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Police response to Dover protests set to come under scrutiny, as Tommy Robinson associate appears to claim credit

The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.
Scottish government told to take sewage 'crisis' seriously after record 100,000 spills

The Scottish government has been told to bring its sewage "crisis" under control after a record 100,000 spills were recorded in a single year.
Lottery winner inspired by Dolly Parton gives away half of £115m winnings

A Lottery winner has given away half of her £115m winnings - citing country legend Dolly Parton as an "inspiration" for her philanthropy.

Russell Howard reveals his baby son Felix died shortly after birth

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1970s sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan dies at 82

Richard O'Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died, the Royal Variety Charity has announced.
Theatre team responds amid row between Maureen Lipman and actor who quit

The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.

Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Three hurricanes in Pacific show the power of El Nino

Three hurricanes that are churning in the Pacific represent a level of elevated activity consistent with El Nino.
Patient lived with world's first pig kidney transplant for nine months before getting human organ

A man with end-stage kidney failure was kept off dialysis for nine months after being given a genetically modified organ from a pig.
El Nino weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional' and last until February, say forecasters

Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.

French-owned EDF Energy in talks to acquire smaller rival So Energy

The French-owned utility EDF Energy is in talks to acquire smaller rival So Energy in a deal that would underline the renewed wave of consolidation taking place in the domestic gas and electricity supply market.
Money Problem: The £35 'fine' landing on drivers' doorsteps after a trip to the petrol station

This week, two drivers asked for help with two very similar disputes against a forecourt firm. It had tried to fine them after petrol stations failed to take their payments...
England cricket kit supplier Castore eyes blockbuster sale

Castore, the sportswear manufacturer backed by Sir Andy Murray, is exploring a sale after receiving takeover approaches from a string of industry rivals.

Gianni Infantino: FIFA president confirms he will stand for re-election in March

Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president next March.
Women's Super League round-up: Lisa Baum shines on Arsenal debut to beat Brighton and Tottenham dominate West Ham

Sky Sports' round-up of Sunday's action across the Women's Super League as new signings for Arsenal and Tottenham shine to secure wins for both clubs.

FIFA confirms Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election as president

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino is standing for re-election next year after the president declined Sky News questions on his future in the job, now insisting "nothing has changed".
Nepal: China confirms number of dead and missing following floods

China has confirmed that 43 people are dead and 519 still missing after flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet over a week ago.
Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Four people, including two women, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry has said.