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UK snow warnings upgraded

Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000

Addicted to porn by age 12: 'I'm not getting my childhood back'

Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:05:00 +0000

Two men charged after hit-and-run that killed elderly pedestrian

Two men have been charged after a pedestrian in his 80s died when he was hit by a car and carried on top of it.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:48:00 +0000

It's bad news for PM's 'smash the gangs' promise - but it could have been even worse

The government's woken up to quite the new year hangover with the publication of 2025's small boat data - which reveals the number of migrants crossing the Channel increased by more than 4,500 people compared to 2024.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0000

Landmark chickenpox vaccine rollout begins

A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:22:00 +0000

Workers being 'hammered' while pensioners benefit, says analysis

Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a thinktank has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 22:29:00 +0000

'Miracles do happen': UK's largest Christian monument being built

"Miracles do happen," Juliet tells me as we stand huddled against the cold on the edge of a boggy, windswept field in Warwickshire.

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SKY NEWSWed, 17 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:00 +0000

Farage vows to go 'double or quits' with £5m local elections spending blitz

Nigel Farage has vowed to go "double or quits" on May's local elections with a spending blitz of £5m.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0000

New York's new mayor 'won't hesitate' to use his power

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani has vowed to run the city "expansively and audaciously" after his historic inauguration.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 12:12:00 +0000

UK snow warnings upgraded

Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000

Addicted to porn by age 12: 'I'm not getting my childhood back'

Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:05:00 +0000

Landmark chickenpox vaccine rollout begins

A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:22:00 +0000

Two men charged after hit-and-run that killed elderly pedestrian

Two men have been charged after a pedestrian in his 80s died when he was hit by a car and carried on top of it.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:48:00 +0000

Workers being 'hammered' while pensioners benefit, says analysis

Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a thinktank has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 22:29:00 +0000

'Miracles do happen': UK's largest Christian monument being built

"Miracles do happen," Juliet tells me as we stand huddled against the cold on the edge of a boggy, windswept field in Warwickshire.

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SKY NEWSWed, 17 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:00 +0000

It's bad news for PM's 'smash the gangs' promise - but it could have been even worse

The government's woken up to quite the new year hangover with the publication of 2025's small boat data - which reveals the number of migrants crossing the Channel increased by more than 4,500 people compared to 2024.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0000

Farage vows to go 'double or quits' with £5m local elections spending blitz

Nigel Farage has vowed to go "double or quits" on May's local elections with a spending blitz of £5m.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0000

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban: West Midlands Police 'knew of antisemitism warning from Jewish groups'

West Midlands Police told a safety planning meeting that Jewish groups warned excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match "could be perceived as antisemitic" - weeks before telling MPs the Jewish community backed the ban, according to documents obtained by Sky News.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0000

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'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno

One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:49:05 GMT

Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026

The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:47:50 GMT

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:31:23 GMT

The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:03:20 GMT

Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend

In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 02:22:17 GMT

The Traitors returns - with a new 'secret traitor' twist

Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:06:30 GMT

Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 02:08:41 GMT

Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking

In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:42:34 GMT

China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 03:28:07 GMT

'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 02:15:28 GMT

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:24:07 GMT

What we know so far about how the fire broke out

Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 21:54:54 GMT

Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling

The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 14:49:31 GMT

Disbelief as tragedy hits Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day

BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 16:04:02 GMT

Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise

Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:48:12 GMT

The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'

The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday's front pages.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 04:50:18 GMT

Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:51:47 GMT

Liam Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job - with five other candidates touted

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 19:58:50 GMT

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 00:31:12 GMT

Dental practice 'gave ultimatum' after people queued for hours to register, patients claim

People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 06:30:53 GMT

EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding

Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 18:06:06 GMT

Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 06:50:57 GMT

'National treasure' Brighton pier put up for sale

Brighton Palace Pier is now on the market after warnings of "difficult" trading in previous years.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 06:03:30 GMT

Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 03:10:12 GMT

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

The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

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BBC NEWSWed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Were our 2025 predictions right?

The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

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BBC NEWSWed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler

An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley

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BBC NEWSSat, 27 Dec 2025 22:12:00 GMT

Swashbuckling Puss embarks on a brave quest

Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star.

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BBC NEWSFri, 26 Dec 2025 16:53:25 GMT

'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race

Pep Guardiola questioned whether it was only a two-horse Premier League title race, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:33:23 GMT

Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test

England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:03:47 GMT

Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out

Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 22:54:59 GMT

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:24:07 GMT

Retiring Khawaja criticises 'racial stereotypes'

Australia batter Usman Khawaja says he has been treated unfairly by the media and former players as he announces his retirement from international cricket.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:52:49 GMT

'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 22:11:21 GMT

Wales star Wainwright poised for Leicester move

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 07:54:01 GMT