Australia's public sector faces 5% budget savings search
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
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Reeves' Budget Crisis: £17.4bn Borrowing Spike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
Toddler drinks 'disinfectant' from McDonald's Happy Meal
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal bottle allegedly filled with cleaning fluid. Police are investigating.
TikTok boss insists AI keeps teens safe from harm
Exclusive: TikTok's Ali Law tells Sky News how sophisticated AI now understands context better than humans, ensuring teen safety despite cutting 400+ moderator jobs. Read the full interview.
South Africa Declares Gender Violence a National Disaster
South Africa declares gender-based violence a national disaster following massive protests. Activists staged a powerful shutdown ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
CDC Updates Vaccine-Autism Stance After RFK Jr Instruction
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr reveals he instructed the CDC to change its official position on vaccines and autism, sparking widespread condemnation from public health experts. Discover the full story.
US Unveils First Female Crash Test Dummy
The US transportation department has unveiled the THOR-5F, its first female-modeled crash test dummy. This landmark move aims to address safety disparities that have left women at higher risk of injury in vehicle collisions for decades.
Farm worker dies in machinery accident at Cumbria farm
A 61-year-old farm worker was strangled after his clothes got caught in an unguarded hen feeder. His family says a 50p screw could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Girl, 12, injured in Kennington hit-and-run
A mother describes the horror of a hit-and-run that left her 12-year-old daughter with severe injuries. New data reveals 433 children are hurt on London school runs annually. Join the call for safer streets.
Former Soho toilet to become café or shop
Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.
CDC changes vaccine safety page for RFK Jr
CDC website altered to reflect RFK Jr's belief in vaccine-autism link, sparking condemnation from health experts. Scientific consensus maintains no connection exists.
Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop
A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.
Cigarette Fire Warning After North London Rescue
A woman was rescued from a North London house fire believed to be caused by a cigarette. The London Fire Brigade issues a vital safety warning to all smokers.
Leisure centre charged over 2016 electrocution death
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
Dangerous toys fail button battery safety standards
Consumer group Choice finds 17 out of 24 children's toys from major online retailers fail mandatory button battery safety tests. Learn how to protect your family.
Roblox mandates age verification for UK chat in 2026
Roblox rolls out compulsory age verification to protect children from adult strangers. New chat restrictions based on age groups will become mandatory in the UK next year.
15-year-old girl drowns in River Severn accident
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
Woman set on fire on Chicago subway, suspect flees
A 26-year-old woman is in critical condition after a man poured liquid on her and set her alight during an argument on a Chicago CTA Blue Line train. Police are hunting the suspect.
Roblox blocks child-adult chats after grooming claims
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Father dies in North Sea oil rig crane fall
Tributes pour in for Lee Hulse, 32, who died after a fall on the Valaris 121 oil rig. A fundraiser for his family has raised over £16,000. Read the full story.
Campaign for Graduated Driving Licences Launched
A new cross-party campaign urges the government to introduce Graduated Driving Licences to reduce young driver fatalities. Could this be the change that saves lives?
DVLA's £1,000 fine for 118 undeclared conditions
UK drivers face a £1,000 fine for failing to report 118 specific medical conditions to the DVLA. Check the full list now to ensure you're driving legally and safely.
John Oliver: US Public Media Defunding 'Just Stupid'
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
Boy, 2, strangled by jacket drawstring at nursery
Two-year-old Leanardo Ricci died after his jacket drawstring caught on a tree branch while playing outside at his nursery in Bibbiena, Italy. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
Stockholm bus crash leaves dead and injured
A bus collision in central Stockholm has resulted in multiple casualties. Police confirm fatalities and injuries near the University of Technology. Follow for live updates.
Stockholm bus crash leaves several dead in city centre
Tragic bus collision in central Stockholm leaves multiple people dead and injured. Police confirm driver arrested as investigation continues. Latest updates.
Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk
Tesla issues a major recall for 10,500 Powerwall 2 home battery units in the US due to overheating risks. Discover the details and what owners should do.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April
Government faces mounting pressure as figures reveal 91 mistaken prisoner releases since April. Justice Secretary David Lammy to face MPs over systemic failures. Read the full investigation.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April, four at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in England and Wales since April, with up to four still at large. Read the full investigation into the systemic failures.
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