Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant

US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

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Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.

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Brexit: Liam Fox to warn of customs union 'sell out'

The UK must not give up "control" of its trade policy to the EU after Brexit, Liam Fox will say.

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Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

Two Canadians admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of drugs after one of Australia's largest seizures.

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Syria conflict: Putin orders Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause'

Russia's president orders daily five-hour pauses in Syria's assault on the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta.

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Nicola Sturgeon rejects offer in Brexit devolution row

Scotland's First Minister says the offer will restrict the UK's devolved administrations.

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Leicester explosion: What we know

Five people have died in an explosion at a shop in Leicester.

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