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news.sky.comIs Trump really in trouble in Texas?For decades, Texas is the state that has been synonymous with the Republican Party. So why is it now on the brink of turning its back on Trump? Sky's Mark Stone went to find out.

16 Sept

If there's one thing you want to watch, make it this.. @stoneskynews.bsky.social : news.sky.com/video/is-tru...

news.sky.comTrump latest: President promises $5,000 dividend to adult US citizens if Republicans win both houses of CongressDonald Trump's been making a number of promises as he addressed the first ever midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas - including thousands of dollars to adult US citizens if republic...

10 Sept

Trump just promised adult US citizens a $5,000 'dividend' if republicans win both houses of Congress .. NBC estimates that would cost $1.35trn. There is a word for this! Follow here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/trump-...

news.sky.comPolitics latest: Jenrick defends Reform colleague accused of 'straightforward racism' by cabinet ministerThe business secretary has condemned masked protests at Dover, speaking on our new Sunday Morning show - and also accused Reform's Zia Yusuf of racism. Robert Jenrick has defended Yusuf - and told a p...

6 Sept

Superb start by @jonsopel1.bsky.social on new Sunday morning show on @news.sky.com - follow here and watch the videos of interviews: news.sky.com/story/politi...

news.sky.comRugby league legend Sir Billy Boston diesRugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at the age of 92, Wigan Warriors have confirmed.

25 Aug

A legend passes away. @skynewsrss.bsky.social is covering it here: news.sky.com/story/rugby-... But not many others. Wonder why

news.sky.comImran Khan must get 'humane treatment and proper medical care' in prison, ex-cricket captains urge PakistanFormer cricket captains - including Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Atherton, Kapil Dev and Adam Gilchrist - called for Pakistan to abide by a court ruling and let a medical board, "including Mr Khan's own...

24 Aug

Cricket finally does something about Imran khan @ptiofficial.bsky.social and joined by @jemimakhan.bsky.social : news.sky.com/story/imran-...

news.sky.comHarry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UKThe King was made aware of the couple's plans on Sunday and welcomes the opportunity to see more of the family, Sky News understands. Follow the latest reaction.

20 Aug

Lots to talk about today on return of Harry and Meghan to UK. Follow here @skynewsrss.bsky.social ; news.sky.com/story/harry-...

news.sky.comJason Arday latest: Thousands expected to attend vigil in LondonThousands of people are expected to attend a vigil in London this evening for Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who was found dead last week after resigning following accusatio...

17 Aug

Was Jason Arday murdered by the media frenzy? His friends and many many others think so. @skynewsrss.bsky.social is covering the vigil for him here: news.sky.com/story/jason-...

news.sky.comSimon Levy sentencing live: Double murderer and rapist who attacked sex workers faces jailThe prolific sex offender targeted women engaged in sex work on the streets, raping one and killing two others over eight months. Follow updates from home affairs reporter Henry Vaughan as he is sente...

12 Aug

Shocking case of double murderer, rapist #SimonLevy who was allowed to roam free by all the institutions despite strong evidence. Sentencing underway now - follow here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/simon-... :

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4 Aug

“Rod Liddle Has Died. Here He Is in His Own Words” The prolific journalist, who passed away on Sunday, urged Muslims to ‘blow themselves up’, joked about ‘trying to shag’ children and mocked an MP who spoke about being a victim of domestic violence.

zeteo.ukRod Liddle Has Died. Here He Is in His Own WordsThe prolific journalist, who passed away on Sunday, urged Muslims to ‘blow themselves up’, joked about ‘trying to shag’ children and mocked an MP who spoke about being a victim of domestic violence.

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news.sky.comWhat changes has Andy Burnham made to early prisoner release scheme?Sky News' Mollie Malone walks you through the controversial scheme.

4 Aug

What changes has Andy Burnham made to early prisoner release scheme?

news.sky.comComfortable victory, but uncomfortable numbers for Labour in Greater ManchesterBev Craig's triumph was great news for Labour - but zoom out and the figures show that Labour's first preference share was down 16 points on Andy Burnham's 2024 win.

1 Aug

Decisive victory for Labour in Manchester, or was it? Read Rob Ford's take here @news.sky.com news.sky.com/story/comfor...

news.sky.comThis time, it's personal: Burnham bids to break a legacy of failureFourteen years ago, Andy Burnham, as health secretary, published a white paper dubbed "Building the National Care Service". Since then, a political consensus has proved hopelessly elusive. Now prime m...

29 July

The ever excellent @joncraig.bsky.social gives his take on #andyburnham plans on social care: news.sky.com/story/why-fi...

news.sky.comWest Indies cricketing great Sir Garry Sobers has diedWest Indies cricketing great, Sir Garry Sobers, has died at the age of 89.

17 July

Cricket great, Sir Garfield Sobers has died.. first man to hit 6 sixes in a first class over. news.sky.com/story/west-i...

