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Travellers warned after rise in chikungunya infections

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Cancer survival rates rise substantially but 'longer waits' hit progress, say researchers

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Putin doesn't just want victory, he needs it: What's on the line in Trump's pivotal peace talks

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Urban wildfire risk rising due to hot dry summers, scientists warn

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Night skies glitter with Perseid meteor shower

Night skies glitter with Perseid meteor shower

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Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.... Read more

Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs

Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs

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British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later

British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later

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

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Is Streeting's NHS plan an effective cure?

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?

Taylor Swift reveals release date for new album

Taylor Swift reveals release date for new album

Taylor Swift has revealed the release date for her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

Harvey Weinstein to be tried for third time in New York after mistrial

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Disgraced US film producer Harvey Weinstein is to be tried for a third time in a sexual assault case.

TV presenter Jay Blades appears in court charged with two counts of rape

TV presenter Jay Blades appears in court charged w...

TV presenter Jay Blades has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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

You might have seen pictures of 'zombie rabbits' going viral - and yes, they're real. Here's what's up

You might have seen pictures of 'zombie rabbits' g...

Photos of rabbits in Colorado with black, horn-like growths around their faces have gone viral, with some describing the animals as "Frankenstein-", "zombie-" and "demon-rabbits".

Travellers warned after rise in chikungunya infections

Travellers warned after rise in chikungunya infect...

Travellers are being warned about mosquito bites on holiday after a rise in chikungunya infections in people returning to the UK.

Cancer survival rates rise substantially but 'longer waits' hit progress, say researchers

Cancer survival rates rise substantially but 'long...

The chances of surviving cancer for 10 years after diagnosis has increased by more than 24% in England and Wales over nearly five decades, but researchers say progress has slowed partly because of longer waiting times.

The glasses that could give your hearing aids 'superpowers'

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​​​​​​​New "hearing glasses" are being created that use artificial intelligence to help people hear conversations more clearly in real-time.

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.

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.

Yellow heat health alert extended across large parts of UK amid heatwave

Yellow heat health alert extended across large par...

A yellow heat health alert has been extended into next week, affecting seven regions in England amid the fourth heatwave of the summer.

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.