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Why Trump has threatened to cut off all future funding to South Africa

As the geographical spread of US President Donald Trump’s pronouncements increases, so do the furrowed worry lines of leaders worldwide. Day 14 of the...

World

Trump-Netanyahu meeting crucial for future of Gaza and Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday is more than just a routine visit by a world leader to the White House; what...

World

Donald Trump’s tariffs: What’s going on and what does it all mean?

Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, kicking off a trade war that will affect the globe. Here we look...

Politics

Reform UK tops landmark poll for first time

Reform have topped a Sky News/YouGov poll for the first time as the party continues to shake up British politics. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK...

Sports

Elliott dominates The Clash, takes checkered flag

Associated Press Feb 2, 2025, 11:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — NASCAR returned to its roots with a fight-free preseason exhibition...

Actor and comedian Brian Murphy dies aged 92

Actor and comedian Brian Murphy has died aged 92. Best known for his role in the 1970s sitcoms Man About The House and George...

Technology

Nintendo posts profit miss as it slashes Switch forecast again ahead of console’s successor

Nintendo has kept players interested in its ageing Switch console series through key games with characters such as Super Mario and Zelda. Charly Triballeau...

Politics

Is Keir Starmer Trump’s new bestie?

👉Listen to Politics At Jack And Sam’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy look at...

Technology

DeepSeek’s breakthrough emboldens open-source AI models like Meta’s Llama

Omer Taha Cetin | Anadolu | Getty Images DeepSeek’s powerful new artificial intelligence model isn’t just a win for China — it’s a victory...

Sister of Sheffield school stabbing victim pays tribute: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’

The sister of a 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield has paid tribute to him. Sophie Willgoose, whose...

Technology

China to launch probe into Google over alleged antitrust violations

In this photo illustration, a Google logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China said...

Technology

Asia tech stocks rise after Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Meituan Dianping application icons are displayed on an Apple Inc. iPhone in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, March 23, 2018. Justin Chin | Bloomberg...

Tougher rules on weight loss jabs after people with eating disorders get prescriptions

People wanting to buy weight loss jabs online are to face stricter checks after some with eating disorders were given prescriptions. A patient questionnaire...

El Salvador ‘agrees to accept US deportees of any nationality’ including American criminals – Rubio

The US secretary of state says El Salvador has agreed to accept US deportees of any nationality – as well as violent American criminals...

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El Salvador ‘agrees to accept US deportees of any nationality’ including American criminals – Rubio

The US secretary of state says El Salvador has agreed to accept US deportees of any nationality – as well as violent American criminals...

Sports

Ex-Texas star Campbell, brother of Earl, dies at 68

Dave WilsonFeb 3, 2025, 04:49 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San...

China hits back after new US tariffs take effect – as those against Mexico and Canada are paused

China has retaliated after the US imposed 10% tariffs on its goods. Not long after the US taxes began at 5am British time, China...

World

China hits back after new US tariffs take effect – as those against Mexico and Canada are paused

China has retaliated after the US imposed 10% tariffs on its goods. Not long after the US taxes began at 5am British time, China...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer thinks he can manage relations with the US, EU and China – but that could be easier said than done

The symbolism was plain to see. Five years on from Brexit, the British prime minister on Monday was brought back into the club for...

Sports

Way-Too-Early All-America team: Who will be the best at every position in 2025?

Chris LowFeb 3, 2025, 09:10 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions...