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The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/hillsborough-law-delayed-after-backlash-13493675 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 10:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/peter-mandelson-apologises-for-continuing-friendship-with-jeffrey-epstein-days-after-refusing-to-do-so-13493610 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 07:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs on Iran's trading partners in an apparent response to the rising number of people killed during recent protests. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/trump-announces-new-tariff-on-countries-trading-with-iran-as-number-killed-in-protests-rises-13493555 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 22:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The BBC will take steps to have Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit over a January 6 Panorama edit thrown out, court documents show. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/bbc-to-file-motion-to-dismiss-trump-defamation-lawsuit-over-panorama-edit-court-documents-show-13493569 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 03:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The lingering absence of a national plan for the defence of the UK is hard to comprehend given the potential for a wider war in Europe that was triggered by Russia's first invasion of Ukraine more than a decade ago. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/pm-says-uk-needs-to-be-ready-for-war-but-there-is-little-sign-of-meaningful-action-behind-the-scenes-13493559 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 01:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-threatens-to-control-grok-if-elon-musks-x-keeps-creating-sexual-images-13493537 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 21:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Four NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents due to "significant and sustained pressures" on its services after a "surge" in complex A&E admissions. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/four-nhs-hospital-trusts-declare-critical-incidents-amid-rise-in-flu-and-norovirus-cases-13493521 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 19:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Real Madrid sack manager Xabi Alonso Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/real-madrid-sack-manager-xabi-alonso-13492596 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 17:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Myanmar stands accused of committing genocide against members of the Rohingya ethnic minority in a case opening at a United Nations court this week. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/myanmar-accused-of-genocide-against-rohingya-minority-in-landmark-un-case-13493404 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 13:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X's AI tool, Grok, over it being used to create sexualised imagery of women and children. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/ofcom-investigating-x-after-reports-ai-chatbot-grok-used-to-create-sexualised-images-of-children-13493370 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 11:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The first of the big awards ceremonies to kick off the season, the Golden Globes has long been regarded the best party in town. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/golden-globes-fashion-stars-shun-colour-on-the-red-carpet-13493308 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 08:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Financial markets have taken fright amid a resumption of the row over US central bank independence between its chair and the Trump administration. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/trump-administration-threatens-criminal-charges-against-fed-chair-13493263 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 05:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Police are hunting for a convicted robber who absconded from an open prison on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/police-hunt-robber-who-absconded-from-island-prison-13493260 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 02:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Thousands of tourists have been left stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittila Airport were cancelled due to severe cold. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/37c-temperatures-traps-thousands-of-tourists-in-finland-13493256 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 01:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

London has recorded the lowest number of homicides in more than a decade, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Police. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/number-of-homicides-in-london-falls-to-lowest-in-over-a-decade-says-met-police-13493148 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A British skier has died in an avalanche in the French Alps. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/british-skier-killed-in-avalanche-in-french-alps-13493204 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 19:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A fire has caused severe travel delays on train lines to and from Heathrow Airport. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/severe-delays-on-trains-to-and-from-heathrow-airport-after-fire-13493170 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 18:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A cabinet minister has said anyone associated with Jeffrey Epstein should "apologise" to his victims after Lord Mandelson declined to do so. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/lord-mandelson-refuses-to-apologise-to-victims-over-jeffrey-epstein-friendship-13493030 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 15:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Three teenagers are thought to be among four people who died in a crash between a taxi and a car in Greater Manchester. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/four-dead-and-five-injured-after-two-vehicle-crash-13493019 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 12:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A bride and groom were among eight people killed in a gas cylinder blast just hours after a wedding reception in Pakistan. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/bride-and-groom-among-eight-killed-in-wedding-gas-cylinder-blast-13493004 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 10:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The organisation that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize has dismissed claims that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado could give her recent award to President Donald Trump.  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/nobel-institute-responds-to-claims-maria-corina-machado-could-give-peace-prize-to-donald-trump-13492971 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 08:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

"I remember when I was in school I would tell people I believed in God and they would be like 'you're a loser'. Now I couldn't be prouder, it's becoming more normal." Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/how-did-gen-z-become-the-most-religious-generation-alive-13492027 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/grateful-dead-singer-and-guitarist-bob-weir-has-died-13492962 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 01:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Drivers in England can find out how their local councils are tackling potholes following the introduction of a new traffic rating system from the Department for Transport (DfT). Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/how-well-is-your-local-authority-tackling-potholes-new-map-shows-road-conditions-across-england-13492794 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-11 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Six people, including a child, have died after a mass shooting in Mississippi, authorities said at a news conference. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/six-dead-including-child-after-shooting-in-mississippi-near-alabama-border-13492912 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-10 19:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.