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Internet blackout in Iran as protests intensify after call from exiled crown prince

Tens of thousands of Iranians have gathered in the streets of the capital, Tehran, and other cities as protests sparked by a struggling economy spread - increasing pressure on the country's leadership.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 05:21:00 +0000

Grok AI image editing limited to paid subscribers after reports of deepfakes

Image editing on X's Grok AI tool has been limited to paid subscribers, according to a message displayed by the chatbot.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:08:00 +0000

'Extremely dangerous situation': Ex-Danish PM reacts to US 'act of aggression' over Greenland

The former prime minister of Denmark has told Sky News her country is "being bullied" by the US over Greenland, and that it views this as "an act of aggression".

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

1,000 days of war in Sudan: 30 million people in need as key cities bombed

A thousand days of war in Sudan has left millions deprived, displaced and longing for a political solution to the disastrous armed violence tearing the country apart.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 03:17:00 +0000

'She was trying to flee': Minneapolis on edge as ICE's techniques provoke anger

The snowy street where Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an immigration officer has now become a memorial to her.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 02:37:00 +0000

Federal agents shoot and injure two people in Oregon

Two people have been shot and injured by federal agents in Oregon - a day after a woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 01:16:00 +0000

One dead and 38 missing after landfill collapse sends avalanche of rubbish into village

One person has died and 38 others are missing after a landfill collapse in the Philippines.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:18:00 +0000

Political prisoners are being freed from a brutal jail in Caracas. This is significant

It's the shape of a three-sided pyramid - originally built to become a shopping mall in Venezuela's capital Caracas - but El Helicoide has for years been a sinister prison, headquarters of the secret police and famous for the torture of its inmates.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 02:15:00 +0000

What we know about the hypersonic Oreshnik missile used by Russia in Ukraine

The Russian military says it has fired its Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine - the second time it is known to have used the hypersonic weapon.

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SKY NEWSSat, 23 Nov 2024 09:12:00 +0000

US senators vote to curb Trump's ability to take more Venezuela military action

The US Senate has voted for legislation that would bar Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without authorisation from Congress.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 18:10:00 +0000

Starmer says 'more could be done to protect' the Arctic in call to Trump

Sir Keir Starmer has said "more could be done to protect" the Arctic region and agreed with Donald Trump on the "need to deter an increasingly aggressive Russia in the High North" during his second call in two days with the US president, Downing Street has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 20:19:00 +0000

Can Green Party leader's anti-establishment message beat Nigel Farage on migration?

Zack Polanski might not appear the most natural ally of Reform voters.

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SKY NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000

Clifftop residents told to leave because Storm Goretti could destroy their homes

Residents of 14 clifftop homes in Hemsby, Norfolk, have been told to leave because Storm Goretti leaves them in danger of "imminent collapse" onto the beach below.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 15:54:00 +0000

Probe into police response to attack linked to Huntingdon train stabbings

Two police officers are being investigated for potential gross misconduct over alleged failures to properly investigate an attack potentially linked to the Huntingdon train stabbings.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 22:10:00 +0000

Increasing numbers of women are dying during pregnancy or in the weeks after giving birth

Increasing numbers of women in the UK are dying during pregnancy or in the weeks after giving birth, according to new figures.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Watchdog to examine West Midlands Police role in Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

The police watchdog has told Sky News it will assess evidence provided by West Midlands Police to MPs and consider the findings of a review into how its intelligence assessment was used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 15:19:00 +0000

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to 'special' friends killed in crash

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two close friends killed in a car crash in Nigeria, which also injured the star boxer.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 13:50:00 +0000

Attempted murderer who escaped from 23 year prison sentence is recaptured

A man who absconded from prison while serving a 23-year sentence for attempted murder has been taken back into custody, police have said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 19:22:00 +0000

'Get a grip' on Grok, Starmer tells X after AI tool is used for child sex images

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool producing sexualised images of children will not be tolerated and is "disgusting" and "unlawful", the prime minister has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 15:37:00 +0000

Police wrongly employed serial rapists after vetting relaxed to meet recruitment targets

Serial rapists David Carrick and Cliff Mitchell were among more than 130 Metropolitan Police officers and staff wrongly hired or allowed to keep working as vetting was relaxed in a recruitment drive, a review has found.

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SKY NEWSWed, 07 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0000

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Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show

Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:51:43 GMT

Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing after outcry over sexualised deepfakes

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:48:22 GMT

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

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BBC NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 23:01:45 GMT

Colombia sees 'real threat' of US military action, president tells BBC

Gustavo Petro tells the BBC's Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US "empire", after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 06:02:31 GMT

Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished

A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:01:20 GMT

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026

Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:44:28 GMT

Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland

The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 02:51:30 GMT

Russia hits Ukraine with rarely-used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes

It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 08:04:56 GMT

Arsenal's Martinelli apologises for attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Bradley off pitch

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:50:34 GMT

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:31:16 GMT

How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink

The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:39:51 GMT

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

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BBC NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 19:03:28 GMT

I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying

The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 01:03:53 GMT

'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler visits the Artic island to ask what people think of the US president's plans.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:17:44 GMT

The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'

The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 05:44:26 GMT

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:24:28 GMT

Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?

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

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BBC NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 18:45:01 GMT

'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 01:20:32 GMT

One dead, dozens trapped after giant landfill collapses in Philippines

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 08:26:05 GMT

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 01:10:40 GMT

Dylan Thomas 'plagiarised other poets' repeatedly as schoolboy

He became a literary legend but as a schoolboy the young Dylan Thomas has been found to have copied poems.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 06:12:32 GMT

Remembering Anne - hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment

When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 06:14:40 GMT

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 04:23:49 GMT

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

Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

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BBC NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 20:12:00 GMT

The fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting

A US immigration agent shot dead Renee Good in the city of Minneapolis.

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BBC NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 18:19:00 GMT

'My best is yet to come' - Semenyo joins Man City in £65m deal

Manchester City sign Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on a contract until 2031.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:49:49 GMT

'Idiot' or 'understandable'? Martinelli apologises for pushing Bradley

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 00:50:34 GMT

Brosnan, Prince Naseem and the embrace that never happened

When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 06:36:44 GMT

Winning in England will be Australia's next goal - McGrath column

After a comfortable 4-1 series win in the Ashes, Australia's next goal will be winning in England for the first time in 26 years when they tour next summer, says Glenn McGrath.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 10:02:42 GMT

Macclesfield's 'massive occasion' tinged with sadness

Non-league Macclesfield host holders Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday, 25 days after the death of their player Ethan McLeod.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 07:14:23 GMT

Minnesota hold moment of silence for 'unspeakable tragedy'

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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BBC NEWSFri, 09 Jan 2026 07:40:41 GMT

Arsenal extend lead at top of table after draw with Liverpool

Arsenal miss the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after they are held to a frustrating goalless draw by Liverpool.

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BBC NEWSThu, 08 Jan 2026 23:07:46 GMT