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Denmark sent explosives to blow up Greenland runwa...
Denmark sent soldiers and explosives to Greenland in January so that it could blow up runways in the event of a US invasion, the country's public broadcaster has said.
More meningitis vaccine centres to open after 100 ...
More meningitis vaccination centres are due to open across Kent today to help meet demand, after more than 100 students were turned away trying to get the jab amid the deadly outbreak.
EU's aid to Ukraine blocked
Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.
Households brace for cost of living pain as Iran w...
British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump's war on Iran.
Navy monitors Russian warship and sanctioned oil t...
A Russian warship and a sanctioned oil tanker was shadowed by a Royal Navy warship and helicopter for 48 hours in the English Channel.
Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in nor...
The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.
Gerry Adams at London trial to 'assert legitimacy ...
Gerry Adams has said he came to London's High Court "to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause" and "reject the allegations" he was behind three IRA bombings.
Sturgeon's farewell advice: 'Don't live life on so...
Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.
Essex Police pauses use of facial recognition came...
Essex Police has paused the use of live facial recognition cameras (LFR) after a study found they identified more black people than other ethnic groups.
Last 24 hours show a prolonged Iran war could do c...
The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.
King launches world's longest coastal walking rout...
The King marked the launch of the world's longest coastal walking route with a two-kilometre walk.
Crossbows to be banned after series of violent att...
The selling of crossbows and hunting arrows will be banned under government plans following a series of violent attacks.
Family pays tribute to 'kindest' teenage girl afte...
The family of a 16-year-old who was killed after a car crashed into a river in Cambridgeshire has paid tribute, calling her the "kindest, most loving girl".
Member of gang behind UK's biggest cash robbery ap...
A member of the Securitas heist gang that stole £53m in Britain's biggest-ever cash robbery should be released from prison, the Parole Board says.
NHS 'came close to collapse' during pandemic, inqu...
The NHS "came close to collapse" during the pandemic, the chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry has said.
Ex-MI5 contractor had ninja-style training in swor...
A disgruntled ex-MI5 worker claimed to have undergone ninja-style training at its London headquarters in "swords and knives and stuff", his partly-secret trial was told.
Two men in court accused of spying on Jewish commu...
Two men accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance on London's Jewish community on behalf of Iran have appeared in court.
4chan website fined by Ofcom for failing to protec...
Online forum 4Chan has been fined £450,000 by regulator Ofcom for failing to have age checks in place to stop children from seeing pornography on its site.
Social media blamed for stark decline in young peo...
Heavy social media use has led to a stark drop in happiness among young people, according to a major academic study.
Val Kilmer to star in new movie a year after his d...
Val Kilmer is to posthumously appear in an action-adventure film, a year after his death from pneumonia.
Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.
China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, US sa...
China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan next year, according to US spy agencies.
'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside s...
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Weight loss jabs may help anxiety and depression, ...
Drugs used for weight loss could help reduce anxiety and depression, a new study revealed.
Unemployment remains at highest rate in five years...
UK unemployment has remained at the highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
Revealed: What officers, public and victims think ...
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
'Hellish' scenes and body bag shortages: What we c...
A new 400-page report into the preparedness of the UK's healthcare system for a global pandemic will be published today, examining if it helped or hindered the country's COVID response.
Nottingham attack victim's mum 'validated' as offi...
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has told Sky News it "felt like validation" to hear police themselves had believed the killings were murder rather than a lesser charge.
Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruli...
Senegal says it will appeal the "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision" to strip it of its Africa Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against host Morocco.
Gerry Adams calls IRA 'undefeated' as he denies be...
The IRA was "undefeated" and "defied all attempts to criminalise them", Gerry Adams told the High Court, as he denied being a member.
Pair charged with spying on Jewish targets for Ira...
Two Iranian nationals have been charged with spying on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community for Iran.
King says UK 'blessed' by Nigerian influence as he...
The King has paid tribute to the contribution of people of Nigerian heritage as he held a state banquet for the country's president.
Major attacks Trump on Iran and Starmer's 'tiptoei...
Sir John Major has attacked Donald Trump over the Iran war and accused Sir Keir Starmer of a "demeaning" policy of "tiptoeing" around the president.
Rayner eyeing frontline politics return - with all...
Angela Rayner's return to frontline politics began in earnest this week as the former deputy leader set out the challenge in the upcoming May elections.
Why do the attacks on the world's largest gas fiel...
With the world's largest gas field being set ablaze by Israeli strikes, the cost of the war with Iran is set to climb higher still.
Iranians defiant as thousands attend funeral for s...
As Iran's government buried its fallen heroes, its supporters came out in strength.
Plans to let AI firms use music without permission...
The UK government has scrapped plans to introduce copyright law exceptions which would allow AI firms to use the work of songwriters without their permission.
DJ and foster sister who sexually abused girls han...
A DJ and his foster sister who sexually abused young girls they met at discos have been given more time in jail after it was found their previous convictions were merely "the tip of the iceberg".
Girl's body found after car carrying five teenager...
A girl's body has been found after a car carrying five people crashed into a river in Cambridgeshire.
Man who raped girl, 14, after picking her up from ...
A man who raped a 14-year-old girl after offering her a lift home at an Aberdeen taxi rank has been jailed for 12 years.
Scottish Labour leader reveals he has not spoken t...
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has not spoken to Sir Keir Starmer since the week he publicly said the prime minister should go - and stands by his position.
Retired police officer denies he's a Chinese spy a...
A retired police officer accused of running a spy ring for the Chinese government has claimed "I'm quite a boring guy you know - that's my character".
Senegal's football loss is only the latest sports ...
The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations.
This is how many times toddlers get sick at nurser...
Researchers have revealed how many illnesses children get in their first year of nursery - and why it makes them more resilient to bugs when they start school.
Temperatures could soar to 21C - as sunshine arriv...
Temperatures could climb as high as 21C in parts of Britain on Wednesday, as south-easterly winds bring warmer conditions to England and Wales.
Baby girl suffered fatal head injury after 'mother...
An 18-day-old baby girl suffered a fatal head injury when she was allegedly thrown out of a window by her mother, a court has heard.
Former rugby captain released after arrest over al...
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been released without charge after being arrested over an alleged breach of a non-harassment order.
Sack top Tory for calling Muslim Trafalgar Square ...
Sir Keir Starmer has called for a senior Conservative who said Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square was "an act of domination" to be sacked.
Grieving widow prosecuted over dead husband's ...
A grieving widow has received a criminal conviction over an unpaid £35 tax bill on her husband's car, which wasn't paid in the weeks after his death.
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'erase a...
An advert for an AI video editing tool which said it could "erase anything" - implying users could remove a woman's clothing - has been banned.



























































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