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Sky Mobile down – with users experiencing internet problems | UK News
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Sky Mobile is down for some customers, with people experiencing issues with 3G, 4G and 5G services. Users reported not being able to use the internet on their phones at around 9am on Thursday morning. One user on X wrote: “I have a phone that won’t work for anything if I turn off my WiFi and…
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Sky News is on WhatsApp – here’s how to get our updates | UK News
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You can now get breaking news right there in your WhatsApp – plus all the latest updates on UK, foreign and entertainment stories and much more all in one place. It’s really easy. All you need to do is click this link here from your phone or tablet and tap follow. Alternatively, follow these simple…
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Comet that passes by Earth once every 71 years visible in night sky | UK News
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a comet that has been spotted from Earth for the first time in 71 years. The 12P/Pons-Brooks comet is growing brighter and is now visible in the night sky – but you’ll still need binoculars or a telescope to see it. Image: A composite photo…
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Sky views: 14 extraordinary images that show how 2023 looked from above | Science & Tech News
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It’s been another eventful year. From Israel’s bombardment of Gaza after the Hamas attacks on 7 October, to the continuation of the war in Ukraine and several natural disasters, the world hasn’t felt particularly stable. As if the scale of these events wasn’t clear enough, many of them have also been captured from space. We’ve…
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Elon Musk tells Sky News AI is a ‘risk’ to humanity | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk has told Sky News that AI is a “risk”, as the billionaire joins world leaders and tech bosses at a UK safety summit. The SpaceX and Tesla owner has long been outspoken about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, and earlier this year warned it could even lead to “civilisation destruction”. Asked by…
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Summer solstice: How you can catch a glimpse of Mars and Venus in the sky | Science & Tech News
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Signalling the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of winter below the equator, the summer solstice is here. It will take place on Wednesday 21 June at 15:57 BST. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, and 2023 is expected to bear witness to a solstice gathering…
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Five planets line up in night sky | Science & Tech News
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Five planets are visible in the sky tonight as they line up near the moon. Stargazers will have the opportunity to spot Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars on the horizon. The planets are visible in the West, according to Jake Foster, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Venus, Jupiter and Mars will…
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Mars shines bright in night sky as it vanishes behind moon | Science & Tech News
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Skywatchers have been treated to the spectacular sight of Mars disappearing behind the moon. The event, which astronomers call an occultation, happened last night and was visible from parts of the US, northwestern South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Similar to a lunar eclipse, when the Earth is positioned perfectly between the moon and the…
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Sky News editors give their verdicts on 2022 – and what might happen next | UK News
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It’s been a year of tumultuous change in politics, global relations, science, economics and, of course, the Royal family. But what stood out, and what could happen next? Sky News editors give their verdicts. Beth Rigby, political editor I’ve been political editor at Sky News since May 2019, and when I took the job I…
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Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky – with up to 25 shooting stars expected every hour | UK News
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Tonight’s skies will be lit up with celestial fireworks as Earth passes through debris left by Halley’s Comet. The Orionid meteor is active throughout October, but is expected to peak on Friday night. The shower is expected to present a dramatic light show and potentially produce up to 25 meteors every hour until the early…