All the results from across the local councils

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Trump vows to 'finish off' Obamacare after vote

Donald Trump has moved a step closer to scrapping Obamacare after US lawmakers backed a bill to repeal and replace it.

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Tusk tells PM: Don't let emotions get out of hand

European Council president Donald Tusk has said Brexit negotiations will become "impossible" if emotions are allowed to run unchecked.

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Prince Philip stepping down from public duties

The Duke of Edinburgh is giving up his public duties from the autumn, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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When I stood in for Prince Philip, the god

Prince Philip's withdrawal from public life finally ends the dreams of a South Pacific tribe who worship him as a god, and who have long hoped he would visit their village.

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Philip's step back means others will step up

The Palace has never been keen on phrases like "slowing down" or "taking a step back" when it comes to the Queen and Prince Philip.

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Retiring Duke: 'I can't stand up much!'

The Duke of Edinburgh has been quick to joke about news of his retirement.

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Deadline: Spend your old fivers this week!

Old paper five pound notes will no longer be legal tender after Friday and people will have until the end of the day to spend them.

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Missing diver saved after 11 hours in sea

A "very fortunate" diver has been rescued from the sea after going missing for 11 hours off Burwick in Orkney.

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New car sales plunged by a fifth last month

New car sales plunged by a fifth in April compared to the same month last year, industry figures show.

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In pictures: Philip's decades of royal duties

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Voters go to the polls in local elections

Voters go to the polls in local elections today - just five weeks before being asked to do it all over again in the General Election.

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EU says 'deal with reality' after May's comments

Senior EU figures are expected to react later to Theresa May's combative speech in which she accused some in Brussels of "not wanting Britain to prosper".

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Macron warns of civil war under rival Le Pen

French presidential hopeful Emmanuel Macron has said his far-right rival Marine Le Pen would lead France to civil war after she accused him of being complacent on extremism.

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Student guilty of planting bomb on Tube

A student who left a viable bomb on a London Underground train has been found guilty of explosives charges.

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Why is PM really picking a fight with Brussels?

The podium speech after the dissolution of Parliament is the Prime Minister's chance to make a pitch for office framed by the famous doorway, but on Wednesday the tone was sharp and uncompromising.

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Are Brexit talks collapsing before they start?

Has an avalanche warning just been issued for Brexit? Is the whole process about to collapse even before the negotiations have begun?

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EU chief: Brexit won't be quick and painless

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has said talks on Britain's exit will not be concluded "quickly and painlessly".

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EU could demand €100bn Brexit divorce bill

The UK could be asked to pay as much as €100bn (£84.5bn) as part of its divorce settlement with the European Union.

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Brexit negotiations climate 'not good'

The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator has admitted the "climate" around talks on Britain's EU exit is "not good".

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Tories warn of £45bn Labour tax 'bombshell'

A £45bn "black hole" in Labour's financial plans will trigger a tax and debt "bombshell" if the party is in government, the Conservatives have claimed.

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McCanns still trolled online 10 years later

The parents of Madeleine McCann are still being widely abused on the internet 10 years after their daughter disappeared.

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Labour turns focus to hospital closure fears

A Labour government would halt NHS plans intended to better co-ordinate local services because of concern they are a vehicle for cuts, closures and privatisation, the party has said.

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Madeleine mystery continues to baffle

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Police plans don't add up even after corrections

The news coverage about Labour's plans to recruit an extra 10,000 police officers has been dominated by the agonising interview given by Diane Abbott to LBC's Nick Ferrari, in which the shadow home secretary seemed to forget how much the policy would cost.

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James Bond-style cufflink terrorist jailed

A jihadi who hid extremist instruction manuals in James Bond-style cufflinks has been jailed for eight years.

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Family pays tribute to murdered Guy Hedger

The family of Guy Hedger who was murdered after confronting burglars at his Dorset home has paid tribute to a "compassionate" man.

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US missile system in South Korea goes live

A US anti-missile defence system deployed in South Korea is now operational and can defend against North Korean missiles, Seoul has said.

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Greece struggles to help injured Syrian children

Charities estimate there are thousands of high risk migrant and refugee children in Greece who need specialist care but Greece can not cope with them.

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McCanns 'fell out' with cops in Madeleine search

The parents of Madeleine McCann claimed they were treated badly by Portuguese police from the start of the investigation into her disappearance, according to a secret Home Office report.

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PM: Report of frosty Brexit talks is 'gossip'

Theresa May has dismissed reports that last week's working dinner with EU officials went disastrously as "Brussels gossip".

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Trump 'would, absolutely' meet Kim Jong-Un

President Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-Un "under the right circumstances".

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Rocket launches secret US spy satellite

A top-secret spy satellite has been launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company, with the rocket booster landing itself just nine minutes later.

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'Violent' burglars at large after killing man

Police in Dorset are hunting at least two armed and violent men who shot a man dead in a planned burglary.

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Thousands march in rival rallies in France

Thousands of people have marched in Paris in rival political rallies six days before the second round of the French presidential vote.

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Two hunted as man shot dead by burglars is named

A man shot dead by intruders at a house in Dorset has been named as 61-year-old Guy Hedger.

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Social media 'should be fined' over online hate

Social media companies should be fined for failing to remove illegal or harmful material, a committee of MPs has said.

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Blair's comeback: 'I want to be part of the debate'

Tony Blair has indicated a return to a more active role in politics, saying he wants to be "part of the debate" while expressing concern that the centre-ground is being "squeezed out" by the left and right.

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Le Pen gaining on Macron in French polls

The centrist favourite to win the French presidency is losing his lead over his far-right rival with just a week to go until the vote.

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Trump on his tough job and 'smart cookie' Kim

"I love your show - I call it Deface the Nation. But, you know, your show is sometimes not exactly correct."

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PM signals end to tax lock but vows not to raise VAT

The Prime Minister has indicated she will ditch the Tory pledge not to raise taxes but promised not to increase VAT.

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From street fighter to heavyweight superstar

Once on remand in Reading jail, Anthony Joshua is now undisputed world heavyweight champion and poised to become the UK's wealthiest-ever sports star.

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Joshua v Klitschko: The fight in pictures

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Madeleine's mother: 'I still buy her presents'

Madeleine McCann's parents say the police investigation into their daughter's disappearance has encouraged them to believe she is still alive - as they also reveal they still buy her Christmas and birthday presents every year.

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RESPECT! Best Twitter reactions to Joshua win

The biggest heavyweight fight in over a decade had something for everyone, but in the end it was Anthony Joshua who finally turned things around for good in the 11th round.

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Anthony Joshua beats Klitschko in 11th round

Anthony Joshua has beaten Wladimir Klitschko with an 11th round stoppage in a thrilling heavyweight title fight at Wembley.

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Corbyn victory 'could happen', PM warns

Theresa May has urged her supporters in Scotland to get out and vote, warning against complacency because of her huge poll advantage over Jeremy Corbyn.

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UKIP's Nuttall to stand in Lincolnshire seat

UKIP Leader Paul Nuttall has announced he will stand in the Lincolnshire seat of Boston and Skegness at the General Election.

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EU leaders unanimously agree Brexit strategy

The remaining 27 EU states have unanimously agreed their strategy for Brexit talks, the European Council president has said.

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Corbyn: 'Insecure' May will make damaging mistakes

Jeremy Corbyn has accused Theresa May of being "insecure" about her authority - and retreating into a "presidential bunker mentality" reminiscent of Tony Blair.

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EU leaders unanimously agree Brexit strategy

The remaining 27 EU states have unanimously agreed their strategy for Brexit talks, the European Council president has said.

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Trump: N Korea missile test 'disrespects' China

Donald Trump has accused North Korea of "disrespecting the wishes of China" following its latest ballistic missile test.

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'Criminalise drinking duty-free booze on jets'

Drinking alcohol bought in duty free on board planes should be made a criminal offence, according to airlines.

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Germany: 'No free lunch for UK' after Brexit

The UK will not have advantages over the remaining 27 EU countries after Brexit negotiations conclude, says Germany's finance minister.

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May to tell Scots: Let UK and Scotland 'flourish

Prime Minister Theresa May will today appeal to Scots to make the UK and Scotland "flourish together".

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Corbyn urges young to stop 'Brexit for few'

Jeremy Corbyn will make a direct plea to young people to "step up" and register to vote.

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'Hazardous waves' after quake in Philippines

An earthquake in the Philippines will cause "hazardous waves", the Pacific Tsunami Centre has warned.  

