January 2026

‘Prominent’ Chinese super-embassy sends ‘certain message’, US Speaker Mike Johnson says

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has said he wished America had been able to acquire the London site slated for a controversial Chinese “super embassy”. Mike Johnson, of the Republican Party, said there was “some symbolism” behind the fact that China had been able to acquire the site at the Royal Mint […]

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in the street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found seriously injured in the street last night, police said. Officers were called to Catherine Gardens in Thorpe St Andrew, outside Norwich, just before 11.45pm on Saturday following reports of a woman injured in the street. Emergency services attended but the woman,

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Jenrick defection makes it more likely Reform will win general election, says senior party figure Zia Yusuf

A leading Reform figure has told Sky News that Robert Jenrick’s defection to the party is a “really important milestone” and “makes it more likely that we win the next general election”. Until he was kicked out of the Conservative Party by leader Kemi Badenoch on Thursday, Mr Jenrick was the shadow justice secretary and

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Doctors warn of ‘horrific’ impact of tech and devices on children and young people’s health

Doctors and medical experts have warned of the growing evidence of “health harms” from tech and devices on children and young people in the UK. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) said frontline clinicians have given personal testimony about “horrific cases they have treated in primary, secondary and community settings throughout the NHS and

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Ceasefire declared between Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces

A ceasefire has been declared between Syrian government troops and US-backed Kurdish-led forces, according to state media. Fighting had intensified recently, with Syrian troops seizing the country’s largest oil field as well as a gas field from the group. Now, the government troops will secure all oil and gas fields in the area around Deir

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‘Our position on Greenland is non-negotiable’, says minister amid Trump tariff threat

The UK government’s position on Greenland is “non-negotiable” and the island’s future is “for the people of Greenland”, a senior minister has told Sky News. It follows Donald Trump announcing on Saturday he will be imposing 10% tariffs on the UK and other European nations from 1 February, which will then rise to 25% from

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