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On the ground in Gaza: It's impossible to imagine people still living here - yet some still do
In front of me, there is a building that has collapsed upon itself, six floors piled upon each other.
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'He must have got this from K': What mistaken tweet tells us about 'secret' plan to end Ukraine war
There are developments in the quest for peace in Ukraine.
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Russia accuses British government of being 'provocative' after spy ship nears UK
Russia has accused the British government of "provocative statements" and an "escalation of militaristic hysteria" after the defence secretary warned a Kremlin spy ship was nearing the UK.
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Meta to block Instagram and Facebook for users under 16 in Australia
Meta will stop Instagram, Facebook and Threads for users in Australia under the age of 16, the company has said.
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South Korea: All 267 passengers and crew rescued from ferry that ran aground, says coastguard
More than 250 passengers on board a ferry that ran aground off the South Korean coast have been rescued, according to the coastguard.
Weird News
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Marks & Spencer defends £195 beef wellington
M&S has defended the price of a £195 beef wellington made by chef Tom Kerridge.
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station
Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
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Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal
Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
Videos
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Trump signs bill approving release of Epstein files
Donald Trump has signed a bill approving the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Justice Department.
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Best and worst parcel delivery companies revealed
The best and worst delivery companies have been revealed in new research by Citizens Advice.
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How violent extremists are thriving online - and why it's getting harder to catch them
Violent extremists are using AI to evade social media moderation, according to the leader of one of Europe's leading violence prevention task forces.
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Inflation slows to 3.6%, but food costs shoot upwards
The rate of inflation has eased to 3.6%, according to official figures that make for better reading for the economy and chancellor ahead of the budget.
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
Tech News
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Half of novelists fear AI will replace them entirely, survey finds
The novel has survived the industrial revolution, radio, television, and the internet. Now it's facing artificial intelligence - and novelists are worried.
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Nvidia beats expectations again in defiance of AI bubble fears
The world's most valuable company has reported another series of expectation-beating results, heading off fears of the AI bubble bursting for now.
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Meta to block Instagram and Facebook for users under 16 in Australia
Meta will stop Instagram, Facebook and Threads for users in Australia under the age of 16, the company has said.
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New record for wind-powered electricity in Britain
A new wind record has been set for Britain, with enough electricity generated from turbines to power 22 million homes, the system operator has said.
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How violent extremists are thriving online - and why it's getting harder to catch them
Violent extremists are using AI to evade social media moderation, according to the leader of one of Europe's leading violence prevention task forces.
Showbiz
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Half of novelists fear AI will replace them entirely, survey finds
The novel has survived the industrial revolution, radio, television, and the internet. Now it's facing artificial intelligence - and novelists are worried.
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Princess of Wales says her children were 'very sad' to miss Paddington at Royal Variety Performance
The Princess of Wales has admitted her children were "very sad" to miss the Royal Variety Performance in London, which she and the Prince of Wales attended.
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Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer sells for £180m at auction, a record for modern art
A painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust has become the most expensive piece of modern art and the second most expensive painting ever sold at auction.
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Oasis fan fell to his death at Wembley in 'tragic accident', coroner's court hears
An Oasis fan who fell to his death at Wembley Stadium was the victim of a "tragic accident", a pre-inquest review has heard.
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The Kessler twins, German dance stars in the 50s and 60s, die in 'joint suicide', police say
The Kessler Twins, German sisters famous across Europe for their singing and dancing, have died together through assisted means, local police have said.
Politics
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Budget 2025: Consumer confidence falls as speculation ramps up - but London mayor welcomes major rail investment
Consumer confidence has tumbled amid rampant speculation about what the chancellor will announce in the budget, figures show.
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China says it has 'no interest' in spying on UK following latest accusations
China's foreign ministry has hit back at what it called "unfounded" accusations of spying in Westminster, saying it has "no interest" in gathering intelligence on the UK.
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Russia accuses British government of being 'provocative' after spy ship nears UK
Russia has accused the British government of "provocative statements" and an "escalation of militaristic hysteria" after the defence secretary warned a Kremlin spy ship was nearing the UK.
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Waste mountain branded 'utterly appalling' by PM grew 40 feet high within months
A mountain of waste branded "utterly appalling" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer grew so quickly that most of it was in place before the Environment Agency (EA) was even aware of it.
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Pro-Palestine activists accused of harassing Labour MP over Israel-Hamas war have convictions thrown out
Two pro-Palestinian activists found guilty of harassing a government minister have had their convictions overturned.
Headlines
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Trump signs bill approving release of Epstein files
Donald Trump has signed a bill approving the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Justice Department.
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Deadline day for Andrew to respond to Epstein inquiry - but it's hard to imagine why he'd talk
They've said they are offering him an opportunity to tell them everything, once and for all.
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Romanian grooming gang boss offered £1,500 to leave UK while awaiting trial for 10 rapes
The ringleader of a Romanian grooming gang was offered £1,500 by the Home Office to be deported while he was in prison awaiting trial for 10 rapes, a Sky News investigation has found.
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Navy could fire 'warning shot' or 'cut off' Russian spy ship after laser incident, says ex-MI6 boss
A former head of MI6 has told Sky News the Navy may be forced to "fire a warning shot" or "cut off" a Russian spy ship loitering off northern Scotland.
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'He must have got this from K': What mistaken tweet tells us about 'secret' plan to end Ukraine war
There are developments in the quest for peace in Ukraine.
UK News
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Romanian grooming gang boss offered £1,500 to leave UK while awaiting trial for 10 rapes
The ringleader of a Romanian grooming gang was offered £1,500 by the Home Office to be deported while he was in prison awaiting trial for 10 rapes, a Sky News investigation has found.
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Deadline day for Andrew to respond to Epstein inquiry - but it's hard to imagine why he'd talk
They've said they are offering him an opportunity to tell them everything, once and for all.
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Half of novelists fear AI will replace them entirely, survey finds
The novel has survived the industrial revolution, radio, television, and the internet. Now it's facing artificial intelligence - and novelists are worried.
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UK weather: Warning of blizzards and 'ice-rink conditions' - as seven alerts in force
Blizzard conditions could hit the North East today - with the region under an amber warning and yellow alerts in other areas.
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Navy could fire 'warning shot' or 'cut off' Russian spy ship after laser incident, says ex-MI6 boss
A former head of MI6 has told Sky News the Navy may be forced to "fire a warning shot" or "cut off" a Russian spy ship loitering off northern Scotland.





