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Ontario to introduce bill exempting Premier, cabinet from FOI requests Government’s proposed changes follow its loss of court battle over call logs for Ford’s personal cellphone

The Ontario government will introduce legislation that would exempt the Premier, cabinet ministers and their offices from having to respond to freedom of information requests, allowing them to keep documents and emails about their decision-making secret.
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CANADA WINS! Mitch Marner, big-game superstar. 4-3 Canada. Unreal game.

One more comment on the Post debacle: this hurts journalism broadly. Good journalists will go do something else. The rest will be fighting for fewer jobs and everyone will earn less. Fewer people will take up the career. The damage done is to the ecosystem, as well as the paper.

X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right Sky's Tom Cheshire explains how Elon Musk's X is boosting the British right.

X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right

EPI researcher @robbiemaris.bsky.social spoke to @kateschneider.bsky.social about T Level uptake, dropout rates, and the qualification’s ongoing challenges and successes.

At least 67 killed while waiting for aid in Gaza, officials say At least 67 Palestinians have been killed and scores more were injured while waiting for aid in Gaza, according to hospital officials.

BREAKING: At least 67 Palestinians have been killed and scores more injured while waiting for aid in Gaza, according to hospital officials

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Tesla faces the loss of billions of dollars in government subsidies, following Musk's fallout with Trump.

Subsidies have been central to its success but it now faces a risk of gaps in its future earnings.

Sky's Paul Kelso and Kate Schneider discuss.

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Could we be heading for a drought so bad we have to queue for water on the street? Could we be heading for a drought that's so bad we have to queue for water at communal taps out on the street?

Could we be heading for a drought so bad we have to queue for water on the street?

We started this investigation🔎in fields looking through other people's waste. Our target was really simple but we had no idea if it would be possible. Find who did the fly tips! 🗑️

Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates Two thirds of the deaths would not have happened without climate change, which made temperatures in London almost 4C higher, according to the analysis.

Brand new story from @seabrookclimate.bsky.social and me:

Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates

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Israel-Iran live updates: U.S. warplanes carry out strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, Trump says, calling the attack ‘successful’ The B-2 is the only U.S. aircraft able to carry the bunker-busting bombs thought to be capable of penetrating Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment facility.

Breaking news: President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. warplanes carried out strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, calling the attack “successful” and saying the aircraft had departed Iranian airspace.

US warplanes transit through UK as Trump considers striking Iran As President Trump mulls direct involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Sky News has analysed the build-up of US Air Force assets near the Middle East and how they might be used.

Latest from @news.sky.com’s Data & Forensics: US Air Force assets are being built up near the Middle East and how they could be used should Trump decide to strike Iran

From @bvdm.bsky.social @adamparkr.bsky.social @kaitlintosh.bsky.social Sophia Massam & the D&F team

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US warplanes transit through UK as Trump considers striking Iran Flight tracking data shows extensive movement of US military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent days, including via the UK.

US warplanes transit through UK as Trump considers striking Iran

How did your MP vote on the assisted dying bill? MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. See how your MP voted with our lookup.

See how your MP voted on the assisted dying bill using @news.sky.com @danieljdunford.bsky.social’s interactive tool:

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Labour say there's been a 'massive increase' in NHS appointments - this begs to differ Keir Starmer made slashing NHS waiting times one of his priorities, and his Labour government has already claimed it as one of its biggest achievements so far. But new data tells a different story - a...

Brand new from @danieljdunford.bsky.social @samcoatessky.bsky.social for @news.sky.com:

Labour say there’s been a ‘massive increase’ in NHS appointments. What Sky News found tells a different story…

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'A shortage of everything except death': Maps show Israel's escalation of Gaza bombing campaign A wave of deadly strikes in northern Gaza has marked a significant escalation in Israel's offensive.

'A shortage of everything except death': Maps show Israel's escalation of Gaza bombing campaign

Gaza hospital attack: Analysis contradicts Israel's evidence justifying airstrike Israel says it bombed the European Hospital because it was home to an underground Hamas base, but expert analysis casts doubt on its evidence.

“Gaza hospital attack: Analysis contradicts Israel’s evidence justifying airstrike”

From the @news.sky.com Data & Forensics Unit

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Quebec riding of Terrebonne flips to Liberals after recount shows candidate won by single vote | CBC News After a judicial recount, sources tell CBC News the Quebec riding of Terrebonne has flipped to the Liberals, who have beaten the Bloc Québécois by one vote. The result means the Liberals have 170 seat...

Following judicial recount, Liberal Party of Canada wins Quebec riding of Terrebone by just one vote.

This brings the Liberals to 170 seats in the House of Commons—two short of a majority. #cdnpoli

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Local election in maps and charts: Reform delivers massive blow to traditional parties The 2025 local elections appear to mark a significant break from the traditional electoral dominance of Labour and the Conservatives, largely down to Reform's dramatic successes.

Well, that was quite a day.

Read our overview for @news.sky.com of the local election results and how the electoral geography of England is changing (again!).

FAQs – Time off to vote – Elections Canada FAQs – Time off to vote, 2025

Working today? By law, you’re entitled to 3 consecutive hrs to vote. If your work schedule does not allow 3 consecutive hrs to vote within polls’ opening hours, your employer must give you time off. They can decide when the time will be given. (6/6)

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You do NOT need to be registered in advance to but you will need to bring ID. Here are your options: (5/6)

Make sure you visit during opening hours, which vary by province. According to Elections Canada, the best times with the fewest lineups will be 12-4 pm. (4/6)

Do NOT ask AI for your polling location. It may not be accurate and boundaries have changed since last election meaning any answer is likely wrong. You will be turned away if you show up to the wrong polling station! (3/6)

Head to your assigned voting station. Find yours here via the Elections Canada website: (2/6)

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Election day is TODAY in Canada! 🇨🇦🗳️

Here’s how to vote if you haven’t done so already. (1/6) #CanadaElections2025 #ElectionDay

Pope Francis made history as the first pope from the Americas. The vast majority of popes previously were born within Europe—and more specifically, Italy.

My full story: news.sky.com/story/the-po...

His changes recognised that, over the past decade, the centre of gravity of the global Catholic community has increasingly shifted away from Europe and towards the Americas and Africa.

How did Pope Francis transform the Catholic Church during his 12-year papacy?

My analysis in the wake of his death for @news.sky.com shows how he diversified the upper leadership of the Church.

Under Francis, a majority of cardinals came from outside Europe for the first time.

European travellers cancel US visits as Trump’s policies threaten tourism International visitors stay away as political and economic tension and fears of a hostile border rise

Here’s our full story from @fteva.bsky.social, @philgeorgiadis.ft.com Claire Bushey and me, featuring many more remarkable stats and reactions from tourists cancelling their plans www.ft.com/content/6dc1...

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The number of people travelling from Europe to the US in recent weeks has plummeted by as much as 35%, as travellers have cancelled plans in response to Trump’s policies and rhetoric, and horror stories from the border.

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