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Police in Pakistan have raided at least 20 homes nationwide as they search for Sara Sharif’s family, Sky News understands. According to Sky’s Inzamam Rashid, the raids were concentrated in Jhelum and Mirpur – and are ongoing. The 10-year-old’s father Urfan Sharif and her stepmother Beinash Batool are believed to have travelled to the country

Nottinghamshire Police are preparing to launch an investigation into maternity cases of “potentially significant concern”. Chief Constable Kate Meynell said the cases relate to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. She said the decision came after a meeting with senior midwife Donna Ockenden to discuss her independent review “and to build up a clearer picture of

Smart home devices, including appliances like washing machines, demand unnecessarily large amounts of user data that could end up in the hands of social media and marketing firms, a consumer group has warned. Which? said many products’ apps request information during setup that should not be needed to run. Among the offenders are Google thermostats

Sussex Police couldn’t resist making a series of quips after catching a driver speeding in an Only Fools And Horses-style three-wheeled van. The bright yellow Robin Reliant was emblazoned with “Trotters Independent Trading Co” across the back, just like the vehicle used by Del Boy (played by Sir David Jason) in the hit comedy. Black

The Rolling Stones have unveiled details of their much anticipated new album, Hackney Diamonds – and lead single Angry – at a star-studded press conference in London. Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards shared details at an event on Tuesday hosted by US presenter Jimmy Fallon in Hackney, east London – after many hints

Manchester United have said they are taking allegations against Antony “seriously” after the player was accused of abuse by his former girlfriend. The club said they are considering the impact of the allegations and would not be making further comments pending further information. A spokesperson said: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and

Police in the West Midlands have rescued a 12ft-long python from the streets of West Bromwich. Officers from Sandwell Police apprehended the creature just after midnight on Tuesday after a call from a member of the public. Not shy of using a few puns, in a statement, Sandwell Police said: “Our officers are not easily

A “major incident” has been declared after a crash involving a 52-seater bus. Fire crews are currently working to extract a driver who is “severely trapped” after the crash on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, which also involved a car. Many of the bus passengers are suffering with various injuries, according to the

Manchester United winger Antony has been dropped from the Brazil squad following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. Brazil confirmed the player had been withdrawn from the side for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to the accusations, which they said “need to be investigated”. Brazilian news outlet UOL published the allegations by Gabriela

The Metropolitan Police is investigating an alleged assault on Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Footage circulating on social media appeared to show the aftermath of an incident involving Keane and fellow pundit Micah Richards following Arsenal’s win over Manchester United. Sky Sports confirmed the incident saying that Richards attempted

A police officer has been sacked after arranging for a child to go on a routine visit to a registered sex offender. Detective Sergeant Nicola Coutts was dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing held by Avon and Somerset Police. The hearing heard how DS Coutts arranged for a teenage work experience student to

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating an “attempt to intimidate” its officers – after a poster claiming to reveal their details was put up near a bus stop. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has since confirmed the poster was a fake, containing incorrect details. It follows a major data breach earlier this month

The number of people admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in England has reached its highest rate in three months. There were 3.4 admissions per 100,000 people in the week leading up to 27 August, which remained unchanged from the previous seven days and marked the highest rate since mid-May, according to the UK Health Security

The man nicknamed the “Brighton cat killer” died of COVID on his 55th birthday while receiving end-of-life cancer care, according to an inquest. Stephen Bouquet was jailed for more than five years in July 2021 after stabbing and killing nine cats and injuring seven more. He carried out the attacks between October 2018 and May

The driver of a police van which was seen on CCTV following two boys on an e-bike shortly before they died in a fatal collision is facing a criminal investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the driver of the vehicle was now being “criminally investigated for dangerous driving”. The driver, along, with

A domestic abuse survivor has told Sky News how a police officer took advantage of her vulnerability when he had sex with her in a women’s refuge while on duty. Shannon Mulhall was distressed and vulnerable when she called the police and was taken to a place that should have been a sanctuary. But one

The Home Office is eyeing an expansion of the use of facial recognition software – including potentially within police forces and the security agencies. The department put out a call asking for companies to make suggestions of how they could improve the way in which facial recognition is used by the government. And the market

The rollout of flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the UK has been brought forward after the emergence of a new variant. NHS officials have indicated the BA.2.86 – which came to light on 18 August – is the most concerning since the arrival of Omicron. Scientists also say it has mutated, but has not been

Police officers who are found guilty of gross misconduct will face automatic dismissal under reforms designed to toughen up the disciplinary process following a series of scandals. Chief constables and other senior officers will be given greater powers to sack rogue staff while those who fail vetting checks can also be fired. Under the new

A car has gone “into the water” at a marina in Swansea. South Wales Police confirmed its officers had attended along with colleagues from other emergency services. They were called to reports of the incident shortly after 10am on Wednesday. Pictures from the scene show multiple police vehicles and ambulances in attendance. The air ambulance