Category : Sky news

Winner claims $1.6bn lottery jackpot after buying ticket in supermarket - but still has a decision to make

A lucky winner has come forward to claim a $1.6bn (£1.32bn) Mega Millions lottery jackpot in the US.The ticket was bought at a Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach, near Jacksonville in Florida. However, the winner sat on the ticket for...

Man's rape conviction to be reviewed after 'mistakes were made' during trial

A man who avoided a prison sentence for rape is to have his conviction reviewed after prosecutors admitted "mistakes were made" during his trial. Sean Hogg, 22, was convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl on various occasions in Dalkeith...

Bruce Springsteen postpones remainder of 2023 tour

Bruce Springsteen has postponed the remainder of his 2023 tour as he recovers from a peptic ulcer. The 74-year-old rock icon, who celebrated his birthday last week, will now perform the remaining tour dates with backing band E Street in...

Convicted murderer who helped stop terror attack honoured by Princess Anne

A convicted murderer who helped tackle a terrorist in London was among those honoured at a Windsor Castle ceremony.Princess Anne awarded Steven Gallant the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his actions during the Fishmongers' Hall attack in N...

Ryder Cup stars meet with fans in Rome ahead of competition

The stars of this year's Ryder Cup walked down Rome's famous Spanish Steps on Wednesday - days before teeing off in the famous golfing competition.Europe's star man, Rory McIlroy, was there with wife Erica Stoll, along with captain Luke...

Ex-Spain boss to be investigated as part of Rubiales 'kissgate' probe

Spain's Women's World Cup winning ex-manager Jorge Vilda is to be investigated as part of the Luis Rubiales "kissgate" probe.A judge has expanded the scope of the sexual assault investigation into the kiss by Rubiales on Spain star Jenn...

Journalist hits out at GB News after 'unacceptable' Laurence Fox comments

The female journalist who was the subject of "unacceptable" comments about her appearance on GB News has hit out at the channel's "antiquated" approach.Speaking on Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox mad...

Police arrest man in Dover the day after woman found dead on beach near Calais

British police have arrested a Sudanese man following the discovery of a migrant's body on Sangatte beach near Calais on Tuesday morning. National Crime Agency (NCA) officers detained the 21-year-old in Dover on suspicion of illegal ent...

Man found guilty of stabbing clubber to death because he was 'standing in his spot'

A man accused of stabbing someone to death on a nightclub dancefloor because he was "standing in his spot" has been found guilty.Edward Wilson, 39, killed Akeem Francis-Kerr with a single stab to the neck at Valesha's nightclub in Walsa...

Welsh government minister survives no confidence vote over 20mph speed limit row

A Welsh government minister has survived a vote of no confidence amid significant opposition to a default 20mph speed limit in the country.The Welsh government's deputy climate change minister, Lee Waters, survived the vote by 42 to 16....

Iran 'launches satellite into space' amid Western fears over nuclear threat

Iran claims to have successfully launched a third military satellite into orbit.The launch could further escalate tensions with Western nations, which fear its space technology could be used to develop nuclear weapons. The Noor-3 imagin...

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Expert has thoughts on the new TikTok trend

An expert has offered insight into why so many men, according to a highly popular TikTok trend, are obsessed with the Roman Empire.The hashtag 'roman empire' has been viewed well over a billion times on TikTok, with most videos aimed at...

Braverman responds to Elton John criticism - and claims 'many' asylum seekers pretend to be gay

"Many people" pretend to be gay to claim asylum in the UK, Suella Braverman has claimed, as she defended herself from criticism from Sir Elton John.The home secretary yesterday delivered a controversial speech in which she claimed the a...

Dan Wootton suspended by GB News after Laurence Fox row

Dan Wootton has been suspended by GB News after comments made by Laurence Fox during his show on the channel.Fox was taken off air following comments he made on air on Tuesday about female PoliticsJOE journalist Ava Evans, which have be...

World's most powerful laser that delivers more power than National Grid with single pulse to be built in UK

The world's most powerful laser will be built in Oxfordshire, thanks to £85m in new funding for the technology.Scientists are aiming to develop the technology which will be a "million, billion, billion times brighter than the brightest...