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What is Marburg virus? The Ebola-like disease behind deaths in Tanzania
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus has been detected in northern Tanzania.
Russian drone shot down near presidential palace during PM's Ukraine visit
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to the presidential palace in Kyiv was met with a message from Russia when a drone was blasted out of the sky above.
Terrifying spectre hangs over ambiguous Gaza ceasefire deal
In a region bereft of hope, the prospect of a ceasefire represents a flicker of possibility - but make no mistake, there's still a great deal of uncertainty about the deal.
Pakistan Airlines ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery: 'Is this an advertisement or threat?'
Pakistan's national airline has been criticised for an advert that shows a plane flying towards the Eiffel Tower - with some saying it bears similarities to imagery of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Australian influencer charged with torturing baby
An Australian woman allegedly poisoned a one-year-old girl and filmed her in "immense distress" to get donations and online followers.ย
Trump's pick for top cabinet job claims China will invade Taiwan by 2030
Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state has said he anticipates the US "will have to deal with" China invading Taiwan before the end of this decade.
Israeli cabinet due to approve ceasefire as Netanyahu insists deal not finalised
Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Hamas has backtracked on an earlier understanding of the ceasefire agreement, which is awaiting the approval of the Israeli government.
Bollywood star in intensive care after being stabbed multiple times in attempted robbery
Saif Ali Khan, one of India's top Bollywood stars, has had emergency surgery for multiple knife wounds after an attempted robbery at his home.
Europe's largest economy is facing a possible third consecutive year of recession
Forget this week's minor decrease in the UK inflation number.ย
Starmer makes surprise visit to Kyiv to sign 100-year deal
Keir Starmer will sign a century-long partnership with Ukraine today, as the prime minister makes his first visit to the war-torn country in an effort to shore up support for Kyiv - just days ahead of the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House.
Biden warns of an 'oligarchy' of wealth and power threatening US democracy
President Joe Biden has warned of a "dangerous concentration of power" among a few wealthy people in the United States in his farewell address to the nation.
Victim of fake Brad Pitt scam who lost ยฃ700,000 mocked online
A French woman has been mocked on social media after losing more than โฌ830,000 (ยฃ700,000) to scammers posing as the Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.
Protests at inauguration of Mozambique's president
Gunshots ring out in the streets leading to Independence Square in the capital Maputo as protesters confront the police.
Local council sparks outrage after banning thongs and G-strings at public pools
A local council in Greater Sydney has caused outrage after banning men and women from wearing thongs and G-strings in its public pools, according to reports in Australia.
A ceasefire agreement has been reached, Hamas official tells Sky News
A ceasefire agreement has been reached, a Hamas official has told Sky News, after more than a year of fighting in Gaza.
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US and Egypt puts focus on 'coming hours'
Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have hit a last minute snag, holding up an agreement, an Israeli official has said.
British woman dies in French Alps after crashing into another skier
A 62-year-old British woman has died in the French Alps after colliding with another skier, according to local reports.
Sven-Goran Eriksson died millions of pounds in debt
Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson died with debts of almost ยฃ4m, according to Swedish media.
Double moonshot mission begins as lunar landers blast off on SpaceX rocket
Two private missions heading for the moon have blasted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.