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The 'dual-use' Chinese goods helping Russia's war machine

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 23:54
As President Putin holds talks with President Xi in Beijing on Thursday, the trading relationship between their two countries will feature prominently.

The runners and riders to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour candidate for Islington North

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 23:40
Names have begun to emerge in what will likely be a tense and toxic contest to replace Jeremy Corbyn as the Labour Party's candidate for Islington North at the next general election.

What will China want to talk about during Putin's state visit?

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 23:06
Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to China is part of the great power politics currently being played out between the West and the global south. 

New 'death by dangerous cycling' offence after MPs back law change

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 22:00
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.

Stars say Kevin Spacey should return to acting after 'seven years of exile'

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 21:48
Hollywood stars have begun campaigning for Kevin Spacey to resume his acting career "after seven years of exile".

'Ugly little rabbit dosser': Fury renews attack on Usyk as undisputed fight looms

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 21:02
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.

'Let's get ready to rumble': Biden and Trump agree to two TV debates

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 20:58
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to two head-to-head live televised debates in June and September.

'High risk' prisoners 'let out of jail' under early release scheme - despite PM assurance

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 20:05
Prisoners who have been assessed as "high risk" are being let out of jail under the government's early release scheme, a serving probation officer has told Sky News.

Two men 'caused £622,191 in damage to Sycamore Gap tree' as case transferred to crown court

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 19:34
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.

Top midwife 'angry' at 'wholly insufficient' progress two years after key report

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 18:35
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".

Sunak and Starmer facing historic unpopularity with ethnically diverse communities, polling suggests

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 18:25
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are both facing a historic lack of popularity among ethnically diverse communities, new polling suggests.

Starmer to announce 'first steps' for Labour government in ramping up of election campaign

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 17:55
Sir Keir Starmer will outline his "first steps" for government at a launch event to kickstart the next phase of Labour's campaign for the general election.

Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap VAR

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 17:52
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) after a proposal by Wolves.

Labour launches selection process to replace Jeremy Corbyn at general election

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 17:22
Labour has launched the process to select a general election candidate to replace Jeremy Corbyn in the London seat of Islington North.

Teacher accused of sex with two pupils tried 'to garner sympathy' with baby bonnet, court hears

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 17:07
A teacher made a "naked attempt to garner sympathy" bringing a baby bonnet to court that belonged to a child fathered by one of the teenagers she is accused of having had sex with, a court heard.

Temu faces legal challenge over 'manipulative practices'

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 16:15
Temu is facing a fresh legal complaint filed by 17 companies in the European Union.

Who is Slovak PM Robert Fico?

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:40
Robert Fico is a populist leader who staged a political comeback last year.

More asylum seekers could now be sent to Rwanda, home sec announces

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:21
Asylum seekers who have already had their claims rejected will now be part of the group being deported to Rwanda, the home secretary has announced.

Police probe into funeral directors and 'missing ashes' continues as search of parlour concludes

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:11
Police have concluded their search of a Glasgow funeral parlour that is under investigation over the alleged mismanagement of human remains and funds.

Soap, shampoo and toothpaste considered 'luxury items' in UK, ex-PM says

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:03
Children in the UK are suffering "the highest levels of poverty in living memory" - with basic toiletries including shampoo, soap and toothpaste now considered "luxury items", Gordon Brown has said.

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