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German defence spending is about to get a huge boost. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/germanys-neglected-military-set-for-new-era-after-historic-spending-plan-approved-13332848 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 21:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As the clock ticked down towards 12.01am Eastern Standard Time on 12 March, Liam Bates kept refreshing his browser. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/how-donald-trumps-tariffs-are-wreaking-chaos-in-the-british-metal-industry-13331951 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-21 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has said he wants to be the next president of Ireland and said he would put the EU Migration Pact to a referendum if elected. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/conor-mcgregor-says-he-wants-to-be-irelands-next-president-13332918 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 23:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Reports suggest one of Stephen Lawrence's killers has accepted he was at the scene of the murder but claims he did not wield the knife, the Parole Board has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/stephen-lawrence-killer-david-norris-admits-role-in-attack-says-parole-board-13332919 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-21 00:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at an electrical substation in Hayes, west London. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/large-fire-at-electrical-substation-in-west-london-causes-power-outages-13332920 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-21 00:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the country's department of education. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-signs-order-to-dismantle-us-department-of-education-13332898 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 22:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Vladimir Putin will break any peace agreement with Ukraine that is not "defended" by an international coalition of forces, the British prime minister has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/putin-will-break-any-peace-deal-where-ukraine-is-not-defended-by-coalition-of-the-willing-starmer-warns-13332903 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 22:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It was a win as resounding as it was historic - Kirsty Coventry becoming the first African and the first woman to assume the most powerful and prestigious role in sport. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/kirsty-coventry-after-her-historic-win-the-new-ioc-president-must-deal-with-trump-putin-and-transgender-issue-13332791 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 20:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A 15-year-old boy accused of killing an elderly man has told so many lies he has "difficulty keeping track", a murder trial has heard. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/boy-accused-of-killing-elderly-man-while-girl-filmed-attack-cant-keep-track-of-murder-trial-lies-court-hears-13332698 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 17:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prince William's arrival in Estonia felt like the latest example of the Royal Family being right on the frontline of high-stakes diplomatic discussions.  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/prince-williams-style-of-diplomacy-is-welcome-in-these-tense-times-13332717 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 18:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An actress who worked in a film directed by Noel Clarke said she felt "shell-shocked" when he asked her to "bend over further" during a scene where she was naked from the waist down, the High Court has heard. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/actress-shell-shocked-when-asked-to-bend-further-while-filming-with-noel-clarke-court-hears-13332602 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 14:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A French scientist has been denied entry into the US after he was found to have expressed an opinion about the Trump administration's research policy, the country's research minister has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/scientist-denied-entry-to-us-after-messages-critical-of-trump-found-on-his-phone-13332518 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 12:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The government can't "shrug its shoulders" and pretend the welfare system is "progressive", Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he again defended his benefit cuts. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-defends-vital-benefit-cuts-as-he-cites-cases-of-his-late-mother-and-brother-13332557 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 13:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has appeared in court charged with embezzlement amid an investigation into the party's funding and finances. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/ex-snp-chief-peter-murrell-appears-in-court-charged-with-embezzlement-13332544 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 13:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Strangers are about twice as kind as people think, according to a UN-backed report on global happiness. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/strangers-twice-as-kind-as-people-think-study-finds-13332431 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 10:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

China has executed four Canadians over the last few months, Canada's foreign affairs minister has said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/china-has-executed-four-canadians-13332340 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 10:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Chhaava, a 2025 Bollywood action film based on Hindu warrior Sambhaji who fought against the Muslim Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, has been blamed for inciting riots in the city of Nagpur. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/bollywood-film-blamed-for-violent-riots-in-india-13332318 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 09:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wage growth has remained strong, the latest official figures show, as the Bank of England mulls its interest rate decision. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/strong-wage-growth-as-bank-of-england-mulls-interest-rate-decision-13332325 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 06:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A former studio engineer has been charged with stealing Eminem's unreleased music and selling it online. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/former-eminem-studio-engineer-charged-with-stealing-and-leaking-unreleased-music-13332289 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 02:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prince William will arrive in Estonia later to show his support for the country and troops based there who are providing a deterrent to Russian aggression in the region. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-visiting-estonia-in-show-of-support-for-troops-deterring-russian-aggression-13332251 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 03:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

British banks should abandon outdated ethical standards and increase lending to domestic defence manufacturers in a "patriotic" effort to ensure the UK can meet its security needs, defence suppliers have told Sky News. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/defence-firms-held-back-by-uk-ethical-banking-standards-industry-says-13332109 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 03:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The police fraud investigation examining the SNP could weaken the party's chances at the 2026 Scottish election amid trust in its finances being dented, one of Britain's leading political experts has told Sky News. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/police-investigation-could-weaken-snps-election-chances-top-pollster-warns-13332075 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-20 02:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sir Keir Starmer has boarded a nuclear-armed submarine as it returned from a lengthy patrol - in a rare showcasing of the UK's deterrent that will catch Russia's attention at a time of growing tensions. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/sir-keir-starmer-visits-nuclear-armed-submarine-as-tensions-grow-with-russia-13332279 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-19 22:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The public inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes will not be halted, its chairwoman has ruled, despite requests from hospital executives to do so. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/letby-inquiry-will-not-be-halted-after-requests-from-hospital-executives-13332213 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-19 20:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The tone has changed totally. It's a remarkable turnaround from the Oval Office meltdown to the perfect phone call. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/trump-just-wants-a-ukraine-russia-deal-will-putin-or-zelenskyy-blink-first-13332263 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-19 21:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.