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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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UK weather: Trains delayed and care home hit by lightning after overnight thunderstorms - with more disruption expected
A night of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has caused travel delays and damaged a care home in West Sussex.
Showbiz
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
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Richard Tandy: Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist dies aged 76
Richard Tandy, the keyboardist in Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), has died at the age of 76.
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Harry Potter watercolour for first book in JK Rowling series up for auction at 'record estimate'
An original watercolour for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone - the first book in JK Rowling's fantasy series - has been put up for auction and is estimated to fetch more than £400,000.
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz star Jonah Hauer-King: 'Your head being shaved... it's impactful'
He got his big break starring as Prince Eric in the live-action version of Disney's The Little Mermaid opposite Halle Bailey.
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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.
UK News
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UK weather: Trains delayed and care home hit by lightning after overnight thunderstorms - with more disruption expected
A night of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has caused travel delays and damaged a care home in West Sussex.
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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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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
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Harry Potter watercolour for first book in JK Rowling series up for auction at 'record estimate'
An original watercolour for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone - the first book in JK Rowling's fantasy series - has been put up for auction and is estimated to fetch more than £400,000.
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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.
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 open for voters in England and Wales
Polls have opened 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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UK weather: Trains delayed and care home hit by lightning after overnight thunderstorms - with more disruption expected
A night of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has caused travel delays and damaged a care home in West Sussex.
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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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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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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.