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Homosexuality is 'dangerous', says Tory MP

A Conservative MP who told students that homosexuality is "wrong" and "dangerous to society" has said he will not stand in the General Election.

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'Matter of time' before North Korea can strike US

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said it is a "matter of time" before North Korea gains the ability to strike the American mainland with a nuclear weapon.

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Girl's plea to Donald Trump over deportations

A 13-year-old girl who has become the poster child for victims of deportation sweeps during Donald Trump's first 100 days in office has called on the president to "open his heart".

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'Active plot' foiled in London anti-terror raid

An "active plot" was foiled when armed officers raided a home in northwest London, police have said.

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Surgeon guilty of needless breast operations

A surgeon has been found guilty of carrying out unnecessary operations, including mastectomies, on patients.

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Whitehall terror alert suspect named

A terror suspect arrested near the Houses of Parliament has been named as Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali.

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Whitehall terror alert suspect named

A man held on suspicion of attempting to carrying out a terror attack in Westminster is understood to be Mohammed Khalid Omar Ali.

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GDP shows weakest growth since Brexit vote

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, according to worse-than-expected official figures suggesting a Brexit-linked slowdown.

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Police searches after Whitehall terror alert

Police are searching two addresses in London after a man was arrested yards from Downing Street on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack.

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Trump: Chance of 'major conflict' with N Korea

Donald Trump has said there is a chance of a "major, major conflict" with North Korea.

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'Marine A' Alexander Blackman freed from jail

Alexander Blackman, who had his sentence reduced for shooting dead an injured Taliban fighter, has been released from prison.

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United settles with passenger dragged off plane

United Airlines has reached a settlement with a Kentucky doctor who was filmed being dragged forcibly from a flight in Chicago.

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May on the attack against Merkel on Brexit

Theresa May has launched an unexpectedly blunt attack on Angela Merkel in the first clash of the UK's Brexit negotiations with the EU.

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Trump aide's insight into his first 100 days

Donald Trump chose to order missile strikes on Syria after being presented with diplomatic and economic ways to retaliate for a deadly chemical weapons attack, his deputy national security adviser has told Sky News.

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15-year-old held over car theft killing

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a former Royal Navy officer was run over by his own car.

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Scottish elected official sent 'white powder'

Three packages containing "white powder-type substances" have been sent to an elected official, the Scottish Parliament says.

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'Marine A' to be freed from jail tomorrow

Royal Marine Alexander Blackman, who shot dead a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan, is to be released from prison within hours.

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Blair: Theresa May will win General Election

Former Labour prime minister Tony Blair has told Sky News Theresa May will be Prime Minister on 9 June.

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Armed police close road leading to Downing St

Armed police have closed a road on Whitehall near Government departments and Downing Street.

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Russian warship sinks, crashing near Istanbul

A Russian warship has sunk after colliding with a freighter in the Black Sea, off the Turkish coast

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UK could bomb Syria without backing from MPs

Britain could join the US in strikes against the Syrian regime without a parliamentary vote, Boris Johnson has suggested.

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Sky News spoke to Brit IS suspect held by Turks

A Briton suspected of being an Islamic State militant spoke to Sky News last month and said living under the terror group's command was like being in "a prison".

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United to offer up to $10K for giving up seat

United Airlines has said it will offer passengers who volunteer to give up their seats on an overbooked flight up to $10,000 (£7,700).

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Drexit? Drugs firms' threat over NHS funding

The pharmaceutical industry has issued a stinging election threat, suggesting firms could withdraw from the UK and delay drug launches unless the NHS gets a huge funding boost.

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Zac's back to fight seat he quit over Heathrow

Zac Goldsmith is to re-contest his old seat for the Conservatives after quitting the party over its policy on Heathrow.

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Boris Johnson backs May's Brexit credentials

Boris Johnson has burst on to the General Election campaign stage declaring that Theresa May will "pull it off" in Brexit negotiations.

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US 'prepared to defend ourselves' over N Korea

The US is seeking a peaceful denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula but is "prepared to defend ourselves" in the face of any threat from North Korea, a security briefing has revealed.

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Esther McVey selected for Osborne's old seat

Former employment minister Esther McVey has been selected by the Conservatives to fight George Osborne's old seat in Tatton.

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UK committed to 'deep and special EU partnership'

The UK is committed to a "deep and special partnership" with the EU, Theresa May has told the European Commission's president.

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PM refuses to guarantee pensions triple lock

The Prime Minister has refused to guarantee the triple lock on pensions.

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No PM, no TV election debate, says Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn would not take part in any TV election debates without Theresa May, a source close to the Labour leader has told Sky News.

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Lib Dems drop 'anti-Semitic' candidate

A former Liberal Democrat MP branded "anti-Semitic" has been dramatically sacked as a candidate only hours after being condemned by Theresa May in the Commons.

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West Ham and Newcastle offices raided by HMRC

West Ham and Newcastle United have been raided as part of a huge football tax fraud investigation involving 180 HMRC officers across the UK and France.

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Barton banned for 18 months over betting

The FA has announced that Burnley midfielder Joey Barton has been banned from football for 18 months for betting offences.

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Sharapova returns to tennis after doping ban

Maria Sharapova has returned to professional tennis in a centre court training session, after serving a 15-month ban for doping.

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School makes day shorter because of funding cuts

A special needs school has cut the day by 30 minutes because of education funding cuts.

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Madeleine police pursuing 'significant' lead

Police searching for Madeleine McCann have said they are pursuing a "significant line of inquiry" as the 10th anniversary of her disappearance approaches.

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Ten arrests in Paris supermarket siege probe

Ten people have been arrested in connection with a terrorist attack in Paris on a kosher store where a gunman shot dead hostages.

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PM set for Brexit showdown with EU chiefs

Theresa May is to hold her first major showdown with Brussels chiefs since calling a General Election in a bid to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations.

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Labour promises 'underpaid' NHS staff a pay rise

Labour will deliver a pay rise to NHS staff if it wins the General Election, scrapping the existing cap on salaries as part of a three-point pledge for the health service.

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May warns ministers against complacency

Theresa May has warned her ministers not to think a General Election victory on 8 June is a done deal.

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Johnson won't take centre stage in Tory campaign

Boris Johnson was undoubtedly the star of the Vote Leave campaign, but the Foreign Secretary looks set to take a more minor role in Theresa May’s election push.

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Labour: Immigration not a Brexit talks priority

Cutting immigration would not be the main priority for a Labour government as it plans Britain's future outside the European Union.

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Nestle to cut 298 UK jobs amid Poland move

Confectionery giant Nestle is planning to cut 298 jobs in a shake-up of UK sites as it moves some production to Poland.

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Theresa May targets historic win in Wales

Theresa May is parking her tanks directly on Labour's lawn today as a shock poll suggests the Tories could take a majority of votes cast in Wales for the first time in more than 150 years.

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Sky Ocean Rescue: How you can be an ocean hero

Three months after the launch of the Sky Ocean Rescue campaign we're asking you to do your bit to protect our oceans.

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The palliative stage of the plastic problem

The moment you realise something terrible has happened can be a very physical experience. 

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Conservatives lie low as opponents squabble

According to her official spokesman, Theresa May was "working in No. 10" while Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon and Tim Farron hit the road.

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British woman loses final Iran jail appeal

A British-Iranian mother jailed in Tehran has lost a final appeal over her conviction for allegedly plotting to topple the government.

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Kids Company bosses face directorship ban

The founder and former trustees of Kids Company face being banned from serving as company directors after the charity collapsed in 2015 amid allegations of serious financial mismanagement.

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Corbyn is a UK security risk, says Fallon

Sir Michael Fallon has accused the Labour leader of being "staggeringly irresponsible" on defence after the party descended into confusion over its stance on nuclear weapons.

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French election: What happens next?

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Macron odds on to be next French president

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Acid attack: TV star's boyfriend charged

Arthur Collins, the boyfriend of reality TV star Ferne McCann, has been charged in connection with the acid attack on a London nightclub that left two people partially blind and others disfigured.

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Corbyn 'planning to dismantle' UK defences

The Tories have claimed Jeremy Corbyn would "dismantle" Britain's defences and fail to deal with terrorism after the Labour leader refused to say whether he would authorise a drone strike on the leader of Islamic State.

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Brexit fears boost French vote in Britain

The number of French expats in the UK who have registered to vote back home has increased by 10% since Brexit, a French election official has told Sky News.

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North Korea 'ready to sink' US carrier

North Korea has warned it is prepared to sink an American aircraft carrier, as Japanese navy vessels joined a US "armada" for exercises in the western Pacific.

