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Oil back over $100 a barrel after just four days
After just four days below, the oil price is back above $100 a barrel as US President Donald Trump said the US military would blockade the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'
The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.
Rory McIlroy wanted to 'prove last year wasn't a fluke' with historic second Masters win
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.
Paddington Bear crowned the big winner at Oliviers - alongside Hollywood stars
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Woman, 19, who died after dog attack in Essex named by police
A teenager who died after being attacked by a dog in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.
High-sugar and deep-fried foods to be banned from school menus
Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.
Unauthorised Traveller sites spring up across three counties
The unauthorised arrival of Travellers at multiple sites across southern England over the Easter period has triggered legal challenges - but with locals up in arms, resolving the disputes is a complex process.
Eamonn Holmes 'doing okay' after stroke, says son
Eamonn Holmes is "doing okay given the circumstances" after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has said.
Woman raped outside church after leaving nightclub
Police are investigating a rape in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Man, 78, arrested after vandalism of James Bulger's grave
A man has been arrested following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
British singer among more than 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest
Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja was among more than 500 people arrested at a mass Palestine Action demonstration in central London.
Man charged with murder of student who was stabbed to death on Primrose Hill
A man has been charged with murder after a student was stabbed to death in Primrose Hill.
British tourist dead and another in serious condition fatal Canary Islands bus crash
A British tourist is in a serious condition, while another two are stable in hospital, after a fatal bus crash in the Canary Islands.
Woman, 19, dies after dog attack
A 19-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog at a house in Essex, police say.
Two men arrested over fatal stabbing of 21-year-old in London's Primrose Hill
Two men have been arrested over the death of a 21-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Primrose Hill on Tuesday.
Police review complaint about Reform UK's free energy bills competition
Police are reviewing a complaint about Reform UK's free energy bills competition.
Sudanese man charged after four people died trying to cross English Channel
A Sudanese man has been charged after four people died trying to cross the English Channel.
I Am Maximus wins Grand National for second time
I Am Maximus raced to victory at the 2026 Grand National to become the first horse since 1977 to win for a second time.
Two teenagers dead after car falls off bridge and crashes into minibus on motorway
Two teenagers have died after a car fell off a bridge and crashed into a minibus on the motorway below.
Entertainment News
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.
Former Hollywood mogul 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.
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Record number of British stars to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A record number of British musicians have made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year - including Oasis and Iron Maiden.
Britney Spears checks into rehab after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has gone into rehab, five weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Paddington Bear crowned the big winner at Oliviers - alongside Hollywood stars
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Business
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.
The outlook for UK finances if US-Iran war persists
Inflation figures covering the first month of the US-Iran war have fired a warning shot across the bows over what may lie ahead for the UK economy.
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.
The incredible fall of unlikely Premier League champions
In May 2016, Leicester City held aloft the Premier League trophy, defying 5,000/1 odds in what was one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in the history of English football.
Airline cuts 20,000 flights
Lufthansa has said 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule this summer, allowing it to save on the soaring cost of jet fuel.
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.
Primark demerger aims to maximise potential after successive shocks
It hardly inspires confidence when a company's share price falls sharply as it announces a demerger aimed at maximising shareholder value.
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Apple boss to step down
Tim Cook is to step down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.
Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout
Heavy disruption is hitting the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
UK to 'flirt' with recession as Iran war oil shock bites, report warns
The UK economy will "flirt" with recession this year and almost 250,000 people could lose their jobs due to the effects of the Iran war oil price shock, according to a respected independent forecaster.
Tesco swapping barcodes for QR codes in UK 'first' - here's why
Tesco is swapping barcodes for QR codes on a range of its own-brand products in a move the supermarket chain is describing as a UK "first".