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Migrant deaths: Are we seeing new form of crime after rival group pushed their way on to boat?

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Plenty of people have died on small boats trying to cross the Channel. But this was different.

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Israel bulldozed mass graves at Gaza hospital, Sky News analysis shows

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Israel has denied accusations that it buried Palestinians in a mass grave, following the discovery of more than 300 bodies in the courtyard of a Gaza Strip hospital.

Newspaper chief was Trump's 'eyes and ears' and 'killed unfavourable stories'

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A newspaper chief was Donald Trump's "eyes and ears" and killed unfavourable stories about him in the run-up to the 2016 election, a court has heard.

UN human rights chief 'horrified' over Gaza mass graves report

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The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies in Gaza.

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Sunak's Rwanda bill passes - what impact will it have on immigration?

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After months of parliamentary ping-pong between the House of Commons and the Lords, Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill has passed.

More than 100 arrested at New York University as campus protests spread

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More than 100 students and staff were arrested at New York University (NYU) last night as protests around the Israel-Hamas war reached a boiling point.

Irish PM apologises to families for 'living nightmare' over Stardust fire

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The Irish premier has apologised on behalf of the state over the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire in which 48 people died.

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Post Office boss Read led 'campaign to defame and ostracise me', ex-HR director claims

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A former HR director at the Post Office, whose misconduct claims against chief executive Nick Read were dismissed following an internal investigation, has written to MPs in a bid to plead her case.

PM warns of 'growing threats' as he announces tens of billions of pounds in extra defence funding

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Rishi Sunak is to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as he warns European allies that the continent is at a "turning point" in the face of the growing threats from Russia, Iran and China.

Cocaine haul worth more than £20m found in ship's hull by divers

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Police in Italy have seized around 150kg (330lbs) of pure cocaine hidden nine metres (30ft) underwater in a ship's hull.

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Iranian air defence radar was struck in Israeli attack, satellite photos suggest

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An air defence radar was struck during the Israeli strike on Iran last week, new satellite photos suggest.

UK to increase defence spending by tens of billions of pounds

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The UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2030 and put its arms industry on a "war-footing", the prime minister has said.

Dramatic boat chase footage released as police seize huge haul of drugs

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Dramatic footage of a boat chase has been released by Spanish police as officers seized a huge haul of drugs and arrested more than 60 people.

Rwanda bill 'raises major concerns', top human rights official says

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The Rwanda bill that ministers hope will curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel "raises major concerns", a leading human rights official has said as he called for key clauses to be reversed.

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Ostrich dies after swallowing zoo worker's keys

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A beloved ostrich has died after swallowing a zoo worker's keys.

Man whose body produces its own alcohol cleared of drink driving

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A Belgian man has been cleared of drink driving after doctors confirmed he had an extremely rare condition which causes his body to produce large amounts of alcohol.

Family at centre of Huw Edwards allegations 'still suffering'

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The family at the centre of allegations against former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards have said they are "still suffering".

World more volatile and dangerous than at any time since Cold War, Sunak warns

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Rishi Sunak warned the world is now "more volatile and dangerous" than at any time since the Cold War, as the prime minister embarked on a trip to Poland and Germany to discuss the threat of expansionist Russia and refocus the world's eyes…

NASA's longest-running spacecraft back in touch with Earth after five months of silence

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NASA's longest-running spacecraft Voyager 1 is sending information back to Earth again for the first time since November.

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Six arrests after violence at St George's Day event in central London

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At least six people have been arrested after violence broke out at a St George's Day event in central London.

'Never off duty!': British police officers catch suspected thief while on stag do in Barcelona

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A man allegedly stealing from a Barcelona restaurant was caught after he attempted the theft in front of a group of off-duty British police officers on a stag do, an officer has said.

UN urges UK to reconsider Rwanda plan - as minister admits legal challenges are 'inevitable'

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Legal challenges to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill are "inevitable", the illegal migration minister has admitted, as human rights organisations called on the government not to put the scheme into force.

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Met Police chief defends officer who called campaigner 'openly Jewish'

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People should not be prevented from going about their day-to-day lives, a government minister has told Sky News, following a row over the police handling of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Five dead on migrant boat trying to cross the Channel - as 'father saw daughter die before him'

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Five migrants including a child have died during an attempt to cross the English Channel in a small boat.

Government borrowing £6.6bn higher than forecast

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Doubts have been raised over the government's ability to unveil tax cuts ahead of the next general election after official figures revealed borrowing was higher than expected in the past year.

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Photo of Prince Louis taken by Kate released to mark his 6th birthday

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A photo of Prince Louis taken by the Princess of Wales has been released to mark the young royal's sixth birthday.

'Soul-wrenching tragedy': Ten people killed in mid-air helicopter crash

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Ten people have died after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

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Now the battle in parliament is over, PM can no longer blame his political opponents if Rwanda scheme fails to take off

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It was shortly after midnight when peers in the House of Lords finally ended their long fight against the government's Safety of Rwanda Bill.

Five people found dead in house

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Five people - including two children - have been found dead at a house in the US state of Oklahoma, police have said.

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Sunak announces largest military package to Ukraine so far

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Rishi Sunak is to announce a £500m military aid package to Ukraine in its war against Russia alongside the UK's largest provision of munitions so far.