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    Gary Glitter charged with new historical sex offences against girl

    Metropolitan Police says it started investigating after learning about the case in January 2025. The former rocker was interviewed six months later and is set to appear in court in a few weeks. Gary Glitter has been charged with four historical sex offences. The 82-year-old, whose real name is...
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    Grooming gang ringleader at centre of deportation row released

    Shabir Ahmed served 14 years for multiple rape and sexual offences against young girls in Rochdale. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been asked to review the case amid calls for the law to be changed to allow him to be deported. A grooming gang leader at the centre of a deportation row has...
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    Man dies after second fatal shark attack in Australia

    The 38-year-old, who has not yet been named, was attacked on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 31 km (19.2 miles) west of state capital Perth, police said in a statement. According to Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA), a four-metre shark was spotted 80m offshore at...
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    Cruise ship hantavirus latest: Number of confirmed rat virus cases increases - as Trump gives update

    The number of confirmed cases of hantavirus linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship has risen to six, the World Health Organisation said. It comes as the vessel at the heart of the outbreak is set to dock in Spain tomorrow. Follow the latest -...
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    War latest: Iran's top negotiator gives peace talks update - after Trump responds to Hormuz closure

    Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and reportedly attacked nearby vessels after briefly reopening the waterway yesterday. Donald Trump has downplayed the closure, saying Iran got "a little cute" - but insisted the US would not be blackmailed by the move. Follow the latest. -...
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    Iran war latest: Iran denies supreme leader dead after Trump comments - and vows to kill Netanyahu

    Donald Trump says he's "hearing" Iran's new leader is dead - and calls for him to surrender should he still be alive. Meanwhile, the Iranian military has vowed to kill Israel's prime minister. Follow the latest below... -...
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    Man, 20, stabbed to death at Northampton skate park named UK

    Mason Miller died and a 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries following the stabbing in Northampton on Wednesday. A 20-year-old man who was stabbed to death at a skate park has been named. Mason Miller died and a 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries following the...
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    Charles Bronson: Britain's 'most notorious prisoner' pledges to 'expose unlawful sentence' ahead of parole hearing

    The inmate, who has been in jail for more than five decades, tells Sky News his time behind bars has "gone on far too long". The decision is a hopeful development for one of Britain's longest-serving and most notorious prisoners, and means a fuller examination of his eligibility for release...
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    Trump latest: President says he will raise new global tariff rate to 15%

    Donald Trump has said the new global tariff rate on imports to the US will be 15%, not the 10% he previously announced. It's the maximum rate he can impose under existing legislation after the Supreme Court ruled his previous levies were illegal. Follow the latest -...
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    Andrew latest: Government to consider legislation to remove Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession

    Ministers could introduce a new law preventing the former duke from ever becoming king - but only once the police investigation over the Epstein files has concluded. Meanwhile, police are speaking to protection officers who previously worked with Andrew. Follow the latest here -...
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    Ukraine war latest: US aims for peace deal 'next month' - as Russia attacks energy facilities

    The US is reportedly targeting a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine for next month, although key sticking points like territory could delay the ambitious goal. Follow the latest below - and watch Michael Clarke answer your Ukraine questions. Follow LIVE...
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    BREAKING: Minneapolis latest: Man shot dead by federal agents

    A man has been shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis. The shooting comes two weeks after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent, and amid widespread protests over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Follow this LIVE here -...
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    Ukraine war latest: Trump envoys land in Moscow - as Ukraine, US and Russia set for war's first 'trilateral meeting'

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given an extraordinary speech at Davos, criticising his European allies - after a meeting with Donald Trump. Both Zelenskyy and Trump suggested a peace deal could be close. Follow live -...
  14. Smithy

    'Violent disorder' at Iran's London embassy leaves four in hospital

    Several police officers have been injured after a protest outside the Iranian embassy in London erupted into violence. The clashes have resulted in a number of arrests, according to the Metropolitan Police, whose officers had missiles thrown at them. Paramedics confirmed four people had been...
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    BREAKING: Iran latest: Trump considering action in Iran - as Tehran claims situation now 'under total control'

    Donald Trump says he's considering military action in Iran as rights groups claim more than 500 have been killed in country-wide protests. Tehran's foreign minister has claimed the situation is "under total control". Follow the latest LIVE -...
  16. Smithy

    Why does Trump want to take over Greenland - and could he actually do it?

    The US president is claiming he wants to annex Greenland for the sake of national security - but experts suggest he has ulterior motives. Donald Trump has warned he is "very serious" about annexing Greenland – and has not ruled out taking the territory by force. The statements are not...
  17. Smithy

    Maduro live: Maduro addresses US judge and declares 'I am still president' - as Venezuela swears in interim leader

    Nicolas Maduro has appeared in a New York court after his capture by US forces. China has demanded the US free the ousted Venezuelan president. Follow the latest updates below. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/venezuela-live-trump-maduro-court-capture-strikes-colombia-greenland-latest-13489831
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    Finland police seize vessel suspected of damaging Baltic Sea cable

    Fourteen crew members of the Fitburg - said to be Russian, Georgian, Kazakh and Azerbaijani - are being held by authorities. Finnish police have seized a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea cable. The Fitburg had departed from Russia and was en route to Israel when Finnish...
  19. Smithy

    Thieves drill into German bank vault to steal valuables worth tens of millions of euros

    The gang took advantage of the Christmas holidays and got into the building through a next door parking garage. Thieves have drilled into a German savings bank vault to steal millions of pounds worth of valuables from safety deposit boxes. Witnesses saw several men carrying large bags in the...
  20. Smithy

    At least 13 people dead and dozens injured after train derails in Mexico, authorities say

    Some 250 people, including 241 passengers and nine crew members, were on board the train, according to details released by the Mexican Navy. At least 13 people were killed, the navy said, with 98 injured - including 36 who needed hospital medical assistance. President Claudia Sheinbaum said on...
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