Front Page: Most Popular Stories from Sky News

American Sniper’s Service Medals Questioned
Chris Kyle’s bestselling memoirs say he received three medals more than his US navy personnel file does, it has been revealed.

‘Clear Signs’ Missed Stopping Suicide In Young
Many young people who have died by suicide in England self-harmed or expressed suicidal thoughts before their death, experts say.

Brexit A Likely Topic As G7 Nations Meet In Japan
The Prime Minister’s talks with other world leaders are likely to be overshadowed by the EU referendum, as all are against Brexit.

Water Skiing Baby Breaks World Record
She may be six months old and unable to walk yet, but Zyla St Onge was a natural when she took to the water in Florida.

Thursday’s National Newspaper Front Pages
Sky News takes a look at the stories making a splash in Thursday’s national newspapers.

Ministers To Unveil Tata Steel Pension Revamp
Ministers will unveil plans on Thursday to allow an overhaul of the British Steel pension scheme, Sky News learns.

Ellie Butler’s Mother Denies Partner Beat Her
Jennie Gray tells the Old Bailey that Ben Butler, who is accused of murdering her daughter, was not physically violent to them.

Belgium Arrests Over Fears Of Terror Plot
Four suspects thought to be recruiters for Islamic State are charged with participating in the activities of a terrorist group.

French Oil Protesters Call For Day Of Action
Hundreds of petrol stations across France remain closed, with the government saying it has been forced to dip into fuel reserves.

Fight Videos: Call To Tackle Phones In Jails
Prison officers call on the government to take urgent action to tackle the growing problem of mobile phones in prison.

Clinton Violated Email Rules, Audit Finds
The former Secretary of State, whose presidential bid has been dogged by the scandal, declined to be interviewed for the audit.

Chocolate Bar Wrappers Spark Racism Row
Images of non-white children on wrappers anger members of an anti-Islam group – but they seem unaware of who is actually pictured.

What’s In A Name? Why Chelsea Still Own Jose
Manchester United may have to pay for the right to fully exploit Mourinho’s moniker once he is confirmed as their new manager.

The Moment A Packed Migrant Boat Overturns
Photographs show the blue wooden fishing boat rocking violently before capsizing, sending migrants tumbling into the sea.

Highland Gaelic Speaker, 7, Faces Deporation
The SNP’s Westminster leader uses Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions – being taken by George Osborne – to raise the case.

Venezuelan Patients Dying Amid Lack Of Medicine
People lie in filthy hospital wards with no air conditioning and no clean water as a medical crisis sweeps the country.

Thomas Cook Cabin Crew Back Strike Action
The tour operator could be hit by walkouts ahead of its core summer season as staff vote in support of strikes.

Ukrainian Pilot Released By Russia In Swap Deal
Vladimir Putin pardons Nadiya Savchenko – serving a 22-year prison sentence after being convicted of complicity to murder.

France Uses Emergency Fuel As Strikes Continue
Faced with shortages at dozens of petrol stations, France is using its strategic oil stocks for the first time since 2010.

Sydney Siege Victim’s Final Texts Revealed
Shortly before being shot at point-blank range, cafe manager Tori Johnson texted that the gunman was becoming more agitated.

Oz Deputy PM: I’m Depp’s Hannibal Lecter
As the war of words continues, Barnaby Joyce says “I’m inside his head, I’m pulling little strings and pulling little levers”.

Prime Minister’s Questions: Live
The Prime Minister’s away today so it’s George Osborne taking the questions in the Commons. Follow the action here.

Outback Rapist Jailed For Backpacker Attack
Peter Van de Wetering bound his victim with cable ties, force-fed her sedative-laced chocolate, then sexually assaulted her.

Two Bodies Found In Search For Missing Man
The “completely unrelated” finds are discovered just 200 metres apart in an area where there had been a landslide.

Mother Stabbed To Death During ‘Botched Burglary’
Saima Khan, who had young children, was found in a pool of blood at her home in Luton, according to neighbours.

