'The moments I play tennis for' - Osaka beats Gauff at US Open
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka earns her most impressive win since returning to the tour by knocking out third seed Coco Gauff.
Will drones deliver your next hot food order?
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
Lucas spent months in a coma - now he's on the brink of a landmark music award
"AI has changed my life, absolutely," Lucas Horne tells Sky News. "When I play my music, I'm happy because the words I know mean a lot to me can now be heard by everyone else."
More than 1,000 feared dead in Sudan landslide, rebel group says
More than 1,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in a village in western Sudan, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM) has said.
Premier League summer spending surpasses record £3bn
Premier League clubs splash out more than ever before in a transfer window after spending this summer surpassed £3bn.
From 'not possible' to record spenders - Liverpool's transfer window
Jurgen Klopp once suggested it was impossible for Liverpool to match their richest rivals in the transfer market. But no-one has spent more in this transfer window then they have.
Dwayne Johnson: I was pigeon-holed as box office star
The Hollywood star plays UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his latest film The Smashing Machine.
The red tape keeping these flats empty - and threatening Labour's vital new homes target
There are 1,210 completed homes which cannot be occupied because of delays in the work of the government's building safety regulator, Sky News can reveal.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".
Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona
Around 20 boats have left the port of Barcelona with Greta Thunberg and aid supplies on board.
Premier League flexes its financial muscle in record-breaking transfer window
The transfer window was a show of strength in a record-breaking summer across the Premier League.
Trump says he is awarding Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Donald Trump has announced he will award Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a day after the former New York mayor and political ally was seriously injured in a traffic accident.
The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs?
After Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa both forced moves with their behaviour, will we see an increase in players doing the same? And is it ever defensible?
Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says
America's highest civilian honour is awarded to those with "exceptionally meritorious contributions" to society.
'Dream come true' - Lammens joins Man Utd from Royal Antwerp
Manchester United sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial 21m euros (£18.1m) plus add-ons.
Brentford's Wissa completes £55m Newcastle move
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa signs for Newcastle in a deal worth up to £55m.
All of the deals on transfer deadline day in one place
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Isak joins Liverpool in £125m British record deal
Liverpool sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee of £125m.
Yvette Cooper attempts to seize the limelight from Reform on immigration
Immigration is the first thing on the government's agenda today, and they want you to know it.
Liverpool move for defender Guehi collapses
Liverpool's move to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi falls through.
The best Labor Day TV sales
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, which is a bit sad, but it’s a great time to get a deal on a fancy, new TV. The US holiday is happening just before the start of the 2025-2026 NFL season, the World Cup qualifiers, and the lead-up to the MLB post-season games. This […]
CEO who snatched boy's hat at US Open says he made 'huge mistake'
Piotr Szczerek was "convinced" tennis star Kamil Majchrzak was passing him the hat, he says while apologising for the viral incident.
Villa complete Sancho loan & Elliott deal close
Aston Villa complete a deal to bring in forward Jadon Sancho on a season-loan from Manchester United with a move for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott also close to completion.
Liverpool announce signing of Alexander Isak for British record transfer fee
Liverpool have broken the British transfer fee record after completing a £125m deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
The 28 best Labor Day deals you still can grab for $100 or less
Labor Day has finally arrived, and after a week of early discounts trickling in, the sales are now in full swing. We’ve put together an expansive guide detailing nearly 100 deals we think are worth the money — including everything from big-screen OLED TVs to back-to-school essentials like the latest MacBook Air — but we […]
'Donald banking on experience for Ryder Cup bear pit'
Europe captain Luke Donald goes for continuity as he looks to find the formula to secure a first away win since the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012, writes Iain Carter.
The Downing Street Shake-Up
The Prime Minister says he’s in “phase two” of government.
Arsenal sign defender Hincapie from Leverkusen
Arsenal sign defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Auger-Aliassime sets up De Minaur quarter-final
