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UK 'actively engaging' with Trump administration over 100% pharmaceutical tariffs

UK 'actively engaging' with Trump administration over 100% pharmaceutical tariffs

Pure Cremation owner Epiris kicks off £700m sale

Pure Cremation owner Epiris kicks off £700m sale

Eden Project losses double as visitor numbers fall and jobs go

Eden Project losses double as visitor numbers fall and jobs go

Microsoft blocks some services used by Israeli military after probe into mass surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft blocks some services used by Israeli military after probe into mass surveillance of Palestinians

The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need them?

The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need them?

Trump signs order on TikTok to pave way for US ownership

Trump signs order on TikTok to pave way for US ownership

Terror charge against Kneecap rapper cannot continue, court says

Terror charge against Kneecap rapper cannot continue, court says

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies

Nigel Farage on course to be next PM, mega poll projects

Nigel Farage on course to be next PM, mega poll projects

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Kneecap rapper: 'We won't be silent'

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Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities

Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities

Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?... Read more

Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, scientists claim

Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, scientists claim

New analysis suggests our species began to emerge at least half a million years earlier than we thought... Read more

Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show

Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show

Data from inside England's environment watchdog show an agency struggling to monitor serious pollution.... Read more

America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say

America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say

US officials have blamed Canada for not doing enough to stop its wildfire smoke from wafting south. Climate experts say it’s not so simple.... Read more

China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions

China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions

It is China's first firm goal to reduce emissions but falls well short of what is needed to meet global targets.... Read more

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Why do some men know best about pregnancy?

Why do some men know best about pregnancy?

Trump starts to prosecute his enemies

Trump starts to prosecute his enemies

How to survive a cyber attack

How to survive a cyber attack

Natalie's story: The life-prolonging surgery that became a 'death sentence'

Natalie's story: The life-prolonging surgery that became a 'death sentence'

What does Andy Burnham want?

What does Andy Burnham want?

'Your countries are going to hell': Trump vs the world at the UN

'Your countries are going to hell': Trump vs the world at the UN

Is Jaguar Land Rover suffering the 'curse of Starmer'?

Is Jaguar Land Rover suffering the 'curse of Starmer'?

Paracetamol, President Trump and the myths about autism

Paracetamol, President Trump and the myths about autism

Ed Davey debriefed: Why so much about Nigel Farage?

Ed Davey debriefed: Why so much about Nigel Farage?

Terror charge against Kneecap rapper cannot continue, court says

Terror charge against Kneecap rapper cannot contin...

A terror charge against Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh has been thrown out by a court.

Bob Vylan: BBC partly upholds complaints over Glastonbury set

Bob Vylan: BBC partly upholds complaints over Glas...

Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Festival set breached BBC editorial standards when it was livestreamed, its Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) has found.

Wayne Rooney says he'd be dead if it wasn't for wife Coleen

Wayne Rooney says he'd be dead if it wasn't for wi...

Footballer Wayne Rooney has said he believes he would be dead if it wasn't for his wife Coleen's help with his alcohol issues.

Fans to see Ticketmaster changes after Oasis investigation - here's what they are

Fans to see Ticketmaster changes after Oasis inves...

Fans will see a series of changes to Ticketmaster sales practices after an investigation into Oasis concert prices.

Star criticises decision to delay new show after Charlie Kirk killing

Star criticises decision to delay new show after C...

Jessica Chastain has criticised Apple's decision to delay the release of political thriller series The Savant after the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk comments in first show since being taken off-air

Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk comments in fi...

Jimmy Kimmel has said it was "never my intention to make light of" Charlie Kirk's death.

Iconic Italian actress dies at 87

Iconic Italian actress dies at 87

Acclaimed Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, who starred in The Pink Panther and Once Upon A Time In The West, has died aged 87, according to French media reports.

Killer who turned up at Cheryl Tweedy's home for fourth time jailed

Killer who turned up at Cheryl Tweedy's home for f...

A convicted killer who turned up at Cheryl Tweedy's home for a fourth time has been jailed.

Noel Clarke ordered to pay at least £3m of Guardian publisher's legal fees

Noel Clarke ordered to pay at least £3m of Gu...

Noel Clarke has been ordered to pay at least £3m of The Guardian publisher's legal costs after losing his "far-fetched" libel case over allegations of sexual misconduct reported by the newspaper.

Diddy subjected to 'maggots in food' and 'routine violence' - as he awaits sentencing

Diddy subjected to 'maggots in food' and 'routine ...

Sean "Diddy" Combs's lawyers have called for the music mogul to be given no more than 14 months in prison when he is sentenced next month - meaning he would walk free almost immediately.

Microsoft blocks some services used by Israeli military after probe into mass surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft blocks some services used by Israeli mil...

Microsoft has blocked an Israeli military unit from accessing some services after preliminary evidence supported a media investigation that the software was used for surveillance of Palestinian civilian phone calls.

The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need them?

The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need ...

Fans of digital ID cards argue that they will speed the UK into a digital future by giving everyone a way to prove who they are.

Trump signs order on TikTok to pave way for US ownership

Trump signs order on TikTok to pave way for US own...

Donald Trump has signed an executive order on TikTok, which will allow the app to continue to operate in the United States.

Amazon agrees $2.5bn settlement for allegedly duping customers into Prime membership

Amazon agrees $2.5bn settlement for allegedly dupi...

Amazon has reached a historic $2.5bn (£1.9bn) settlement with a US business watchdog over allegations it tricked customers into signing up for Prime membership.

Vaccine giant opens new UK factory with apparent jab at US

Vaccine giant opens new UK factory with apparent j...

A US vaccine firm has opened the first mRNA manufacturing plant in the UK, against a backdrop of increasing anti-jab rhetoric back home.

China does targets differently to the West - and it may be just what the world needs

China does targets differently to the West - and i...

There is something peculiar about the Chinese government that makes its targets very different to those in countries like Britain.

Meet the NASA crew trying to complete a feat not achieved for more than 50 years

Meet the NASA crew trying to complete a feat not a...

The first astronauts due to be sent to the moon in more than 50 years have told Sky News that winning the space race with China is "very important to all of us".

'Nightmare bacteria' cases rising in the US

'Nightmare bacteria' cases rising in the US

Infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" rose by 70% in the US, according to a new report. 

'Astonishing' breakthrough in treatment for Huntington's disease

'Astonishing' breakthrough in treatment for Huntin...

A new gene therapy has slowed the progression of Huntington's disease by as much as 75%.

New dinosaur discovered in Argentina

New dinosaur discovered in Argentina

Scientists have discovered the remains of a new dinosaur - feasting on an ancient crocodile bone.