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'Evil will not prevail': Community marks one week on from synagogue attack
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Community marks one week on from Manchester synagogue attack

A large crowd gathered outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation at 9.30am, the time of the attack last Thursday, to pray and mourn the victims.

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Hate crime rises with religiously-motivated offences at record level
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Hate crime rises in England and Wales with religiously-motivated offences at record level

Hate crimes targeted at Muslims rose by almost a fifth, with the Home Office noting a “clear spike” in these offences after the Southport murders and riots that followed last summer.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 15m

Protesters have taken to the streets of America's third biggest city as Trump threatens to send the military into Chicago. Sky's @skydavidblevins reports, and read more here 🔽
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The pulse of a city on edge - hundreds protest Trump's plan to deploy troops in Chicago

Hundreds of National Guard troops have set up camp at an army training centre on the outskirts of Chicago. Their presence drew a diverse crowd of protesters to the city centre - their faces lit by phone screens, voices raised and fists raised in defiance.

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"A moment of profound significance, relief, and hope." Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pays tribute to the nations involved in the Gaza peace plan between Israel and Gaza. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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Post Office scandal compensation shake-up and new redress body revealed
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Post Office scandal compensation shake-up and new redress body revealed

Ministers say they are accepting all but one of the recommendations made so far by public inquiry into the Horizon scandal.

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Sky's @SkyYaldaHakim speaks to our Military Analyst Michael Clarke, who says the agreement is 'complex' but is 'cautiously optimistic' that it could make way for peace in the Middle East region Watch live coverage on our YouTube channel:
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Sky's @SkyYaldaHakim speaks to our Military Analyst Michael Clarke, who says the agreement is 'complex' but is 'cautiously optimistic' that it could make way for peace in the Middle East region Watch live coverage on our YouTube channel:

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 1h

China unveils sweeping controls on rare earth exports before Trump talks Read more 🔗
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China unveils sweeping controls on rare earth exports before Trump talks

The controls on rare earth materials used in phones and defence give Chinese President Xi Jinping more leverage in upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump. They include a measure that mimics a US restriction on exports of chip-related products to China.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 1h

Phones creating 'epidemic of disconnection' in families, says Kate
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Phones creating 'epidemic of disconnection' in families, says Princess of Wales

"Our undivided attention is the most precious gift we can give another person. Yet, increasingly, it's the most difficult gift to offer," Kate writes in a joint essay.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 1h

Less than half of Scots trust government to do right by country, report finds Read more 🔗
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Less than half of Scots trust Scottish government to do right by country, report finds

The Scottish Social Attitudes survey, published on Thursday, also found satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to 22%.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 1h

Donald Trump spoke to the families of Israeli hostages over speakerphone to confirm that they will be released as part of his peace deal. Read more live updates:
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Gaza war latest: Ceasefire to come into effect after Israel ratifies deal tonight, says Netanyahu - as breakthrough celebrated in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, which will see hostages returned from Gaza. As a result of the breakthrough, Israel says a ceasefire is expected to apply after its government ratifies the deal tonight. Watch and follow the latest below.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 1h

Palestinians in Gaza welcomed the news of the deal reached between Israel and Hamas to put in place the 'first phase' of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.
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Gaza war latest: Ceasefire to come into effect after Israel ratifies deal tonight, says Netanyahu - as breakthrough celebrated in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, which will see hostages returned from Gaza. As a result of the breakthrough, Israel says a ceasefire is expected to apply after its government ratifies the deal tonight. Watch and follow the latest below.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 1h

Steel tycoon Gupta fires new legal salvo in battle to save crumbling empire Read more 🔗
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Steel tycoon Gupta fires new legal salvo in battle to save crumbling empire

The Liberty Steel owner has seen his main UK asset collapse and now faces a legal battle to preserve control of his stake in Australian company, InfraBuild, Sky News understands.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 2h

.@alexrossiSKY is at hostage square as people gather to celebrate the release of hostages, as a peace deal is agreed between Hamas and Israel

Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 2h

Gazans have taken to the streets to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel Footage shows people in Gaza dancing and celebrating the news, with video of Palestinians in Khan Younis picking up a news reporter as music plays in the background.

Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 2h

Speaking in Mumbai in a joint media conference with the Indian prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer welcomes news of positive steps towards an agreement over hostages and Gaza.

Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 2h

Hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas have arrived in Chicago, as President Trump continues to deploy them to Democrat-run cities. But local officials are pushing back. @skydavidblevins explains

Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 2h

'Of course it's a threat to national security!' A trial, about China spying on the UK government, has collapsed for not labelling China a national security risk. Former head of MI6, Richard Dearlove joins @skynewsniall and @MhariAurora on the Daily. 🎧
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'Of course it's a threat to national security!' A trial, about China spying on the UK government, has collapsed for not labelling China a national security risk. Former head of MI6, Richard Dearlove joins @skynewsniall and @MhariAurora on the Daily. 🎧

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 2h

BREAKING: Ceasefire will come into effect this evening after deal is ratified, says Netanyahu's office
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Gaza war latest: Ceasefire to come into effect after Israel ratifies deal tonight, says Netanyahu - as breakthrough celebrated in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, which will see hostages returned from Gaza. As a result of the breakthrough, Israel says a ceasefire is expected to apply after its government ratifies the deal tonight. Watch and follow the latest below.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, according to Egypt's Al Qahera News agency. Israel says the ceasefire will begin after the country's government ratifies the deal this evening. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Israel expects release of 20 hostages on Sunday or Monday
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Gaza war latest: Ceasefire due to be signed this morning - after Trump announces Israel and Hamas agree first phase of peace plan

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan. As a result, a ceasefire is expected to be signed this morning. Watch and follow the latest below.

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 3h

Customers of five water firms are facing even higher than expected rises to their bills after the companies disputed limits imposed by the industry regulator
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Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected hikes to bills

While most claims for extra cash were found to be unjustified, rises to bills on top of what Ofwat has allowed look set to be granted at each company

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 4h

As part of the initial agreement, all remaining hostages are due to be released and the bombing of Gaza is expected to stop. As the world waits to see what happens next, Sky’s @adamparsons explains what we can expect

Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 4h

🔴 On the latest episode of Trump 100… Hamas and Israel agree the first phase of the Trump peace plan. A multi-country effort. But what does the mean and what is next? Sky’s @Stone_SkyNews has more on this episode of Trump100 Listen below ⬇️

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 4h

Was Netanyahu's U-turn on the Gaza peace plan coordinated for political survival? Hear @SkyYaldaHakim's full chat with @RichardEngel here 👉
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Was Netanyahu's U-turn on the Gaza peace plan coordinated for political survival? Hear @SkyYaldaHakim's full chat with @RichardEngel here 👉

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Sky News (Mirror) @skynews-m.bsky.social · 4h

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