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Man killed by thieves who stole his car

A man has been killed by thieves who stole his car in Chorlton, Manchester.

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Fundraising site crashes on London Marathon day

Thousands of people are running - but the London Marathon's official fundraising page isn't.

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Polls open in cliffhanger French elections

Polling stations have now opened across France for millions to cast their votes in the most unpredictable presidential election in decades and one which will be a test of voters' anger with the political establishment.

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France: The mood of a nation on election day

An hour inland from the Mediterranean, just north of Marseille, Provence is this country at its most beautiful. 

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Can we really afford to have more bank holidays?

The rhythms of our working week are so embroidered in the tapestry of our lives that it's easy to imagine they are immortal.

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Man, 21, charged over nightclub acid attack

A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with a nightclub acid attack which left two revellers partially blinded and others disfigured.

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Paris attack probe draws blanks as election looms

French prosecutors are investigating whether the man who killed a policeman in Paris had accomplices and links to terrorist groups, as France prepares to vote in the closest, most volatile election in years.

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Ilie Nastase aims abuse at GB tennis star

Former world number one tennis player Ilie Nastase has been barred from Romania's Fed Cup semi-final tie after apparently aiming abuse at the British team.

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Team Astana cyclist dies after being hit by bus

Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has been killed after being hit by a minibus while out riding his bike in Filottrano, Italy.

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US to honour 'dumb' refugee deal with Australia

The US is going to honour a controversial refugee exchange deal with Australia, despite Donald Trump's claims that it is "dumb".

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'Net closing' on nightclub acid attack suspects

Two men remain in custody following their arrest in connection with a nightclub attack that left two people partially blinded.

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Parisians fear attack may impact election

The beauty of Paris can be beguiling, especially now.

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Chancellor hints Tories may abandon tax pledges

The Chancellor has suggested the Conservatives may abandon a 2015 election pledge not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

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Leave.EU investigated over campaign donations

One of the two high-profile pro-Brexit campaign groups in the EU referendum is being investigated amid suspicions of "potential offences".

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Leave.EU investigated over campaign donations

One of the two main Brexit-supporting groups in the EU referendum is being investigated amid suspicions of "potential offences".

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McCluskey re-elected as Unite general secretary

Len McCluskey has won the poll to be re-elected as general secretary of Unite, the union has announced.

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Paris attack: 50,000 troops and police mobilised

More than 50,000 police and soldiers have been "fully mobilised" after the killing of a police officer in Paris - and days before the country's presidential election.

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French candidates trade barbs over bloodshed

The killing of a policeman in Paris has disrupted the French presidential race, as the two front runners traded barbs over the bloodshed.

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Ex-England player Ugo Ehiogu dies aged 44

Former England international footballer Ugo Ehiogu has died, Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed.

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Paris attack may sway undecided voters

Even before French President Francois Hollande said he was convinced the Paris attack was "terrorist related" it had impacted on the effort to find his replacement. 

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Witness: Gunman came out of car shooting

A witness has described the moment a gunman emerged from a car firing at police before the attacker was shot.

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Paris attack: Manhunt for second gunman

French police are looking for a second gunman who is still at large following the attack in Paris.

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Teen who lost legs wants to get back behind wheel

A teenage racing driver who lost both legs after a "horrific" crash is already trying to work out how he can get back behind the wheel.

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Election good for Brexit talks, says EU chief

Antonio Tajani, the new President of the European Parliament, has told Sky News that Theresa May's decision to call a snap General Election could help the Brexit negotiations.

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Woman blinded after nightclub acid attack

A 22-year-old woman injured in an acid attack at a London club has been blinded in her left eye, police have confirmed.

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GB Olympic hero killed in bike crash

Team GB's Beijing high-jump silver medallist, Germaine Mason, has been killed in a motorbike crash in Jamaica.

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France: We'll prove Assad was behind gas attack

France has said it will provide evidence within days that the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attack which killed more than 80 people, including up to 30 children.

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Police may have to shoot terrorists at the wheel

Police may have to shoot terrorists behind the wheel to stop them using vehicles as weapons in attacks, the national lead for armed policing has said.

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Cycling to work 'almost halves cancer risk'

People who cycle to work reduce their risk of cancer and heart disease by almost half, research suggests.

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Osborne quits as MP ahead of snap election

George Osborne has announced he is stepping down as MP after the Prime Minister called for a snap General Election.

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What will each party pledge at General Election?

Once the Prime Minister has the go-ahead for an 8 June election, the focus will shift to what the parties will promise in their manifestos.

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May criticised for ruling out live TV debates

Theresa May has refused to take part in televised debates because she is afraid of a strong performance from Jeremy Corbyn, according to the shadow chancellor.

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Labour MPs gloomy as Tory excitement mounts

Two parties, two meetings of their MPs and two very different moods about a snap election: pre-election delight among the Tories and gloom among Labour MPs.

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May's shock election move could crush Labour

In 1983, an unpopular Labour leader faced a female Prime Minister, already ensconced in Downing Street with expectations the Conservatives would win.

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Tories could be on course for 140 seat majority

If the polls are right, the Conservatives could be looking at a massive majority of as many as 140 seats following Theresa May’s call for an early General Election.

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Why is Theresa May going to the polls now?

It's on. After nine months of denials and deflections, the Prime Minister has bitten the bullet and called a General Election on 8 June.

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Corbyn welcomes PM's election move

Jeremy Corbyn has said he welcomes the Prime Minister's decision to seek to go to the country in a general election.

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Sky Views: What if Kim Jong-Un is not mad?

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Trump warns North Korea it has 'gotta behave'

Donald Trump has warned North Korea it has "gotta behave" as the US agreed to the early deployment of a missile defence system in the region.

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Fast-track asylum appeal system plans unveiled

Plans to cut the time it takes to deal with appeals lodged by foreign criminals and asylum seekers fighting to stay in Britain are set to be unveiled.

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Facebook in violent video review after killing

Facebook has launched a review of how it handles violent videos after a clip of a killing in Ohio stayed on the social network for more than two hours.

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Call to delay roll out of 30-hours free childcare

There are calls to halt the introduction of more free childcare for working parents in England because nursery owners claim they will lose money.

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Five dead as plane crashes into Lidl car park

Five people have died after a small plane crashed into a Lidl supermarket car park near Lisbon in Portugal.

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Erdogan to referendum critics: Know your place

Turkey's referendum campaign was conducted on an "unlevel playing field", according to international observers.

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'Acidic substance' thrown at bar burns clubbers

At least 12 people suffered burns after a "strong acidic substance" was reportedly thrown in a bar in east London.

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N Korea warned: Don't test Trump's resolve

North Korea has been warned it would be unwise to test the "resolve" of Donald Trump, as the US agreed to the early deployment of a missile defence system in the region.

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'Too late now' Erdogan tells Turkey opposition

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned opponents not to "belittle" his narrow victory in a referendum that will grant him sweeping new powers.

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Manhunt over killing video posted on Facebook

Police are hunting an "armed and dangerous" man who allegedly shot dead a stranger in the street and uploaded it to Facebook.

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Prince Harry had counselling over Diana's death

Prince Harry has admitted he had counselling after going off the rails in his 20s, years after the death of his mother.

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Calls to remove Assad wife's UK citizenship

Bashar al Assad's UK-born wife should lose her British citizenship if she continues to publicly back his "barbarous" regime, the Liberal Democrats say.

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N Korea's provocative actions can't continue: US

The US and UK have hit out at North Korea following its failed missile launch, calling the regime's behaviour "provocative" and "belligerent".

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Scores of children die in bus convoy attack

At least 68 children were among more than 120 Syrians killed in a bomb attack on a crowded bus convoy carrying evacuees, it is claimed.

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Pence: 'Our resolve has never been stronger'

US Vice President Mike Pence has said America's resolve to help South Korea "has never been stronger".

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Two seriously ill after care home fire

Two people are in a serious condition in hospital after a fire at a care home for the elderly in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

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Pence: 'Our resolve has never been stronger'

US Vice President Mike Pence has said America's resolve to help South Korea "has never been stronger".

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Ninety-year-old sailor feared missing off Wales

An air and sea search has been launched for a 90-year-old sailor whose empty dinghy was found off the coast of Wales.

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Violent clashes over Trump in California park

Supporters and opponents of Donald Trump have clashed violently in a California park.   

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PM's Easter message: Let Brexit unite us

People are "uniting" after the divisions of Brexit, according to the Prime Minister.

