Washington State Levee Breach Forces Urgent Evacuations
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
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Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi and LSEG Strike Major Data Partnership
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Amazon reprimanded by Ofcom over film mix-up
Amazon Prime Video breached UK regulations after a family was shown a sexually explicit film instead of the children's movie they rented. Ofcom has issued a formal ruling.
Parliament intruder stopped by workman
A trespasser evaded armed police to enter the House of Lords before being caught. The security breach was not publicly announced. Read the full story.
Levee Breach Forces Evacuations in Seattle Suburbs
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Pearson fined £2m for serious exam standards failures
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives his clearest signal yet that Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, calling the former deputy PM 'hugely talented' and the UK's best social mobility story.
Starmer: Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy PM Angela Rayner will rejoin his cabinet. Get the latest on this major UK political development.
China-Japan Radar Lock Incident Over Okinawa
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
Prison tutor's affair exposed by locked classroom door
A Chelmsford prison tutor admitted misconduct after a relationship with an inmate was discovered. The affair came to light when a colleague found their classroom locked from the inside.
UK Must Strategically Invest in Defence AI to Compete
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Prison population forecast revised to 2030
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
London council services may take months to recover from hack
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
Knife Arches and Self-Defence Training for Probation Staff
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales are to receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches following two serious stabbings in Oxford and Preston offices. Read the full story.
UK announces £2.4bn defence boost for new tech and submarines
The UK government unveils a major £2.4 billion defence investment, funding new submarines, AI, and drones to counter global threats. Read the full strategy.
Post Office reprimanded by ICO over data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.
UK Economy Grows in Q3 2025 on Data Centre Boom
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.
UK 'unprepared for war', ex-defence secretaries warn
Sky News podcast reveals decades of hollowed-out UK defences. Former ministers admit military is short of troops, ammo and medics. Discover the full story.
12 more prisoners mistakenly freed, two at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Lammy unveils 'fast and fair justice' plan for courts
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a £550m package to tackle Crown Court backlogs and support victims. Will controversial jury trial reforms follow? Read the full details.
Starmer Binds Himself to Chancellor Reeves Amid Budget Fallout
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves, revealing he considered an income tax manifesto breach. Analysis shows the budget was driven by political survival, not ambition. Read the full story.
London Council Cyber Attack: Services Hit & Resident Advice
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
Prison officer, 19, admits sexual relationship with inmate
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
Australia tracks Chinese navy, announces defence overhaul
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia announces major defence bureaucracy overhaul
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.
Lawyers condemn plan to slash jury trials
More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.
Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell
A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.
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