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Russia's Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the US Open last eight for the first time since 2021.
UK suspends refugee family reunion applications
Yvette Cooper outlines her plans as MPs return to Parliament after a summer of protests at asylum hotels.
Man Utd duo Hojlund & Antony join Napoli & Real Betis
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund joins Italian champions Napoli on a season-long loan, while winger Antony completes a permanent £21.65m move to Real Betis.
EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission said the plane's navigation was disrupted in Bulgaria on Sunday.
Mother of woman strangled by boyfriend 'absolutely betrayed' by justice system
The mother of a woman killed by her boyfriend says she feels "completely betrayed" by the justice system after he received a hospital order for manslaughter.
Home secretary announces shakeup of family reunion rules for asylum seekers
The home secretary has announced a shakeup of family reunion rules for refugees in a bid to deter small boat crossings.
Guehi waiting on Palace to ratify Liverpool move
Premier League champions Liverpool agree a deal to sign England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
'Covered in dust and too shocked to speak': Daylight reveals scale of Afghanistan quake's devastation
More than 800 people have died after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
India's Modi has 'insightful' talks in Putin's limo
The two leaders - both under pressure from Donald Trump - spent 45 minutes inside the Russian leader's car.
Ex-MP accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use, dies 'unexpectedly'
A former Conservative MP who quit after being accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use has died at the age of 59, police have said.
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.
Sir Keir Starmer's 'Mr Fixit' is likely to be a recipe for conflict
After a torrid time before the summer break, Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his inner circle again on the first day back. 
Boy's unsolved murder sparks fresh police appeal
Police are asking for help with an unsolved case, 52 years after the murder of a schoolboy in Belfast.
Thames Water creditors offer £1bn 'sweetener' in rescue deal
Thames Water’s largest group of creditors is to offer an additional £1bn-plus sweetener in a bid to persuade Ofwat and the government to pursue a rescue deal with them that would head off the nationalisation of Britain's biggest water utility.
Watch: BBC analyses the warmth and hand-holding at Xi, Modi and Putin's summit
The Chinese, Indian and Russian leaders were among those attending a regional security summit in China over the weekend.
Starmer backs Rayner over Hove flat row
The PM says he is "proud" of his deputy as criticism over how much tax she paid on a flat purchase continues.
Just 1 minute of vigorous exercise a day could add years to your life
People who do several very short bouts of strenuous activity each day are much less likely to die in the next few years than those who do no exercise at all
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Why did the internet think Trump was dead?
And why is RFK Jr reshaping America’s top health agency?
Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman fell from block of flats
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman fell from a block of flats.
The interesting timing behind Russian GPS jamming claims
Bulgarian authorities have said they suspect Russia of jamming the GPS system of the jet carrying the EU Commission president on Sunday.
Scotland scraps peak rail fares - will the rest of the UK follow?
Working patterns have changed since Covid so could peak train pricing be phased out altogether?
A Turning Point
The post-American world is being created in front of our eyes, in real time, rapidly
Scandal-hit ex-MP dies suddenly in London flat at 59
David Warburton was an MP from 2015 to 2023 – he resigned after admitting taking cocaine.
Are farmed oysters, mussels and clams the ultimate green foods?
You can feast guilt-free on farmed oysters and mussels as their production can have environmental benefits – but those probably don't include capturing carbon
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions
That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity
Teen arrested after boy's fatal roundabout fall
Cheshire Police is looking into reports the wheels of an e-bike were used to propel a roundabout.
Rape suspect 'staged own death and survived on berries and puddle water in the wild before fleeing UK for Spain'
A rape suspect reportedly staged his own death and survived on berries and puddle water in the wild before fleeing the UK for Spain, a court has heard.
What we know about Afghanistan earthquake - and what we don't
Hundreds of people are thought to have died in the quake, which struck in a mountainous eastern region.
Chinese, Russian and Indian leaders seek to show unity and push for new world order
Chinese, Russian and Indian leaders hope their meeting in Beijing this week projects unity and helps usher in a new world order.
Two-time Ali challenger Bugner dies aged 75
Former British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner - who faced Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - has died at the age of 75.
Laravel inventor tells devs to quit writing 'cathedrals of complexity'

