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Tributes paid to 'genius actor' and Top Gun star Val Kilmer

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 20:29
Actors, directors and celebrity friends have paid tribute to Val Kilmer, after he died aged 65.

MP tells Sky News she was attacked online by Tate brothers after Commons contribution

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 20:12
An MP has told Sky News she was attacked online by the Tate brothers after she participated in a debate in the House of Commons about violence against women.

'It's just nasty': Residents 'overwhelmed' by foul stench and massive rats as bins strike rumbles on

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 19:57
In parts of Birmingham, the stench is overwhelming - enough to make you heave.

'My lawyers are ready' for questions about corruption claims, ex-minister tells Sky News

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 19:19
Tulip Siddiq has told Sky News her "lawyers are ready" to handle any formal questions about allegations she is involved in corruption in Bangladesh.

Myanmar emergency appeal launched after earthquake

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 19:17
An emergency appeal has been launched after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck Myanmar last week.

A gruelling search for bodies in the city at the Myanmar earthquake's epicentre

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 17:18
In Sagaing, the epicentre of the earthquake in Myanmar, the scale of the loss is immense.

Elon Musk to step back from government role 'in coming months'

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 16:25
Donald Trump has told members of his cabinet that Elon Musk will leave his government role in the coming months.

The cheerful optimism of supporters of the assisted dying bill has turned to nervousness

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 16:25
The assisted dying bill is entering the make-or-break stage.

Man charged with 64 offences after investigation at Hull funeral home

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 15:00
A man has been charged with 64 offences in connection with an investigation into a Hull funeral directors, Humberside Police has said.

'Liberation Day' will either usher in a glorious new era for US prosperity or very much the opposite

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 14:50
For Donald Trump, it's "Liberation Day" - for allies it could be the end of an era. A period of mutually fostered prosperity is, it seems, coming to a close. 

More than 400 Sikh groups call on Starmer to launch 'promised' inquiry on Golden Temple massacre

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 13:02
More than 400 Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations are calling on Sir Keir Starmer to launch an inquiry he promised into potential British involvement in the Golden Temple Massacre.

UK preparing for 'all eventualities' ahead of Trump tariffs, Starmer says

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 12:55
Sir Keir Starmer has said the government has been preparing "for all eventualities" ahead of Donald Trump announcing global tariffs later on Wednesday.

'Absolutely life-changing': Watch the moment a woman who had a double hand transplant hugs donor's twin sister

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 11:19
The emotional moment a woman who had a double hand transplant hugged her donor's twin sister has been revealed in a newly released video.

British tennis player Fran Jones helped off court after collapsing during match

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:33
British tennis player Fran Jones was forced to withdraw from a tournament in Colombia after collapsing during a match against Argentina's Julia Riera.

Liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race after defeating Musk-backed challenger

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:44
A liberal judge has won a race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court after defeating a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

Britons urged to stop mowing lawns

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:32
Conservation experts are urging homeowners not to mow their lawns over the coming months to help boost butterfly numbers, with more than half of UK species now in long-term decline.

Heathrow bosses 'warned about substation' days before major power outage, MP committee hears

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:20
Heathrow Airport bosses had been warned of a potential substation failures less than a week before a major power outage closed the airport for a day, a committee of MPs has heard.

Chartered surveyor murdered wife after cheating accusation

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:00
A chartered surveyor who murdered his wife after she accused him of cheating has been jailed for at least 15 years.

Prince Andrew accuser to face court for 'breaching restraining order' after claiming she had 'days to live'

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 08:59
The woman who reached an out-of-court settlement with Prince Andrew after accusing him of sexual assault is facing court over allegedly breaching a restraining order.

Israel announces military operation expanding in Gaza to seize 'large areas'

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 06:56
Israel is beginning a major expansion of its military operation in Gaza and will seize large areas of the territory, the country's defence minister said.

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