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February 2026

Plaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to independence for Wales

It would be great for Michael to come out with us, he's always welcome."
This commission is a first step in the independence plan they claim to not be pursuing.
We're using taxpayers here to get to grips with problems in health, to build a stronger economy, to raise standards in education, to offer a childcare offer that's the most generous in the UK."

Where has been hit? Iran retaliates across Middle East after US-Israel strikes

Donald Trumppresident
I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand,

Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood

Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK's asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration

The levels of illegal migration are putting immense strain on our country, and our public services — creating division within communities across the country,

'Fearing Russians would target you because you're a girl' — stories from Ukraine's children

As Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, Sky News has partnered with Voices of Children, a Ukrainian charity, to tell the stories of teenagers living through war

Queen Victoria statue in Belfast hospital grounds targeted in paint attack

In an accompanying post, the group said, "Belfast activists" had paid a visit to the "Famine Queen" — a reference to the Irish potato famine of the mid-19th century

British monarch Victoria oversaw the Great Hunger and the decimation of the Irish population as millions perished and emigrated,

US opens 'pop-up' consulate in Israeli settlement considered illegal under international law

He knows that if America and Israel are together, it makes both countries stronger. Doing these acts and providing these services comes from understanding our history and our instinct for survival,
I can probably name more congressmen than Knesset members,
People from outside think 'oh, every Arab and Jew hates each other', but that's not the case,

New legal action planned over proposal to house 540 asylum seekers in town

Legal action was first filed against the government by Crowborough Shield, a community interest company, in December last year after it revealed it was considering housing up to 540 men at the site in East Sussex

We believe that issuing this claim when we did was the only available course for our community."
Our current inclination is to recommence proceedings next week."

Picture of 'rare' boot released as police try to identify woman's body

The body was discovered around five miles west of the island on 23 September 2025, with forensic analysis in Scotland, the UK and Europe proving unsuccessful

Roddy MacNeillinspector
We are still carrying out enquiries into who this woman could be and want to return her to her loved ones.

Killer who plied partner with nothing but vodka and ice lollies and inflicted 100 injuries jailed

As a result of your actions, Stephanie would have been in pain and fear, and you kept her there, offering little but vodka,
The thought that she died alone in pain with nobody to comfort her haunts me every day."
She always saw the good in people, including you, never giving up on them. She had an enormous capacity to love and a bright smile that could light up a room."
Steynjustice
When intoxicated, you were abusive, aggressive and violent towards her on occasions prior to her death,
Stephanie Blundell died on the morning of July 20, 2025, as a result of fierce, repeated and sustained assaults inflicted by you over the preceding day or two.
She was kind-hearted, quick-witted and effortlessly stylish. Her warmth and compassion have been evident throughout this trial and that brings us some comfort that her true loving nature has been seen by so many."