both suspensions and permanent exclusions.
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Jamie Vardy to leave Leicester City at the end of the season
Jamie Vardy has said he will be leaving Leicester City this summer after 13 seasons with the club.
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'Children can't go to the shop without fear of being stabbed': Young people in Birmingham drill recording studio on reality of knife crime
"There's a code that you don't speak to the police, so you have to find another way to protect yourself," says Daniel.
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