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Abuse 'ignored' at detention centre where UK's 'most prolific' sex offender attacked young men, report finds

Decades of abuse of thousands of young men by staff at a detention centre in County Durham was "ignored and dismissed" by the prison service, the police and the Home Office, an investigation has found.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

UK tests response to discovery of deadly biological toxin

The UK has tested an emergency response to the discovery of a deadly biological toxin.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:27:00 +0000

Powerful 'cannibal storm' to hit Earth today - and it could disrupt communications and GPS

A powerful solar storm could bring a dazzling Northern Lights display later - as well as potentially disrupting GPS, communication systems and power grids.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +0000

Boy, 5, dies after wall collapsed on top of him at golf centre

A five-year-old boy has died and a six-year-old girl has been injured after a wall collapsed at a golf centre, police have said.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0000

Three men arrested after body found in field

Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a body in an Inverclyde field.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 09:43:00 +0000

Government to use military driving examiners to cut driving test backlog

The government will deploy military driving examiners to cut the test backlog for civilians.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:49:00 +0000

Police Scotland to record biological sex of all offenders, chief constable tells MSPs

Police Scotland is to record the biological sex of all offenders it deals with, Chief Constable Jo Farrell has told a Holyrood committee.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:37:00 +0000

Seven men charged after investigation into child sexual exploitation in Bristol

Seven men have been charged with more than 40 offences against 11 teenagers after an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Bristol.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0000

Australia's top spy accuses Chinese hackers of targeting critical infrastructure

Hackers working for the Chinese military and government have been probing Australia’s key infrastructure and telecoms network, warns spy chief.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:01:00 +0000

Trump asks Israeli president to 'fully pardon' Netanyahu in corruption trial

Donald Trump has sent a letter to the Israeli president urging him to "fully pardon" Benjamin Netanyahu in his long-running corruption trial.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:11:00 +0000

Abuse 'ignored' at detention centre where UK's 'most prolific' sex offender attacked young men, report finds

Decades of abuse of thousands of young men by staff at a detention centre in County Durham was "ignored and dismissed" by the prison service, the police and the Home Office, an investigation has found.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Boy, 5, dies after wall collapsed on top of him at golf centre

A five-year-old boy has died and a six-year-old girl has been injured after a wall collapsed at a golf centre, police have said.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0000

Seven men charged after investigation into child sexual exploitation in Bristol

Seven men have been charged with more than 40 offences against 11 teenagers after an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Bristol.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0000

Three men arrested after body found in field

Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a body in an Inverclyde field.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 09:43:00 +0000

Jet2 to launch flights from Gatwick to 29 'sunshine destinations'

Jet2 has announced it will launch flights and holidays from London Gatwick Airport next year.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 09:05:00 +0000

Powerful 'cannibal storm' to hit Earth today - and it could disrupt communications and GPS

A powerful solar storm could bring a dazzling Northern Lights display later - as well as potentially disrupting GPS, communication systems and power grids.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +0000

Thousands of NHS staff to be made redundant

Thousands of job cuts at the NHS will go ahead after the £1bn needed to fund the redundancies was approved by the Treasury.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 00:51:00 +0000

Government to use military driving examiners to cut driving test backlog

The government will deploy military driving examiners to cut the test backlog for civilians.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:49:00 +0000

UK tests response to discovery of deadly biological toxin

The UK has tested an emergency response to the discovery of a deadly biological toxin.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:27:00 +0000

Football fans infiltrated tightly-controlled derby clash disguised as stewards

Two brothers who donned high-vis jackets and posed as match stewards in a "ridiculous" bid to infiltrate a sold-out derby clash have been banned from football games for three years.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:03:00 +0000

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Starmer says he 'never authorised' attacks on ministers after leadership row

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of running a "toxic" Downing Street.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:46:35 GMT

Henry Zeffman: Efforts to shore up Starmer's leadership may have backfired

Briefings aimed at seeing off leadership plots may have left the PM more vulnerable, some in Labour fear.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:38:03 GMT

Italy investigates claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war

Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:24:38 GMT

Youth detention guard 'possibly most prolific sex offender in British history'

An inquiry catalogues missed opportunities to stop abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:51:00 GMT

Driving test rules to change in bid to stop bots booking slots

The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:38:29 GMT

New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?

On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 10:02:25 GMT

Thousands of NHS England staff to lose jobs after Treasury approves £1bn pay-off deal

The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:51 GMT

Police 're-examining' Southport killer's parents

Merseyside Police is looking into comments made by Axel Rudakubana's parents during the public inquiry.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:47:15 GMT

Witness in Harry privacy case says earlier statement forged

Gavin Burrows says an alleged confession dated 2021 was "prepared by others without my knowledge".

