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An investigation has begun into a fatal fire at a flat in Lewisham in southeast London in which a 12-year-old boy has died. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/boy-12-dies-after-fire-at-flat-in-lewisham-13394572 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 14:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Victims of the infected blood scandal say they are "waiting to die in limbo", with just hundreds having received compensation to date. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/infected-blood-victims-are-waiting-to-die-in-limbo-with-hundreds-still-waiting-for-compensation-13394400 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 11:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Russia launched its largest drone strike against Ukraine, the country's air force said on Wednesday. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/russia-launches-record-number-of-drones-overnight-ukraines-air-force-says-13394382 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 05:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/heatwave-likely-killed-263-people-in-london-study-estimates-13394121 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

More than 110 people have been injured after wildfires broke out in Marseille, France's interior minister has said - as firefighters continue to tackle blazes. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/more-than-110-injured-after-marseille-wildfire-minister-says-13394354 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 00:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Princess of Wales and celebrities attended the King's star-studded state banquet on Tuesday, where Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/in-pictures-princess-of-wales-elton-john-and-mick-jagger-at-kings-state-banquet-for-macron-13394296 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 20:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There are 161 people still missing in Texas in the aftermath of last weekend's deadly flash floods, the state's governor has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/more-than-160-people-still-missing-after-deadly-texas-floods-including-young-children-13394323 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 21:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A UN committee on disability rights has criticised the UK government's welfare reforms, saying they will "increase poverty rates".  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/un-criticises-starmers-welfare-reforms-and-warns-measures-will-increase-poverty-rates-13394228 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 17:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has vowed he will "not go quietly", amid reports that he has been dropped by the BBC. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/i-will-not-go-quietly-gregg-wallace-says-amid-reports-hes-been-dropped-by-the-bbc-13394131 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 14:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Spanish police say "all the evidence so far" shows Diogo Jota was driving the vehicle which crashed last week, killing the Liverpool footballer and his brother. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/diogo-jota-was-driving-at-time-of-crash-that-killed-him-and-his-brother-spanish-police-believe-13394066 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 12:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The long-awaited first report from the Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry lays bare not just the devastating personal toll of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, but also the slow-motion failure of the government and the Post Office to deliver meaningful redress. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/flavour-of-whats-to-come-as-first-post-office-inquiry-lays-bare-heart-breaking-legacy-13393895 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 10:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An inquiry into the murders of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed class in July last year will begin on Tuesday. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/southport-inquiry-to-begin-with-families-of-victims-due-to-speak-during-phase-one-13393883 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 06:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The King will refer to the "complex threats" facing the UK and France - stressing "these challenges know no borders" - as he delivers a speech to welcome President Emmanuel Macron to his first state visit. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/king-to-warn-of-complex-threats-facing-uk-and-france-as-macron-begins-his-first-state-visit-13393851 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 03:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The threat from Reform in Wales is "very serious", the country's Labour leader said as exclusive polling revealed Nigel Farage's party is the first choice for Welsh voters. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/reform-uk-poses-very-serious-threat-to-labour-welsh-first-minister-warns-13393645 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 03:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Israel's prime minister has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/israeli-pm-nominates-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-as-gaza-ceasefire-talks-continue-13393846 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-08 00:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Eleven people have been killed in Kenya after clashing with police at the latest anti-government protests, the East African nation's police said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/ten-killed-in-kenya-as-protesters-clash-with-police-13393764 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 17:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Victims of bullying and abuse at work will no longer have to "suffer in silence", the government has said, as it pledges to ban controversial non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/government-to-ban-appalling-non-disclosure-agreements-that-silence-victims-of-abuse-at-work-13393781 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 17:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

I want to take you into the daily Downing Street briefing for political journalists to try and explain the likelihood of the government introducing a wealth tax. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/wealth-tax-may-not-be-fully-formed-proposal-but-could-be-put-in-the-mix-13393699 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 15:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoit has been found dead with a gunshot wound in his car just hours after it was revealed he had been sacked from his role. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/russias-former-transport-minister-roman-starovoit-found-dead-with-gunshot-wound-13393651 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 13:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Building society chiefs will this week intensify their protests against the chancellor's plans to cut cash ISA limits by warning that it will push up borrowing costs for homeowners and businesses. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/building-societies-step-up-protest-against-reevess-cash-isa-reforms-13393599 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 11:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A British teenager sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has been released after receiving a royal pardon, a campaign group has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/british-teenager-released-from-dubai-jail-after-royal-pardon-13393481 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 07:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

At least 82 people have died in flash flooding in Texas as the search continues for dozens still missing. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-82-dead-in-texas-floods-as-search-continues-for-10-missing-girls-13393425 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 02:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An Australian mother has been found guilty of murdering her estranged husband's parents and an aunt by serving them a beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/australian-mother-guilty-of-murdering-three-people-with-poisonous-mushrooms-13389305 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-07 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An MP who decided until recently to "never speak" about the abuse he suffered as a child has shared his harrowing story so that "no kid has to go through" what he did. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/mp-recalls-childhood-abuse-as-he-calls-for-law-change-to-make-domestic-abuse-a-specific-criminal-offence-13393127 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-06 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.