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Nurses in transgender row suffered harassment from NHS trust, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has delivered its judgment in the case of a group of nurses who complained about a transgender colleague's use of a female changing room.

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SKY NEWSMon, 12 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0000

Man jailed for murdering wife after child revealed plot in rare retrial

A man has been jailed for 29-and-a-half years for murdering his wife after their child revealed they were coerced into a plot to help him kill her.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0000

Teenager inspired by Southport killer who planned attack on Oasis concert sentenced

A teenager who was inspired by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced after he planned an attack on an Oasis concert.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 08:10:00 +0000

Eddie Hearn addresses whether Anthony Joshua will return to boxing

Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for some "mental strength therapy" - weeks after a car crash which killed two of his close friends.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 10:43:00 +0000

Number of councils that have requested delay to local elections revealed - is yours one of them?

Over a third of the local councils offered a delay to their elections in May have requested one, Sky News analysis shows.

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

UK prisons to learn from Ukraine's anti-drone measures

The UK wants to learn from Ukraine's war time experience to tackle the threat of drones carrying weapons and drugs into British prisons, the deputy prime minister has said on a trip to the country.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +0000

Gas prices soar 40% amid 'perfect storm' of pressures

Wholesale natural gas prices have risen by more than 40% this month as a raft of pressures, described by one analyst as a "perfect storm", threaten to raise energy bills ahead.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Elon Musk's X goes down for tens of thousands of global users

Elon Musk's X platform has goes down for tens of thousands of global users, including thousands in the UK.

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SKY NEWSThu, 15 Jan 2026 07:25:00 +0000

'Jumping ship': Life raft backdrop a baffling choice for Badenoch visit given latest defection

You almost had to see it to believe it.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 12:54:00 +0000

Award-winning West Wing star charged with child sex abuse

Actor Timothy Busfield, who starred in the hit shows The West Wing and Thirtysomething, has been charged with child sex abuse.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 07:35:00 +0000

Nurses in transgender row suffered harassment from NHS trust, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has delivered its judgment in the case of a group of nurses who complained about a transgender colleague's use of a female changing room.

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SKY NEWSMon, 12 Jan 2026 08:58:00 +0000

Man jailed for murdering wife after child revealed plot in rare retrial

A man has been jailed for 29-and-a-half years for murdering his wife after their child revealed they were coerced into a plot to help him kill her.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0000

Parents say their children died taking part in viral trend - now they're set to face TikTok in court

Warning: This story contains descriptions of parents finding their children unresponsive.

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

Teenager inspired by Southport killer who planned attack on Oasis concert sentenced

A teenager who was inspired by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced after he planned an attack on an Oasis concert.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 08:10:00 +0000

UK prisons to learn from Ukraine's anti-drone measures

The UK wants to learn from Ukraine's war time experience to tackle the threat of drones carrying weapons and drugs into British prisons, the deputy prime minister has said on a trip to the country.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +0000

Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban

Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s to prevent a potential Commons showdown.

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

Gas prices soar 40% amid 'perfect storm' of pressures

Wholesale natural gas prices have risen by more than 40% this month as a raft of pressures, described by one analyst as a "perfect storm", threaten to raise energy bills ahead.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:45:00 +0000

House fire kills two people in London

Two people have died in a house fire in north London.

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

'No tears' in Tory party over Jenrick's departure, ex-Scottish Conservative leader says

There have been "no tears" shed over Robert Jenrick's departure from the Conservative Party, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 15 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0000

'Jumping ship': Life raft backdrop a baffling choice for Badenoch visit given latest defection

You almost had to see it to believe it.

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SKY NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 12:54:00 +0000

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Hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules

A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:42:51 GMT

Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK

The former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:46:21 GMT

Wife killer who manipulated child jailed for life

Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:26:40 GMT

US lawmakers say they want to lower temperature as Trump ups pressure to annex Greenland

The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:37:31 GMT

Body found in search for missing girl, 15

Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:45:31 GMT

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?

The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:18:22 GMT

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests

The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 12:02:09 GMT

Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert

McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children's dance school.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:08:07 GMT

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:28:40 GMT

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:56:05 GMT

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail

Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:21 GMT

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children

After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 01:01:50 GMT

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'

Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 06:17:08 GMT

Weekly quiz: Which place has England’s worst potholes?

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

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BBC NEWSThu, 15 Jan 2026 19:21:41 GMT

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic sacking and defection unfolded

The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 12:43:49 GMT

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 10:37:05 GMT

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 08:41:49 GMT

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 10:30:37 GMT

Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah?

He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 14:21:29 GMT

Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme

Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:21:39 GMT

Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says

John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 09:55:12 GMT

Police defend spending £16k on private jet to extradite influencer HSTikkyTokky

Surrey Police says all other options had been considered and were "unfortunately not viable".

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:02:13 GMT

'What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok

Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 11:05:07 GMT

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

Jenrick Joins Reform!

Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

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BBC NEWSThu, 15 Jan 2026 19:29:00 GMT

The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided

Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 14:21:00 GMT

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot

Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

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BBC NEWSSun, 28 Dec 2025 17:29:36 GMT

Glasner to leave Palace at end of season

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:40 GMT

Man City agree £20m deal to sign Palace captain Guehi

Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January for £20m.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 14:51:04 GMT

Wu demolishes Xiao to reach last four of Masters

Wu Yize produces a devastating exhibition of potting to thrash an out-of-sorts Xiao Guodong 6-0 as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:25:45 GMT

Former Man Utd players' comments 'irrelevant' - Carrick

Michael Carrick brands the noise generated around Manchester United by former players "irrelevant" and says Roy Keane's personal comments did not bother him.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:40:02 GMT

If I had 15 attackers I'd be happy to have Salah back - Slot

Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool next week with boss Arne Slot saying he would be pleased to have the forward back even if he had "15 attackers".

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 11:04:20 GMT

McIlroy hits water four times as Lowry ties Dubai lead

Shane Lowry claims a share of the halfway lead at the Dubai Invitational as Rory McIlroy slips back after finding water four times during an erratic second round.

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BBC NEWSFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:22:11 GMT