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Thames Water crisis: Ministers line up administrator for utility giant

Wage rises slow as retail and hospitality jobs continue to fall making it harder to get a job

Wage rises slow as retail and hospitality jobs continue to fall making it harder to get a job

US and China extend tariffs deadline again

US and China extend tariffs deadline again

Water shortfall declared 'nationally significant'

Water shortfall declared 'nationally significant'

Tonight's Perseid meteor shower: When and how to see up to 100 fireballs shoot across the sky per hour

Tonight's Perseid meteor shower: When and how to see up to 100 fireballs shoot across the sky per hour

This sport has a self-confessed safety problem - could flashing mouthguards be the answer?

This sport has a self-confessed safety problem - could flashing mouthguards be the answer?

Europe's concerns may be getting through as White House reframes Trump-Putin summit

Europe's concerns may be getting through as White House reframes Trump-Putin summit

US accuses UK of restricting freedom of speech

US accuses UK of restricting freedom of speech

Calling all learner drivers - there are some new theory test questions on the way

Calling all learner drivers - there are some new theory test questions on the way

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Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs

Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs

Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.... Read more

British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later

British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later

His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found.... Read more

Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters

Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters

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Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse

Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse

The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year... Read more

Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say

Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say

Scientists who analysed fragments that crashed into a roof in Georgia, US, say it likely formed 4.56 billion years ago.... Read more

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Inside settler violence in the West Bank

Inside settler violence in the West Bank

Putin vs Zelenskyy: Whose side is Trump really on?

Putin vs Zelenskyy: Whose side is Trump really on?

What's the evidence which Israel says links Anas Al-Sharif to Hamas?

What's the evidence which Israel says links Anas Al-Sharif to Hamas?

Nicholas Rossi: False names, a fake death and the flight from justice

Nicholas Rossi: False names, a fake death and the flight from justice

Is Streeting's NHS plan an effective cure?

Is Streeting's NHS plan an effective cure?

Is this the beginning of the end of Russia's war?

Is this the beginning of the end of Russia's war?

Is Corbyn's comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring?

Is Corbyn's comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring?

Does Netanyahu want a 'forever war' in Gaza?

Does Netanyahu want a 'forever war' in Gaza?

Where does 'he said, she said' charity row leave Prince Harry?

Where does 'he said, she said' charity row leave Prince Harry?

'Ozzy is everything': Yungblud pays tribute to his hero as he opens up about 'raw' documentary

'Ozzy is everything': Yungblud pays tribute to his...

Yungblud has told Sky News he hopes he can keep Ozzy Osbourne's "spirit and energy" alive after performing at the metal legend's final gig.

Jeremy Clarkson joins backlash as JD Vance holidays in the Cotswolds

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Jeremy Clarkson has joined a backlash in the Cotswolds after US vice president JD Vance arrived at a picturesque hamlet in the region for his summer holiday.

Taylor Swift cements place as 'hardest-working star in pop' with announcement of 12th studio album

Taylor Swift cements place as 'hardest-working sta...

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album during an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast.

'There is no more time': Madonna urges the Pope to go to Gaza

'There is no more time': Madonna urges the Pope to...

Madonna has urged the Pope to go to Gaza and "bring your light" to the children there.

Harry and Meghan extend Netflix partnership - but it's no longer exclusive

Harry and Meghan extend Netflix partnership - but ...

Harry and Meghan have signed a new "multi-year, first-look deal" with Netflix, following the deal they struck with the streaming giant five years ago.

Why Sussexes' new Netflix deal might not be the demotion the critics want it to be

Why Sussexes' new Netflix deal might not be the de...

While we're all desperate to know what this new deal is really worth in dollars and pounds, one thing I can tell you for certain is that Prince Harry and Meghan want us to know they're delighted that Netflix again wanted to get a deal done.

Chris Hemsworth describes 'gear shift' after learning he's 10 times more likely to get Alzheimer's

Chris Hemsworth describes 'gear shift' after learn...

Chris Hemsworth has told Sky News that finding out he had a greater chance of developing Alzheimer's disease was a "gear shift" in his life motivations.

Wembley investigating claims people were smuggled into Oasis gig without tickets

Wembley investigating claims people were smuggled ...

Wembley Stadium is investigating claims up to 200 people were able to sneak into its Oasis concerts without tickets.

Star Wars actor who made Jewish comparison over Republican views settles Disney lawsuit

Star Wars actor who made Jewish comparison over Re...

Actor Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit with Disney and Lucasfilm after claiming she was wrongfully dismissed from The Mandalorian for expressing her political opinions.

Eddie Murphy: I'll get an Oscar eventually

Eddie Murphy: I'll get an Oscar eventually

Eddie Murphy has told Sky News he doesn't ever expect to win awards - but will happily accept an honorary Oscar when he's 90.

Water shortfall declared 'nationally significant'

Water shortfall declared 'nationally significant'

The water shortfall situation in England has been described as a "nationally significant incident" with five areas officially in drought - as an amber heat health alert comes into force for large parts of the country.

Tonight's Perseid meteor shower: When and how to see up to 100 fireballs shoot across the sky per hour

Tonight's Perseid meteor shower: When and how to s...

Tonight is the best night to see the "most popular meteor shower of the year".

This sport has a self-confessed safety problem - could flashing mouthguards be the answer?

This sport has a self-confessed safety problem - c...

Rugby chiefs have admitted to Sky News their sport is not "incredibly safe" due to the "high risk of injuries", while insisting players should be encouraged they are prioritising addressing concussion concerns.

Thousands evacuated as deadly wildfires sweep Europe

Thousands evacuated as deadly wildfires sweep Euro...

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as deadly wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe amid a record-breaking heatwave.

'Massive and unpredictable' swarm of jellyfish shuts down nuclear plant

'Massive and unpredictable' swarm of jellyfish shu...

Jellyfish have shut down four reactors at France's largest nuclear power plant.

Fresh hope for pancreatic cancer patients as new vaccine shows promise in early trial

Fresh hope for pancreatic cancer patients as new v...

A new pancreatic cancer vaccine has appeared to slow disease progression and increase survival for patients in an early trial.

'Shocked and amazed': remains of British researcher found in a glacier

'Shocked and amazed': remains of British researche...

The remains of a British researcher have been recovered from a glacier in Antarctica, more than 60 years after a scientific expedition went badly wrong.

Major tech companies to pay Trump administration for export licences to China

Major tech companies to pay Trump administration f...

Two major US microchip makers have agreed to pay the Trump administration a portion of sales in return for export licences to send chips to China, according to reports.

Apollo 13 astronaut who 'inspired millions' dies

Apollo 13 astronaut who 'inspired millions' dies

Retired astronaut and the commander of the famous Apollo 13 mission, Jim Lovell, has died aged 97.

At least two dead as wildfires sweep across southern Europe

At least two dead as wildfires sweep across southe...

At least two people were killed and two others are reported to have died after wildfires tore across southern Europe.