Health experts are urging an immediate ban on commercial sunbeds in the UK, citing their direct link to melanoma and other skin cancers, particularly among young people. They criticize the ineffectiveness of current legislation and the aggressive marketing of a harmful product, emphasizing that a ban is crucial to reduce skin cancer rates and address health inequalities. Commercial sunbeds should …
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A flag-raising ceremony was held outside the Palestinian mission in London on Monday, a day after the UK announced it would recognise the State of Palestine, along with Australia, Canada and Portugal. Other countries, including France, are due to follow suit in recognising Palestinian statehood at the annual UN General Assembly that opens Monday in New York. Head of Mission …
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Onyee Ng makes highest break by a woman in a World Snooker Tour event with 137 at English Open in Brentwood; Hong Kong player also made history earlier in the season with run to last 32 of Championship League; English Open is fourth ranking event of the snooker campaign Last Updated: 12/09/25 7:08am Onyee Ng’s break of 137 eclipsed the …
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The UK government announced on Friday that representatives of the Israeli government will not be invited to participate in an upcoming London arms fair, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Britain and Israel over the situation in Gaza. A government spokesperson stated that the decision reflects growing concerns regarding recent developments in the region and the UK’s position on ongoing humanitarian …
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Ronnie O’Sullivan became the second player to hit maximum breaks in the same professional snooker match; the first 147 in O’Sullivan’s 6-3 Saudi Arabia Masters semi-final win over Chris Wakelin was his first since 2018; O’Sullivan will play Neil Robertson in the final Last Updated: 15/08/25 10:35pm Ronnie O’Sullivan made two maximum breaks during his stunning semi-final performance in Saudi …
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Graeme Dott to stand trial in 2026 over allegations of child sex abuse, accused of charges relating to primary school-age children; Warning: This story contains details which some may find distressing. If you are affected by this story, please visit sky.com/viewersupport Last Updated: 14/08/25 2:34pm Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to stand trial next year over allegations of …
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Seo Seoa, the only female player at the World Pool Championship, knocks two-time World Champion Albin Ouschan out of the tournament; watch the World Pool Championship at the Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 5pm on Sky Sports Mix. Last Updated: 24/07/25 8:16am Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Seo Seoa, the only …
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A UK spy destroyer in the Sea of Oman was stopped by the Iranian Navy and forced to change its course, claimed Iranian media. According to Tehran Times report, the British destroyer, which had entered the northern Indian Ocean last night with the purpose of guiding Israeli missiles into Iranian territory, was identified in a timely manner by the intelligence …
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The UK government Tuesday said it will invest billions of pounds in the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant as it strives to meet its net zero and energy security targets. The £14.2 billion ($19 billion) investment will end “years of delay and uncertainty”, the UK Treasury said in a press release, adding it would unlock a “golden age” of …
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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy reacts as he speaks during an interview with Reuters at the British High Commissioner Residence in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2025. — Reuters India on Saturday discussed expanding “counter-terrorism” cooperation with Britain following recent clashes with Pakistan, the UK’s foreign minister told Reuters after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. British Foreign Minister David Lammy …
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