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Northern Lights seen across UK forecast to return
Parts of the UK enjoyed breathtaking views of the Northern Lights overnight - and more is forecast for Saturday.
'Selfless' police officer dies in line of duty
A police officer has died in the line of duty after his vehicle was in a collision with another car in Kent.
Meningitis outbreak: Total cases rise to 34 as over 8,000 vaccines handed out
The number of meningitis cases following the outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
Meningitis outbreak: Total cases rise to 34
The number of meningitis cases in the UK's outbreak has risen to 34, the UK Health Security Agency has said.
Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic
The murder of Agnes Wanjiru hangs over the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge'
Britain will return to colder weather with a chance of snow for some - only days after much of the UK saw a week of sunshine.
Meet the cast of SNL UK
"We as a country, we're not used to watching live stuff any more," says Celeste Dring, comedian and one eleventh of the new Saturday Night Live cast.
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the entire 1,400-year history of the job says she feels "immense privilege" ahead of her official enthronement.
UK forces join military operation to seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
UK forces have joined a military operation with the French navy in the Mediterranean to seize an oil tanker, alleged to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
Bone found in search for remains of Muriel McKay is not human, say police
A bone found in an independent search for the remains of murder victim Muriel McKay is not human, police have said.
Report suggests income tax cut and NI abolition to 'incentivise work'
Cabinet ministers have looked at a blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes on work by taking on "vested interests" profiteering from the cost of living crisis.
Meningitis could spread outside Kent in 'most likely' scenario, says health official
Students in Kent could "incubate" meningitis and spread it to other parts of the UK, a health official has speculated as his "most likely" scenario.
Luke Littler moves to trademark his face
Luke Littler has applied to trademark his own face.
Iranian and Romanian charged after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear naval base
Police in Scotland have charged two people over allegations they tried to enter a UK nuclear submarine base.
Man and woman arrested after trying to get into UK navy base housing nuclear submarines
Two people have been arrested after trying to get into Faslane naval base, Police Scotland has said.
Ex-footballer Joey Barton denied bail on GBH charge
Former footballer Joey Barton has been denied bail after a court hearing.
First lab-grown oesophagus successfully implanted in pigs
Scientists in the UK have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and implanted it in pigs, which have been able to use it to swallow food.
Ricky Hatton had brain disease caused by repeated head trauma when he died
Boxer Ricky Hatton had brain disease caused by repeated head trauma when he died, an inquest has ruled.
Energy bills to rise hundreds of pounds to three-year high
Average annual energy bills will rise by £332 in July, more than double the previously anticipated increase, due to high oil and gas prices driven by the war in Iran, trusted forecasters predicted.
Three men deny plot to sexually assault man's drugged wife
Three men have denied involvement in a plot to rape and sexually assault another man's wife after she had been drugged by her husband.
Entertainment News
Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked after Melania joke
Donald and Melania Trump have called for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked after the late-night talk show host made a joke about the first lady.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and image
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and image amid growing concerns around AI-generated content.
Last surviving member of girl group known for hits like Be My Baby dies
The last surviving member of The Ronettes - Nedra Talley Ross - has died aged 80.
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.
Business
Musk v Altman: the how, what and why of the tech titans' courtroom battle
Two of the world's richest and most powerful men are to enter a courtroom to fight over one of humanity's most influential companies after years of bitter attacks.
The 'never saw it' rule and why many people shouldn't overpay mortgage: Tips from a financial adviser
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to chartered financial adviser Martin Rayner from Compton Financial...
Higher food and fuel prices could last for more than eight months after Iran war ends, minister reveals
Higher prices could last for more than eight months after the Iran war ends, the prime minister's right-hand man has said as ministers step up efforts to offset potential impacts to food and fuel supplies.
'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.
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.