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How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US

The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

Adoption breakdown ended my career and relationship – we're told to get on with it

A mum says she has been physically attacked by her daughter and is reaching "breaking point".

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Right-wing Australian activist accuses Billie Eilish of getting him deported from US for threatening to “occupy” her mansion

He planned the stunt after Eilish declared “No one is illegal on stolen land” at the 2026 Grammys The post Right-wing Australian activist accuses Billie Eilish of getting him deported from US for t...

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UK Eurovision Song Contest 2026 entry revealed as Look Mum No Computer

The YouTuber and electronic musician has built an online fanbase by creating instruments from unconventional items, including Furbys and Game Boys The post UK Eurovision Song Contest 2026 entry revea...

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How is the start of Ramadan determined - and does it begin in the UK today?

Today has been confirmed as the first day of Ramadan by Saudi Arabia. But for Muslims in the UK, the start of the holiest month of the Islamic year can differ.

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'One of the greatest actors we ever had': Hollywood mourns Robert Duvall

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, Duvall's co-stars from The Godfather films, lead tributes to the Oscar winner.

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UK's Eurovision 2026 entry revealed

The UK's entrant for this year's Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer.

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YouTuber Look Mum No Computer chosen as UK entry for Eurovision 2026

Singer-songwriter Sam Battle has built online fanbase through building and playing unusual instrumentsThe YouTuber and experimental singer-songwriter Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at the...

Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves

The force also warns that young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

Sky News - UK7 months ago

Driver who killed four-year-old after 'ramming' car following drinking session cleared of murder

A man who killed his cousin's four-year-old son after hitting their pick-up truck has been found not guilty of murder.

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UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2% as wage growth cools

ONS figures raise the prospect of a further interest rate cut by Bank of England in the springGloom for UK workers as incomes flatline and jobs market faltersBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment...

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Gloom for UK workers as incomes flatline and jobs market falters

Falls in inflation and interest rates could leave Britain better off this year, but at the cost of high unemploymentUK unemployment rate hits five-year highPrivate sector pay increased on average by j...

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Wuthering slights: why are film-makers afraid of casting Yorkshire actors as Cathy Earnshaw?

Wuthering Heights is inseparable from its landscape – but northern actors seldom get the lead role, instead are pigeonholed as stereotypical or supporting characters. This Bradford-born actor objectsE...

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Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp: “Hardcore has never been a financial venture”

The influential hardcore frontperson, previously of Trapped Under Ice, opens up about anxiety, authenticity and the genre’s new era The post Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp: “Hardcore has never been a fin...

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Big Sean reflects on his “very deep battle of depression” after death of Nipsey Hussle

"It felt like I hit a wall… and I either had to climb over it, or it was gonna fall on me and crush me" The post Big Sean reflects on his “very deep battle of depression” after death of Nipsey Hussle...

Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels

MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.

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‘It’s a nice surprise to be treated like kings!’ Why are mid-level British indie bands massive in China?

My group, Swim Deep, plays to crowds of hundreds across the UK – but in China, we play to tens of thousands. And we’re not the only onesWhen I joined the band Swim Deep 13 years ago, my dreams were mu...

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Farage expected to name Jenrick as potential future chancellor

Former Tory minister one of a raft of likely appointments to counter accusations Reform is a ‘one-man band’UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage is expected to name Robert Jenrick as his poten...

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Why Benfica tie is pivotal for Arbeloa and Real Madrid

After a difficult start as Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa will know the importance of progressing past Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League play-off round.

What changes might England make for Ireland game?

Following England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face Ireland on Saturday?