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Oil tankers will be escorted through Strait of Hormuz to protect against attacks, treasury secretary tells Sky News

The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0000

Woman jailed after keeping slave for more than 20 years

A mother who held a woman captive as a slave inside her "squalid" home for 25 years has been sentenced to 13 years.

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SKY NEWSWed, 11 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0000

Prince William turns down Kate's coffee - because it wasn't decaf

The Princess of Wales showed off her barista skills during a visit to London Borough Market - but her husband was not as impressed.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0000

Putin's 'hidden hand' likely helping Iran against Trump, says UK minister

Vladimir Putin's "hidden hand" is likely helping Iran respond to Donald Trump's war, the UK defence secretary has said, as it emerged that Iranian-linked drones hit a base in Iraq where some British troops are located.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0000

Murder charge after death of bailiff attacked at work

A man has been charged with the murder of a court bailiff while he was at work.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 19:38:00 +0000

British fragrance entrepreneur facing legal action over use of her own name

British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone is facing legal action over the use of her own name by cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000

Iran is still standing and doubling down on non-military pressure

Iran's new supreme leader has tried to turn the page on this conflict - but his demands are unlikely to be listened to.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Ukrainians who ran 'premium' migrant smuggling service to UK jailed

Two Ukrainian men who ran a "premium bespoke taxi service" smuggling migrants across the channel in a yacht have been jailed.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0000

Soham killer Ian Huntley to get 'minimalist cremation'

The prison service will pay for a 'minimalist' cremation to dispose of Ian Huntley's body, as part of an arrangement with his mother as next of kin.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000

Starmer 'risks misleading Commons claims' if Mandelson story inconsistent

Sir Keir Starmer will face accusations he misled the Commons over his appointment of Peter Mandelson if there is not "absolute consistency" between what he told MPs and government files, Harriet Harman has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0000

Woman jailed after keeping slave for more than 20 years

A mother who held a woman captive as a slave inside her "squalid" home for 25 years has been sentenced to 13 years.

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SKY NEWSWed, 11 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0000

Murder charge after death of bailiff attacked at work

A man has been charged with the murder of a court bailiff while he was at work.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 19:38:00 +0000

Teenage girl shot in legs in 'targeted attack'

A 17-year-old girl has been shot in the legs in a "targeted attack" in Liverpool, police said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000

Prince William turns down Kate's coffee - because it wasn't decaf

The Princess of Wales showed off her barista skills during a visit to London Borough Market - but her husband was not as impressed.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0000

Soham killer Ian Huntley to get 'minimalist cremation'

The prison service will pay for a 'minimalist' cremation to dispose of Ian Huntley's body, as part of an arrangement with his mother as next of kin.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000

Starmer 'risks misleading Commons claims' if Mandelson story inconsistent

Sir Keir Starmer will face accusations he misled the Commons over his appointment of Peter Mandelson if there is not "absolute consistency" between what he told MPs and government files, Harriet Harman has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0000

Therapist who sexually assaulted patient 'as part of treatment' jailed for 11 years

A therapist who claimed that the sexual assaults he inflicted on a patient were part of her treatment has been jailed for 11 years.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Police to use Thames to separate protesters at Al Quds protest

Police will use the River Thames to separate protesters and counter-protesters at the Al Quds Day rally in central London on Sunday.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0000

Ukrainians who ran 'premium' migrant smuggling service to UK jailed

Two Ukrainian men who ran a "premium bespoke taxi service" smuggling migrants across the channel in a yacht have been jailed.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0000

British fragrance entrepreneur facing legal action over use of her own name

British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone is facing legal action over the use of her own name by cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies.

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SKY NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000

BBC News

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 20:12:43 GMT

What on earth is going on with the oil price?

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:30:30 GMT

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years

Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:12:02 GMT

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 20:31:41 GMT

Married at First Sight star says cancer has spread

The dating coach was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2023 but says treatment has been unsuccessful.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 20:32:05 GMT

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:41:42 GMT

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:08:08 GMT

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:28:20 GMT

Wuthering Heights uni module given content warning for students

A Cardiff University module featuring Wuthering Heights carries 'distressing content' warning

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:54:57 GMT

UK asylum appeal backlog at record high of 80,000

Home Office statistics show more than 80,333 people were waiting for appeals to be heard at the end of 2025, up from 41,987 a year earlier.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 20:36:20 GMT

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 18:19:44 GMT

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:49:14 GMT

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school

Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:22:22 GMT

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 13:57:56 GMT

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:21:49 GMT

How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair

Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 09:55:45 GMT

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:22:32 GMT

France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads

Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:44:09 GMT

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member

Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 06:15:34 GMT

Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser's donations go?

Teesside charity's ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 06:14:28 GMT

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:40:13 GMT

Iconic and a huge challenge - Ruth Jones on her role in Austen-inspired comedy

Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:50:48 GMT

'Highly dangerous' remains of Glasgow fire building to be demolished

Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:58:19 GMT

King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 20:04:44 GMT

Wife of rape accused Paul Quinn 'joked about his missing shirt'

The ex-wife of a man accused of rape tells a jury her husband came home with no shirt at the time.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:06:38 GMT

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash

Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:49:43 GMT

Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical

The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE".

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:58:34 GMT

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 09:21:42 GMT

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations

The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:42:09 GMT

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

Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics

A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 18:59:00 GMT

Tobey Maguire stars as Spider-Man in the classic 2002 film

Peter Parker gains superpowers, but it takes a tragedy to teach him how to be a hero.

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BBC NEWSSun, 22 Feb 2026 16:44:50 GMT

'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump

US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:37:57 GMT

Abrar signing allays Hundred India-Pakistan concern

Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men’s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 19:18:01 GMT

Mullins complains about Cheltenham ground after Fact To File withdrawn

One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:45:09 GMT

No Raducanu or Boulter in GB's BJK Cup squad

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain's squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.

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BBC NEWSThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:21:23 GMT