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China: 90 killed and nine trapped following gas explosion at coal mine

At least 90 people have been killed following a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, state media reports.
UK faces 'economic catastrophe' unless it adapts to young people 'rewired by smartphones'

The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.
The People's Tree: Winner of Sycamore Gap tree artwork competition announced

The winner of a competition to turn wood from the illegally-felled Sycamore Gap tree into an artwork has been announced following a public vote.
SpaceX launches high-stakes test flight as record-breaking stock market debut looms

SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship on an uncrewed test flight.
Red Arrows to fly with just seven aircraft for most displays because engines are so old

The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, Sky News understands.
Kylie Minogue surprises fan with 'magical' singalong

Kylie Minogue surprised a fan by joining him for a "magical" singalong at the London premiere of her new Netflix docuseries earlier this week.
Tycoon Desmond plots Health Lottery sale | Mark Kleinman blog
Hezbollah MP reveals three things needed for lasting ceasefire with Israel

Despite ongoing negotiations, the US-brokered, month-old ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has failed to halt fighting between the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia Muslim armed group.

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England World Cup squad announcement: Ruthless Thomas Tuchel leaves big names out of 26-man squad

Ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left a number of high-profile names out of his England squad for the World Cup, while striker Ivan Toney has earned a shock recall.
Mikel Arteta interview: Arsenal boss tells Tom Hiddleston he saw Premier League title triumph coming in March

Mikel Arteta has said he saw Arsenal's Premier League success coming in March after ending their 22-year wait for the title.
Tottenham vs Everton: Spurs' Premier League status on the line on final day in their biggest game in recent history

Sunday’s Premier League home match against Everton is Tottenham’s biggest game in recent history.
Charlton vs Leicester: Why is there a WSL play-off, form guide and how to watch live on Sky Sports

Charlton and Leicester will face off on Saturday in the first-ever play-off for a place in the WSL next season, live on Sky Sports.
Premier League final day live on Sky: Arsenal's party, Tottenham's battle, Pep Guardiola's Man City goodbye

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Kylie Minogue surprises fan with 'magical' singalong

Kylie Minogue surprised a fan by joining him for a "magical" singalong at the London premiere of her new Netflix docuseries earlier this week.
TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted Wish You Were Here, has died

TV presenter Judith Chalmers - best known for hosting Wish You Were Here...? - has died, her family has said.
King surprises audience at production of Shakespeare's The Tempest

The King delighted the audience at a production of Shakespeare's The Tempest by taking a seat near members of the public to watch the play.
'Like a dead person': Donald Trump reacts to the Late Show with Stephen Colbert's final episode

US President Donald Trump has welcomed The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airing its final episode, saying the legendary host was "like a dead person".
TikTok star charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill boyband singer

The ex-girlfriend of a boyband singer has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill him as part of a custody dispute over their seven-year-old daughter, prosecutors in Los Angeles have said.