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Madeleine McCann: Jailed German paedophile at centre of new police inquiry

A German paedophile has been identified as a key suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Madeleine McCann family say identification of new suspect is 'potentially very significant'

Madeleine McCann's family believe the police announcement of a new suspect is "potentially very significant".
George Floyd death: Meghan speaks out about racism in video message to her former school in LA

The Duchess of Sussex has spoken out about racism after the death of George Floyd, apologising to students of her former high school that they have to "grow up in a world where it is still present".
TV BAFTAs: Chernobyl leads the field with 14 nominations

Chernobyl is leading the field in this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominations (BAFTA), with double the nods of any other show.

Madeleine McCann: Jailed German paedophile at centre of new police inquiry

A German paedophile has been identified as a key suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Coronavirus: Prince Charles says we're paying the price for loss of biodiversity

The Prince of Wales fears we could see further pandemics if we don't put our relationship with the planet at the centre of the post-COVID recovery.
George Floyd death: All four officers now face charges

Three police officers present when their colleague knelt on George Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes are to face charges.
George Floyd death: Meghan speaks out about racism in video message to her former school in LA

The Duchess of Sussex has spoken out about racism after the death of George Floyd, apologising to students of her former high school that they have to "grow up in a world where it is still present".

Tottenham confirm one positive test in Premier League's fifth round of coronavirus testing

Tottenham have confirmed they have received the only positive test for coronavirus from the fifth round of Premier League testing results.
Kevin-Prince Boateng's anti-racism message: Too many players scared to stand

Kevin-Prince Boateng has launched a powerful anti-racism message urging footballers to take a stand, believing too many are afraid.
Premier League clubs can schedule friendlies ahead of the resumption

Clubs have been given the go-ahead to take part in friendly matches ahead of the planned resumption of the Premier League.
Mercedes door not shut for Sebastian Vettel on 2021 F1 move

Toto Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes will "monitor" Sebastian Vettel's situation now he is leaving Ferrari and that F1's world champions cannot yet rule the German out of a 2021 drive.
Manchester United and Liverpool tracking Ricky-Jade Jones, Peterborough's 'Jamie Vardy'

Peterborough's teenage sensation Ricky-Jade Jones has revealed Marcus Rashford as his football role model and says interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal has not distracted him from his development.

TV BAFTAs: Chernobyl leads the field with 14 nominations

Chernobyl is leading the field in this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominations (BAFTA), with double the nods of any other show.
Caitlin Moran: I want to make a BAFTAs Awards pants pact with Gary Lineker

Caitlin Moran is getting ready to watch this year's televsion BAFTA Awards virtually, at home - which means she can do so comfortably on the sofa, with crisps, in her pants.
Tinie Tempah: We wouldn't accept a dog being treated the same way as George Floyd

Rapper Tinie Tempah has compared the world's response to the death of George Floyd with reactions to animal cruelty, telling Sky News that people would not accept a dog being treated in the same way.
George Floyd protest: John Boyega gives emotional speech at Black Lives Matter rally

John Boyega has delivered an impassioned speech to thousands of people gathered in Hyde Park, protesting over the death of George Floyd.
After the Pandemic: Bring back the 'old normal' says author Lionel Shriver

The coronavirus pandemic has killed tens of thousands and forced people across the world to re-evaluate what they think is really important.

A maritime mystery: What has been causing ships to sail in circles?

In the early hours of Sunday 31 May, senior officers aboard the oil tanker Willowy were called to the bridge to be told that their ship and four others in its vicinity were mysteriously sailing in circles, unable to steer, and on course to converge.
Coronavirus: Birmingham man arrested over sales of fake COVID-19 testing kits

A 38-year-old man in Birmingham has been arrested in connection with the sale of fake COVID-19 testing kits which were sold online.
Hackers steal secrets from US nuclear missile contractor

Hackers have stolen confidential documents from a US military contractor which provides critical support for the country's Minuteman III nuclear deterrent, Sky News has learnt.
Coronavirus: Ibuprofen tested as treatment to reduce COVID-19 symptoms

Ibuprofen is being tested to assess whether it can prevent severe breathing problems in coronavirus patients and reduce the number of people needing treatment in intensive care units.

A maritime mystery: What has been causing ships to sail in circles?

In the early hours of Sunday 31 May, senior officers aboard the oil tanker Willowy were called to the bridge to be told that their ship and four others in its vicinity were mysteriously sailing in circles, unable to steer, and on course to converge.
Pair hired for man's broom sexual fantasy turn up in bedroom at wrong address with machetes

Two men snuck into a bedroom with machetes after being hired to carry out a stranger's sexual fantasy of being tied up in his underwear and stroked with a broom, only to discover they had got the wrong address.
India: Officials claim Pakistan 'spy' pigeon captured

A pigeon suspected of being trained to "spy" by Pakistan has been captured in India along one of the world's most contested borders, Indian officials said.
Scientists say they went 'cuckoo' due to laughing gas from penguin poo

Scientists have reported getting so high on the nitrous oxide emitted by penguin poo that it actually made them ill.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson promises COVID-19 tests will be 'turned around' in 24 hours by end of month

Boris Johnson has promised that all coronavirus tests will be "turned around" within 24 hours by the end of the month, as he defended the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Controversial border plans are 'essential' to save lives, Patel says

Ordering people arriving in the UK to quarantine for 14 days is "essential" to save lives, Home Secretary Priti Patel has said as she set out details of the government's controversial border plan.
Tottenham confirm one positive test in Premier League's fifth round of coronavirus testing

Tottenham have confirmed they have received the only positive test for coronavirus from the fifth round of Premier League testing results.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson urges people not to gather with others indoors as weather worsens

Boris Johnson has urged people not to start gathering indoors as the weather worsens, warning it could undermine the progress made in the fight against the coronavirus.