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Woman accused of murdering sister stole Rolex, court hears
A woman accused of killing her film director sister allegedly slashed her in the neck and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, a court has heard.
Mother of girl, 14, groomed by man on Roblox speaks of her horror
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
Four arrested as hundreds of suspected stolen phones are found
Police have seized more than 500 suspected stolen phones from a shop in London - as four men are arrested.
Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Both drivers killed in two-car crash
Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders.
British man in court for leading fighters in African Islamist terror group
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
British man charged with directing Somalia-based terror group
A British man has been charged with directing the activities of Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
Pub bag snatcher jailed for making off with £2m Faberge egg and gold watch
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch - worth about £2m combined - has been jailed for more than two years.
Channel 4 have pulled the final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode - this is why
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
The photo that left people so aghast they thought it was AI
The RSPCA has been forced to deny a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was AI-generated.
Primrose Hill stabbing victim named by police
A man stabbed to death on London's Primrose Hill has been named by police as Finbar Sullivan.
New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
Body recovered from lake in search for missing boy
A body has been recovered in the search for a 17-year-old who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake.
UK temperatures to reach 26C - before cooler weather arrives
Temperatures in parts of the UK are expected to hit 26C (78.8F) on Wednesday as part of what is likely to be the warmest early April spell in six years.
BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
Footballer in court charged with drink-driving
Rangers star Dujon Sterling has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving and drink-driving.
Body recovered from lake in search for missing boy
A body has been recovered in the search for a 17-year-old who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake.
UK temperatures reach 26.6C, before cooler weather arrives
The UK has seen one of its warmest April days on record, forecasters have said.
Scottish 'crime boss' extradited after Bali arrest
An alleged Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain has been extradited from Bali, Indonesian authorities have confirmed.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs case back in court - as lawyers appeal conviction
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have returned to the courtroom to argue his sentence was too harsh, and have called for his conviction to be overturned.
Female drug dealer who supplied fatal dose to Matthew Perry jailed
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen", who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
Channel 4 have pulled the final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode - this is why
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
Friends star's family want maximum jail time for 'heartless' drug dealer
Matthew Perry's family have urged a judge to give the maximum sentence to the "heartless" drug dealer who supplied the fatal dose of ketamine taken by the star before his death.
Scott Mills 'stepping back' from charity role after BBC sacking
Sacked BBC Radio 2 host Scott Mills is "stepping back" from his role as an ambassador for a multiple sclerosis (MS) charity.
Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
Kanye West's permission to enter the UK 'under review by ministers' as Wireless backlash grows
Permission for Kanye West to enter the UK is currently being reviewed by ministers, Sky News understands, following mounting pressure over his booking as the headline act for Wireless Festival.
Festival boss says Kanye West has 'legal right' to perform in UK
One of the organisers of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as its headline act - and is calling for the public to "forgive" the controversial rapper.
'Here we go, ready or not': Savannah Guthrie returns to Today show for first time since mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show for first time since mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie is returning to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
Sponsors quit UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Major sponsor withdraws from UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Bryan Cranston on his new role - inspired by the complicated relationship with his father
Bryan Cranston says there's a lot of his father in his latest stage role, playing Joseph Keller, the patriarch of Arthur Miller's 1947 tragedy All My Sons.
Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's UK festival booking
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against co-star
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
BBC boss addresses Scott Mills sacking
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation into the DJ was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
Jesy Nelson celebrates rollout of spinal muscular atrophy tests for newborn babies
Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned.
BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills in 2017
The BBC knew about a police probe into DJ Scott Mills in 2017 but sacked him after receiving "new information" in the weeks before he was dismissed.
Business
Chelsea reveal largest pre-tax loss in Premier League history
Chelsea FC have announced a pre-tax loss of £262.4m - the biggest in Premier League history.
Ryanair warns of jet fuel supply disruption in May
Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in early May if the Middle East conflict continues, the boss of Ryanair has warned.
What business cost increases are being introduced in April?
For months businesses have been anticipating the impact of a range of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and in the weeks since.
The common insurance that's probably a complete waste of money
Boiler cover is rarely worth it, consumer champion Which? has found.
All the changes coming in April that will affect your money
A raft of changes affecting the money in your pocket are coming into force in April, with many starting tomorrow.
Millions of drivers owed hundreds of pounds in compensation - here's how to claim
Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance agreements are due to receive £829 on average in compensation, it has been announced.
Travelodge boss 'desperately sorry' over sex assault at hotel
The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".
EV charger firms say energy bill increases will be passed on to drivers
Electric vehicle charger firms have warned that soaring energy bills will have to be passed on to drivers, risking a major setback for the government's green goals.
How countries are dealing with rising oil and gas prices
With the US-Iran conflict continuing, governments worldwide are desperately trying to curb the effect of soaring energy prices on populations.
'I'm a florist - and the thing everyone does to preserve their flowers is a complete waste of time'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to florist and founder of Snapdragon Edinburgh, Catherine Traynor...
'It's a really serious situation': Warning food prices are set to spike in the UK
This spring, the most valuable commodity in agriculture is not sunshine or even rain, it is fertiliser.
Govt reviewing flagship EV sale quotas after biggest car production fall in 73 years
The government is reviewing its electric car sale quotas - one of its flagship green policies.
Motorists should 'fill up as normal' despite fuel prices soaring, minister says
Motorists should "fill up as normal" as the government is "well prepared" for disruption, a senior minister has said as fuel prices soar.
Just Eat and Autotrader among five firms under investigation in fake and misleading review crackdown
Just Eat and the funeral provider Dignity are among the latest companies being investigated as part of an inquiry into fake online reviews.
Benefit cheat who claimed anxiety left her housebound caught ziplining in Mexico
A benefit cheat who defrauded more than £23,000 by claiming she was too ill to go outside was caught surfing and ziplining in Mexico.
Hedge fund manager 'bullied colleagues not to put in measures to protect women'
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey "bullied" colleagues not to introduce measures at his firm to protect women, a tribunal heard.
'Major shake-up' for TV fans as HBO Max launches in the UK
HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today.
'Ripple of fear' among households over Iran war price surge
The Middle East conflict has prompted a major shift in UK household spending intentions as a "ripple of fear" has taken hold, according to a respected measure of consumer confidence.
Three areas industry is warning government about due to Iran war
Concerns over queues at the petrol pump are growing at the very top levels of both business and government.
NS&I bereavement blunder leaves bank facing big bill
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is facing a bill worth hundreds of millions of pounds over a missing savings scandal.