Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan
The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.
Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge
Emergency services have warned tourists and locals to keep away from coastal paths due to rough sea conditions.
Israel receives body of soldier killed in 2014 in Gaza
The Israeli military confirmed the soldier's body had been returned from Gaza after 11 years on Sunday.
Forest back on track under Dyche - but worries for Leeds?
Nottingham Forest, the Tricky Trees as they are known to their fans, are starting to show shoots of revival.
Wales lose first game of Tandy reign as Argentina seal record win
New Wales head coach Steve Tandy suffers an opening defeat in his first game in charge as Argentina power to a record win in Cardiff.
Super typhoon makes landfall in Philippines as nearly a million evacuated
Typhoon Fung-wong, with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115mph), made landfall on Sunday evening local time.
Care workers charged following BBC Panorama probe
Two care workers are charged with the ill-treatment of four people at a mental health unit in 2022.
A moment of stillness for Royal Family and veterans at poignant Remembrance
King Charles was joined by about 20 World War Two veterans at the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
The tale of the Fire Phone, Amazon’s very strange smartphone
When Jeff Bezos decided Amazon needed to get in the smartphone game, he went all in. And the resulting device, the Fire Phone, wound up more densely packed with big ideas than just about any gadget you'll find anywhere. There was just one tiny problem: they were mostly bad ideas. The Fire Phone shipped in […]
Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more
Do the ornaments you adorn your Christmas tree with reflect you or your family’s interests? If not, maybe you should rectify that. We recently went hands on with Hallmark’s realistic Xbox 360 replica ornament, which plays a snippet of audio from Halo 3. As it turns out, there are many other ornaments available that are […]
Man accused of sexually assaulting boy at campsite dies in prison
A man accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy at a campsite in Scotland has died in prison.
Guehi set to miss England games with foot injury
Defender Marc Guehi is expected to miss England's final World Cup qualifying games after suffering a foot injury in Crystal Palace's midweek Conference League win.
Tories call for further investigation into Lisa Nandy over donations breach
The Conservatives have demanded a further investigation into the culture secretary Lisa Nandy over a failure to disclose donations from the new head of the football watchdog.
65daysofstatic’s new No Man’s Sky album searches for humanity in an AI-filled world
It's not often that a band returns to soundtrack the same game nine years after its release - then again, most games aren't No Man's Sky. Once demoed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and at splashy E3 press conferences, in 2016, No Man's Sky was heralded as gaming's future. And it was all […]
Rai beats Fleetwood in play-off after final-round thriller
Aaron Rai holds off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.
UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.
BBC bosses treating 'systemic bias' allegations seriously, culture secretary says
The broadcaster's chair is set to issue a response to a parliamentary committee over claims a Panorama documentary misled viewers.
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New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'
The NHS has now issued a "flu jab SOS" as fears grow that this will add up to a brutal winter.
Why Fin Smith is England's number one fly-half
In his latest BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson outlines why Fin Smith should be England's starting fly-half against New Zealand on Saturday.
Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border
Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.
Norway footballer facing conviction for sharing illegal video
Norway international Andreas Schjelderup says he is facing conviction for illegally sharing a video.
King leads two-minute silence at Remembrance Sunday service
King Charles III laid a wreath at the Cenotaph during the service attended by 20 World War Two veterans.
Rail worker in critical condition after mass stabbing regains consciousness
A train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has regained consciousness.
Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointment
Report finds that new football regulator chair David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary.
Manhunt for prisoner who 'absconded' after being freed from HMP Wandsworth for brother's wedding
A Palestine Action protester who was temporarily freed from jail to go to his brother's wedding has failed to return to Wandsworth prison, Sky News understands.
HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.
Europe to decide if 6 GHz is shared between Wi-Fi and cellular networks

Two different groups want this valuable spectrum, but can they share?

