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Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2Eo4QL

The world from above: The photographer getting a unique bird's eye view

Leaning out the open door of a helicopter, 75-year-old photographer Donn Delson shows no fear as he clicks away on his camera capturing the buildings below. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sd2HNLT

Lib Dems announce plans for universal free school meals for primary school kids

The Liberal Democrats have announced plans for free school meals for all primary school children funded by a new share buyback tax. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/u4fgNnX

Hundreds of phones and bags of cash: inside the UK's biggest benefit fraud

An organised gang falsely claimed more than £50m using a huge bank of phones and faked details. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ANZ1xni

Three men on trial for murder of Lyra McKee

Lyra McKee was observing rioting in Londonderry's Creggan estate when she was shot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mTLsUay

Abbott accuses Starmer of 'culling' Labour left wingers after 'appalling' decision

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of trying to purge general election candidates from the left of the Labour Party. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/aQUvGJo

'Do not travel' alert issued after freight train derails on major route

A "do not travel" alert has been issued - and rail services cancelled and delayed - after a freight train derailed on a major route between England and Scotland. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/OGts50v

Usyk v Fury rematch set for December - Saudi official

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are scheduled to meet in a rematch on 21 December, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQ2zyxu

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi wedding details revealed

Millie Bobby Brown has married Jake Bongiovi in a "small family wedding", his father has confirmed. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/AaY4e0L

Six semi-pro footballers jailed for over 100 years after selling cocaine worth up to £260m

Six semi-professional footballers who sold cocaine with an estimated street value of up to £260m have been jailed for a total of more than 103 years. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EWyutbz

Former footballer attempts 'ultraman' world record in memory of daughter who died of cancer

Former footballer Ashley Cain is carrying out an 'ultraman' challenge to raise money for a cancer charity, after his baby daughter died from leukaemia at just eight months old. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/6GCbHwT

Weather warnings issued with 'danger to life' flooding and storms expected

Weather warnings have been issued for heavy showers, thunderstorms and a small chance of flash floods posing a "danger to life". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1wAqLTt

Troubled Revolution Bars rejects bid from rival Nightcap

Revolution Bars has rejected a proposed offer from rival Nightcap - describing its bid as "incapable of being delivered". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/2F8XsiV

As Trump trial hurtles towards verdict, are Americans paying attention?

It's been a historic event filled with salacious detail, but polls suggest a strange level of detachment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AOdT2ZF

Farage challenged over 'offensive' comments about British Muslims

Nigel Farage has argued on Sky News that a "growing number" of young Muslims in the UK do not subscribe to British values. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ikf82RJ

Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XJLHgY

Risk of storms, showers and flooding as weather warnings extended across much of UK

Met Office thunderstorm warnings will cover much of the UK later today. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/tovjzKm

Make-up and McDonald's: Dangerous driving caught on camera

National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9JouUXS

Sunak jokes he's 'avoided pneumonia' after wet election launch

The prime minister has joked he avoided catching pneumonia after making his election announcement speech outside Number 10 in the pouring rain. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fxuGgaz

Sunak sees the funny side of Downing Street soaking

The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zRoD854

More than 10,000 migrants arrive in UK by crossing Channel in small boats this year

More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats in 2024. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/184dzFL

Labour pitches into Tory territory with business support letter

Labour is trying to persuade prominent business leaders to sign a public letter endorsing the party in a move underlining its encroachment onto general election territory traditionally occupied by the Conservatives. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dxbf5EJ

Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/juRStQm

Teenage girl appears in court charged with attempted murder

A teenage girl charged with the attempted murder of three people at a school in Carmarthenshire has appeared in court. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wBFX47G

Why was Things Can Only Get Better playing during Sunak's statement?

Rishi Sunak was barely two minutes into his general election announcement yesterday when a song began blaring near No 10. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1orwyTS

Alderney Nazi camp inquiry finds succession of cover-ups

The inquiry found it likely between 641 and 1,027 people died under in the Nazi camps in Alderney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LmY9oxg

Two men arrested following fatal stabbing in Glasgow

Two men have been arrested after a man was fatally stabbed in Glasgow at the weekend. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/9xnrKed

More nightmares 'could be early sign of autoimmune diseases'

An increase in nightmares could be an early sign of some autoimmune diseases, new research suggests. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vodE7g4

Boy remains in critical condition after river death

The two teenage boys got into difficulty in the River Tyne near Ovingham Bridge on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J3talRI

Cross erected in memory of explorer Shackleton to travel 7,000 miles to Scotland

A memorial to polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton will travel more than 7,000 miles to Scotland to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/L8c3adj

Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal

Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHNMDpz

Teenager dies and boy, 13, in critical condition after entering river

A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/QKBGocr

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix third practice before qualifying

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K2A8EWD

Experts reveal when Northern Lights could be seen in the UK again

The Northern Lights could light up our skies again as early as next month. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ryET6Ja

Norwich sack boss Wagner after play-off defeat

Norwich City sack boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Leeds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dMF8UGO

Hunt pledges further national insurance cut in the autumn 'if we can afford it'

Jeremy Hunt has pledged to cut national insurance again in the autumn "if we can afford" it. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/jxTpomD

Jurgen Klopp's parting promise to 'special city' ahead of final game as Liverpool manager

Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to the people of Liverpool in his final news conference as manager, describing it as a "very special city" and promising: "If the city needs me, I'm there." from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/rUSeJiW

'Victory for Rodgers forged on belief and bottle'

Brendan Rodgers did not have his troubles to seek on his return to Celtic, but he has still delivered the title, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WcVpR2J

What are Labour's pledges for government?

