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

Uzebekistan has said the Stockholm truck attack suspect was linked to IS and that it had warned "Western partners" about him.

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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

At the end of a lonely country road in upstate New York, a taxi pulls up.

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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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