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Josephine is an SEO reporter, drilling into what readers want to know about the stories of the day.

Before joining Sky News in 2022, she was a reporter for Stuff, New Zealand's largest news website, where she specialised in social issues and education.

Articles by Josephine Franks

Counting staff holds a spoilt ballot paper at a counting centre in Glasgow, Scotland, May 5, 2016. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Explainer

Why some campaigners urge people to spoil their ballots - instead of not voting

Ballots are counted at Doncaster Racecourse as results come in after voting closes in Britain's general election, Doncaster, England, Thursday May 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

'You wouldn't believe the amount of dicks': Secrets of a ballot counter

Explainer

Voting as a disabled person - your rights and what you need to know

Members of the public shelter under umbrellas the RHS Chelsea Flower Show .
Pic PA

Explainer

Europe swelters in heatwaves while UK remains 'disappointingly cool' - what's going on with the weather?

D-Day teaser for D-Day interesting facts piece

Eleven things you might not know about D-Day

Hundreds of protesters against Spain's tourism model in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Pic: AP

Explainer

Why are tens of thousands protesting against tourism in the Canary Islands?

FILE PHOTO: Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris, France, September 14, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

It's not too late to plan a trip to the Paris Olympics - here's how

Teaser for Olympics explainer

Explainer

Paris 2024 Olympics: Everything you need to know as the start of the Games approaches

Abi Flynn's voice soared up the charts - but no one knew it was her. Pic: Lisa Wormsley/Indigo Burns

'It's distressing to hear your song at number one when you're not getting paid for it'

Some 20,000 Army, Navy and RAF personnel will be deployed to the NATO military drill Pic: File

UK's readiness for war in doubt, say MPs - as HMS Queen Elizabeth set to miss NATO drills

Rory Bidwell, 12-year-old admitted to Mensa. Pic: James Bidwell

Boy who beat Einstein's IQ score to join Mensa found test a 'breeze', dad says

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Dog owner Terry Wigzell places a muzzle on his XL Bully 'Duke' ahead of his application for an exemption following the banning of the breed by the British government, at home in London, Britain, January 12, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville

XL bully exemption deadline expires - but experts say ban won't reduce dog attacks

The reconstruction of a Homo neanderthalensis, who lived within Eurasia from circa 400,000 until 40,000 years ago, mirrors at the Neanderthal Museum in Mettmann, Germany, located at the site of the first Neanderthal man discovery, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. The museum features an exhibition centered on human evolution. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Neanderthal DNA could be the reason you're a morning person

A purple e-cigarette vape has been discarded and left lying on a metal water drain cover.

Elf Bar vape adverts banned over 'misleading' recycling claims

Omar Moumeche, 18, of James Close, Derby

Explainer

Why did 18-year-old man who killed pensioner with single punch get two years in youth detention?

Teaser for explainer on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder - or SAD - isn't just 'winter blues'

Janet Hodgson, 11, is seen flying out of her bed in the night during the time her family was dealing with the Enfield poltergeist. Pic: Graham Morris

The Enfield Poltergeist: How new docudrama uses the Hodgson sisters and 200 hours of tapes

Noa Argamani kidnapped by Hamas fighters

Explainer

How to free the captives taken by Hamas? This is what a former hostage negotiator says

File image made by video and released by the militant group Hamas on Aug. 26, 2005, shows a man, identified as fugitive bombmaker Mohammed Deif. Pic: AP

Explainer

'The Guest': Who is the secretive Hamas commander behind attack on Israel?

Sky's Amelia Harper reports that a growing number of women are calling on the NHS to improve awareness of the other treatment options available.

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90-second treatment for heavy periods leaves some women in agony - and needing a hysterectomy