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Delivery driver forced at gunpoint to take explosive to police station in 'abhorrent' hijacking
A fast food delivery driver was forced to drive to a police station at gunpoint with a "crude but viable" explosive device placed in his car by hijackers, police have said.
Man arrested for suspected murder of 17-year-old who went missing in 1998
A man has been arrested over the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl who went missing almost 28 years ago.
Grooming gangs inquiry to examine whether 'ethnicity of perpetrators or victims influenced offending'
The chair of the upcoming grooming gangs inquiry has vowed to "not flinch from uncomfortable truths" as she launches the terms of reference of the long-awaited review.
Charity cuts ties with Scott Mills - as details of allegations emerge
Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16.
Three teenagers charged with murder of 16-year-old girl in Leeds
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.
Beatrice and Eugenie to miss Easter church service
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not join their fellow royals for their usual Easter Sunday church service, the Press Association (PA) understands.
You have 48 hours to call off reckless strikes, PM tells doctors
Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands more NHS jobs should resident doctors go ahead with strike action next week.
Former police inspector guilty of sex attacks on young men in custody
A former police inspector has been found guilty of a series of sexual offences.
Millions of drivers owed hundreds of pounds in compensation - here's how to claim
Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance agreements are due to receive £829 on average in compensation, it has been announced.
Cardiff City lose compensation bid over Sala plane crash death
Cardiff City's compensation claim over the death of footballer Emiliano Sala has been rejected by a French court.
Travelodge boss 'desperately sorry' over sex assault at hotel
The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".
Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in more than 230 years
A Bronze Age shield has returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 230 years.
Woman who had sex with identical twins told it is 'not possible' to identify father of baby
A woman who had sex with identical twins separately "within four days of each other" has been told it is not possible to identify which one is the father of her baby.
EV charger firms say energy bill increases will be passed on to drivers
Electric vehicle charger firms have warned that soaring energy bills will have to be passed on to drivers, risking a major setback for the government's green goals.
'Hasta La Vista Ulster': Arnold Schwarzenegger receives honorary doctorate
Arnold Schwarzenegger has said it is "unbelievable" after receiving an honorary doctorate from Ulster University - and recalled how Belfast gave him a "breakthrough".
Serial abuser handed life sentence for attacking women in Scottish Highlands
A serial abuser who throttled women during a campaign of violence that spanned more than three decades has been sentenced to an order for lifelong restriction.
Family pay tribute to 16-year-old girl stabbed to death - as police make fresh arrest
The family of a 16-year-old girl who died after a stabbing in Leeds have paid tribute to her - as police made a fifth arrest.
Tributes paid to 'innocent' teenager as four arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody
Tributes have been paid to a girl, named locally as Chloe Watson, who died after she was found seriously injured in a Leeds street.
Father of rugby league star Rob Burrow dies after taking up MND campaign
The father of the late rugby league star Rob Burrow, who worked to raise awareness around motor neurone disease (MND), has died.
Campfire and barbeque ban to come into force at UK's largest national park this week
A new law banning the use of campfires and barbeques in the UK's largest national park will come into force this week.
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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 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.