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Murder investigation launched after student dies

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000

'We've had a machete in prison': How gangs control airspace over jails

Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.

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SKY NEWSFri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000

Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israel-linked defence firm

Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.

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SKY NEWSWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000

Son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi shot dead

Saif al Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been shot dead by gunmen who broke into his home, officials have said.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:53:00 +0000

An uncomfortable truth must be confronted to turn the tide on foster care

The government says it wants to fix fostering. Again.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0000

Shell paves way for multimillion-pound pay hike for boss Sawan

The FTSE-100 oil giant Shell is close to unveiling a revamped boardroom pay policy which would see its boss handed a multimillion-pound annual pay incentive.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 09:49:00 +0000

Train cancellations and delays hit routes across South East England

Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000

New cancer strategy is bold and ambitious - it can't afford to be anything else

A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, but this strategy cannot afford to be anything else.

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SKY NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0000

Multimillion-pound drive to recruit 10,000 new foster carers

The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers describe as a major drive to reverse a long-term decline in support for vulnerable children.

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SKY NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0000

Murder investigation launched after student dies

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000

Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israel-linked defence firm

Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.

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SKY NEWSWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000

'We've had a machete in prison': How gangs control airspace over jails

Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.

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SKY NEWSFri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000

Train cancellations and delays hit routes across South East England

Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000

New batch of Nestle baby formula recalled due to toxin

Food and drink giant Nestle has recalled a further batch of its SMA baby formula due to concerns about the presence of a vomit-inducing toxin.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:12:00 +0000

What is misconduct in a public office - and could Mandelson end up in court?

Peter Mandelson is being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in a public office following the latest release of Epstein files.

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SKY NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0000

Multimillion-pound drive to recruit 10,000 new foster carers

The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers describe as a major drive to reverse a long-term decline in support for vulnerable children.

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SKY NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0000

An uncomfortable truth must be confronted to turn the tide on foster care

The government says it wants to fix fostering. Again.

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SKY NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0000

New cancer strategy is bold and ambitious - it can't afford to be anything else

A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, but this strategy cannot afford to be anything else.

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SKY NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0000

BBC News

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims

Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:47 GMT

Palestine Action protesters cleared of defence firm burglary

The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife

Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 14:39:44 GMT

'I've never hit anything so hard' - how one man fought off a shark in the Caribbean

Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 05:58:29 GMT

Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial

Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:59:16 GMT

Russian athletes linked to pro-war activity

BBC Sport finds evidence raising questions over the neutral eligibility of four Russian athletes.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:16:09 GMT

Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:16:40 GMT

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history

The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 11:51:29 GMT

Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?

The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:48:52 GMT

Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files

Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:59:39 GMT

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 02:14:20 GMT

Who is in the files?

Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

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BBC NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 21:34:33 GMT

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny

The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 05:58:38 GMT

I needed to face Letby in court, baby's mum says in new Netflix documentary

The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 06:21:48 GMT

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits

Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 11:42:41 GMT

How we decluttered our home and you can too

Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 00:40:37 GMT

The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say

The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:19:21 GMT

What's happening and who to look out for in Milan-Cortina

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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BBC NEWSMon, 02 Feb 2026 15:53:08 GMT

Chappell Roan collaborates with Fortnite after Radio 1 plea

The US pop star has been announced as the latest icon for the video game's next festival season.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 14:01:28 GMT

Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue

Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:02:22 GMT

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 10:42:34 GMT

Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy Letby

The five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:23:29 GMT

Wegovy maker warns of 'painful' price cuts as shares plunge

Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 14:13:39 GMT

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years

The Crown star had to change her diet due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 11:50:28 GMT

Hope for Olympic skater in Minions music dispute

Figure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 07:10:02 GMT

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

Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson

Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

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BBC NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 20:36:00 GMT

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis

Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

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BBC NEWSThu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:16:40 GMT

The F1, football and NFL figures who kept Epstein links after conviction

Senior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:11:57 GMT

Is Guardiola right about Man City's lower net spend?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team only sit seventh on net spend over the last five years. Is he right?

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:18:47 GMT

'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad

In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 09:19:09 GMT

Six new faces to watch in the Six Nations

The world's oldest rugby tournament is the stage for a clutch of young stars to make their name.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:15:27 GMT

Team GB's childhood friends fired up for revenge

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds are fired up to make amends on Wednesday for the agony of their mixed doubles curling semi-final against Norway in 2022.

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BBC NEWSWed, 04 Feb 2026 09:03:53 GMT

Chelsea adopt Match of the Day tactic to stop Arsenal set-piece threat

Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.

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BBC NEWSTue, 03 Feb 2026 22:58:47 GMT