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UK to impose 'unprecedented' visa ban in asylum crackdown

The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Iran war leaves forecast for low UK inflation not worth the paper it was written on

The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
UK will deploy HMS Dragon in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer confirms

Britain will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Police appeal for information on murder 30 years ago

Police are making a new appeal for information over the murder of a university graduate nearly 30 years ago.
Grandmother died from rabies after scratch from stray dog, inquest hears

A grandmother died from rabies months after she was scratched by a stray dog on the beach, an inquest has been told.

Iran's attacks are being repelled - but the numbers suggest there could soon be a problem

America's allies in the Middle East are reportedly begging Donald Trump for a swift end to the conflict.
UK to impose 'unprecedented' visa ban in asylum crackdown

The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Iran war leaves forecast for low UK inflation not worth the paper it was written on

The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
Police appeal after woman murdered 30 years ago

Police are making a new appeal for information over the murder of a university graduate nearly 30 years ago.
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F1 2026: Predictions from Sky Sports F1 team for Australian GP podium, world champions, race winners, driver surprises

Is this bookies' favourite George Russell's year? Can McLaren see off competitive rivals for a constructors' title hat-trick? Will more drivers win a race than just the four in 2025?
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Newcastle's Nick Pope suffering poor form but James Garner stars for Everton
Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver says 'no holding back' for 20th Formula 1 season as he targets 2026 success

Lewis Hamilton has promised "no holding back" as he embarks on his 20th season of Formula 1 "still standing, still hungry, still focused on the dream".
VAR slammed as Leeds and Bournemouth fume over being denied penalties with key decisions criticised

"What was VAR doing? It can't be a clearer penalty."
Jack Draper in a 'good place' after recovering from injury setback ahead of Indian Wells

Jack Draper revealed he had started to question himself during the injury setback that derailed the end of his 2025 season, but is confident he is ready both physically and mentally for his comeback.

Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run

Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming addresses 'trauma triggering' broadcast

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
The Actor Awards fashion: All the best looks from the red carpet

Celebrating a brand-new name, The Actor Awards - formerly the SAGs - welcomed a host of stars to the red carpet in LA on Sunday night.
Actor Awards: Sinners shakes up Oscars race as Jessie Buckley remains undefeated

Sinners triumphed at this year's Actor Awards, with the vampire horror winning best ensemble and best actor for Michael B Jordan.
Brits 2026: Olivia Dean dominates awards, winning album of the year

Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.

AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers

Forget science fiction. The age of AI in war is here.
Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The government wants to know if you want to ban young people from social media.
Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety

In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purposes.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames, study finds - amid 'stand-off' between Pentagon and leading AI lab

As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Collagen supplements 'may boost skin health' but they're not an 'anti-wrinkle quick fix', study suggests

Collagen supplements should not be seen as a "quick fix" for wrinkles, experts have said, but they do have "legitimate" benefits.

Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
The energy habits that cause the most family arguments

On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.
Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any

Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.
'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time

"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.
Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing

Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.

UK bills can not escape the forces of Iran war

The economic impacts of the Iran war are already being felt in global markets and could raise energy prices and wider consumer bills in the UK before long.
Greens overtake Labour in sensational poll

The Green Party has leapfrogged Labour into second place in a sensational poll by YouGov for Sky News.
This war has massive implications for the world economy

There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety

In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purposes.
Iran made a mistake targeting civilians in Middle East, says former CIA director

Iran has made a "big mistake" by not just attacking US bases and assets in the Gulf states, but also targeting civilians in the region, the former director of the CIA has told Sky News.