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Mother's warning after son fell five floors to his death
The mother of a 23-year-old who fell five floors to his death when the railing he leaned on came away has warned that the same thing "could've happened to anybody".
Queen supports abuse survivors in speech seen as reference to 'Epstein issue'
The Queen expressed her solidarity and sympathy with female survivors of violence and sexual abuse in a major speech, being viewed as "a very thinly veiled reference to the 'Epstein issue'".
Nottingham triple killer punched colleague in face month before fatal stabbings
Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues - punching one in the face - a month before his fatal stabbings, an inquiry has been told.
First minister vows to 'rebuild and restore' Glasgow after devastating fire
More than £150,000 has been raised for businesses affected by the recent fire near Glasgow Central Station - as Scotland's first minister vowed to rebuild the area.
Food prices could rise within weeks - and may not come back down
Food prices could rise within weeks if the Iran war continues and there is a "big worry" that they won't come back down, a trade expert has warned.
Teen's headache before death in suspected holiday park poisoning
A teenage girl complained that she had a headache before she died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning alongside her boyfriend, an inquest has heard.
Southport families 'extremely alarmed' boy who wanted to copy stabbings avoided prison
The families of the three girls killed in the Southport stabbings say they are "extremely alarmed" that a teenager who wanted to copy the attack was not imprisoned.
Joey Barton charged over alleged assault near a golf club
Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with GBH after an alleged assault near a golf course.
Teenage girl stabbed and school put into lockdown
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed at a school near Norwich, putting classes into lockdown.
Irish woman wins more than £23k after being racially harassed at work
A bookkeeper whose boss repeatedly shouted "potato" at her "in a strong Irish accent" has won more than £23k after an employment tribunal found she had been racially harassed.
Alleged Syrian war criminal living in UK named
A former Syrian colonel living in the UK can be named for the first time after he appeared in court accused of murder as a crime against humanity.
Man arrested after young father shot dead in home
A man has been arrested over the death of a 26-year-old father who was shot dead in Motherwell last year.
Heavy rain and chance of snow as wintry conditions return to UK
The spring-like conditions many have enjoyed in recent weeks are likely to be disrupted with heavy rain and snow forecast in parts of the UK.
Rain leads to surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes
Wet weather has caused a spike in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes, new figures revealed.
Man charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
A man has been charged with murder after the death of Ian Huntley.
Energy prices ease and stocks recover on hopes Trump will end war soon
Oil prices have fallen and stock markets are clawing back some lost ground after Donald Trump raised hopes that Iran war disruption to the global economy would soon be over.
MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s
MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.
Scotland's busiest station still closed after 'Blitz-like' fire
Scotland's busiest railway station will remain closed for a third day today after a devastating fire at a nearby vape shop.
New anti-Muslim hate definition announced by government
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
PM urged to rethink plans for jury trials - by fellow lawyers
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Entertainment News
Jurassic Park star joins White Lotus cast after Helena Bonham Carter drops out
Laura Dern, star of Jurassic Park, Marriage Story and Blue Velvet, will join the cast of HBO's The White Lotus next season.
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.
Man admits role in killing of Run-DMC star after nearly 25 years
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.
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.
Early licence reviews ordered at ABC TV stations 'after Kimmel Melania joke'
The US media regulator has ordered early licence reviews at eight Disney-owned ABC TV stations in a move seen by US media as the Trump administration increasing the pressure on the network to sack Jimmy Kimmel.
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.
Business
Fresh oil shock as UAE exits Saudi-controlled cartels
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels of oil-producing nations, potentially threatening greater turbulence for global energy markets ahead.
'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.