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News reporter at Sky News. Previously at The Independent. Avid reader and guitarist.

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'Stability in Middle East is priority,' says Starmer - as he calls on Iran to 'return to negotiating table’
'Stability in Middle East is priority,' says Starmer - as he calls on Iran to 'return to negotiating table'
The US struck three sites in Iran, with Donald Trump boasting the country's key nuclear sites were "completely and fully obliterated" in an address to the nation from the White House.
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June 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
South Western Railway: First renationalised train service starts today... with replacement bus
South Western Railway: First renationalised train service starts today... with replacement bus
Britain's railways are frequently plagued by delays, cuts to services and timetable issues - so what difference will nationalisation make to passengers in England and will journeys be cheaper?
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May 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Nine of Gaza doctor's 10 children killed in Israeli strike
Nine of Gazan doctor's 10 children killed in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Graphic footage shared by the Hamas-run Palestinian Civil Defence shows the bodies of small children being pulled from rubble in southern Gaza.
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May 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Scientist 'denied entry to US' after messages critical of Trump found on his phone
Scientist 'denied entry to US' after messages critical of Trump found on his phone
The unnamed researcher was on his way to a conference being held near Houston when he was subjected to a random check and his work computer and personal phone searched on 9 March, according to French ...
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March 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
France reportedly preparing to issue 'survival manual' to all households
France reportedly preparing to issue 'survival manual' to all households
The document consists of around 20 pages, according to French media, and suggests items people should prepare as part of a "survival kit", including at least six litres of bottled water, 10 cans of fo...
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March 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Putin sticks to red lines as he casts doubt over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire plan
Putin sticks to red lines as he casts doubt over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire plan
The Russian president thanked Donald Trump for "paying so much attention to regulating the conflict in Ukraine" and said he needs to speak with his American counterpart.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Donald Trump escalates trade war with Canada by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium
Donald Trump escalates trade war with Canada by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium
The US president said the increase set to take place on Wednesday is a response to price increases the provincial government of Ontario put on electricity sold to the US.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ukraine war latest: Moscow launches scathing attack on UK after expelling diplomats; as crunch peace talks to begin
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches scathing attack on UK; Trump envoy makes disputed intel claim as crunch peace talks to begin | War latest
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Saudi Arabia for talks with US officials this week. Meanwhile, Moscow expels two British diplomats and accuses the UK of being the "main instigator" of global conflic...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Tesla charging stations set on fire as backlash against Elon Musk intensifies
Tesla charging stations set on fire as backlash against Elon Musk intensifies
The world's richest man and his companies have been targeted since he made what looked like a Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration, and supported far-right movements in Europe.
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March 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Zelenskyy has been told to apologise to Trump and the Kremlin has reacted to the US military aid pause. Follow the latest updates here: news.sky.com/story/trump-...
Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy told to apologise to Trump - as Kremlin reacts to military aid pause
Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine after lashing out at Volodymyr Zelenskyy again, saying he should be more "appreciative" as their rift deepens. Listen to Trump 100 below as our US corre...
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March 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Pro-Russian paramilitary leader killed in Moscow bomb blast
Pro-Russian paramilitary leader killed in Moscow bomb blast
Armen Sarkisyan has been described as a "crime boss" by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service. It said he was suspected of participating in and aiding "illegal armed groups" and had formed a pro-Russian ...
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February 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Israeli cabinet due to approve Gaza ceasefire as Netanyahu insists deal not finalised news.sky.com/story/israel...
Israeli cabinet due to approve ceasefire as Netanyahu insists deal not finalised
Since the deal has been announced at least 32 people have been killed in heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza, medics reported. Any deal will need to be approved by Mr Netanyahu's security cabinet and th...
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January 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Biden warns of 'oligarchy' of wealth and power threatening US democracy
Biden warns of an 'oligarchy' of wealth and power threatening US democracy
During his speech from the Oval Office in the White House, the president said there was "a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people" and warned of "dangerous consequ...
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January 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
NATO must shift to wartime mindset, secretary general warns
NATO must shift to wartime mindset, secretary general warns
The head of NATO has warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years and that it is time to shift to a wartime mindset.
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December 12, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The human rights group said Israel sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by launching deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the delivery of food, medicine and other aid...
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December 5, 2024 at 9:29 AM