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One man’s struggle to save Uganda’s once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

Voting under way to decide thousands of councillors and Runcorn and Helsby by-election

The votes, which are taking place in locations in England and the Isles of Scilly, mark the first electoral test for the party leaders since last year's general election. Ofcom rules limit what can be reported until 10pm.

Thousands of reservists have joined calls to end the Gaza war and bring the remaining hostages back.

Russian drones have killed at least two people and injured another five, the Odesa regional leader says.

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Two children from Gaza enter UK for specialist medical care for first time after months of struggle

Until now, not a single child from Gaza has entered the UK for medical care, and the process has not been an easy one for the volunteers at Project Pure Hope. They told Sky News it has taken 17 months to arrange temporary visas for the two children.
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The children arrive in the UK

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Ghena Abed, five, needs urgent treatment to save the vision in her left eye

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Medics think Rama Qudiah, 12, needs a bowel operation

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Rama's mother, Rana

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Dr Farzana Rahman from Project Pure Hope

China is blaming the United States for the origin of COVID-19, accusing Washington of “evading responsibility” for the virus amid multiple statements by President Donald Trump that it was leaked from a lab in Wuhan.
In a multipage paper, the Communist regime said the infectious disease was present in the U.S. earlier than what was officially determined.
“The US should cease from shifting blame and evading responsibility, stop finding external excuses for its internal malaise, and genuinely reflect on and overhaul its public health policies,” the paper states. “The US cannot continue to turn a deaf ear to the numerous questions over its conduct.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House.
CREDIBILITY CRISIS: NEW YORK TIMES HELPED MISLEAD AMERICA OVER COVID LAB LEAK THEORY
The paper came after the White House earlier this month revamped its COVID.gov website, showing the “true origins” of the disease.
The website, which previously focused on promoting the vaccine to American..

Augmented reality brings to life the stories of Victory in Europe Day 80 years ago

A new immersive augmented reality experience lets people step into the stories behind photos from VE Day.

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Inside police efforts to crack down on violent and knife crime in Manchester

Sky News spent two months watching officers in Greater Manchester Police's Operation Venture unit as they try to tackle knife and violent crime on the city's streets.

Kneecap row: Paul Weller and Primal Scream lead musicians in signing open letter in support of rap trio

The letter said there had been a “clear, concerted attempt to censor and ultimately deplatform” the Belfast trio amid controversy surrounding their comments.

US and Ukraine sign deal to establish investment fund

A senior Ukrainian official said the US will make “direct financial contributions” to the fund and “may also provide new assistance” such as air defence systems.
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President Trump and President Zelenskyy met before the Pope's funeral last weekend. Pic: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP