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MP: 'My mum killed the man who abused her - but we'd see her as a victim today'
Labour MP Naz Shah has told Sky News about the abuse her mother faced - and how it led her to kill the man she knew as "uncle".
The football world waits for Man City verdict after Chelsea fined for 'deception' of Abramovich era
How did Chelsea dominate in the Roman Abramovich era? In part with players, the Premier League has now concluded, signed involving financial deceptions.
'Chilling' $10bn Trump lawsuit should be thrown out, BBC says
The BBC has filed a motion in a US court to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump over an edited documentary clip.
Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed
Nellie was 14 and in a relationship when she was asked to send nude images over Snapchat.
Lake Windermere 'needs real-time pollution warnings' after two swimmers were taken to hospital
Real-time pollution warnings are needed at Lake Windermere after two people swimming there were taken to hospital last summer, campaigners have said.
Kent meningitis outbreak a cruel reminder young people most at risk
Meningitis is thankfully rare, but the outbreak in Kent is a cruel reminder that the disease is still with us, and that young people are most at risk.
Voters split over whether Starmer is handling Iran war well
Voters are broadly split over whether Sir Keir Starmer is handling the Iran war well, exclusive polling by YouGov for Sky News shows.
King hits the decks to try his hand at DJing
The King was all smiles as he hit the decks to try his hand at DJing in Manchester.
Gun seized from boy, 15, in school, say police
A teenager has been arrested after a gun was brought into a school in Wolverhampton.
Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran released
Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran have been released without charge.
Two schools closed after 'online weapons threats'
Two schools in Cardiff have been closed after weapons threats were made online.
Council tax is about to rise - find out how much by
Some households in England are about to see exceptionally high council tax rises as the government reforms local authority funding.
Stop blaming Brexit for economic woes, Reeves told
Rachel Reeves has been accused of trying to "row back on Brexit", as the chancellor prepares to set out how "deeper" ties with the EU will help drive economic growth.
Chelsea given record fine and suspended transfer ban over secret payments
Chelsea have been given a suspended one-year transfer ban, and fined a record £10.75m, after admitting historical breaches of Premier League rules.
Dubai airport shutdown affects thousands of UK passengers
The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.
Mother appears in court charged with murder after baby falls from building
A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her 18-day-old daughter after the infant fell from a residential property.
Schoolgirl who died from meningitis remembered as 'kind and thoughtful'
A sixth form pupil who died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been remembered as an "incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent" student.
Three arrested after man's body found in wheelie bin
Three people have been arrested after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin.
Starmer denies misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting process
Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.
Travelodge changes door key policy after staff gave sex attacker access to woman's room
Travelodge has changed its door key policy after staff gave a sex attacker access to a woman's room.
Entertainment News
Suspect pleads guilty over murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
A man has pleaded guilty to playing a part in the murder of hip-hop star Jam Master Jay nearly a quarter of a century after the star's death.
Man pleads guilty over terror plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
A man accused of plotting to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna has pleaded guilty on the opening day of his trial.
Dances With Wolves actor jailed for life for sexual assaults against indigenous women and girls
Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been jailed for life for sexually assaulting indigenous women and girls for nearly 20 years.
Jimmy Kimmel responds as Trumps call for his sacking 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.
Business
'Taking the mickey'? £3.53 difference for same product as cheapest supermarkets for brands revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded items for a second month, with shoppers paying over £3 less for one popular olive oil than at Waitrose.
'Profiting from crisis morally wrong', says Miliband as BP announces huge rise in earnings
The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.
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 Services...
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.
Student who was facing £18,000 repayment while studying given reprieve
Students who were told they'd have to immediately pay back loans and maintenance grants totalling tens of thousands of pounds have been given a reprieve.
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.