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Spitting Image stages revival – and one politician who makes the cut is the ‘surprise hit of the show’

Jacob Rees-Mogg reimagined as a praying mantis, Priti Patel transformed into a bat and four Vladimir Putins – not many live shows can boast...

Environment

This result wasn’t just bad for the Tories, it was terrible. While they won’t admit it, they know it was

A couple of hours before the result of the West Lancashire by-election was declared shortly before 2am, senior Tories at the count were prepared...

Politics

West Lancashire by-election: Labour hold onto seat as Ashley Dalton secures victory

Labour have held on to their seat in West Lancashire after a by-election victory which saw Ashley Dalton become the country’s newest MP. Ms...

World

Why was the destruction to buildings in Turkey so catastrophic?

The images of collapsed, and collapsing buildings are truly distressing. After all, structural failure is the main reason for the catastrophic loss of life...

World

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Woman whose family was wiped out tells Sky News: ‘I wish I’d died and my children had lived’

Turkey is burying its dead – loved ones crushed while they slept. Whether it be children, parents, or partners; the loss here is profound....

World

Turkey-Syria earthquake: ‘The world has collapsed on its head’: Searches for signs of life in city at the epicentre

The heart of this disaster lies at the end of the highway which leads to Kahramanmaras, a bustling city of a million people, perched...

Environment

Young people increasingly isolated due to cost of living crisis

An exclusive Sky News/Ipsos poll has found that young people are feeling increasingly lonely – with the cost of living crisis leading many to...

World

Turkey-Syria earthquake: UK sends thousands of thermal blankets – and will build field hospital in days to come

The UK has sent thousands of thermal blankets to Turkey – and is planning to build a field hospital to treat those critically injured...

Environment

There’s an explosion in AI interest but there’s lots of life left in real human intelligence | Adam Boulton

There is currently an explosion of public interest in artificial intelligence, or AI for short. This has been sparked by the mass availability of...

Sports

NHL trade grades: Who won the Vladimir Tarasenko to Rangers deal?

3:26 PM ET The NHL trade deadline (March 3) is still more than three weeks away. But big deals are already happening, with the...

Technology

SEC commissioner Peirce publicly rebukes her agency, Gensler on crypto regulation

Hester Peirce, commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speaks during the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 24,...

World

Turkey-Syria earthquake: More than 20,500 people confirmed dead – as hope fades for more survivors

More than 20,500 people are now confirmed to have died in a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. The total number...

World

Ukraine war: Russia attacks ‘pompous’ Zelenskyy and warns UK as president asks for more weapons

Russian officials have attacked Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “hasty” visit to Europe – dismissing his speech to MPs in Westminster as “theatrical”. The Ukrainian president made...

World

Turkey-Syria earthquake: ‘The world has collapsed on its head’: Searches for signs of life in city at the epicentre

The heart of this disaster lies at the end of the highway which leads to Kahramanmaras, a bustling city of a million people, perched...

World

Burt Bacharach dies aged 94: Composer was behind hits including I Say A Little Prayer and Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head

Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, has died aged 94. The US musician composed more than 500 songs during his...

Technology

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman to leave at end of 2023, company begins search for successor

Dan Schulman, CEO of Paypal, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, July 10, 2019. Gerard Miller...

Technology

Lyft shares tank 30% after company issues weak guidance

Air travelers walk toward a Lyft pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on August 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama...

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Burt Bacharach dies aged 94: Composer was behind hits including I Say A Little Prayer and Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head

Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, has died aged 94. The US musician composed more than 500 songs during his...

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Burt Bacharach obituary: Composer worked with stars including Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones during seven-decade career

Composer Burt Bacharach – perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning song Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head – has died aged 94. Hailed as...

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Jeremy Clarkson’s article about Meghan: Press watchdog IPSO launches investigation

Jeremy Clarkson’s article in The Sun about the Duchess of Sussex is being investigated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The UK’s newspaper...