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Record for hottest day to be topped multiple times this week
The record for the hottest day of the year is set to be topped several times this week.
Kanye West's permission to enter the UK 'under review by ministers' as Wireless backlash grows
Permission for Kanye West to enter the UK is currently being reviewed by ministers, Sky News understands, following mounting pressure over his booking as the headline act for Wireless Festival.
Police take nearly 24 hours to shut down illegal rave
Multiple arrests were made when riot police clashed with partygoers at an illegal rave over the weekend.
Murder investigation launched as detectives piece together man's last movements
A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Glasgow.
Waitrose employee sacked after tackling 'Easter egg shoplifter' should be reinstated, Tories say
A Waitrose employee who said he was sacked after tackling a shoplifter trying to steal a bag of Easter eggs should be reinstated and handed a bonus, according to the Conservatives.
Man dies after attack outside bar - as three people arrested on suspicion of murder
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an attack outside a bar in Bournemouth, police say.
Body found in woods amid search for man who disappeared five months ago
A body has been found in woods amid a search for a man who went missing five months ago.
Fifth person arrested in murder investigation after pedestrian hit by car
A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Barnsley.
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Festival boss says Kanye West has 'legal right' to perform in UK
One of the organisers of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as its headline act - and is calling for the public to "forgive" the controversial rapper.
Tensions rising ahead of resident doctors' six-day strike
Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are to stage a six-day walkout over pay and jobs from 7am on Tuesday.
Family of 13-year-old boy who died in crash 'utterly devastated' - as man and woman charged
The family of a 13-year-old boy who died in a crash in Bedfordshire have said they are "utterly devastated".
Revealed: Incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
Two more people arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old boy shot dead in London
Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in southeast London.
William, Kate and children attend royal Easter service for first time since her cancer diagnosis
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Royal Family's traditional Easter service at Windsor for the first time since Kate was diagnosed with cancer.
Sponsors quit UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Major sponsor withdraws from UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Over 12m people to benefit from state pension increase tomorrow
More than 12 million people will see their state pension rise by £575 a year from tomorrow.
Battered coasts, wobbly planes and closed roads as Storm Dave sweeps through UK
Storm Dave has led to road closures and train disruption in the UK.
Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's UK festival booking
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
Entertainment News
Rob Reiner's son opens up on 'living nightmare' after brutal killing of his parents
The son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has spoken about the "living nightmare" he has endured since his parents were brutally killed late last year.
US singer had 'significant amount' of child abuse images on iCloud, say prosecutors
US prosecutors said a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images have been recovered during an investigation into the singer D4vd, who has denied murdering a 14-year-old girl.
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
BBC Teatime host to replace Scott Mills on Radio 2
Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced.
BBC axes iconic Football Focus show after 52 years
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
Cause of death released for singer D4vd's alleged murder victim
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects", according to a post-mortem report.
Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest
South Korean police are seeking to arrest the music mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS over an alleged £100m investor fraud scheme.
Harvey Weinstein facing new rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women, a prosecutor has told a New York jury as a rape charge returned to court for a third time.
The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in his car
US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl, who was found dismembered in his Tesla.
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Rebel Wilson appears in court for start of defamation trial over social media posts
Rebel Wilson has appeared in court for the start of a defamation trial brought against her by another actress who starred in her directorial debut.
Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Jesy Nelson's car stolen with children's essential hospital kit inside
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has said her car was stolen with her daughters' vital hospital equipment inside.
Fourth Kanye West concert cancelled
Another Kanye West concert has been cancelled amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
Kanye West's Polish concert cancelled over past antisemitic comments
US rapper Kanye West has had another concert in Europe cancelled as fury over his past comments continues to grow.
Fans feeling 'neglected and ripped off' over ticket price laws
The government has been urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value after fans reported feeling "neglected and ripped off".
Singer held on suspicion of killing teen girl found dead in his Tesla
US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl who went missing last year.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran a monopoly over big US venues, jury finds
Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have had a harmful monopoly over big music venues, a jury in the US has found.
Business
'Shame on them': Post Office seeks delay in second Capture case at Court of Appeal
The Post Office is seeking to delay the second Capture scandal case at the Court of Appeal, Sky News has learned.
British Airways warns of flight price rises due to fuel crisis
The owner of British Airways (BA) has warned of higher ticket prices as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in oil prices.
What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs
Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear.
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
World Cup final tickets go on sale for £1.7m each
Tickets for this summer's football World Cup final have gone on sale for more than $2m each.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
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Samsung workers threaten strikes in AI boom bonus row
Thousands of Samsung Electronics' workers have staged a rally to demand a greater slice of profits from the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
'We may need to sell the house': Student facing £18,000 bill over funding error
Vlad Iordan knew going to university meant borrowing money he'd eventually have to pay back, but he didn't think he would face an £18,000 bill while he was still studying.
WH Smith issues profit warning as jet fuel crisis looms
WH Smith has issued a profit warning and suspended shareholder payouts as the travel-focused retailer grapples growing travel disruption caused by the Middle East crisis.
Tesla surprises Wall Street and says demand for vehicles has returned
Tesla defied expectations, profiting more and spending less than expected in closely watched results as the company shifts focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence (AI).
Criminal probe launched into ChatGPT over Florida university shooting
Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal probe into ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI over whether the artificial intelligence app aided in a deadly university shooting that killed two people last year.
Taxpayers urged to check if they have overpaid after 730,000 refunds go unclaimed
Britons have been urged to check whether they have overpaid tax.
Facial recognition being rolled out across UK
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.
Taxpayers urged to check if they have overpaid after 730,000 refunds go unclaimed
Britons have been urged to check whether they have overpaid tax.
Car finance compensation could be delayed as redress scheme faces legal challenge
A consumer group is launching legal action in a bid to change the car finance scandal compensation scheme.
UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.