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Prosecutors add two more women to Sean Combs case

Prosecutors file an amended list of charges against the star, saying he coerced more women into sex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/37uvRNj

Body found by police searching for missing sisters in Scotland

A body has been found near to where two missing sisters disappeared in Aberdeen. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xyce85X

England's Stanway undergoes knee surgery

England midfielder Georgia Stanway has undergone knee surgery six months before Euro 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d8sho3t

Two former police officers arrested over Rotherham sexual abuse claims

Two former police officers have been arrested over complaints from four victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/2ABKcwV

Cardiff uni job cuts 'threaten supply of nurses'

Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nosT3fi

Brain implant makes Parkinson's patient feel like he has been 'cured'

Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yhv7ODl

The Traitors star Alexander inspires thousands of charity donations after sharing brother's story

The Traitors finalist Alexander Dragonetti has inspired more than £30,000 in charity donations after opening up about his late brother's learning disabilities on the show. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5az9TCH

Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after an undersea cable leading to Latvia was damaged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nmZFTI

Dentist reveals how you can earn up to £150k - and what he's really thinking when he's looking in your mouth

Each Monday, our Money team speaks to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat to James Davies, a specialist orthodontist at Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire... from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/knyD6Mj

Major supermarket recalls two chicken products after salmonella detected

Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent recall of two of its chicken products in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland after salmonella was found in them. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xegV4mw

Holly Willoughby speaks of 'tough' year after kidnap plot

"Nothing can prepare you for something like that," she says, in her first interview in more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uJaZ4x

Badenoch would back Heathrow runway expansion

Kemi Badenoch has said she "certainly would" back a third runway being built at Heathrow Airport. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/LHF6Ire

'What a catch!' Voll's spectacular effort removes Ecclestone

Australia's Georgie Voll takes a spectacular catch to remove Sophie Ecclestone as Australia close on victory in the final match of the T20 series of the Women's Ashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tYJBLcn

WH Smith in secret talks to sell historic high street arm

WH Smith is in secret talks to sell its entire high street business in Britain more than 230 years after it opened its first shop in central London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/RKSCqMT

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MWcPRBk

Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'

The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6EKiySh

Rolls-Royce wins £9bn UK submarine contract in 'boost to jobs and nuclear deterrent'

A £9bn nuclear submarine contract has been awarded to Rolls-Royce - hailed by the government as a win for the economy and the UK's nuclear deterrent. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gZXhNUE

Diallo's rise from Rangers flop to Man Utd saviour

Tom English on Amad Diallo's ascent from an underwhelming loan spell at Rangers to be the shining light amid Manchester United's gloom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dfOTy2S

Rare red warning for part of UK ahead of Storm Eowyn - with tornado and 'danger to life' alerts

A rare red alert for "very strong" wind has been issued for part of the UK ahead of Storm Eowyn. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/khdyNnC

Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hIwl4Wg

GMB union facing institutional sexism and bullying complaint

Former staffers and members of the GMB union have launched an official complaint to the equalities watchdog this week over allegations of institutional sexism and bullying, Sky News understands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/T4P0yi7

Search for Gruffalo after statues stolen from park

The figure was among nine wooden statues stolen from a park in Greater Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dQ5bEen

Cigars, golf and BBQs - what history has to say about the best 'special relationship'

Can a Labour prime minister get on well with a Republican US president? Or a Conservative PM with a Democrat in the White House? from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/L2xXHo6

Mac Miller's voice kept alive on new 'raw and unpolished' posthumous album

Fans welcome a second posthumous album from Mac Miller which producers say has been left untouched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaZGiEf

Trial of teenager accused of Southport stabbings to begin

The trial of an 18-year-old accused of killing three girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport is due to begin today. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/2uoHxl4

'I'm outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a Rolls Royce priest'

David Tudor was banned from the Church of England for life in October over sexual abuse allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MPgcNDo

South Korean impeached president's detention extended

Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/idIOstB

Man found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case

Sanjay Roy faces life imprisonment or the death penalty over the charges he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzuvFs2

Poundland owner drafts in advisers amid discounter crisis

The owner of Poundland, one of Britain's biggest discount retailers, has drafted in City advisers to explore radical options for arresting the growing crisis at the chain. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ilqzcb0

Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel

A total of 94 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RGjFDOg

Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright has died

Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dqhXA6v

All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July

Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d9vtW34

Teenagers charged with murder over bus stabbing of 14-year-old

Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, who was stabbed on a bus in southeast London last week. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/FikzsT4

Moyes will push Everton forward - Dyche

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says successor David Moyes will "build on the stable footing we have implemented". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EB9gtfM

Timothee Chalamet arrives at London film premiere on a Lime bike

Forget the limousine, actor Timothee Chalamet turned heads as he arrived at the UK premiere of Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on a Lime bike. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ij6sIpe

