A UEFA-commissioned review into the poor treatment of Liverpool fans outside the 2022 Champions League final has found the failings “almost led to a disaster” after faults by European football’s governing body and the lack of a venue risk assessment by French authorities. French police face criticism in the independent report for firing tear gas
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9:24 AM ET Following one of the more dramatic fights the sport of MMA has seen, there are still plenty of unanswered questions after an instant classic over the weekend at UFC 284 between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight title and the pound-for-pound crown. Who or what stole that show in
An individual at the heart of cross-Channel people-smuggling has revealed to Sky News that most smugglers choose to settle in Britain and invest their profits here. The man, whose identity we will not reveal, provides details on how smugglers operate, how they justify their criminality, their business model, their relationship with the French police and
Political leaders should “take a clear stand” and condemn violence against asylum seekers, charities have said – as they warned scenes like those outside a Merseyside hotel could be replicated across the country. Fifteen people were arrested after “violent scenes” outside the hotel where asylum seekers were staying in Knowsley on Friday. A demonstration descended
The number of working days lost to strike action totalled 843,000 in December, bringing the total number of strike days from June to December 2022 to 2,471,000, the highest since 1989, official figures show. There were 4,129,000 days lost to strike action in 1989 due to industrial action by rail workers and coal miners, the
A union representing hundreds of workers at an Amazon warehouse has revealed plans for seven more strike days. The GMB union said its members in Coventry would now take further industrial action on 28 February, 2 March and between 13-17 March. It marked an escalation in their pay fight, which began with a 24-hour strike
China has said US high-altitude balloons have flown over its airspace more than 10 times over the past year – a claim that Washington rejects. Beijing made the claim after the US accused China of operating a fleet of surveillance balloons around the world. US officials denied the claim and said there is “no US
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still supports BBC chairman Richard Sharp, despite revelations about the part he played in securing an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson, his spokesman has said. Mr Sharp took the role in January 2021 after being recommended by then-PM Mr Johnson and having his appointment approved by a committee of MPs. But
The family and friends of Nicola Bulley, missing for more than a week in Lancashire, have questioned the police theory over her disappearance. Police believe the 45-year-old mother of two may have fallen in the River Wyre while walking her dog. Police have issued a new appeal, asking for a woman who was in the
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s 9-year-old daughter made headlines for her appearance at an event celebrating the North Korean military. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. #CNN #News
Tesla is again adjusting pricing for its electric vehicle in the US – making it the fourth time in just over a month. It’s starting to be difficult to keep up with Tesla’s price changes lately. As we previously reported, Tesla started the month by implementing drastic cuts across its entire EV lineup, with Model Y
Britain’s biggest luxury yacht-builder is being sold to new private equity backers 15 years after it last changed hands. Sky News has learnt that Princess Yachts, which is based in Plymouth, is being sold to KPS Capital Partners, a US-headquartered investor which specialises in owning manufacturing businesses. Sources said a deal could be struck as
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Sir Elton John, Will Ferrell and Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were among the celebrities who featured in this year’s star-studded Super Bowl advertisements. Famous names from the film, television and music industries regularly feature in the commercials, which can reportedly cost up to £8.3 million ($10 million) for a 30-second slot.
Rihanna has revealed she is pregnant again as she showed off a bump during her half-time show at what turned out to be a classic Super Bowl. The star had earlier said she was “thinking about bringing someone” – and when she opened her jacket and stroked her stomach during her big performance it started
Rishi Sunak has been accused of failing to rein in a “culture of lavish spending” across government departments as Labour published details of thousands of purchases over the past two years on taxpayer-funded debit cards. The opposition party’s report on Government Procurement Cards (GPCs) showed 14 departments spent at least £145.5m in 2021 compared with
The Turkish city Gazientep has been a place of refuge for hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing war. Now, they have been displaced again after a devastating earthquake crumbled buildings and killed thousands of people. Locals watch on as they wait for news of their missing loved ones. Read the latest updates here: https://bit.ly/3Y4jiGg #turkey
Thousands have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, according to officials. CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz reports on the ongoing rescue efforts in war-torn Syria where a humanitarian crisis was already unfolding before the earthquake. #CNN #News
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Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in Warrington on Saturday. Brianna was found with serious injuries on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3.13pm. Emergency services were called but she died at the scene. Cheshire Police said a boy and girl, both