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New internet rules enforced from today - but this grieving mother is sceptical they will work

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Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with more breast removal surgeries

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Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tape to 'win AI race'

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Israel allows foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza

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There were 'failings' in care of ex-England cricketer Graham Thorpe in months before he died, coroner says

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Powerboat driver dies after crashing into a houseboat during race

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Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages

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Slow summer sales, phone launches and new online age protections

Slow summer sales, phone launches and new online age protections

Is the government preparing for a summer of riots?

Is the government preparing for a summer of riots?

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Trump in Scotland: Escaping Epstein?

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A profit boost for Lloyds, working mums and a trade deal with India

How Ozzy Osbourne made Birmingham the birthplace of metal

How Ozzy Osbourne made Birmingham the birthplace of metal

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New plant for Sizewell and challenges at Boeing

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Why is MAGA splitting over Israel?

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Can Syria's new President be trusted?

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Why are far-right white nationalists on the rise in the US?

Riverdance star Flatley 'to make bid for Irish presidency'

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Riverdance star Michael Flatley is hoping to become Ireland's next president, a court has heard.

Kelly Osbourne pays tribute to 'best friend' Ozzy - in first comments since his death

Kelly Osbourne pays tribute to 'best friend' Ozzy ...

Kelly Osbourne has commented on the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne for the first time since he died on Tuesday.

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It was a cold, typically rainy Manchester evening, October 1993, when Michael Spencer Jones set out to meet a new guitar band he had been commissioned to photograph.

Another resignation after viral Coldplay concert video

Another resignation after viral Coldplay concert v...

The woman who went viral after she was seen embracing a colleague at a Coldplay concert has resigned.

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Pedro Pascal is everywhere right now.

Actor who starred in The Bill helps police arrest shoplifter

Actor who starred in The Bill helps police arrest ...

The actor who played PC Reg Hollis in hit TV series The Bill has been praised by officers after helping them arrest a shoplifter.

Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

The legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71.

Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering country over 'antisemitic hate speech'

Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering...

Hungarian authorities have banned the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country, accusing them of engaging in "antisemitic hate speech" and "supporting terrorism". 

'A local lad done good': Fans remember Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham

'A local lad done good': Fans remember Ozzy Osbour...

Fans have spoken of how Ozzy Osbourne was "a local lad who done good" as they remembered the singer in his hometown of Birmingham.

Heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats: The wild life of Ozzy Osbourne

Heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats: The wild...

"You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart," an emotional Ozzy Osbourne told fans as he performed from a throne on stage at his beloved Villa Park, reunited with Black Sabbath, less than three weeks ago.

New internet rules enforced from today - but this grieving mother is sceptical they will work

New internet rules enforced from today - but this ...

"People always think: 'Oh, that's not going to happen to me, it's not going to happen to my child,'" says Ellen Roone. 

Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with more breast removal surgeries

Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with ...

Thousands of cancer cases could potentially be prevented if more women were offered breast removal surgery, according to a study.

Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tape to 'win AI race'

Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tap...

Donald Trump has declared the United States is going to "win" the artificial intelligence race, as his administration unveiled its AI Action Plan.

Satellite tracker Spaceflux reaches lift-off with £5m funding boost

Satellite tracker Spaceflux reaches lift-off with ...

A British space surveillance company which has won a string of government contracts will this week announce a £5.4m fundraising to expand its global network of advanced telescopes.

'A new era:' World court issues landmark ruling in biggest ever climate court case

'A new era:' World court issues landmark ruling in...

The failure of countries to protect the planet from climate change may be a violation of international law, the UN's top court has said in a landmark ruling likely to shape climate litigation for years to come.

Two-hour screen time limit for children being considered by government

Two-hour screen time limit for children being cons...

Social media limits for children are being planned by the government to tackle "compulsive" screen time, the technology secretary has told Sky News. 

OpenAI and government sign deal to use AI to boost justice and defence efficiency

OpenAI and government sign deal to use AI to boost...

OpenAI has signed a deal with the government to use artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to increase department efficiency.

Green flying? Government invests £63m in 'sustainable' jet fuel

Green flying? Government invests £63m in 'sus...

The government is investing £63m in new types of jet fuel that it hopes will make your summer holiday a little more eco-friendly - though not everyone is convinced.

Watchdog must fine social media companies that are slow to remove racism

Watchdog must fine social media companies that are...

The online safety regulator should use powers to fine social media companies that are not quickly removing racism, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told Sky News, after concerns were raised by England defender Jess Carter.

Labour will eliminate unauthorised sewage spillages in a decade, environment secretary says

Labour will eliminate unauthorised sewage spillage...

Labour will eliminate unauthorised sewage spillages in 10 years, the environment secretary has told Sky News.