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'At least 100' killed in Syria bus convoy blast

An explosion has hit a bus convoy carrying evacuees near the Syrian city of Aleppo, killing at least 100 people, according the opposition rescue service.

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US war with N Korea 'may break out any moment'

North Korea has warned America to end its "military hysteria" or face retaliation - as a US strike group, including an aircraft carrier, steams towards the region.

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Dortmund attack: Far-right claims responsibility

Prosecutors are investigating a third claim of responsibility for explosions that hit Borussia Dortmund's team bus, according to reports.

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Family 'devastated' by British student's killing

The family of Hannah Bladon, the British student stabbed and killed in Jerusalem, say they are "devastated" by the "senseless and tragic attack".

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Everton bans The Sun after Ross Barkley article

Everton has banned The Sun journalists from its stadium and training ground in the wake of a column about player Ross Barkley.

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Family 'devastated' by British student's killing

The family of Hannah Bladon, the British student stabbed and killed in Jerusalem, say they are devastated by her death.

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Stag parties thrown off plane for bad behaviour

Twenty-three passengers, from at least two different stag parties, have been thrown off a flight from Manchester for "disruptive behaviour".

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Sun columnist suspended over Barkley article

Sun columnist Kelvin MacKenzie has been suspended from the newspaper after he expressed "wrong" and "unfunny" views about the people of Liverpool, News UK has said.

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Heroin linked to four deaths in 24 hours

The unexplained deaths of four people in less than 24 hours may be related to heroin, police believe.

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New driving test introduces sat nav into exam

New drivers will have to prove they can operate modern technology in what could be the last changes to the driving test before the arrival of semi-autonomous cars.

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Johnson: 'No Impunity' for those behind gas attack

Boris Johnson has written a joint article with the French foreign secretary warning that those responsible for the chemical attack in Syria will be held to account.

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IS: No fighter killed by mother of all bombs

The Islamic State group has denied suffering casualties from the US so-called mother of all bombs in Afghanistan.

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British tourist stabbed to death in Israel

A British woman has died after being attacked by a Palestinian with a knife in Jerusalem, Israeli police said.

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West 'warned' about Stockholm truck suspect

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Children treated for mobile phone addiction

Children as young as 13 are checking in to a US treatment centre to try to break their addiction to mobile devices.

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North Korea defiant over nuclear test plan

North Korea's vice foreign minister has said Pyongyang will conduct its next nuclear test whenever supreme headquarters sees fit.

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Assad: 'Were those children dead at all?'

Syrian president Bashar al Assad has questioned whether last week's alleged chemical weapons attack actually happened, saying there are "a lot of fake videos now".

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US drops 'mother of all bombs' in Afghanistan

The US military says it has dropped the "mother of all bombs" on a series of caves used by Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan.

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Gibraltar: Spain gunship in new 'illegal incursion'

A Spanish gunship has made another illegal incursion into UK waters off Gibraltar, say officials in the British territory.

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Soldier jailed for killing teen athletes with car

A soldier who knocked down two teenage athletes with his car after going drinking with colleagues has been jailed for six years.

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Trump: Things will work out fine with Russia

The US President has said he expects "things will work out fine" with Russia, a day after warning relations were "at an all-time low".

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Airstrike kills US-backed fighters by mistake

Eighteen American-backed fighters have mistakenly been killed in an airstrike by the US-led coalition in Syria.

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Soldier jailed for killing teen athletes with car

A soldier who knocked down two teenage athletes with his car after going drinking with colleagues has been jailed for six years.

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'Serious failings' in Russia's Beslan response

A European court has found "serious failings" in Russia's response to the Beslan school attack, which killed 334 people.

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Trump: US-Russia relations 'at all-time low'

Relations between the United States and Russia appear to have reached depths not seen since the end of the Cold War.

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Man dragged from plane prepares to sue United

Lawyers for the passenger dragged violently from a United plane appear to be launching legal action against the airline.

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'Furious' nurses to vote on taking strike action

Nurses will vote on whether to take strike action over pay after being awarded a below-inflation increase of just 1% - a real-terms cut that unions say compounds years of underpayment.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria

Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding a swift investigation into a chemical weapons attack in Syria.

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US: 'We can't have this relationship with Russia'

The US secretary of state says there is a "low level of trust" between Washington and Moscow and they "cannot have this kind of relationship".

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UK tests 'find sarin' on Syria attack samples

UK analysis of samples from the Syria chemical attack has detected sarin or a sarin-like substance, says Britain's UN ambassador.

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Trump slams Putin for backing 'truly evil' Assad

Donald Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for backing "a truly evil person", as he defended his cruise missile strike on a Syrian airbase.

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Melania Trump accepts damages from Daily Mail

Melania Trump has accepted damages and an apology over allegations about her work as a professional model.

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Is there any way Tillerson can get Russia on board?

Picking his way down the aircraft steps after landing in Moscow, Rex Tillerson must have wished he was still an oil man.

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Russia: US rhetoric 'primitive and loutish'

Russia has accused the US of "primitive and loutish" rhetoric over the war in Syria, according to the RIA news agency.

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Trump rules out Syria troops ahead of Russia talks

Donald Trump has ruled out using US troops in Syria as his Secretary of State prepares for talks in Moscow.

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Calls to sack Trump spokesman for Hitler claims

White House spokesman Sean Spicer is facing calls to be sacked after suggesting that Adolf Hitler did not use chemical weapons.

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US planning strikes on Damascus, claims Putin

Vladimir Putin has claimed he has information the United States is planning a fresh wave of airstrikes in Syria - this time in the capital Damascus.

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Doctors can withdraw life support from sick baby

Doctors can withdraw life support from sick baby Charlie Gard against his parents' wishes, a High Court judge has ruled.

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Dunkirk migrant camp fire: 600 people missing

Around 600 migrants are missing after being evacuated when a huge blaze ravaged their camp, reducing it to "a heap of ashes".

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Stockholm suspect 'confesses to attack'

The Stockholm truck attack suspect has admitted committing a terrorist crime, his lawyer has said.

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Sheeran settles £15m breach of copyright lawsuit

Ed Sheeran has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit song Photograph.

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China tops world execution list as US falls

China executed more people than all other nations put together last year, according to Amnesty International.

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US threatens new Syria strikes 'if you gas a baby'

The Trump administration has warned Syria that the use of chemical weapons or barrel bombs could bring fresh US military action.

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Drink-drive mum flips car 14ft with toddler in back

A mother has been jailed after smashing her car into a roundabout with her toddler strapped into the back.

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Russian officers could face sanctions over Syria

Senior Russian military officers could face international sanctions for assisting Bashar al Assad's campaign against his own people, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said.

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'No 1 Daddy': Final farewell to hero PC Palmer

Thousands of police lined the streets of central London as they said farewell to terror attack hero and fellow officer Keith Palmer.

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Passenger dragged from overbooked United flight

Footage has emerged of the moment a passenger was forcibly removed from an overbooked United Airline flight after he refused to voluntarily give up his seat. 

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Exclusive: Real fur sold as fake on high street

Sky News has found four types of animal fur being sold on the British high street - but marketed to shoppers as fake fur.

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Barclays boss's pay docked in whistleblower case

Barclays Bank and its chief executive are being investigated by regulators over their handling of allegations raised by a whistleblower.

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Thousands expected at funeral of PC Keith Palmer

Colleagues of PC Keith Palmer, the officer killed in the Westminster attack, have paid tribute to the "perfect policeman".

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Briton identified among Sweden attack victims

The family of a British dad have spoken of their devastation after he was confirmed as a victim of the Stockholm terror attack.

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Russia and Iran say US has crossed 'red line'

Russia and Iran have issued a warning to the US as G7 foreign ministers prepared to meet in Italy to discuss Syria.

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Russia: No point talking to UK about Syria

Russia's foreign ministry has dismissed the UK as having little real influence over world affairs after the Foreign Secretary cancelled a visit to Moscow.

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Thirteen dead in church bombing on Palm Sunday

At least 13 people have been killed after a bomb exploded inside a packed Egyptian church as worshippers marked Palm Sunday.

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Police detonate explosive device found in Oslo

Police in Norway have detonated an explosive device which was left on a busy commercial street in the centre of Oslo.

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Charles will make Camilla his Queen, expert says

As Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall mark their 12th wedding anniversary, a constitutional expert has told Sky News that Camilla will be Queen one day - even if the public doesn't like the idea.

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Russia: US strikes on Syria help extremists

Moscow has warned Washington that its cruise missile attack against the Syrian government "plays into the hands of extremists".

