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Belfast victim's family 'forced' to give update on condition due to 'distressing' false information
The family of the man who was seriously injured in a stabbing in Belfast have called for an end to violence in the city and described the sharing of false information on social media as "deeply distressing".
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0100
The family of the man who was seriously injured in a stabbing in Belfast have called for an end to violence in the city and described the sharing of false information on social media as "deeply distressing".
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0100
Military chief writes to PM in unusual move - as hopes of major announcement this week dashed
The UK's military chief has written to the prime minister amid concerns that an offer of around an extra £13bn to fund a major investment plan for defence is not enough, Sky News understands.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:50:00 +0100
The UK's military chief has written to the prime minister amid concerns that an offer of around an extra £13bn to fund a major investment plan for defence is not enough, Sky News understands.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:50:00 +0100
Smacking leads to worse exam results, research finds
Smacking children can lead to future behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to new research.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:26:00 +0100
Smacking children can lead to future behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to new research.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:26:00 +0100
Girl, 14, sectioned after three stabbed in school knife attack
A schoolgirl arrested after three people were injured in a school knife attack has been detained under the Mental Health Act, police said.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0100
A schoolgirl arrested after three people were injured in a school knife attack has been detained under the Mental Health Act, police said.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0100
Everton ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m over PSR breaches
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over Premier League profitability and sustainability breaches from the 2021-22 season when the Clarets were relegated.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0100
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over Premier League profitability and sustainability breaches from the 2021-22 season when the Clarets were relegated.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0100
Jail for first offenders sentenced under new Channel crossing law
The first two people to be sentenced under a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing have been jailed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
The first two people to be sentenced under a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing have been jailed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
Manhunt for prisoner who escaped from van as police release image
Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100
British tourist died after falling into Venice canal, inquest hears
A British tourist on holiday with his partner in Venice drowned after falling into a canal, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0100
A British tourist on holiday with his partner in Venice drowned after falling into a canal, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Seven arrested after man stabbed to death in London street
Detectives launched a murder investigation and made seven arrests after a man was knifed to death.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100
Detectives launched a murder investigation and made seven arrests after a man was knifed to death.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100
Teen 'hitman' pretended to shoot armed police with imaginary gun
A Norwegian teenager accused of flying to the UK to murder a stranger for money pretended to shoot armed police in footage played in court.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0100
A Norwegian teenager accused of flying to the UK to murder a stranger for money pretended to shoot armed police in footage played in court.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0100