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Man who stole handbag containing rare Faberge egg and watch worth £2m jailed
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch - worth more than £2m combined - has been jailed for two years.
Both drivers killed in two-car crash
Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders.
British man charged with directing Somalia-based terror group
A British man has been charged with directing the activities of Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
Channel 4 have pulled the final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode - this is why
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
The photo that left people so aghast they thought it was AI
The RSPCA has been forced to deny a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was AI-generated.
Primrose Hill stabbing victim named by police
A man stabbed to death on London's Primrose Hill has been named by police as Finbar Sullivan.
New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
Body recovered from lake in search for missing boy
A body has been recovered in the search for a 17-year-old who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake.
UK temperatures to reach 26C - before cooler weather arrives
Temperatures in parts of the UK are expected to hit 26C (78.8F) on Wednesday as part of what is likely to be the warmest early April spell in six years.
BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
Footballer in court charged with drink-driving
Rangers star Dujon Sterling has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving and drink-driving.
Body recovered from lake in search for missing boy
A body has been recovered in the search for a 17-year-old who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake.
UK temperatures reach 26.6C, before cooler weather arrives
The UK has seen one of its warmest April days on record, forecasters have said.
Scottish 'crime boss' extradited after Bali arrest
An alleged Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain has been extradited from Bali, Indonesian authorities have confirmed.
New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
How to buy cheaper theatre tickets - and where you can find the 'sweet spot' to sit
You can't beat a trip out to the theatre, but the scramble to buy tickets can feel like a theatrical performance in itself.
British teen dies in Vietnam
A 19-year-old from the UK has died after a reported motorbike crash in Vietnam.
The key challenges the next Scottish government will face
In just a few weeks' time, voters will go to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2026 Scottish parliament election.
Man, 21, stabbed to death at north London beauty spot
A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed at the viewpoint on Primrose Hill, London.
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Female drug dealer who supplied fatal dose to Matthew Perry jailed
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen", who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
Channel 4 have pulled the final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode - this is why
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
Friends star's family want maximum jail time for 'heartless' drug dealer
Matthew Perry's family have urged a judge to give the maximum sentence to the "heartless" drug dealer who supplied the fatal dose of ketamine taken by the star before his death.
Scott Mills 'stepping back' from charity role after BBC sacking
Sacked BBC Radio 2 host Scott Mills is "stepping back" from his role as an ambassador for a multiple sclerosis (MS) charity.
Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
Kanye West's permission to enter the UK 'under review by ministers' as Wireless backlash grows
Permission for Kanye West to enter the UK is currently being reviewed by ministers, Sky News understands, following mounting pressure over his booking as the headline act for Wireless Festival.
Festival boss says Kanye West has 'legal right' to perform in UK
One of the organisers of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as its headline act - and is calling for the public to "forgive" the controversial rapper.
'Here we go, ready or not': Savannah Guthrie returns to Today show for first time since mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show for first time since mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie is returning to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
Sponsors quit UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Major sponsor withdraws from UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Bryan Cranston on his new role - inspired by the complicated relationship with his father
Bryan Cranston says there's a lot of his father in his latest stage role, playing Joseph Keller, the patriarch of Arthur Miller's 1947 tragedy All My Sons.
Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's UK festival booking
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against co-star
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
BBC boss addresses Scott Mills sacking
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation into the DJ was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
Jesy Nelson celebrates rollout of spinal muscular atrophy tests for newborn babies
Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned.
BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills in 2017
The BBC knew about a police probe into DJ Scott Mills in 2017 but sacked him after receiving "new information" in the weeks before he was dismissed.
Scott Mills addresses allegations after BBC sacking
Scott Mills has released a statement after his sacking by the BBC as he addressed the police investigation into him.
Charity cuts ties with Scott Mills - as details of allegations emerge
Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16.
Business
Is Britain ready to go teetotal?
Gone are the days when the only low-alcohol option in a pub was a few bottles of Kaliber gathering dust on the shelf.
Chancellor to say she has the 'right economic plan' in spring forecast
Rachel Reeves will insist she has "the right economic plan for our country" and that "working people are better off" thanks to Labour when she delivers her spring forecast to the Commons today.
Nearly 500 jobs to be lost as US cannabis firm takes over BrewDog
Nearly 500 jobs are expected to be lost when craft beer giant BrewDog is taken over by an American cannabis firm.
This war has massive implications for the world economy
There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
Oil and gas costs surge but some stocks defy war-focused sell-off
Oil and gas prices have seen dramatic lifts as financial markets give their first reaction to the war in the Middle East.
Will the cost of petrol in my car go up due to Middle East conflict?
Fresh conflict in the Middle East threatens to make the cost of petrol more expensive for motorists in the UK, experts have warned.
Marine biologist on salaries, tears and the one thing everyone could do to save the planet
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you.
Oil prices spike as key shipping route disrupted by Iran attacks
Global oil prices have risen sharply after Iran's response to US and Israeli airstrikes disrupted shipping, raising the prospect of a new energy-led surge in inflation.
Fifth of global oil flows through this vital waterway - here's what has happened since Iran strikes
Sky's Data and Forensics team has been monitoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - a strategically vital waterway for Iran and other oil producers in the Middle East.
Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety
In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purposes.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn
Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop
When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop
When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race
Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Sky News forms consortium to drive push for AI standards
Sky News has formed a consortium with other major news organisations to develop industry standards for AI's fair use of their material.
Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs under restructuring plan
Ocado is to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash costs and restructure its operations.
'Unacceptable' that European countries still fund Russia's war
European countries are continuing to fund Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil and gas, the president of the European Parliament has admitted.