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Who's who in Trump's Syria 'Situation Room'?

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Boris Johnson cans trip to Moscow over Syria

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has cancelled a visit to Moscow next week as tensions grow over events in Syria.

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Suspect arrested over Stockholm terror attack

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist crime" following a truck attack in Sweden's capital city.

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Airstrikes branded 'game of American thrones'

At first look the Russian dismissal of US airstrikes against a Syrian airfield as a "game of American thrones" may sound callous.

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Trump hails 'tremendous progress' with China

Donald Trump said the US relationship with China had made "tremendous progress" as he met the country's leader Xi Jinping.

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Four dead after Stockholm truck 'terror attack'

A man has been arrested after a lorry struck pedestrians during a "terror attack" in central Stockholm, police have said.

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US threatens more strikes against Syria

The US ambassador to the UN has said America is "prepared to do more" militarily in Syria but hopes it will not be necessary.

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Trump attacks Syria to 'end slaughter'

The US has fired dozens of missiles against a Syrian airbase in retaliation for this week's chemical weapons attack on civilians.

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Syria strikes: Five things you need to know

America has acted alone to launch missile strikes on a Syrian airbase - here are answers to five important questions about the attack.

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Fifth Westminster attack victim dies

A woman who fell into the Thames during the Westminster terror attack has died, police have confirmed.

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US strikes on Syria: Are there more to come?

Donald Trump has delivered a very clear message to the world.

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Trump: Syria strike in 'US national interest'

Donald Trump has said America's missile strikes on a Syrian air base was in "the vital national security interest" of the US.

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Cuts blamed for 15% increase in fire deaths

Government cuts are to blame for a rise in fire-related deaths in England last year, according to the union representing firefighters.

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Will mercurial Trump really act in Syria?

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said last week it was up the Syrian people to decide Bashar al Assad's fate.

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Poll: Majority of Brits back Syria action

The majority of Britons would support military intervention in Syria, a Sky Data poll suggests.

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Russia: Support for Assad 'not unconditional'

Russia has said its support for Syrian president Bashar al Assad is "not unconditional" in the wake of a suspected chemical weapons attack that has provoked widespread condemnation.

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Republicans use 'nuclear option' over Trump pick

Republicans have voted to change Senate rules, clearing the way for the confirmation of Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick.

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Syrian children urge action not condemnation

Syrian children staged a protest with duct tape over their mouths to condemn the global inaction over a suspected chemical weapons attack.

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Father loses legal battle over term-time holidays

The Supreme Court has ruled that a father who took his daughter out of school for a holiday to Disney World in term-time acted unlawfully.

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Trump: Russia's role in Syria 'disappointing'

Donald Trump has criticised Russia and suggested the US may take on a more forceful role in Syria after a devastating chemical attack killed dozens of civilians.

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Syria post-mortems 'show chemical agents used'

Results from post-mortems performed on victims of an attack in northern Syria show chemical weapons were used, Turkey has said.

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What killed the victims of the Syria gas attack?

The Syrian chemical attack victims are thought to have choked to death after being exposed to sarin and chlorine gas, a medical charity says.

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Man charged with planning knife terror attack

A man has been charged with planning to carry out a terror attack armed with a knife, West Midlands Police say.

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Syrian father cradles gas attack victims

A Syrian father urged his cousin to film him as he cradled the bodies of his nine-month-old twins who were killed in a suspected chemical attack in Idlib.

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Mother of baby Charlie Gard weeps in court

The mother of Charlie Gard, who is fighting for the right to take her dying baby to the US for treatment, has broken down in court.

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Farage jeered in EU Parliament over Mafia claim

Nigel Farage has been jeered in Strasbourg after comparing the EU Parliament to the Mafia over its Brexit demands.

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Putin stands by Assad despite gas attack outrage

There is no reason to believe anything will change despite the international outrage at the Assad regime gassing its own people.

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Evidence suggests Assad behind gas attack - UK

Boris Johnson has said all evidence suggests Bashar al Assad's forces were behind a chemical attack that killed dozens of people in Syria and sparked outrage across the world.

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North Korea fires missile ahead of US-China meeting

North Korea has carried out its latest missile launch ahead of a US-China meeting where Kim Jong-Un's aggression is expected to be high on the agenda.

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Livingstone avoids expulsion over Hitler row

Ken Livingstone has been suspended from the Labour Party for another year after claiming Adolf Hitler supported Zionism in the 1930s.

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Syrian 'chemical attack': What can the world do?

Leaders from across the globe have condemned a suspected gas attack in Syria's Idlib province, in which 100 people are thought to have died.

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Spanish police seize Assad family properties

Spanish police have seized £590m worth of properties belonging to the family of Bashar al Assad.

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Spanish gunship in UK waters off Gibraltar

A Spanish gunship has made an illegal incursion into British waters off Gibraltar amid rising Brexit tensions over the territory.

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Police appeal to mother missing with sons

Police have made a direct appeal to Samantha Baldwin, who is suspected of abducting her two young sons a week ago.

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Thirteen now charged over asylum seeker attack

Thirteen people have now been charged in connection with a 'hate crime' attack on an asylum seeker who was left unconscious in the street in Croydon.

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Suspected St Petersburg bomber identified

A man from Central Asia is believed to have been behind two bombs on the St Petersburg Metro.

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Video shows desperate struggle after metro blast

Footage has emerged of the moment passengers desperately scrambled to get out of a train after it was rocked by a deadly blast.

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The families fleeing from Trump's America

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Why metro attack could have been much worse

It did not take officials at the Russian General prosecutor's office long to declare the St Petersburg metro blast a terrorist attack.

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North Korea threat sets tone for US-China summit

Donald Trump, new to the world of global diplomacy, says he is willing to go it alone against an unpredictable dictator determined to build a nuclear arsenal.

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Southern deal rejected by union members

A deal aimed at ending the dispute over driver-only trains on Southern services has been rejected by members of the ASLEF union.

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PM urges 'jaw-jaw' with Spain over Gibraltar

The Prime Minister has said she wants "jaw-jaw" with Spain rather than "war-war" after suggestions she would fight for Gibraltar.

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Five charged over asylum seeker attack

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Three wanted over asylum seeker attack

Police have released images of three people they want to speak to after a teenage asylum seeker was beaten and left unconscious.

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Trump ready to act alone over North Korea nukes

Donald Trump has said the US is prepared to take action against North Korea if China does not toughen its stance over Kim Jong-Un's nuclear programme.

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One in three 'inactive' Brits face heart risk

Almost one in three people in Britain are at risk of heart disease because of physical inactivity, according to a new study.

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PM heads to frontline of the war on terror

Theresa May is travelling to the frontline of the war on terror for talks on stepping up the fight against Islamic State, known as Daesh, and tackling the Syrian refugee crisis.

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Gibraltar row shows scale of PM's Brexit challenge

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Parents reach £1.2m target for unwell baby

A mother and father trying to raise £1.2m to fund treatment for their unwell baby son have reached their target.

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Family 'devastated' as mum and son fatally stabbed

A teenager whose mother and young brother were stabbed to death at the family home has visited the scene to pay tribute to them.

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Twenty tortured and killed at Pakistan shrine

At least 20 people have been tortured and then murdered with clubs and knives at a Sufi shrine in Pakistan, police said.

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Bonfire explosion at French carnival: 18 hurt

An accidental explosion at a bonfire display in France has injured 18 people, including three children.

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Colombia mudslide kills more than 200 people

At least 200 people are dead after an "avalanche of water" engulfed the Colombian city of Mocoa, according to the Red Cross.

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Security 'on the table' during Brexit talks

Cabinet ministers secretly agreed that Britain should put security on the table in Brexit talks, despite official Government denials, it is reported.

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Teen asylum seeker beaten in 'brutal attack'

A teenage asylum seeker is in hospital with a fractured skull and blood clot on the brain after being beaten up by a gang in what police believe was a hate crime.

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Islamic State's deputy 'killed in airstrike'

The deputy leader of Islamic State has been killed in an airstrike, Iraqi State TV has reported.

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Labour: Gibraltar 'not a bargaining chip'

Demands on the Government to keep Gilbraltar British after Brexit are intensifying, with Labour insisting the Rock must not be a "bargaining chip" in trade negotiations.

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Prince Charles 'tried to halt Afghan invasion'

Prince Charles tried to halt the invasion of Afghanistan to respect Ramadan, Washington's former ambassador to Britain has claimed.

