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Labour MPs fear wipe out at next local election - as chancellor's career is 'toast'

Many Labour MPs have been left shellshocked after the chaotic political self-sabotage of the past week.
Shabana Mahmood is the new hard woman of British politics - and potential successor to Starmer

We're told that Shabana Mahmood, the still new home secretary, is "a woman in a hurry".
Man charged with murder of 17-year-old girl

A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch's 'very odd job' - acting opposite an enormous bird in The Thing With Feathers

He's played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and even voiced The Grinch but acting opposite a seven-foot (2.1m) crow may be one of the strangest roles Benedict Cumberbatch has taken on.
Hollywood icons meet Pope Leo - after agents were assured invites were not a hoax

The Pope met with film stars and directors at a special Vatican audience to celebrate cinema.
'I felt really scared and I felt alone' - Wicked star Jonathan Bailey on growing up gay in school

"I felt scared and I felt alone and I felt entirely limited at various points in my life", actor Jonathan Bailey says of growing up gay in school.

Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'

The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station

Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal

Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".

Are we becoming too reliant on AI - or too cautious?

This week, many of the tech world's glitterati gathered in Lisbon for Web Summit, a sprawling conference showcasing everything from dancing robots to the influencer economy.
Brazil 'surprised' UK not investing in new rainforest fund it helped design

Brazil was "a bit surprised" Britain hasn't contributed to a new investment fund to protect tropical forests, despite having helped to design it, a senior official has told Sky News.
COP30: Climate protest in Brazil's city of Belem aims to hold governments' feet to the fire

Hot, humid, loud and proud: the climate protest in the city of Belem was the embodiment of the Amazonian rainforest that surrounds it.

Interpath-owner to kick off £900m sale of Claire’s administrator

The restructuring firm drafted in to advise Sir Jim Ratcliffe on a radical cost-cutting programme at Manchester United Football Club will this week be put up for sale with a £900m price tag.
Former chancellor Osborne is shock contender to head HSBC

George Osborne, the former chancellor, has emerged as a shock contender to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one of the world's top banking jobs.
Telegraph future in limbo again as RedBird abandons £500m deal

The future ownership of the Daily Telegraph has been plunged back into crisis after RedBird Capital Partners abandoned its proposed £500m takeover.

DP World Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy beaten by Matt Fitzpatrick in play-off after dramatic finish to Race to Dubai season

Rory McIlroy secured the Race to Dubai for the fourth year running despite narrowly missing out to Matt Fitzpatrick in a thrilling finish to the DP World Tour Championship.
Grand Slam of Darts: Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price set up semi-final showdown as Michael Smith's run comes to an end

Luke Humphries set up a semi-final clash with Gerwyn Price at the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-8 victory over Michael Smith in Wolverhampton.
Joseph Parker fails drugs test: Heavyweight tested positive for traces of cocaine on day of Fabio Wardley defeat

Joseph Parker could face up to a two-year ban from boxing after a failed drugs test.

Three men and two women in their 20s have died in car crash in Co Louth, Irish police say

Three men and two women died in a "shocking" and "devastating" road crash involving two cars in Co Louth on Saturday night, Irish police said.
Mexico: Thousands march against crime and corruption in Generation Z protests, with 100 police injured

Thousands have taken to the streets of Mexico City to protest against crime and corruption - with 120 people left injured, according to authorities.
Arrest over car blast that killed eight in New Delhi

A resident of Kashmir has been arrested over a car blast that killed eight people and wounded at least 20 others in New Delhi last week, India's National Investigation Agency said.