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Tracking the sanctioned oil tanker's attempt to escape seizure by the US

For more than two weeks, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has plotted the movements of the US-sanctioned oil tanker Marinera.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:53:00 +0000

Football legend Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Football legend Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family has said.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000

Fresh heavy snow expected this week as Storm Goretti hits

The Met Office has issued new amber warnings for snow and wind ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti, after parts of the UK saw heavy snowfall and drifting.

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SKY NEWSTue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Woman dies after being shot by ICE officer

A woman has died after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000

Former Spurs and England footballer Martin Chivers has died

Former Tottenham and England footballer Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Teachers strike over 'culture of violence by pupils' at two primary schools

Teachers at two Greater Manchester primaries are striking over concerns that pupil violence has grown to "untenable levels", with some children "fearful" of attending school.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Illegal child abuse material generated by X's artificial intelligence Grok, says UK watchdog

Criminals have used Grok, Elon Musk's AI, to create child sexual abuse imagery, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000

Call for monthly student loan payments 'backed by dozens of Labour MPs'

Students should be paid their maintenance loans monthly instead of per term to help them with the cost of living crisis, a group of Labour MPs is urging the government.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Murderer and second inmate who escaped prison arrested

A murderer and a second inmate who fled a prison on New Year's Day have been arrested.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Leaving heating on to stop pipes freezing? There's bigger problem you should worry about | Money newsletter

Sky News has a free Money newsletter, bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox - and more than 130,000 readers have already subscribed.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

Fresh heavy snow expected this week as Storm Goretti hits

The Met Office has issued new amber warnings for snow and wind ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti, after parts of the UK saw heavy snowfall and drifting.

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SKY NEWSTue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Football legend Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Football legend Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family has said.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000

Illegal child abuse material generated by X's artificial intelligence Grok, says UK watchdog

Criminals have used Grok, Elon Musk's AI, to create child sexual abuse imagery, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000

Teachers strike over 'culture of violence by pupils' at two primary schools

Teachers at two Greater Manchester primaries are striking over concerns that pupil violence has grown to "untenable levels", with some children "fearful" of attending school.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Former Spurs and England footballer Martin Chivers has died

Former Tottenham and England footballer Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Empty prison costing taxpayers £4m a year

The government is spending £4m a year on the upkeep of a prison that has not held any inmates for 18 months, a report from MPs has revealed.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Call for monthly student loan payments 'backed by dozens of Labour MPs'

Students should be paid their maintenance loans monthly instead of per term to help them with the cost of living crisis, a group of Labour MPs is urging the government.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Leaving heating on to stop pipes freezing? There's bigger problem you should worry about | Money newsletter

Sky News has a free Money newsletter, bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox - and more than 130,000 readers have already subscribed.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

Murderer and second inmate who escaped prison arrested

A murderer and a second inmate who fled a prison on New Year's Day have been arrested.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

TV chef on his train station row over a toastie, weight loss drugs and why you're using salt wrong

Every month we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. This week, we speak to Great British Menu winner, Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tommy Banks.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 09:47:00 +0000

BBC News

Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says

Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:39:42 GMT

How could Trump 'take' Greenland?

The White House says it is considering a range of options to take the island, including deploying the military.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:33:42 GMT

Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive

Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:12:54 GMT

Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:37:05 GMT

More snow and ice across UK as cold snap continues

Fresh amber warnings for snow and wind have been issued for parts of the UK on Thursday.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 15:10:41 GMT

Beach hut owners hit back at council over 'second home' tax plan

Beach hut owners in Mudeford say they will look at the legality of plans to double their council tax.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:56:49 GMT

Man, 18, first person charged under new Channel crossing law

Aman Naseri, 18, denies endangering 46 people during a boat crossing to the UK on 5 January.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 18:07:20 GMT

Prince Harry not planning to meet King on UK visit

The King is expected to keep his distance during Harry's court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:43:28 GMT

UK viewers warm up for steamy ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry

The latest word-of-mouth hit arrives in the UK after setting pulses racing across the Atlantic.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 15:41:14 GMT

Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded from prison are caught

Murderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 15:50:36 GMT

Interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guard

General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 15:50:10 GMT

UK forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD

Venezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:28:07 GMT

'Fear in the streets': Venezuelans uncertain about what might happen next

The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 13:26:35 GMT

US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says

Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 18:10:42 GMT

'The player for the big occasion': Ex-Tottenham and England forward Chivers dies aged 80

Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers dies at the age of 80.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:21:48 GMT

I would have been selfish not to share twins' muscle disease diagnosis, Jesy Nelson says

The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 13:10:24 GMT

How the new road safety measures could affect you

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT

Berlin power outage highlights German vulnerability to sabotage

The power cut was caused by a suspected arson attack and came as temperatures dipped below freezing.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:17:34 GMT

Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years

Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:28:45 GMT

MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says

It comes after the UK and France reiterated their commitment to using soldiers to police any peace deal.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:11:49 GMT

Searches for pair of capybaras 'stolen' from farm

The owners say they are in contact with the police about the "incredibly distressing" incident.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 16:31:09 GMT

Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats

Police described Adem Savas as "without a doubt the most significant supplier" to Channel people smugglers between 2019 and 2024.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:57:49 GMT

Jessie Buckley says she was 'brutalised' on TV talent show

The actress came second in the BBC's 2008 search to find an actress to play Nancy in Oliver Twist.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 11:21:52 GMT

Three children fall from window of double-decker bus

The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:41:42 GMT

King's Scottish estate to host luxury weddings

A new development would add a public hall to the east wing of Dumfries House in Cumnock.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 11:48:34 GMT

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BBC NEWSWed, 30 Apr 2025 14:04:28 GMT

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The US and Europe agree new security guarantees for Ukraine

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BBC NEWSTue, 06 Jan 2026 21:26:00 GMT

Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?

Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

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BBC NEWSMon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:37:05 GMT

UKA chief 'appalled' as Prescod joins Enhanced Games

Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod joins controversial Enhanced Games as UK Athletics chief executive says he is "appalled".

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 19:01:07 GMT

Ex-Tottenham and England forward Chivers dies aged 80

Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers dies at the age of 80.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 17:21:48 GMT

Simon Yates announces shock retirement from cycling

Two-time Grand Tour winner Simon Yates announces his retirement from cycling with immediate effect.

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 13:36:49 GMT

'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?

England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

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BBC NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 06:47:44 GMT