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Missing mother 'poses risk' to young sons

A woman suspected of abducting her two young sons poses "a risk of harm" to the boys, a family court has said.

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Violent protests have erupted in Paraguay after lawmakers secretly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment allowing the country's president to seek re-election.

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Raft of utility bill hikes to squeeze incomes

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Half UK rail journeys on foreign-owned services

The Government is facing fresh criticism over Britian's rail network after it was found that half of all passenger journeys will soon be on services owned by foreign countries.

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Gibraltar will be 'even more British' after Brexit

Gibraltar's chief minister has told Sky News the territory "is not going to be a political pawn in Brexit" and will become even more British after leaving the union.

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Is there anything beyond Brexit for PM?

Nine months on from referendum result, the ball is rolling on Brexit and the daunting workload involved is becoming clearer.

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Brexit skills shortage may hit major projects

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UK and US warn NATO states to pay fair share

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has joined with his US counterpart to put pressure on NATO states to pay their "fair share" on defence.

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Westminster terror victim 'getting stronger'

A victim of the Westminster terror attack who lost her husband in the atrocity says she is "getting stronger every day".

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Sacked Trump aide wants Russia probe 'immunity'

Donald Trump's former national security adviser has reportedly offered to testify at hearings into alleged Russian meddling in the US election in exchange for immunity.

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EU to reveal its Brexit negotiating approach

The European Union's approach to talks which will shape its future relationship with the UK is set to be laid out by European Council president Donald Tusk.

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Islamic State is using civilians as bait for coalition air strikes to create public outcry as the offensive against Mosul continues.

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Tech giants join forces on online terror fight

Facebook, Google, Twitter and Microsoft have said they will ramp up efforts to fight terrorist content after a meeting with the Home Secretary.

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Thousands of EU laws to be transferred to UK

Thousands of EU laws - from workers' rights to food safety - are to be transferred onto the UK statute book in a Great Repeal Bill unveiled by the Government.

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A mother and her 13-year-old son have died after being stabbed at their home in Stourbridge in the West Midlands.

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Sturgeon to formally request referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will tell Theresa May in a letter that they need to make a start on arrangements for an independence referendum.

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Sturgeon to formally request second referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will tell Theresa May in a letter that they need to make a start on arrangements for an independence referendum.

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Two people on board a light aircraft have swum safely to shore after their plane crashed into the sea off Shoreham, West Sussex.

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May warned not to 'abuse' citizens' security

The EU Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator has told Sky News that Britain cannot "abuse" the security of citizens to get a favourable exit deal.

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The bodies of five people have been found with the wreckage of a helicopter following a search in Snowdonia.

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Missing helicopter search focuses on Snowdonia

The search for a helicopter that went missing over the Irish Sea with five people on board is now concentrating on the Snowdonia area.

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Govt to set out plans to end dominance of EU law

The process to take power back from Brussels begins today, as the Government sets out its plans to end the dominance of EU law.

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10 EU laws facing the axe in Great Repeal Bill

The Great Repeal Bill could see several of the best-known, and a few of the more obscure, EU rules and regulations scrapped.

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'We need each other': EU reacts to Brexit letter

A chance to regain sovereignty for some but a bitter decision for others - here is how European Union leaders reacted to the triggering of Article 50.

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Chocolate bars could shrink in bid to cut obesity

England's health watchdog says sugar reduction targets for the food industry intended to tackle the childhood obesity crisis can be met - despite only being voluntary.

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Tech firms face questions over extremist content

Google, Twitter and Facebook will be asked later to explain their positions on extremist content on their platforms and on government access to encrypted communications of the public.

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May's Brexit secret weapon: Security

When Theresa May delivered her seminal Lancaster House speech outlining her Brexit plan in January, she left her European colleagues in no doubt.

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Dream or disaster? Article 50 reaction in quotes

A triumph for some and a day of sadness and recklessness for others - here's what people are saying about the triggering of Article 50.

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Brexit timetable: Guide to the next two years

Now that the Prime Minister has fired the starting pistol, the Brexit process begins in earnest.

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Britain's Article 50 letter: The full text

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Article 50: We will need to remain patient

So that's it. The talking is over. Now, Britain is formally leaving the EU.

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Half of Brits happy Brexit talks starting

Across the country, emotions ran high during the EU referendum campaign - but there is little sign of Bregret from voters as Theresa May prepares to pull the trigger on Brexit.

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Scotland's MPs back independence referendum

MSPs have backed Nicola Sturgeon's calls for a second independence referendum in Scotland.

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Iraqi soldiers brave car bombs in Mosul fight

Iraqi forces are facing waves of suicide car bombings as they attempt to push their way towards the Old City and recapture west Mosul from Islamic State extremists.

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Marine A could be out of jail in two weeks

A former Royal Marine who shot and killed an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan could be released from prison in two weeks.

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'Carlos the Jackal' jailed over 1974 attack

Terrorist "Carlos the Jackal" has been jailed for life for a third time over a deadly 1974 attack on a Paris shopping centre.

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Trump to tear up Obama's climate change record

Donald Trump will move to rip up Barack Obama's record on climate change with a series of orders undermining America's commitment to tackling global warming.

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IS brainwashes boys to become deadly soldiers

There have been many horrendous propaganda videos produced by Islamic State, but the latest I have seen is genuinely the worst.

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IS 'bankrupt' and struggling to pay militants

Iraq's former finance minister has told Sky News that Islamic State is nearly bankrupt and is running out of money to pay its fighters.

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Mosul sinkhole could be Iraq's biggest mass grave

There is a scratchy patch of land south of Mosul that is dotted with dozens of burnt-out oil tanks and bits of scorched grass.

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'Hundreds' of jihadi fighters back in UK

UK authorities are facing an increased terror threat from battle-hardened fighters returning from Mosul and other conflict zones in Iraq and Syria.

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Traumatised Mosul children behead mud doll

In areas of Mosul cleared of Islamic State fighters life is returning to normal, but there are fears about the trauma suffered by children who have grown up under the militants.

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The Battle for Mosul: Sky News on the frontline

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How the recapture of Mosul unfolded

A huge operation, involving more than 100,000 Iraqi troops, federal police, Shia and Sunni militias was launched last year.

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Human crisis as important as battle for Mosul

For the past 14 years, Iraq has lurched from one multi-ethnic, multi-religious conflict to another.

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Tech firms face 'more than a ticking off'

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has told Sky News messaging services like WhatsApp should give the security services access their platforms in the fight against terror.

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Boxer filmed 'crazed man' in Westminster attack

Team GB boxer Frazer Clarke says he looked into the eyes of the Westminster attacker and saw a "crazed man" hell-bent on killing as many people as possible.

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Westminster attack was over in just 82 seconds

The Westminster terror attack lasted only 82 seconds, Scotland Yard has said.

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Murdered PC's family: 'You did your best'

The family of PC Keith Palmer, who was killed in the Westminster terror attack, have said to those who were with him in his final moments: "There was nothing more you could have done."

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GB boxer filmed terror attack from metres away

Team GB boxer Frazer Clarke says he looked into the eyes of the Westminster attacker and saw a "crazed man" hell-bent on killing as many people as possible.

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Building collapses after 'gas explosion' on Wirral

A suspected gas explosion has caused a building to collapse on the Wirral in Merseyside, injuring a number of people.

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Brexit victory has left UKIP with little to do

Douglas Carswell had two reasons for joining the UK Independence Party.

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Remainers march days before Brexit triggered

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UK absence from EU anniversary 'sad moment'

Britain's absence from the EU's 60th birthday celebrations is "a sad moment", EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker has said.

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Douglas Carswell: UKIP's sole MP quits party

Douglas Carswell has announced he will be leaving UKIP but will remain as an independent MP.

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'I want to kill someone,' attacker told friend

The terrorist behind the Westminster attack sought professional help for anger issues and told friends he dreamed of killing someone, according to reports.

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Trump suffers bitter defeat over health bill

Donald Trump has suffered a major setback in his attempts to repeal and replace his predecessor's Obamacare with a new health bill.

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MPs honoured for response to attack

A minister who tried to save the life of the police officer murdered in the Westminster attack is one of two MPs honoured for their response to the atrocity.

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'Worrying' rise of radicalisation in UK jails

A leading community representative has told Sky News that people are increasingly being radicalised in the UK's prisons - and the Government must do more to stop it.

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Attacker on WhatsApp before murders

Terrorist Khalid Masood was "joking" with hotel staff in the run-up to his attack in Westminster - and used a phone messaging app minutes before striking.

