Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
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A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds forecast from Sunday, with further disruption likely next week.
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 Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
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.
A leaked trailer for an unannounced Shenmue 4 has fans divided over its authenticity ahead of The Game Awards. Is it a genuine reveal or a sophisticated AI hoax? Read the full analysis.
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly denies a report claiming he warned of a US 'betrayal' of Ukraine, as EU leaders scramble to secure vital funding for Kyiv. Read the latest on the diplomatic tensions.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, endangering US forces. Calls for his resignation grow.
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticises the FCA for not probing Treasury Budget leaks, warning of a dangerous precedent. Read the full details of the political row.
Sky News podcast reveals deep state concerns over UK vulnerability to Russian attacks and a formal leak inquiry into budget tensions between No.10 & No.11. Listen for the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves clashed with the OBR after Budget details were leaked, sparking a war of words over fiscal forecasts and transparency. Discover the fallout and what it means for UK economic policy.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing secret Yemen airstrike details on Signal. The unclassified version is due this week.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day 2025 and New Year's Day. Get the latest details and what it means for the capital.
OBR economist David Miles defends watchdog's transparency after Treasury briefings suggested £10bn fiscal swing. He calls reports 'damaging' and sets the record straight. Read the full details.
The OECD forecasts UK growth will outpace major EU economies in 2025, but warns household budgets will be squeezed by fiscal policy, limiting consumer spending. Read the full analysis.
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
The Met Office's long-range forecast for London suggests a wet start to December with no snow predicted for Christmas. Mid-month may bring milder conditions. Get the full outlook.
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
An inquiry finds the premature release of Rachel Reeves's budget was due to OBR leadership failures, not foreign cyber activity. Get the latest updates.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2026. Could this be the first white Christmas since 2010?
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential crisis after accidentally leaking Rachel Reeves' budget. Can the watchdog survive the political fallout? Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast.
MPs investigate the Tory government's handling of a leak exposing 19,000 Afghans. A whistleblower reveals Taliban used abandoned UK equipment to track targets.
Rachel Reeves's second budget descends into chaos following an unprecedented OBR leak, prompting fiery attacks from Kemi Badenoch. Listen to the full analysis on Electoral Dysfunction.