A row is brewing in Europe over the 6 GHz part of the wireless spectrum, between those who believe it should be licensed for use by cellular networks and others that want it reserved for Wi-Fi.…

UK deploying specialist RAF team to defend Belgium from 'rogue' drones
The UK is deploying a specialist Royal Air Force team to help defend Belgium's skies following a series of sightings of "rogue" drones, the defence secretary and his military chief have revealed.
Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge
Three people have died after they were swept into the sea off the coast of Tenerife during treacherous weather, officials said on Sunday.
Valuable lessons and tough losses - world number one Sabalenka's 2025
How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one.
Here's one way to cut support ticket volume… send them to another company entirely

Misdirection is the new resolution at major video game house

The CEO of the company behind note-taking app Obsidian says the well-known video game house of the same name has sent one of its customer queries to his own team – claiming that "off-the-shelf AI support software" is why the gaming firm gave a user the wrong email address.…

Four killed and 11 injured after car fleeing police smashes into Florida bar
Four people have been killed and 11 injured after a speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar in Tampa, Florida.
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Govt 'gripping' prisons crisis as 'unacceptable' mistaken releases have risen, minister says
The government is "gripping" the prisons crisis, minister Lisa Nandy told Sky News, as she said it is "unacceptable" the number of prisoners being wrongly released has risen.
'Environmental catastrophe' at beauty spot beach as 'millions' of plastic beads wash up
There is an "environmental catastrophe" at Camber Sands after "millions" of plastic beads washed up on the East Sussex beach, an MP has warned.
The Papers: 'Victory for our heroes' and 'Davina: Lorraine saved me'
A red poppy features on every front page, with a number of the papers running special editions for Remembrance Sunday
Nearly a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits Philippines
Nearly a million people have been evacuated after a storm bearing down on the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon.
Man City and Liverpool become hunters - how key is Etihad meeting?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty questions how important the outcome of Sunday's Etihad meeting will be to Manchester City and Liverpool's title hopes.
New Tandy era aims to lift Wales from doldrums
Wales kick-start a new era under Steve Tandy today, and fans will hope the arrival of the new head coach can help restore some pride to the Welsh jersey.
Inquiry to review rising levels of youth inactivity
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.
Syria's Sharaa arrives in US for Trump talks after sanctions lifted
The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.
Third body pulled from rubble after boiler tower collapses in South Korea - four still trapped
A third body has been pulled from rubble after a boiler tower at a thermal power plant collapsed in South Korea.
US authorities ground cargo plane model after Kentucky air disaster
Three firms told to stop operating MD-11 and MD-11F planes until safety checks are carried out.
Ghislaine Maxwell's emails from minimum-security jail leaked - amid claims of 'VIP treatment'
Ghislaine Maxwell has said she is "much, much happier" since being moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas, leaked emails reveal.
How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far - and what they tell us about the year that’s been.
Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media.
Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?
Bend It Like Beckham director has a sequel - and a spin on a Christmas classic
The director on pressure to get her sequel right, while also working on a reimagining of A Christmas Carol.
England's record appearance maker calls for more investment in grassroots football
Fara Williams - England's record appearance maker - has expressed concerns that football is now an "expensive sport" and wants more investment in grassroots facilities.
More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.
Women are hiding their boyfriends online and there's more than one reason why
Many women seem reluctant to hard-launch their relationship on social media - but what's behind that?
Reform's been pretty quiet since Labour started exploring Danish migration model - and this is why
Denmark is regularly ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world - with a cosy international reputation as the home of hygge and Lego, the idealistic fictional prime minister Birgitte Nyborg in Borgen and the woolly jumpers of TV detective Sarah Lund. 
One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq
Tens of thousands of UK and Commonwealth soldiers died in Iraq in the two World Wars.
'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.
Southport Inquiry exposes how victims were 'failed at every possible turn'
When 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana got into a taxi on 29 July last year, it was the first time he'd left the family home on his own in more than two years.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in centre of Birmingham
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city centre.
Prince George joins Kate, King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance
The royals attended the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.
'Work hard' - Is Maresca's message bringing back peak Garnacho?
Alejandro Garnacho was exiled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but two goals and two assists in four games highlight his improving form at Chelsea.
4 dead, 13 injured after street racer slams into crowd at Tampa bar
A Florida man has been arrested after he lost control of his speeding car, which slammed into the patio of a bar in Tampa early on Saturday.
Explosives and weapons seized - with 71 arrests - as Syria launches clampdown on Islamic State cells
Syria has carried out pre-emptive operations targeting Islamic State cells - arresting 71 people during 61 raids.
Thousands of Chinese lured abroad and forced to be scammers - now Beijing is cracking down
Myanmar's scam clans are being brought to justice in the full glare of Chinese state TV.