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Westminster terror: Injured officers named

Three police officers injured in the Westminster attack have been named as PC Kris Aves, PC Roger Smith and PC Bradley Bryant, according to reports.

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Final photo of murdered PC Palmer emerges

A US tourist has revealed she posed for a photo with the police officer who tackled the Westminster terrorist less than an hour before he was killed.

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Westminster attack: Number of dead rises to five

A 75-year-old man seriously injured in the Westminster terror attack has died in hospital after his life support was turned off.

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Public donates £350k to PC Keith Palmer family

The public has donated more than £350,000 to an online fund for the family of murdered police officer Keith Palmer.

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How IS has changed its online message

Islamic State's online propaganda and recruitment effort is adapting as the group loses physical territory in Iraq, according to an analysis of secret communications channels seen by Sky News. 

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'We have to stick together and show solidarity'

Londoners have come together at a vigil in an attempt to show the city's defiance in the face of terror and to "show solidarity".

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Westminster attacker named as Khalid Masood

The Westminster attacker has been named as 52-year-old Khalid Masood, who had a range of previous convictions.

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Westminster attack: Timeline of terror

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New details emerge of terror suspects

Five men and three women arrested in the wake of the deadly Westminster attack have been held on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

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Tributes to 'wonderful' mum Aysha Frade

Tributes have been paid to "wonderful" mother-of-two and "loved" teacher Aysha Frade, one of the victims of the terror attack in London.

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May: PC Keith Palmer 'every inch a hero'

Keith Palmer, the unarmed policeman who was stabbed to death by a terrorist as he stood guard outside Parliament, has been described by Theresa May as "every inch a hero" whose "actions will never be forgotten".

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Westminster attack: Suspect was British born

Theresa May has told Parliament that the Westminster attacker was a British citizen who was known to police and security services.

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Westminster attack: What we know so far

This is what we know so far about the attack on Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster.

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Westminster attack: Murdered PC named

An unarmed police officer who was among four people killed by a terrorist in Westminster has been named as PC Keith Palmer.

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Armed police raid home in Birmingham

Armed police have raided a home and closed off several roads in Birmingham.

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Westminster attack: How terror unfolded

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First picture of London attack suspect

This picture shows the suspected Westminster attacker being treated by medics after being shot by a police officer.

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PM: Westminster attack was 'sick and depraved'

Theresa May has condemned the "sick and depraved" attack on London in which four people died - including the terrorist.

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Minister battled to save life of police officer

A Government minister gave first aid to a policeman who was attacked by a suspected terrorist in Westminster.

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Westminster attack: Policeman among four killed

A police officer is among four people killed in a major terror attack outside the Houses of Parliament, police have confirmed.

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Two dead, others have 'catastrophic' injuries

Two people have died in the Westminster attack, Sky sources say, while several of those hurt have "catastrophic" injuries.

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May bundled into car after gunfire at Parliament

Theresa May was seen being bundled into a car which sped away from Parliament after the suspected terror attack in Westminster.

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Woman dies, others have 'catastrophic' injuries

One woman has died and a number of others are hurt, including some with "catastrophic" injuries, a doctor has said.

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Witness describes moment policeman attacked

A witness has described the moment an attacker stabbed a policeman at gates to the Houses of Parliament.

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Parliament suspended after gunfire heard

Parliament has been suspended after the sound of gunfire was heard.

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PM accused of breaking schools manifesto vow

Theresa May has been accused of breaking another Conservative manifesto pledge with the planned school funding changes.

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Calls for public inquiry over Primodos drug

There are calls for a public inquiry following a screening of Primodos: The Secret Drug Scandal.

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Contraceptive pill 'protects women from cancers'

The contraceptive pill can protect women from some types of cancer for as long as 30 years, according to new research.

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Holyrood to vote on Scottish referendum call

Nicola Sturgeon faces a make-or-break vote in the Scottish Parliament later as MSPs decide whether or not to back her fight for a second independence referendum.

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Hospitals breaking caps to pay temporary doctors

Hospitals are regularly resorting to emergency "break glass" rules to meet soaring pay demands from temporary locum doctors, Sky News can reveal.

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Hundreds mourn their 'hero' McGuinness at vigil

Hundreds of people gathered to pay tribute to Martin McGuinness after his death at the age of 66.

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Electronics ban: Which devices will be affected?

Laptops and other large electronic devices will be banned from the cabin on flights to the UK from six countries in the Middle East and north Africa.

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Tebbit wishes 'eternity in hell' for McGuinness

A former minister, whose wife was left paralysed by the 1984 Brighton bombing, has said he hopes Martin McGuinness is "parked in a particularly hot and unpleasant corner of hell".

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Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness dies aged 66

Former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister and former IRA chief-of-staff Martin McGuinness has died at the age of 66.

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EU announces date for first Brexit summit

EU leaders will meet to discuss their Brexit battle plans on 29 April, European Council President Donald Tusk has announced.

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Martin McGuinness: Guns to government

If anyone embodied the IRA strategy of "Armalite and ballot box", it was Martin McGuinness.

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Pregnant UK women got drug used for abortions

A controversial drug prescribed as a pregnancy test in the UK was used in other countries to induce abortions, Sky News can reveal.

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Scottish poll: PM doing better job than Sturgeon

More Scots think Theresa May is doing a better job than Nicola Sturgeon, an online poll for Sky News has found.

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FBI probe is examining Trump-Russia links

FBI director James Comey has confirmed an investigation into Russian hacking is also exploring whether there was coordination between Donald Trump's campaign and the Kremlin.

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MPs savage Corbyn for driving Labour 'off cliff'

Labour's civil war has erupted in furious clashes at a "brutal" meeting between leader Jeremy Corbyn and the party's MPs and peers.

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Moment attacker grabbed soldier at Orly airport

CCTV footage has been released of the moment a suspected Islamic extremist grabbed a female soldier and attempted to take her gun at Orly airport in Paris.

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PM to 'negotiate hard' as Article 50 date set

Theresa May has vowed to "negotiate hard" as Downing Street announced Article 50 would be triggered on 29 March.

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James Bond-style USB cufflink used by militant

An Islamic State member who used a James Bond-style USB cufflink to store extremist data has admitted five charges of terrorism.

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M&S pulls Google ads over 'brand safety' fears

Marks and Spencer has become the latest big name company to pull its advertising from Google as the internet giant faces pressure over extremist content on its YouTube platform.

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What happens when Article 50 is triggered?

We now know that Theresa May is planning to trigger Article 50 on Wednesday 29 March. But how? And what happens next?

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Salt in food 'killing 14,000 people a year'

Too much salt in our diets is causing up to 14,000 preventable deaths every year according to health campaigners.

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Man held over murder of boy and attack on girl

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a one-year-old boy and the attempted murder of a girl, believed to be his twin.

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May to visit Wales with Brexit message

Theresa May will visit Wales on Monday as the Government tries to convince the devolved nations that their input will help shape its Brexit negotiations.

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Sky News exposes cover-up of pregnancy drug

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Manhunt after toddler dies and girl injured

Police have named a man they are searching for following the death of a one-year-old boy and serious injuries to his twin sister.

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Armed police in boat hijack exercise on Thames

Armed police in London have begun a major anti-terror exercise on the Thames, aimed at countering the threat of an attack on the thousands of people who regularly use the river.

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Filipino parents filming abuse for UK perverts

Authorities in the Philippines have warned the sexual exploitation of children online is a "growing trend", despite ramped-up global efforts to rescue minors from abuse.

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'Taking Primodos caused me lifetime of regret'

Mother Marie Lyon, who was prescribed Primodos and later gave birth to a daughter whose limbs were not all fully formed, describes for Sky News her painful fight for the truth...

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Sturgeon: Don’t like Brexit? Move to Scotland!

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted to a rapturous crowd at her party's conference that "there will be an independence referendum".

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Paris airport attack: Gunman shot dead

A radicalised Muslim on a crime watchlist opened fire on three police officers at a road check before attacking a soldier at a Paris airport.

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Police officer shot at road check in Paris

A woman police officer has been shot and injured at a road checkpoint in Paris amid an airport security alert after a separate shooting.

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Brown intervenes with 'third option' for Scots

Gordon Brown will propose a "third option" of giving Scotland vast new powers in exchange for remaining in the UK.

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UK troops to counter 'assertive Russia'

The first British troops have arrived in Estonia as part of NATO's response to Russian aggression.