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news.sky.comNews presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died'A fantastic broadcaster': Remembering the career of Dermot Murnaghan

11 July

News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died

theguardian.comTV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies after being ill with prostate cancerMurnaghan ‘died peacefully’ at his home in London on Saturday, says his family The TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan “died peacefully” at his home in north London on Saturday morning “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement. More details to follow … Continue reading...

11 July

My condolences to #dermotmurnaghan family. First met him on shift long ago on C4 News as I made my way in journalism. Sat near him nervous he'd have big name attitude - but no. Came across, introduced himself, had friendly chat. Met again at #SkyNews. Hadn't change a bit. Giant

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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies after being ill with prostate cancer

news.sky.comDermot Murnaghan, former Sky News and BBC presenter, has diedDermot Murnaghan, former TV presenter and long-time Sky News anchor, has died.

11 July

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Dermot Murnaghan, former Sky News and BBC presenter, has died

news.sky.comWorld Cup: Thomas Tuchel on how England players should deal with racist abuseEngland manager Thomas Tuchel tells Sky News it would be better for players to stay off social media as FIFA reveals strengthened protections against abuse with the threat monitoring of every World Cu...

16 June

@robharrisreports.bsky.social on racist abuse on social media.. and England have not even played yet in World Cup! news.sky.com/video/world-...

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10 June

The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US | Morgan Ofori

theguardian.comThe most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US | Morgan OforiThis episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor for the Guardian’s The Long Wave

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Richard Jolly

@richjolly.bsky.social

10 June

Man Utd release Jadon Sancho as a £73m signing goes for nothing after just 83 games. Three signings who cost almost £150m are leaving as their contracts expire: www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

independent.co.ukJadon Sancho released by Man Utd as £150m trio leave on free transfersManchester United opted against extending Sancho’s contract by a year, bringing an expensive five-year spell with the club to an end

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Colm Murphy

@colmpm.bsky.social

10 June

I have to say, listening to the Today programme dedicate an entire (context free) section about whether migrants are more likely to be convicted criminals *the morning after* hundreds of non-migrants of my own ethnicity committed a pogrom is blood boiling.

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news.sky.com'It gives us hope': Virginia Giuffre's family react to Andrew investigationThe family of Virginia Giuffre have told Sky News they've been "given hope" by a UK police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over allegations of sexual misconduct.

22 May

'It gives us hope': Virginia Giuffre's family react to Andrew investigation

news.sky.comPlayers who cover mouths in confrontations to be sent off at World Cup - confirming plans revealed to Sky NewsFIFA President Gianni Infantino previously said he wanted to change the laws of the game following an incident during a Champions League fixture in February.

29 Apr

Will be a very interesting World Cup if this happens: news.sky.com/story/player... Read @robharrisreports.bsky.social latest scoop. Hair pulling and mouth covering now deemed as violent conduct

news.sky.comPolitics latest: Starmer facing Commons showdown over Mandelson revelationsSir Keir Starmer is set to make a statement in the Commons over the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.

20 Apr

Will Sir Keir still be here come this evening? Follow live here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/politi...

13 Apr

Great day again at Wembley for the #MightyHatters @lutontown.co.uk - privilege to be there - and also bumped into a familiar face who's son Devante got a few minutes at the end

2 Apr

Another great colleague leaving #skynews today - the amazing Lou Hastings. - joining ofcom. All the best Lou

2 Apr

Sad day personally and for Sky News yesterday. @suttonnick.bsky.social left after 6 great years. All the best to a great boss who showed you can lead with clarity and purpose - aworldnd remain a great human being too. V rare in today's mad world

inews.co.ukAs the only UK reporter in Iran since the war began, I've seen why Trump will loseIran has the upper hand, Trump has no plan B says Sky News reporter on the ground in Tehran

29 Mar

Thoughts that should scare the West from someone who has been there, done - @skynewsrss.bsky.social #dominicwaghorn- worth a read: inews.co.uk/news/uk-repo...

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news.sky.comGorton and Denton was a disaster for Labour - can Starmer find a way back?The first ever Green by-election win, their first ever MP in the north of England, all in the first electoral test for the relatively new Green leader Zack Polanski. This is his moment - and reasonably so.

27 Feb

Gorton and Denton was a disaster for Labour - can Starmer find a way back?

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The Guardian

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26 Feb

It’s taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain | Andy Beckett

theguardian.comIt’s taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain | Andy BeckettPopulists blame an ever-expanding list of enemies for social ills – many of which are in fact caused by changes in our habits and social norms, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

news.sky.comEpstein files latest: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrestedAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the King's brother, has been arrested on his 66th birthday. Follow the latest below.

19 Feb

Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arrested. Follow live @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/epstei...