Arundell pace and quality bench power England home
Like last week against Australia, England's star bench, led by Henry Arundell, proves the difference against Fiji in the final quarter.
Advertising boards & chaos - how Sunderland stopped Arsenal machine
Moving advertising boards and causing chaos - how brilliant Sunderland stopped the Arsenal machine.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham
A woman in her 30s was stabbed in the neck outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday.
UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
Norris has 'lessened weaknesses' as he builds on title lead
Lando Norris has every prospect of extending his championship lead further at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he continues a strong run of form.
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.
US aviation authority orders emergency ban on MD-11 flights after deadly Kentucky crash
US officials have issued an emergency order banning flights of the model of plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky last week, pending inspection.
'Scotland looked immortality in the eye and said not today'
Tom English reflects on Scotland's "exhilarating and infuriating" display in the 25-17 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield.
'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".
Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Scotland 'need next step' after New Zealand pain - Townsend
Head coach Gregor Townsend hails an "outstanding" second-half display in the frustrating 25-17 loss to New Zealand, saying Scotland "showed who we are".
England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win
England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international.
Impressive Norris on Sao Paulo pole after sprint win
McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen down in 16th.
Prison release mistakes 'symptom of system close to breaking point', says prisons inspector
The chief inspector of prisons has said the recent spate of prisoners being released too early is "a symptom of a system that is close to breaking point". 
Watched by 132,418 fans - but will Rugby League Ashes stay?
England's Rugby League Ashes experience ended in a 3-0 series defeat - but is that proof they need more games against Australia? And will they get them?
King, Princess of Wales, and Prince George attend Festival of Remembrance - with Sir Rod Stewart among performers
The King and Prime Minister are among the guests attending the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance this evening.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to claim record £4m prize
Elena Rybakina upsets world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win record-breaking £4m prize with WTA Finals victory.
Tech Tok, Part 1
Well here we are again. For this new watch-a-thon, I’m returning to sci-fi, and in particular the elements that I love about sci-fi — forget about story and thoughtful metaphors for the human condition, I just want spaceships and robots and hardware.
Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.
All Blacks shatter Scotland's hopes of historic win
New Zealand survive three yellow cards and a second-half onslaught from Scotland to win a thrilling Test 25-17 at Murrayfield.
Family of Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by British soldier welcome extradition proceedings
The family of a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier have told Sky News they are "very happy" that extradition proceedings against him have begun.
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we had […]
LA Dodgers' Alex Vesia shares death of baby daughter after sitting out World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, say their newborn daughter died midway through the team's World Series run.
Australia see off England for Ashes whitewash
England fall to another rugby league Ashes defeat as Australia add to their misery at Headingley to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.
Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine
Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.
Ireland's FA passes vote seeking UEFA ban on Israel competing in European competitions
Irish football's governing body has approved a resolution to call on UEFA to suspend Israel and its club sides from European competitions.
What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump
On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.
Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site
Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died.
Apple helped kill netbooks. Will it bring them back?
Rumor has it, Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook. And not "low-cost for a Mac," but a proper cheap laptop, possibly as low as $599. For a company that traditionally targets the more premium end of the market, this would be something of an about-face. Of course, Apple takes great pride in its design […]
Police given extra stop and search powers after teenagers hurt in 'extremely serious' attacks
Police in Merseyside have been granted extra powers to stop and search people after two teenagers were hurt in "extremely serious" attacks on Friday.
First Lady Mayor of London in more than 800 years celebrated in procession
The first Lady Mayor of London, titled more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created, has been celebrated in a procession through the capital.
Norris wins sprint to extend lead as Piastri crashes
McLaren's Lando Norris extends his championship lead as he wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint while title rival Oscar Piastri crashes out.
Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts
Pundit Eni Aluko responds after Joey Barton is found guilty of sending grossly offensive posts on X.
Sims streamers are distancing themselves from EA, but for some the choice is hard
The Sims 4 community is in turmoil. Its biggest stars are distancing themselves from the game with the support of their millions of subscribers. Then there are creators in the middle: those big enough to be known, but not big enough to be insulated. And they are struggling with a difficult choice of whether or […]
Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.
Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza
Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.
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