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Trump on GCHQ spying: I was quoting 'legal mind'

Donald Trump has deflected questions about allegations GCHQ spied on him, saying he was just repeating somebody else's claims.

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'Trump Tower plans' on agent's stolen laptop

A Secret Service laptop allegedly containing floor plans of Trump Tower has been stolen in New York, according to reports.

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What's the plan for 'six-jobs' George?

If John Prescott was "two jags" then George Osborne, who is taking over as editor of the Evening Standard, is surely destined to be "six jobs".

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Armed police arrest man at Birmingam bank

A man has been arrested by armed police officers at a branch of the NatWest bank in Northfield, Birmingham.

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PM bar on Scots vote 'unsustainable' - Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has told Sky News the Prime Minister's opposition to a second independence referendum is "unsustainable".

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Trump team backs down on UK spying claim

The White House has assured Number 10 it will not repeat claims that GCHQ spied on Donald Trump, Theresa May's spokesman has said.

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George Osborne named Evening Standard editor

Former chancellor George Osborne has been appointed editor of the London Evening Standard, it has been dramatically announced.

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Syrian army says it has shot down Israeli jet

Syria's army claims to have shot down an Israeli jet, which it says had attacked a military target near Palmyra.

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PM to reach out to Scots after referendum veto

Theresa May will use a speech to Tory activists to reach out to Scots after rejecting SNP calls for a second independence referendum.

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What to expect as Trump meets 'disgrace' Merkel

Angela Merkel's last visit to the White House was at the invitation of her good friend Barack Obama.

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Cameron plays down Tory spending breaches

David Cameron has tried to brush aside the significance of Conservative overspending at the last general election which led to the party receiving a record £70,000 fine.

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Congress rubbishes Trump's bugging claim

Donald Trump's accusation that his office was bugged by the Obama administration during the election campaign has been comprehensively rubbished by the US Congress.

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PM: Now 'not the time' for Scottish referendum

Theresa May has refused to agree to a second Scottish referendum before spring 2019, saying "now is not the time".

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'I felt my arms and legs - they were all there'

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Eight hurt after school shooting in France

At least one student armed with several weapons has attacked a high school in the French town of Grasse.

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Queen gives PM go ahead to trigger Brexit

The Prime Minister is free to officially notify the EU that the UK intends to leave after the Queen granted the Brexit bill royal assent.

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Adam Johnson loses appeal against conviction

Ex-footballer Adam Johnson has lost an appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan.

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Tories fined £70,000 over election expenses

The Conservative Party has been fined a record £70,000 and its treasurer reported to the police for failing to properly declare £275,000 of election spending.

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Trump proposes 31% cut to environmental budget

Donald Trump has revealed plans to slash the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31%.

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Pirates fire shots from hijacked oil tanker

Somali maritime forces and pirates on board a hijacked oil tanker have started shooting at each other, according to reports.

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Trump's travel ban blocked again by US judge

Donald Trump's revised travel ban has been blocked by a federal judge hours before it was due to take effect across the US.

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Election expenses: CPS probes Tory claims

Prosecutors are looking into allegations of electoral fraud surrounding the Conservative Party during the 2015 general election, Sky News understands.

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Dutch PM 'sees off challenge from Wilders'

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has won the country's election, holding off a strong challenge from far-right leader Geert Wilders, exit polls suggest.

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Dutch PM 'sees off challenge from Wilders'

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's party has won the most seats in the country's election, an exit poll suggests.

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'No evidence' Obama tapped Trump's phones

The House Intelligence Committee says it has seen no evidence to support Donald Trump's claim that his phones were wiretapped.

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US charges Russian spies over Yahoo hack

Two Russian spies and two "criminal hackers" have been charged in the US over a massive Yahoo data breach in 2014.

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Chancellor announces U-turn on NI tax rises

The Chancellor has scrapped plans to increase National Insurance for millions of self-employed people, admitting it breached a central Tory manifesto promise.

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Hammond humiliation weakens hopes for reform

It is difficult to know where to begin. There is nothing new about U-turns from Chancellors - Lord knows George Osborne did enough of them.

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Court downgrades Marine A's murder conviction

A Royal Marine who shot an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan has had his murder conviction changed to manslaughter.

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Irish woman found dead near Goa beach

A murder investigation has been opened after an Irish woman was found dead near a beach in Goa.

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Exploding headphones injure plane passenger

A woman has spoken of her horror after her battery-powered headphones exploded on her face as she slept during a flight.

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Somali pirates demand ransom for hijacked ship

Armed Somali pirates who have hijacked an oil tanker with eight crew on board are demanding a ransom for the vessel's release.

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'Beware of Jews' sign reported to police

A sign which appears to warn "beware of Jews" has been reported to police after it was posted in an area with a large Orthodox Jewish population.

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Big soft drink firms use 7% recycled plastic

The first comprehensive survey of the plastic usage policies of the biggest global soft drinks brands has found they use less than 7% recycled plastic in their products.

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Expenses row: Tory MPs blast party officials

Conservative MPs embroiled in an election expenses row have accused party officials of trying to dodge blame.

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British building industry 'faces EU worker crisis'

The UK is facing a crisis in construction if it loses access to the single market, according to one of the most influential organisations in the global building industry.

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Fell-runner jailed for trying to kill official

A fell-runner has been jailed for 18 years for attempting to stab to death a UK Athletics official after a row over test samples.

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Sturgeon's warning on Scottish referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has warned "Scotland's referendum must be made in Scotland" as her row with Theresa May over a second independence vote escalates.

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Dead Coastguard helicopter crew member named

An Irish Coastguard crew member who died after being pulled from the Atlantic has been named as Captain Dara Fitzpatrick.

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Police staff cleared over Orchard custody death

Three police staff have been cleared of the manslaughter of Thomas Orchard, who died after he was restrained in custody.

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PM to Sturgeon: don't play games over Brexit

The PM has said she will trigger Brexit by the "end of the month", warning Nicola Sturgeon it is not the time to "play politics".

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I will take Govt back to court on Brexit: Miller

The woman who took the Government to court over Brexit has threatened to return if Theresa May doesn't come good on her promises.

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Ransomware will attack phones, watches and TVs

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Crime Agency (NCA) are warning that digital attacks are happening on "a scale and boldness not seen before".

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Should May trigger or beware the Ides of March?

It's not happening today.

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Sturgeon seeks new Scots independence vote

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will seek approval next week for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

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Scotland out of NATO if it votes to leave UK

The NATO secretary general has told Sky News that Scotland would no longer be a member of NATO if it voted to leave the UK.

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British public opposes Scots referendum - poll

Two-thirds of Britons oppose a second Scottish independence referendum, a Sky Data poll reveals.

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Is Scotland on the road to independence?

She laid the hand of history on her Twitter feed first.

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Fillon: Anti-Semitic tweet was 'unacceptable'

Francois Fillon is on the defensive again after his party tweeted a caricature with anti-Semitic overtones and a newspaper claimed a mystery benefactor bought him £42,000 of luxury suits.

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Unvaccinated children in Australia could face ban

Australia is set to ban unvaccinated children from nursery preschool and childcare centres.

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Briton jailed for killing policeman in Bali

A court in Bali has jailed a British man for six years for attacking a policeman and causing his death during a fight on a popular beach.

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SSE to raise standard prices by average 6.9%

'Big six' energy firm SSE has followed the majority of its rivals in announcing inflation-busting hikes to its standard tariffs.

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Briton jailed in Bali for murder of policeman

A court in Bali has jailed a British man for six years for his role in the murder of a policeman.

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Theresa May's travel plans left on train

Documents containing Theresa May's detailed travel plans have been left on a train.

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Should Victorian abortion laws be scrapped?

MPs will discuss scrapping Victorian abortion laws dating back to 1861 - which contain criminal sanctions for both women and doctors - in England and Wales.

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Red Cross: Syria destruction on WWII scale

The devastation wreaked by the Syrian conflict has been compared by the head of the Red Cross to that seen in World War Two.

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'Nowhere is safe in city being reduced to rubble'

The speed of the Iraqi forces' advance into western Mosul constantly changes.

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James Hewitt denies he is Prince Harry's father

Princess Diana's former lover, James Hewitt, has denied long-standing rumours he could be Prince Harry's father.

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No Brexit deal 'would be bad' for UK - Fox

Liam Fox has told Sky News it would be bad for the UK if the country failed to secure a Brexit deal with the European Union.

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Bus driver kills 34 speeding away from crash

A bus driver has killed 34 people after ploughing into pedestrians while trying to speed away from a fatal accident in Haiti.

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