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RAF base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike
The RAF base Akrotiri has been hit by a suspected drone strike, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed, amid a fresh conflict in the Middle East that started on Saturday.
Trump's war with Iran has become personal for people in Dubai
This regional war has become personal for people in the UAE.
UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says
The UK's terror threat level is "absolutely" under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News.
Man arrested over fatal stabbing at shopping centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at a shopping centre, police have said.
As Iran strikes close Middle East airports, UK plans evacuation for tens of thousands
The Foreign Office has mounted an unprecedented operation to support British citizens in the Middle East, as airstrikes throw travel in the region into chaos.
Defence sec reveals details of UK's Middle East operations - including taking down Iran drones
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK's operations in the Middle East - including taking down Iranian drones - after the US and Israel targeted Iran.
Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen
Manchester legends, suprise appearances from Bjork and Dua Lipa, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne complete with a message from Dolly Parton - this was the Brit Awards 2026.
Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump's strikes could trigger
Sir Keir Starmer is treading a characteristically cautious diplomatic path in his response to the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.
Olivia Dean dominates Brit Awards, winning album of the year
Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.
Plaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to independence for Wales
A Plaid Cymru Welsh government would aim to establish a national commission to explore Wales's constitutional future, including a potential path toward independence, within its first 100 days in office.
Brit Awards fashion 2026 - all the best looks from the red carpet
The Brit Awards exist to celebrate the stars behind the best music of the past year - but the red carpet is all about the fashion.
One dead and others injured at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports - as missile threat grounds flights
One person has died and seven have been injured after an "incident" at Abu Dhabi's Zayed airport, while four were also hurt at Dubai International - reportedly due to an overnight Iranian attack.
Man charged over graffiti on Churchill statue
A man has been charged after a statue of Sir Winston Churchill was defaced with graffiti.
Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK's asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration.
Planetary parade: How and when to spot six planets align in UK skies
Not one, not two, but six planets are due to line up in the night skies this weekend in a relatively rare planetary parade.
Mental health benches: A simple idea helping people through 'a very dark place'
At night, in 100 parks across the UK, small solar panelled lights illuminate wooden benches with these words carved into the wood: "Someone is always listening".
Queen Victoria statue in Belfast hospital grounds targeted in paint attack
Police in Belfast have appealed for witnesses after a statue of Queen Victoria was vandalised.
Afghan migrant jailed for raping 'vulnerable' woman
A migrant from Afghanistan has been jailed for 10 years for the rape of a "vulnerable, intoxicated" woman.
Greens' stunning by-election win proves Polanski surge is real - but what now for Starmer?
At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national television, it was clear that Zack Polanski and his team were new to all of this.
New legal action planned over proposal to house 540 asylum seekers in town
A residents' group has said it plans to launch a fresh legal challenge over plans to use a military training camp in Crowborough as accommodation for asylum seekers.
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Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen
Manchester legends, suprise appearances from Bjork and Dua Lipa, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne complete with a message from Dolly Parton - this was the Brit Awards 2026.
Olivia Dean dominates Brit Awards, winning album of the year
Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.
Brit Awards fashion 2026 - all the best looks from the red carpet
The Brit Awards exist to celebrate the stars behind the best music of the past year - but the red carpet is all about the fashion.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died
American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died aged 86.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn
Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
Ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace drops legal claim against BBC
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has dropped his High Court claim against the BBC and won't be receiving any damages, the corporation has said.
Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race
Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away.
UK's delicate deal to get Bayeux Tapestry loaned from France - diplomatic coup or cultural gamble?
When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum later this year it will be the culmination of one of the most impressive cultural exchanges this century.
Government confirms broadcast‑style regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and more
The UK's biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, under new legislation being implemented.
BBC says second racist slur was edited out of ceremony, as filmmaker quits as BAFTA judge
The BBC has confirmed that a second racist slur was edited out of the BAFTA ceremony broadcast, but admitted the first was missed and "aired in error".
Tourette's campaigner 'deeply mortified' after racial slur at BAFTAs
A Tourette's campaigner who yelled out a racial slur at the BAFTAs has spoken out about the incident, saying he is "deeply mortified".
Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount's best and final offer submitted
Paramount Skydance has offered even more money for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), adding pressure on the media giant to accept a bid it has so far rejected.
Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty to murder of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the actor-director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
Who is BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo?
It's not often an actor from Hull pips Hollywood actors to a top award, but Robert Aramayo has done just that.
BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises for racial slur
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.
British rising star beats A-listers to acting BAFTA - as One Battle After Another named best film
British film newcomer Robert Aramayo has been named best actor at the BAFTAs - beating favourite Timothee Chalamet and other A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio to win the prize.
Standout looks from the red carpet
As well as the film prizes, red carpet fashion is also a huge part of any awards ceremony.
The full list of BAFTA winners
Here are all the nominees and winners of this year's BAFTA Film Awards.
Fundraiser for family of late Grey's Anatomy actor surpasses £200,000
A fundraiser has secured more than $275,000 (£200,000) for the family of the late Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, who died on Thursday at the age of 53.
The Ballad Of Wallis Island stars on becoming a word-of-mouth hit - and asking A-listers for selfies
After finding out about his BAFTA nominations, Tom Basden contemplated the red carpet. Specifically the stars, "your Chalamets, your DiCaprios", he might bump into as he walks it.
Business
Oil prices spike as key shipping route disrupted by Iran attacks
Global oil prices have risen sharply after Iran's response to the bid for regime change by the US and Israel disrupted shipping, raising the prospect of a new energy-led surge in inflation.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn
Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop
When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop
When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race
Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Sky News forms consortium to drive push for AI standards
Sky News has formed a consortium with other major news organisations to develop industry standards for AI's fair use of their material.
Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs under restructuring plan
Ocado is to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash costs and restructure its operations.
'Unacceptable' that European countries still fund Russia's war
European countries are continuing to fund Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil and gas, the president of the European Parliament has admitted.
We tested 19 kitchen rolls in supermarkets - and it might change how you buy it
Kitchen roll is a household staple that most of us use everyday, whether it's mopping up spills, wiping surfaces or storing food.
AI bubble intact as world's most valuable company continues to defy expectations
The world's most valuable company has reported another series of expectation-defying results, lessening fears, for now, of an AI bubble bursting.
What Rachel Reeves could announce in spring statement
Rachel Reeves has insisted her spring statement will be a quiet affair as she wants the autumn budget to be the sole major fiscal event of the year.
AI is developing so fast it is becoming hard to measure
Some days it can seem as if the whole of the tech world is hanging on the latest update to one graph.
'Sporadic shortages' of four items on supermarket shelves as supply hit
Supermarkets are suffering from sporadic shortages of some fruits and vegetables due to bad weather in Spain and Morocco.
Children have received an inflation-busting rise in pocket money this year
Children got an inflation-busting rise in pocket money last year, according to new data.
Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook
This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Government confirms broadcast‑style regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and more
The UK's biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, under new legislation being implemented.
On the trail of Putin's 'shadow fleet' defying sanctions in the English Channel
In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight.