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British journalist Sami Hamdi being held by US immigration to be freed, his family say
The family of Sami Hamdi, the British journalist being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is to be released, his family have said.The 35-year-old commentator was detained...
Princess Beatrice appears at her first charity event in UK since Andrew stripped of prince title
Princess Beatrice has made her first public charity appearance in the UK since her father, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was stripped of his prince title.Beatrice was joined by TV weather...
Gaddafi’s son released by Lebanese authorities after decade in detention
The son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been released by Lebanese authorities after he paid a $900,000 (£683,460) bail - ending his 10-year detention for allegedly withholding...
Democrats face party backlash over US government shutdown deal
Democrats face party backlash over US government shutdown deal
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDemocrats who backed a deal to reopen the US...
Ex-Northamptonshire police chief Nick Adderley appears in court accused of fraud and misconduct in public office
A former police chief who appeared in court accused of lying about his military experience has had his case elevated to a higher court.Nick Adderley, 59, who was chief...
Patrick Nolan: Man jailed for sex attack on woman who tried to fit him with electronic tag
A criminal who carried out a knifepoint sex attack on a woman who went to his house to fit him with an electronic tag has been jailed for four-and-a-half...
Former South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol charged over drone flights into North Korea
South Korea's ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing more criminal charges amid allegations he ordered drone flights over North Korea.Prosecutors allege the move was a deliberate bid to...
Olympics organisers moving towards blanket ban on transgender women from women’s sport
The International Olympic Committee is moving towards a blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport, Sky News understands.Olympic chiefs are also looking at prohibiting athletes with DSD (differences...
Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been freed from jail pending his appeal against his conviction for conspiring to raise funds from Libya.The 70-year-old's black car with tinted windows...
Woman, 34, has died after being stabbed in the neck in Birmingham
A woman has died after being stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city centre on Friday night.The 34-year-old, who has been named as Katie Fox, was taken to hospital...
Tim Westwood granted bail after court appearance on rape and sexual assault charges
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been granted conditional bail during a court appearance to face charges of rape and sexual assault.The 68-year-old is accused of offences against...
US Senate strikes deal aimed at ending record-long government shutdown
An agreement has been reached to advance a deal aimed at ending the longest US government shutdown ever recorded.A procedural vote held on Sunday night saw senators advance a...