Taylor Otwell says skip the clever code, keep it simple

Taylor Otwell, inventor and maintainer of popular PHP framework Laravel, is warning against overly complex code and the risks of bypassing the framework.…

US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say
The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.
Summer 2025 confirmed as UK's hottest on record
Provisional Met Office figures show that it has been the warmest summer on record - meaning the UK's five hottest summers have all occurred since 2000.
Chelsea agree Bayern deal for Jackson & loan Buonanotte
Chelsea have agreed an improved loan, with an obligation to buy, deal for striker Nicolas Jackson to join Bayern Munich, while bringing in Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton,
Summer 2025 was warmest on record - and repeat is now 70 times more likely, Met Office says
The UK has just sizzled through its hottest summer on record, a phenomenon made 70 times more likely by climate change, the Met Office said today.
Microsoft-backed boffins show mega speed boost with hollow-core fiber

Could dramatically reduce latency between datacenters and on mobile nets

A team of networking boffins has published fresh research on hollow fiber cables that it claims could offer the lowest ever recorded optical loss for a fiber – meaning the signal would weaken less as it travels, leading to faster speeds and lower latencies.…

Former British heavyweight boxing champion Joe Bugner dies
Joe Bugner, the former British heavyweight boxing champion, who challenged Muhammad Ali for the world title, has died aged 75.
More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan
There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
'My dad could still be here', says daughter of man killed by children in park attack
The daughter of a man who was killed by two children has told Sky News "there is a possibility" he could have still been alive if police had taken anti-social behaviour reports more seriously.
Man who snatched cap from boy at US Open apologises
A businessman who snatched a cap being given to a young fan by tennis player Kamil Majchrzak at the US Open has offered a "sincere apology" for his actions and said he has returned it.
Every mobile phone to receive emergency alert this week: Here's what to expect
Mobile phones across the UK will be sent an emergency alert as the government tests the system nationwide.
White House nixes NASA unions amid budget uncertainty

Executive order adds space agency to National Security Exclusions, voiding collective bargaining rights for staff

Happy Labor Day. The US administration has removed union recognition from NASA as budget cuts and layoffs loom.…

Peak rail fares scrapped on ScotRail trains
Some routes will see fares fall by as much as 50% at busy times, but on others prices will be unchanged.
Europe name most settled Ryder Cup team in history
Luke Donald names six experienced players as his wildcard picks for Europe's Ryder Cup team to face the United States in New York later this month.
Angela Rayner a 'great British success story', says PM after tax affairs row
Angela Rayner is a "great British success story" and it is a "mistake" for people to be briefing against her, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Azure budget alerts go berserk after Microsoft account migration misfire

Cloud customers left reeling as forecasts leap hundreds of percent

Some Microsoft Azure customers have had a worrying few days after a problematic account migration caused forecast costs for the cloud service to skyrocket, triggering budget alerts.…

We're expecting too much of our schools, says teaching union
Schools and colleges are increasingly being expected to offer support which goes "far beyond teaching and learning" because of rising child poverty and "crumbling public services", a teaching union has warned.
Spurs agree season-long loan for PSG striker Kolo Muani
Tottenham Hotspur agree a season-long loan deal for Paris St-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.
England hand ODI debut to fast bowler Baker
England hand a debut to 22-year-old fast bowler Sonny Baker for their opening one-day international against South Africa at Headingley on Tuesday.
Warwick Davis to reprise role in Harry Potter TV series
The English actor will return as Professor Filius Flitwick, HBO has confirmed.
Larry Ellison bankrolling £118M AI vaccine research at Oxford University

