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A woman who flew from the US to kill a Birmingham shop owner as part of a violent feud has been jailed for 30 years. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/us-woman-aimee-betro-jailed-for-30-years-over-failed-plot-to-kill-birmingham-shop-owner-13415126 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-21 09:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Northampton childminder who was jailed for inciting racial hatred after the Southport murders is to be released from prison today, Sky News understands. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/lucy-connolly-woman-jailed-over-social-media-post-after-southport-murders-to-be-released-13415494 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-21 06:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A British woman, who is believed to be the world's oldest living person, has turned 116. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/happy-birthday-to-britains-oldest-ever-person-13415456 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-21 03:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The NHS will roll out a new treatment for advanced bladder cancer which doubles survival time. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/new-nhs-bladder-cancer-treatment-doubles-survival-time-13415445 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-21 02:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Boxers who want to compete in the women's division at next month's World Boxing Championships in Liverpool will need to undergo tests to determine their sex. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/fighters-will-undergo-screening-to-determine-sex-before-womens-world-boxing-championships-13415408 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 20:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The UK has condemned Israel's approval of plans for a new West Bank settlement, which has been hailed as "erasing" the idea of a Palestinian state by an Israeli minister. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/uk-condemns-israels-approval-of-plans-for-new-west-bank-settlement-to-erase-idea-of-palestinian-state-13415376 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 18:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Observer's editor-in-chief has called for the BBC to be "put beyond the reach of politicians" - and has compared the fight for survival within television to the zombie fungus in The Last Of Us. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/observer-editor-in-chief-james-harding-says-bbc-should-be-put-beyond-reach-of-politicians-13415300 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 18:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Two Labour-run councils have said they are considering taking legal action to stop the use of hotels to house migrants in their areas after Epping council won a temporary injunction on Tuesday. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/two-labour-run-councils-considering-all-options-to-challenge-migrant-hotel-use-13415299 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 15:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A police officer has described the moment he was shot with a crossbow - as his "extremely dangerous" attacker was sentenced to nine years in jail. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-describes-moment-he-was-shot-with-crossbow-as-attacker-jailed-13414581 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 12:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A mother-of-two who died after being hit by a falling tree branch on the way home from a family outing would do "everything she could for anyone", her husband has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/husbands-tribute-to-mother-of-two-killed-by-falling-tree-branch-in-blackburn-13415148 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 10:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An AI start-up which claims to act as an 'immune system' for software has landed $17m (£12.6m) in initial funding from backers including the ventures arm of Alphabet-owned Google. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/ai-immune-system-phoebe-lands-backing-from-google-arm-13415005 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 06:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-horrifying-death-of-french-online-streamer-13414968 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-20 03:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Noel Gallagher has said he is "proud" of his brother Liam after the pair reunited for this summer's Oasis Live '25 tour. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/noel-gallagher160im-proud-of-my-brother-hes-been-amazing-13414963 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 23:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A new tiny moon has been identified orbiting the planet Uranus, according to NASA. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/new-moon-discovered-orbiting-ice-giant-uranus-13414843 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 21:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

For the second summer in a row, "asylum hotels" have become a flashpoint of protest, with some turning violent. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/who-says-what-on-asylum-hotels-the-numbers-the-protesters-and-the-government-13407259 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 19:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Promises of security guarantees for Ukraine have been lauded as "game-changing" and "historic" in the hope of bringing an end to the war with Russia. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/what-would-us-backed-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-look-like-13414480 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 18:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A council has won its bid to temporarily block asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Essex. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/asylum-seekers-face-being-removed-from-epping-hotel-after-council-granted-high-court-injunction-13414157 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 14:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member was removed from a plane after crashing her car and turning up for work four times over the alcohol limit, a court has heard. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/virgin-atlantic-flight-attendant-removed-from-plane-after-turning-up-four-times-over-alcohol-limit-court-told-13414596 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 11:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The UK government has dropped its demands to create a backdoor into Apple's encryption, according to the US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/uk-drops-apple-encryption-demands-says-us-spy-chief-13414482 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 08:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It's always wise to let the dust settle before reaching conclusions with this presidency. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/we-are-further-away-from-peace-now-than-we-were-two-weeks-ago-13414455 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 07:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Talks between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders have taken place at the White House, aimed at finding an end to the war in Ukraine. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/trump-is-playing-both-sides-but-has-taken-peace-talks-a-distance-not-seen-since-the-war-began-13414413 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 03:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There is a sizeable gap between the ceasefire deal that Hamas has agreed to, and the demands laid down by the Israeli government. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/is-netanyahu-ready-to-negotiate-13414400 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-19 00:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There is one thing scarier than markets lurching around. And that's markets lurching around without a very compelling explanation. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/theres-one-thing-scarier-than-markets-lurching-around-and-its-happening-right-now-13414361 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-18 21:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

These are the key takeaways from the talks between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/key-takeaways-from-white-house-talks-between-trump-zelenskyy-and-eu-leaders-13414380 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-18 21:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump have started their talks with European leaders at the White House. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/zelenskyy-arrives-at-white-house-for-talks-with-trump-and-eu-leaders-13414188 Author : Publish date : 2025-08-18 17:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.