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London residents use gyms after water failure

Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.

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.

Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply

Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.

Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT failure

All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.

CME data centre failure halts futures trading

A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.

Simple neck scan could detect heart attack risk

A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.

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.

Why Epidurals Don't Always Work in Labour

Discover why epidural pain relief sometimes fails during childbirth. Expert insights on placement issues, dosage problems, and timing myths for UK parents.

DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases

Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.

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.

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.

Nvidia earnings surge 65% amid AI boom

Nvidia reports staggering 65% profit growth, defying AI bubble concerns. CEO Jensen Huang addresses market anxieties as chip giant projects $65bn revenue.

Britain's Innovation Lesson From Elon Musk

Elon Musk's philosophy of treating failure as essential iteration offers crucial lessons for UK engineering and innovation. Discover how Britain can embrace bold experimentation.

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