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Why do so many from around the world try to cross the English Channel?
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
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UK and France have 'shared responsibility' to tackle illegal migration, Emmanuel Macron says
Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France have a "shared responsibility" to tackle the "burden" of illegal migration, as he urged co-operation between London and Paris ahead of a crunch summit later this week.
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IDF presence in Gaza 'only issue' still to be resolved in push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Sky News understands
A single but deeply divisive issue remains unresolved in the push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Fewer jury trials could take place to prevent 'total system collapse' of UK's courts
Fewer jury trials could take place as part of proposed reforms to prevent a "total system collapse" of the UK's courts and tackle a record-high backlog of cases.
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Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
Showbiz
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Fantasy v reality: Lena Dunham's Too Much is a new spin on the London romcom
Horse-drawn carriages, picturesque gardens and endless cups of tea are just some of the stereotypical tropes that have shaped America's romanticised image of England before even stepping foot on the island.
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'I will not go quietly,' Gregg Wallace says amid reports he's been sacked from Masterchef
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has vowed he will "not go quietly", amid reports that he has been sacked from MasterChef.
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The Salt Path author says claims best-selling book is based on lies are 'highly misleading'
Raynor Winn, the author of the best-selling memoir The Salt Path, has called claims she "lied" in her 2018 book "highly misleading".
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Ozzy Osbourne reunites with Black Sabbath for 'final bow' in emotional metal goodbye
Ozzy Osbourne has reunited with Black Sabbath and performed his final gig - telling fans "you've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart", in an emotional but truly metal goodbye.
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Oasis reunion: A high-five and a hug - the gestures were there, but ultimately it was all about the music
Oasis have reunited on stage for the first time in almost 16 years - with brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing a high five and the briefest of hugs as they closed a performance that for fans was more than worth the wait.
UK News
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Why do so many from around the world try to cross the English Channel?
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
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Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
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Fewer jury trials could take place to prevent 'total system collapse' of UK's courts
Fewer jury trials could take place as part of proposed reforms to prevent a "total system collapse" of the UK's courts and tackle a record-high backlog of cases.
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Department for Education 'lacks coherent plan' to address teacher shortage
The Department for Education (DfE) has come under fire from MPs over its handling of England's worsening teacher shortage.
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'I don't want anyone else to die': Mother's mission after son unable to access emergency medication
In the midst of the pandemic, Charlie Marriage stood on the steps of his parents' house, banging pots and pans to thank the NHS. He was halfway through a master's degree in occupational health, destined for a career in the health service.
World News
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Why do so many from around the world try to cross the English Channel?
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
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IDF presence in Gaza 'only issue' still to be resolved in push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Sky News understands
A single but deeply divisive issue remains unresolved in the push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Trump applying 'heavy pressure' on Netanyahu to end war in Gaza
US President Donald Trump is putting "heavy" pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza, two sources close to the ceasefire negotiations have told Sky News.
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More than 110 injured after Marseille wildfire, minister says
More than 110 people have been injured after wildfires broke out in Marseille, France's interior minister has said - as firefighters continue to tackle blazes.
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'Widespread sexual violence' took place during Hamas's 7 October attacks, report by Israeli experts says
A newly released report led by Israeli legal and gender experts presents detailed evidence alleging "widespread and systematic" sexual violence during the Hamas-led terror attack on 7 October.
Politics
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UK and France have 'shared responsibility' to tackle illegal migration, Emmanuel Macron says
Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France have a "shared responsibility" to tackle the "burden" of illegal migration, as he urged co-operation between London and Paris ahead of a crunch summit later this week.
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Can PM turn diplomatic work with Macron into concrete action on migration?
Emmanuel Macron addressing parliament in the Palace of Westminster's Royal Gallery was a highly anticipated moment in the long history of our two nations.
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UN criticises Starmer's welfare reforms and warns measures will 'increase poverty rates'
A UN committee on disability rights has criticised the UK government's welfare reforms, saying they will "increase poverty rates".
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Norman Tebbit: Former Tory minister who served in Margaret Thatcher's government dies aged 94
Norman Tebbit, the former Tory minister who served in Margaret Thatcher's government, has died at the age of 94.
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Public finances in 'relatively vulnerable position', OBR warns
The UK's public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position", the government's official forecaster has warned.
Weird News
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Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there
A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.
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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed
Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed.
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Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year
Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
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Police called as two young bears escape from wildlife enclosure in Devon - and devour honey
Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a wildlife park in Devon - and devoured a week's worth of honey.
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How Australian death cap mushroom trial unfolded - as Erin Patterson found guilty of murder
An Australian woman has been found guilty of murdering three people after serving them poisonous mushrooms.
Tech News
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Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
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Cyber attack on M&S involved 'sophisticated impersonation', chairman says
The chairman of Marks & Spencer has told MPs the company is still in "rebuild mode" - and will be for "some time to come" - following a cyber attack which led to empty shelves and limited online operations for months.
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Flights cancelled and breathing made 'painful' as ash cloud forms after Indonesian volcano erupts
Breathing has become "painful" for people in Indonesia after a large lava and ash cloud formed as a volcano erupted, causing flights to be cancelled, schools to close and sending people running for shelter amid difficult driving conditions.
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Yorkshire Water announce hosepipe ban - what you need to know
The first hosepipe ban for this year has been declared in the UK.
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Every mobile phone to receive emergency alert: When it will happen - and what it will say
Mobile phones across the UK will be sent an emergency alert as the government tests the system nationwide.
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Why do so many from around the world try to cross the English Channel?
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
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Police called as two young bears escape from wildlife enclosure in Devon - and devour honey
Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a wildlife park in Devon - and devoured a week's worth of honey.
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Cyber attack on M&S involved 'sophisticated impersonation', chairman says
The chairman of Marks & Spencer has told MPs the company is still in "rebuild mode" - and will be for "some time to come" - following a cyber attack which led to empty shelves and limited online operations for months.
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At least 13 people may have taken their own lives linked to Post Office scandal, public inquiry finds
At least 13 people may have taken their own lives after being accused of wrongdoing based on evidence from the Horizon IT system that the Post Office and developers Fujitsu knew could be false, the public inquiry has found.
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UK and France have 'shared responsibility' to tackle illegal migration, Emmanuel Macron says
Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France have a "shared responsibility" to tackle the "burden" of illegal migration, as he urged co-operation between London and Paris ahead of a crunch summit later this week.