British government sends warning to China over spying in the UK

Putin says Ukraine war likely to end soon - despite Ukrainian battlefield gains

President Vladimir Putin has said he believes the Ukraine war is coming to an end....

Russia holds scaled-down military parade

Miners discover rare 11,000-carat ruby weighing nearly five pounds

Miners in Myanmar have unearthed an 11,000-carat ruby thought to be the second heaviest ever found in the war-torn country....

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump....

Three hikers 'creating online content' killed on active volcano after 'ignoring safety warnings'

A volcanic eruption has killed three hikers "driven by the desire to create online content" after they defied safety warnings and attempted an ascent....

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and daughter eat with crew on new warship

Kim Jong Un and his daughter have been pictured eating with crew as they inspected North Korea's most advanced warship....

Pussy Riot stage protest at Venice art festival over Russian involvement

Russian punk band Pussy Riot and members of a Ukrainian feminist group stormed the Russian pavilion at an arts festival in protest at Moscow's participation....

An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state....

Soldiers prepare for NATO deployment near Russian border with urban combat drills

Troops from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have been taking part in urban combat drills as they prepare to deploy to the Baltic states for a major NATO exercise....

UK on verge of joining EU's £78bn loan for Ukraine as Starmer seeks reset with Brussels

The UK is on the verge of joining the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan scheme for Ukraine, as the government seeks to shore up support for Kyiv and deepen defence ties with the bloc....

Iran war has fuelled 'boom' in renewable power, says UN climate chief

The conflict in Iran has "supercharged" the "boom" in renewable power, the United Nations' climate chief has said....

'Dangerously high' temperatures as Europe named world's fastest warming continent

Almost the entirety of Europe saw above-average temperatures last year, while wildfires burnt a record area and heatwaves struck from north to south, according to an extensive new climate study....

Worker killed at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after drone strike, says Russia

A worker at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power ​station has been killed in a ​Ukrainian drone attack, according to Russian ​forces, which control the plant....

Kim Jong Un speaks at memorial for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia

Kim Jong Un threw dirt over the remains of one dead soldier at the opening of a memorial museum for his compatriots who died fighting alongside Russia in the Ukraine war....

Ten killed in Ukraine after major Russia drone attack, as RAF deploys Typhoon jets

Russia has launched a major drone attack overnight on Ukraine, killing 10 people and injuring more ‌than 30 others, as RAF Typhoon fighter jets were deployed over Romania....

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since Ukraine invasion, as Kremlin says he may attend G20 after Trump invite

President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, state polling figures show....

Pentagon's Falklands email makes Charles's US visit even more challenging

Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine. ...

Trump hits out at Prince Harry over Ukraine war comments and asks 'how's his wife? Give her my regards'

Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he "is not speaking for the UK" following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine. ...

Journalist 'cleared of all charges' after imprisonment for posting Iran war videos

A journalist who was detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war videos has been released from custody, Sky News understands....

Italian government responds to idea of Italy replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy's government has ruled out any suggestion the country could replace Iran at this summer's World Cup due to the war in the Middle East. ...

Pope finishes eventful African tour with prison visit - after war of words with Trump

Pope Leo has wrapped up an eventful tour of Africa with a dramatic visit to a prison in Equatorial Guinea, where crowds of inmates shouted "freedom"....

Israel accused of war crimes after 'targeted' killing of journalist

Israel has again been accused of targeting journalists after the death of a reporter working in southern Lebanon....

Holidays 'very likely' at risk as EU warns of 'crisis'

The EU has warned that Europe is in a "very serious crisis" as aviation fuel stocks start to run low due to the war in Iran and people might have to change holiday plans this summer....

How does the war in Iran end?

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Pope warns humanity's at risk, in new plea to world leaders

The Pope has warned humanity's future risks being "tragically compromised" due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility....

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers reportedly fled Kyiv shooting

A police chief in Ukraine has resigned after officers reportedly fled the scene of a shooting in Kyiv which killed seven people....

Iran war: Everything you need to know about peace talks

Donald Trump has refocused his efforts on peace talks after a shock pause to 'Project Freedom' - the US effort to safely shepherd ships through the Strait of Hormuz....

Australia's most decorated soldier denies Afghan war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments over a decade ago, has publicly denied the allegations ‌against him....