Premier League clubs avoid 2023-24 PSR charges

All Premier League clubs are deemed financially compliant for the 2023-24 season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hHwdTa3

Medvedev destroys net camera in five-set thriller

Number five seed Daniil Medvedev breaks a net camera in frustration during a gruelling Australian Open first-round match which saw him taken to five sets by world number 418 Kasidit Samrej. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xSUG2A4

Tax warning for UK residents planning to buy property in Spain

UK residents planning to buy a holiday home in Spain have been warned they could be hit with a 100% tax rise as the country tries to tackle its housing shortage. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IuJ3EYj

Second person charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after prison escape

A second person has been charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after he escaped from Wandsworth Prison. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZD0P1KF

GB's Fearnley beats injury-hit Kyrgios in Melbourne

Fast-rising British star Jacob Fearnley beats an ailing Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t6qAdir

Money, stress and tinsel - why couples are opting for winter weddings

Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wmBhuaJ

The Wanted's Max George 'wrote will from hospital'

The singer said he thought he was "going to die" before surgery to have a pacemaker fitted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QW1z2tN

Walker's mountain rescue hampered by parked cars

Rescue teams say access to an injured walker was delayed by cars "parked and abandoned" on the route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2pownX

Ryan Giggs - what happened?

BBC sports editor Dan Roan asks what happened to the coaching career of former Manchester United player and Wales manager Ryan Giggs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RgO9GnX

Harry and Meghan make surprise visit to hand out food to LA fires evacuees

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been seen hugging and speaking to residents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles as blazes continue to sweep across the region. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sEcHSXq

Proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 'hotel of mum and dad' up a third since 2006

The proportion of 25 to 34-year-olds living with their parents has risen by more than a third in just under two decades, according to new analysis. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/uD6iBIX

Ten Reform councillors quit in protest over Farage's 'autocratic' leadership

Nigel Farage has said 10 Reform councillors who quit in protest over his "autocratic" leadership were put forward by a "rogue branch" of the party. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/eOIaqu8

Emma Raducanu refuses to treat insect bites at Australian Open over doping test fears

Emma Raducanu has revealed she refused to use an antiseptic spray to treat insect bites for fear of failing a drug test before the Australian Open. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/RlhcAtu

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial

The US actor files a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uo67Eac

Public should not be worried about trouble in financial markets, cabinet minister says

The public should not be "worried" about the cost of government borrowing going up, a cabinet minister has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/t7sLgqM

Rugby star Stuart Hogg sentenced for domestic abuse

The former Scotland captain previously admitted acting in an abusive manner towards his estranged wife. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5UxHEnP

Timelapse captures intensity of roaring fire in Palisades

A glimpse of just 90 minutes in the luxury LA neighbourhood ravaged by wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4PbQMmG

Lammy laughs off Trump's threat to seize Greenland and Panama Canal

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has refused to condemn Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Hk3X0fr

Belgian GP agrees new F1 rotational deal until 2031

The Belgian Grand Prix secures a new contract that will keep it on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oaMKHvV

Minister accuses Tories of being 'bandwagon jumpers who don't care about children' over grooming gangs inquiry calls

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has accused the Conservatives of being "bandwagon jumpers" who "don't care about children" as they try to force a national grooming gangs inquiry. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qKfxiZd

Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6tfhiA9

Growing threat to finances from rising bills

There is mounting evidence that consumers are facing hikes to bills on many fronts after Next became the latest to warn of price rises ahead. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GFfzRHM

Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation

Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aB109SX

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXtAum1

Heavy snow warnings cover much of UK as airports close runways

Heavy snow warnings remain in place in parts of England and all of Wales - with the weather leading to runway closures at Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds' airports. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/KA5hUIm

Luke Littler is the youngest World Darts champion ever - how did he get here?

Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler swept aside darting great Michael van Gerwen last night to become the youngest World Darts champion ever. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/MIgjyAN

King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eDkzs7N

Shawbrook aims to kickstart London IPO market with £2bn float

The owners of Shawbrook Group, the mid-sized British lender, are drawing up plans to kickstart London's moribund listings arena with a stock market flotation, valuing it at more than £2bn. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/JRSF95q

Number of patients in hospital with flu in England quadruples in month

The number of patients in hospital with flu has quadrupled in the last month, according to new NHS England data. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ant2MCP

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QS8n2so

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AOEjgiZ

Duchess of Sussex returns to Instagram with New Year beach video

The Duchess of Sussex has kickstarted the New Year by returning to Instagram with her first account since 2020. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/VKZRUbL

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KbMO5kg

Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends

Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/e5rXD7c

Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight

Katie Boulter helps Great Britain beat Australia to reach the United Cup quarter-final in Sydney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwiBZ0L