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Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says

About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says.

Last year was Ukraine’s deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN says

Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said.

What does Trump’s foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

Government U-turns on mandatory digital ID cards for workers

The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID cards mandatory for workers.Sky News understands digital IDs will no...

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations

Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland’s Moray Firth

The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland’s Moray Firth

The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Will Starmer go from ‘Never Here Keir’ to ‘Kowtow Keir’ if Chinese super embassy goes ahead?

A prime minister who has made U-turn after U-turn is about to make a controversial and unpopular decision on...

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.