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Parents say their children died taking part in viral trend - now they're set to face TikTok in court
Warning: This story contains descriptions of parents finding their children unresponsive.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Warning: This story contains descriptions of parents finding their children unresponsive.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban
Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s to prevent a potential Commons showdown.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s to prevent a potential Commons showdown.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Two people die in house fire
Two people have died in a house fire in north London.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Two people have died in a house fire in north London.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
'No tears' in Tory party over Jenrick's departure, ex-Scottish Conservative leader says
There have been "no tears" shed over Robert Jenrick's departure from the Conservative Party, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has said.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0000
There have been "no tears" shed over Robert Jenrick's departure from the Conservative Party, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has said.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0000
Badenoch turned a crisis into an opportunity - but her Reform problems aren't over
Times really have changed. What the hell has just happened?
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:35:00 +0000
Times really have changed. What the hell has just happened?
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:35:00 +0000
Number of councils that have requested delay to local elections revealed - is yours one of them?
Over a third of the local councils offered a delay to their elections in May have requested one, Sky News analysis shows.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Over a third of the local councils offered a delay to their elections in May have requested one, Sky News analysis shows.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Boy, 16, admits killing man he believed was paedophile in seafront attack
A 16-year-old has admitted killing a man he believed was a paedophile after allegedly luring him to a beach in a premeditated attack.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:12:00 +0000
A 16-year-old has admitted killing a man he believed was a paedophile after allegedly luring him to a beach in a premeditated attack.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:12:00 +0000
Train fare evader facing jail time over 112 unpaid tickets
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers could face jail time for 112 unpaid tickets, a judge has said.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:09:00 +0000
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers could face jail time for 112 unpaid tickets, a judge has said.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:09:00 +0000
£1.4m payout to chief executive of NHS trust where Letby worked
A former chief executive of the Countess of Chester NHS Trust, where Lucy Letby worked, has been awarded £1.4m in damages.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:29:00 +0000
A former chief executive of the Countess of Chester NHS Trust, where Lucy Letby worked, has been awarded £1.4m in damages.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:29:00 +0000
Potential flight delays and cancellations after fog warning issued
A yellow warning for fog has been issued across parts of England and Wales which risks travel disruption, including to flights.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0000
A yellow warning for fog has been issued across parts of England and Wales which risks travel disruption, including to flights.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0000