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US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall

Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.

Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart

The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.

Morrisons 'Talking Tills' to Tackle Loneliness

Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' for slower, chat-friendly checkouts from Dec 4-7, supporting Good Morning Britain's anti-loneliness campaign. Learn how the initiative works.

St Pancras has London's best Christmas tree for 2025

Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.

BBC star Hugh Wallace dies aged 68

Tributes are flowing for beloved BBC presenter and architect Hugh Wallace, who has died at 68. His husband confirmed the sad news on social media.

Johansson: Backer Tried to Cut Holocaust from Film

Scarlett Johansson reveals a financier tried to force her to remove Holocaust references from her directing debut 'Eleanor the Great'. She refused, the backer pulled out, but Sony Pictures Classics saved the project.

PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs

Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.

Sandi Toksvig's Riviera Rail Trip: A Literary Tour

Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful Channel 4 rail adventure along the French Riviera, exploring literary history and stunning coastal scenery. Don't miss this bibliophile's dream journey!

Sandi Toksvig's Great Riviera Rail Trip Review

Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful four-part railway journey along the French Riviera, exploring art, history and culture. Don't miss this charming travelogue on Channel 4.

Forestry expert Simon Rietbergen dies aged 65

Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert who helped establish the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative to combat deforestation in Africa's Sahel region.

Five-Hour D&D Play Initiative Transforms Theatre

Discover how Initiative, a five-hour off-Broadway play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling. Experience theatre's new frontier.

Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years

The government announces first rail fare freeze in three decades, saving commuters hundreds of pounds annually. Part of plans to rebuild Great British Railways with modern ticketing.

Sycamore Gap offspring planted across the UK

Saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted nationwide in a National Trust project, creating a living legacy from the lost landmark.

Top 12 Global Pictures of the Week by Sky News

Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.

Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance

Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.

AI Bubble Fears Return as Wall Street Rally Fades

Wall Street tumbles as AI bubble fears resurface, despite strong Nvidia results. The S&P 500 fell 1.6% as concerns over excessive tech spending mount. Explore the market volatility.

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