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16 Feb

Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe Williams

theguardian.comNothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe WilliamsIt’s awkward, nobody seems to know what is going on, and the president’s thumb is at half-mast. It’s almost a metaphor for diplomatic relations between the US and the UK, writes Zoe Williams

13 Feb

Palestine Action has won the right in court to challenge the government's decision to label it a terror organisation. Wow But ban stays in place pending appeals

news.sky.comUK 'colonised' by immigrants, says Man Utd co-ownerBritain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country’s richest and most influential men, has told Sky News' Ed Conway.

12 Feb

If there's just one thing you watch today, watch this from the great @edconway.bsky.social : news.sky.com/video/ed-con...

news.sky.comBritain has been 'colonised' by immigrants says Manchester United co-ownerSir Jim Ratcliffe is the founder of the INEOS chemicals group and part-owner of Manchester United.

12 Feb

Great get by the great @edconway.bsky.social - Sir Jim made billions in business, but his sports teams have mostly tanked.

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Britain has been 'colonised' by immigrants says Manchester United co-owner

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news.sky.com'Offensive and wrong': PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for 'colonised' commentsThe prime minister has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for his "offensive and wrong" comments about immigration.

11 Feb

'Offensive and wrong': PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for 'colonised' comments

news.sky.comWho is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United facing backlash over immigration commentsSir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United and one of the UK's richest men, has sparked controversy over comments he made about immigration in an interview with Sky News.

12 Feb

Worth a read

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Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United facing backlash over immigration comments

news.sky.comFace of a 'vampire' revealed: Science rebuilds likeness of man decapitated after death to stop him coming backDiscovered in a fortress in eastern Croatia, the body had been exhumed, beheaded and reburied face down.

9 Feb

Enjoyable read here by #MichaelHavis on @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/face-o...

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Mehdi Hasan

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social

2 Feb

Anyone who tells you there is a 'ceasefire' in Gaza is gaslighting you and is an anti-Palestinian racist:

pbs.orgIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians, including several childrenHospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire.

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21 Jan

6,000 Truth Social posts later, here are the promises Trump kept—and broke on.wsj.com/4r8GKAy

26 Dec 2025

Little reaction from Africa to bombing of #Nigeria by US - and nothing from foreign office here or govt about an attack on a Commonwealth nation.. headed by the #King who hosted #trump for a second state visit

news.sky.comNigeria latest: Trump warns against 'slaughter' of Christians after strikes - but data doesn't back himThe US launched strikes in northwestern Nigeria overnight - in cooperation with Abuja - claiming hits on IS targets were in defence of Christians in the country. Data, however, doesn't suggest Christi...

26 Dec 2025

#donaldtrump claims about persecution of Christians as an excuse to bomb #Nigeria have been tested @news.sky.com data team - in short they dont stand up to scrutiny, er, surprise - news.sky.com/story/nigeri...

25 Dec 2025

#MerryXmas everyone. Thoughts and prayers for all the suffering Palestinian people in the holy land, and other conflicts in Africa.

skysports.comMo Salah: Liverpool would have won nothing without Egypt star and he is right to be frustrated, says Paul MersonPaul Merson says he agrees with Mohamed Salahs frustrations at Liverpool after the Egyptian claimed to have been thrown under the bus by the club; Merson believes that Liverpools poor form is not Sala...

12 Dec 2025

Don't always agree with #paulmerson but 100% agree with him re #MoSalah outburst - he's not taken the default view other players have - as reported by @skysportspl.bsky.social www.skysports.com/football/new...

news.sky.comWho's pictured in the newly released photos from Epstein files?The images were released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who obtained them from the Epstein estate.

12 Dec 2025

These pictures tell a story but you decide what that is - here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/whos-p...

11 Dec 2025

Why did #Trump seize Venezuela tanker? @KupperMiriam explains here @Skynews :https://news.sky.com/story/us-venezuela-crisis-everything-we-know-about-dramatic-ship-seizure-13481995

news.sky.comUnapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no otherThis was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man.

6 Dec 2025

Excellent analysis from #skynews #Robharris: news.sky.com/story/crafte...

10 Nov 2025

Dahlia's blooming brilliantly in my front garden - November 10th today. #climatechange a myth??

kent.police.ukEight child sex offenders jailed for 100 yearsMultiple child sex offenders have been jailed for a combined total of 100 years.

7 Nov 2025

These happened last month - Kent police have just put it out. Wonder why we all missed it - not much coverage: www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/la...

news.sky.comNadjib, who tipped off police over released prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, tells Sky News he's 'happy to see him arrested'Nadjib told Sky News he had been looking out for Brahim Kaddour-Cherif since the convicted sex offender was mistakenly released from prison and knew him "from the community".

7 Nov 2025

And another offering from @tomparmenter.bsky.social - how he and cameraman @joshuamasters got scoop from man called Nadjib: news.sky.com/story/nadjib...