Labour is promising to "make a real difference to people's lives" if it wins the next general election - expected later this year. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bPRT32F

Campaign to ban London's 'floating' bus stops

The National Federation of the Blind wants an end to the "chaotic and downright dangerous" design. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hNRwe4E

Inside Usyk's heavyweight transformation & biggest weakness

How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dPbywVm

Rollout of controversial new subsidy scheme for farmers in Wales delayed

The Welsh government has postponed the rollout of its controversial new subsidy scheme for farmers. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/zg0uOtb

CBI axes more jobs amid battle to win back corporate members

The CBI is taking the axe to another chunk of its workforce as it struggles to recover from the sexual misconduct scandal which last year led it to the brink of collapse. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7Uc2Epu

Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv

Ukraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOM5szy

Cohen could make or break Trump as he takes stand

Justice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gaKsf54

Is Humza Yousaf entitled to £52,000 a year for life after his resignation?

When Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's first minister, questions were raised over what his pension would be. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/2Q7VYnu

'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gje4PG

Warning of 'danger to life' as thunderstorms to strike most of UK

Thunderstorms are set to strike across large parts of the UK this afternoon - with a warning that flooding in some places could cause "danger to life". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7tQhGgZ

England great Anderson to retire this summer

England bowler James Anderson, one of the greatest bowlers of all time, confirms he will retire this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5BG6jli

Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B74haji

Man charged with murdering 66-year-old woman stabbed to death

A man has been charged with murdering a 66-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in north London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7Eyc4fR

Man City penalty should not have been given - panel

Manchester City's first penalty against Wolves should not have been given, an independent panel says from BBC News https://ift.tt/v2NoMcw

Thunderstorm warning for large parts of UK after temperatures set to reach as high as 27C

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for large of parts of the UK after temperatures are predicted to reach as high as 27C. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sy148zB

Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DKVLsn6

Royals invite double amputee, 9, to palace after he misses garden party

The Royal Family have invited a nine-year-old double amputee to Buckingham Palace, after he and his family missed a garden party. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/p0F5Xsm

'A miracle': Children given trigger foods to treat serious allergies in NHS trial

Children taking part in a "life-transforming" clinical trial have been enjoying foods which would have previously triggered severe allergic reactions, doctors have said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/iGV5Xow

'Large volume' of NHS data stolen in cyber attack published on dark web

A ransomware group has carried out its threat against a Scottish health board and published a "large volume" of stolen data on the dark web. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZH75wJW

Nominations close for SNP leadership race with John Swinney set to become Scottish first minister

Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed - with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5Qh8zna

Bank holiday thunderstorm warnings for large parts of UK

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for large parts of the country, lasting from lunchtime until Monday night. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bMXEwfK

Swinney set to become SNP leader as nominations close

Front-runner John Swinney looks set to be the only candidate to be the new SNP leader ahead of nominations closing at midday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wln9Orf

Heineken investment set to reopen 62 pubs - is your local on the list?

Heineken is investing £39m in more than 600 of its pubs in the UK - in a move it says will bring 62 back from the dead. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/8uaSKQG

More than 32,000 properties still without water in Sussex

Tens of thousands of frustrated residents in East Sussex are without water for a fourth day after a pipe burst in remote woodland. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/c5ujtYa

Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TjmK72f

Swinney warns against rivals entering SNP leadership race

SNP leadership hopeful John Swinney has warned rivals against entering the contest, saying it would "delay the ability for the [party] to start its rebuilding". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Hp9q7X4

The Japanese gown uniting Freddie Mercury, the Jedi and Bjork

A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vL0zuRe

About 31,000 homes without water in Sussex - as vulnerable woman 'has water stolen from doorstep'

About 31,000 properties have been left without water in St Leonards and parts of Hastings after a mains pipe burst. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BQK7EqO

Police seize 22 dogs from illegal XL Bully farm

Officers in Sheffield say six of the animals were so unwell they had to be put to sleep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BMUl7gT

Ministers apply finishing touches to 'Tell Sid'-style NatWest offer

Ordinary investors will be awarded 'bonus' shares in NatWest Group if they hold onto stock they acquire in the taxpayer-backed bank, under a plan expected to be finalised by ministers later this month. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qSdh5A6

Worry for economy as public sector productivity falls further

Official figures have raised fears of a deepening public sector drag on the the UK's economic recovery from recession. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/90SsV7b

Speed limit on almost 4,000 city streets to be cut to 20mph

Almost 4,000 streets across Glasgow are set to have the speed limit lowered from 30mph to 20mph. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/T76d4E0

Hunt for Vauxhall Corsa driver after schoolgirl injured in hit-and-run

Police are on the hunt for a driver after a 12-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/eZPEj2o