Oracle billionaire funds project to predict immunity and develop treatments for hard-to-prevent diseases

A research group funded by tech billionaire Larry Ellison is set to invest £118 million ($169.6 million) in applying AI to vaccine research with the UK's Oxford University.…

Villa sign Lindelof & near Elliott and Sancho loans
Aston Villa sign former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof and are close to loans for Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho.
Meta to stop its AI chatbots from talking to teens about suicide
The firm says it will add more guardrails "as an extra precaution" and temporarily limit chatbots teens can use.
Is a UK heatwave in the weather forecast for September?
Simon King guides us through the weather we're expecting as we start meteorological autumn
Children at risk of identity theft by pictures posted by parents, research suggests
Researchers at the University of Southampton are warning of the dangers of posting your children's photos online.
GPS pay-as-you-go rail ticket trials launched in England
A new pay-as-you-go rail ticketing system, which tracks passengers as they travel, is being trialled in England.
Norway's £10B UK frigate deal could delay Royal Navy ships

BAE's sub hunter production line warms up – shame it's not for Britain

Norway has ordered British-made Type 26 frigates in a contract valued at roughly £10 billion to the UK economy, but this may delay the introduction of the Royal Navy's own desperately needed ships.…

I chose my Caesarean date to be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare
Working parents are now able to access 30 hours of childcare per week, paid for by the government.
How France's government reached the brink of collapse - and the staggering numbers behind its debt crisis
Many of Europe's largest economies have a debt problem, but the ramifications for the UK and France have a greater sense of urgency.
Hollywood star spotted working behind bar of village pub
Hollywood star Rupert Everett has been working behind the bar of his village pub in a bid to keep the doors open.
Why Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power
The PM's revamp aims to build clearer structures and bolster economic expertise ahead of the Budget.
Russia suspected of GPS interference after EU Commission president's plane 'forced to land using paper maps'
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered GPS jamming as a result of suspected Russian interference, an EU spokesperson has confirmed to Sky News.
Man Utd agree to sign keeper Lammens for £18.1m
Manchester United agree a deal to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial 21m euros (£18.1) plus add-ons.
Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?
The first time I used ChatGPT to code, back in early 2023, I was reminded of "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story about an accursed talisman that grants wishes, but always by the most malevolent path - the desired outcome arrives after exacting a brutal cost elsewhere first. With the same humorless literalness, ChatGPT […]
DDoS is the neglected cybercrime that's getting bigger. Let's kill it off

Don't worry, there's a twist at the end

Opinion  Agatha Christie stuck a dagger in the notion that crime doesn't pay. With sales of between two and four billion books – fittingly, the exact number is a mystery – she built a career out of murder that out-bloodied Jack the Ripper. It's a fair bet that had she chosen to write about accountancy fraud instead, her sales would be between two and four billion fewer. Some crime is sexy. Some is not.…

British woman stabbed to death in Cambodia, police say
Police arrest a woman in connection with the death in a park in Cambodian capital.
Man found dead at Burning Man festival
The man was found "lying in a pool of blood" at the Nevada desert festival on Saturday night, police said.
'I'm a child psychiatrist - here's the biggest source of stress for children (and my advice for parents)'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, the Money blog speaks to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like.
Newcastle agree £55m deal for Brentford's Wissa
Newcastle agree a deal worth £55m for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, a day after he urge the Bees to "keep their word" and let him leave.
UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
The food and children's agency workers are the latest UN staff detained by Houthi authorities.
By Crom, it’s Cimmerian September! (And all my REH essays, too)
It’s Cimmerian September! Youtuber extraordinaire Michael K. Vaughn coined the term, in which he spends the month talking about my second favorite writer, Robert E. Howard (John D. MacDonald still holds the top spot).
The best new science fiction books of September 2025
Authors including literary heavyweight Ian McEwan and big hitters John Scalzi, Yume Kitasei and Cixin Liu have new sci-fi novels out this month
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