Alan Sugar Appointed Enterprise Tsar … Again
A year after quitting Labour, Lord Sugar returns to the role of Government enterprise tsar that he once held under Gordon Brown.

Barista Mistakes Helen Hunt For ‘Jody’ Foster
Starbucks says it hopes Hunt’s drink was still “as good as it gets” after the actress tweets a picture of the barista’s gaffe.

Retired Generals Join The Battle For Brexit
The veterans say Britain’s armed forces have been weakened by EU laws and staying in the union is “not necessary for peace”.

New M&S Boss Sets Out Price Cutting Plan
Steve Rowe pledges action after admitting sales are still not good enough but shares plunge as he warns it will hit profits.

Anti-Trump Protests Turn Violent In New Mexico
Mr Trump tells supporters that the wall between Mexico and the US would “look beautiful” and could one day be known as Trump Wall.

MEPs On The Move: Madness Of ‘Strasbourg Shift’
Once a month the European Parliament moves from Brussels to Strasbourg at a cost of £150m a year as lorries transport paperwork.

New Greek Bailout Package ‘Is A Breakthrough’
The struggling country will receive billions more in funding, and may receive debt relief to make its finances more sustainable.

Seven-Day Switch Plan Would Mean ‘Better Deals’
Consumer groups say the plans would force many service providers to “up their game”.

Taliban Name New Leader After Mansour’s Death
The Taliban has named Haibatullah Akhunzada as its new leader after Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US drone strike.

HMRC Call-Handling Woes ‘Cost Taxpayers £97m’
The body that fines you for late tax returns is slammed for customer service failures that left taxpayers footing a bill.

Church Shooting Suspect May Face Death Penalty
The US says it will seek the execution of a 22-year-old accused of shooting nine worshippers in a racially motivated attack.

Vote Leave ‘Wrong’ On Claims Of Brexit Savings
A think-tank says leaving the EU will shrink the UK economy by up to £40bn which would have to be clawed back by continuing cuts.

US-Backed Syrian Group Attacks IS Near Raqqa
The operation close to the de-facto capital of IS comes as Iraqi troops continue their assault on Fallujah for a second day.

Wednesday’s National Newspaper Front Pages
Sky News takes a look at the stories making a splash in Wednesday’s national newspapers.

Mourinho And United ‘Agree Terms Of Contract’
Potential conflicts in the sponsorship deals held by Mourinho and United are understood to be delaying his official appointment.

Murder Inquiry After Woman Found Dead At House
Neighbours say the victim suffered stab wounds to her neck as Bedfordshire Police begin a murder investigation.

Why Cameron’s Former Adviser Is Backing Brexit
Steve Hilton says there too much centralisation, particularly in the EU, where power lies with “the elite and the insiders”.

Twitter Expands 140-Character Limit On Tweets
Photos, videos and other media will not be counted in the strict character limit under changes in the coming months.

Experts Urge Surgery To Cure Type-2 Diabetes
World experts claim weight-loss surgery is a cost-effective option and should be recognised as a standard treatment.

Tragic BMX Star Dave Mirra Had Brain Disease
The athlete’s widow says she noticed changes last summer in his moods, which “quickly started to get worse”.

Football Hooligans Warned To Hand In Passports
Police write to 1,927 supporters warning them to hand in their passports ahead of Euro 2016 or face prosecution.

Mother Sobs In Court Over Girl’s Death
Jennie Gray tells jurors “my whole body froze” when she found Ellie’s lifeless body – and admits delaying a 999 call.

Bill Cosby To Stand Trial In Sex Assault Case
Andrea Constand says she was assaulted by Cosby after he persuaded her to take three pills that left her feeling “like jelly”.

100,000 ‘Out Of Control’ Bats Invade Oz Town
Work has begun to eradicate the grey-headed flying foxes, but animal welfare groups say patience is the only thing that will work.

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