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:22:33 GMT

I'm A Celebrity changes rules for bushtucker trials

Individual contestants cannot be voted to do every bushtucker trial for numerous days in a row.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:48:27 GMT

Why the big shake-up of school inspections has left many teachers worried

Ofsted's new 'traffic light' rating system comes into force this week - does this mark meaningful change or, as one expert puts it, 'high level tinkering'?

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 04:11:34 GMT

Trump vs the BBC: What hurdles might the president's legal argument face?

If he were to bring a defamation case in Florida, experts say he would need to prove three major components.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 02:26:57 GMT

Northern Lights set to dazzle UK once again tonight - here's how to see them

The Northern Lights have been shining over the UK and there is another chance to see them Wednesday as Elizabeth Rizzini and Helen Willetts explain.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 10:54:59 GMT

How an Afghan child bride became one of Europe's top bodybuilders

Roya Karimi is getting ready to compete in the world bodybuilding championships, 15 years after fleeing Afghanistan.

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BBC NEWSTue, 11 Nov 2025 23:02:44 GMT

Why Scotland's teachers want 90 minutes back

Scotland's teachers are preparing to vote on industrial action over workload and time spent in front of pupils.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 06:28:45 GMT

Global girl group Katseye have received 'thousands' of death threats

The band, nominated for best new act at the Grammys, discuss the "jarring" hatred they've received.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 00:37:29 GMT

PM says BBC must 'put house in order' over mistakes

Sir Keir Starmer says it "must uphold the highest standards" but supports "a strong, independent BBC".

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:24:56 GMT

Sabrina Carpenter to lead musical Alice in Wonderland film, reports say

It will be the first time the US pop star will lead a major studio movie.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:37:39 GMT

Plans to demolish Netflix's Dept Q police headquarters

Argyle House starred as the police headquarters in the Netflix series, but it could be demolished for a new development.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:10:09 GMT

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge

Several Palestinians were also injured when settlers launched arson attacks targeting an industrial area, a Bedouin village, and farmland east of Tulkarm.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:06:48 GMT

Seven men charged in child sexual exploitation probe

The men have been charged with more than 40 child exploitation offences against 11 victims.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:45:53 GMT

Watch: Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled

Footage shows the moment Russia's first anthropomorphic robot fell just seconds after its debut

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:33:59 GMT

Reform MS faces 14-day Senedd ban over racial slur

Laura Anne Jones used a racial slur to describe Chinese people, in August 2023, in a WhatsApp chat.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:55:23 GMT

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

Americanswers on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

And how will the U.S. government shutdown end?

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BBC NEWSMon, 10 Nov 2025 20:07:00 GMT

Will We See Trump v BBC In Court?

How likely is it that President Trump’s threat to sue the BBC will end up in court?

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BBC NEWSTue, 11 Nov 2025 17:59:00 GMT

Aliens are invading in this sci-fi Spielberg epic

Roy Neary has an encounter with an alien spacecraft and becomes consumed with the desire to see it again

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BBC NEWSSat, 18 Oct 2025 19:36:51 GMT

The remarkable story of an everlasting Hollywood icon

The epic story of a Hollywood star whose life and talent blazed like no other.

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BBC NEWSMon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Wolves appoint ex-defender Edwards as manager

Wolves appoint Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal as he leaves Middlesbrough to take over at Molineux.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:42 GMT

Stokes defends England criticism from 'has-beens'

Captain Ben Stokes dismisses criticism of England's limited Ashes preparation from "has-beens".

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 08:36:29 GMT

Robertson row shows the problems VAR can never fix

Football's subjective laws mean supporters will never get on board with all decisions, and that's a problem for VAR.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:11:01 GMT

'Don't feel sorry for Eubank' - Bellew backs Benn

Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew backs Conor Benn to earn revenge over Chris Eubank Jr when they meet in a rematch on Saturday.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 06:41:18 GMT

How does Clarke rouse Scotland for tenure-defining games?

The next four days could define Steve Clarke's Scotland reign, so how can he inspire his team for a seismic World Cup qualifying double-header?

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:48:46 GMT

Could a stopped clock end time-wasting in football?

Would a game of two halves of 30 minutes, with the watch stopped when the ball is out, really improve football?

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 08:56:59 GMT

England enlist Raducanu to help beat All Blacks

England enlist the help of British number one tennis player Emma Raducanu to beat the All Blacks on Saturday.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 12:11:49 GMT