World Spain braced for record-breaking April temperatures of 40C April 24, 2023 Spain could experience its hottest ever day for the month of April this week with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 40C (104F). Record-breaking temperatures are expected between Wednesday and…
World Climate protesters attempt to bring Berlin traffic to a halt – as disruption continues in London April 24, 2023 German climate activists have glued themselves to streets all over Berlin this morning in a bid to bring traffic to a standstill. Members of the group Last Generation have repeatedly…
World US and France evacuate diplomats from Sudan as fierce fighting rages April 23, 2023 US troops have carried out an evacuation of American embassy staff from Sudan’s capital as fighting between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group continues for a ninth day.…
World German publisher apologises for AI-generated Schumacher interview April 22, 2023 A German publisher has apologised for publishing an AI-generated interview with Michael Schumacher. Funke magazines is also firing the editor of Die Aktuelle over the “tasteless and misleading article” which…
World Thailand issues ‘don’t go out’ warning as heat index hits record 54C April 22, 2023 People in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand have been warned not to go outside due to extreme heat. It hit 42C (100F) in the capital on Saturday, but the…
World Sudan clashes continue despite ceasefire: Here’s what’s happening on the ground April 22, 2023 Intense violence continues to rock Sudan a week after fighting first erupted between its army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary force. More than 400 people have been killed…
World Ukraine will struggle to win the war and Russia will struggle to lose, increasing pressure for negotiations April 21, 2023 The West has committed to support Ukraine’s battle against the Russian invasion, but what can Ukraine realistically expect to achieve with its forthcoming offensive? Will the West continue to perpetuate…
World Putin needs to be held accountable for kids being taken from Ukraine, US ambassador says April 20, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be held accountable for the Ukrainian children who have been taken from their homeland, the US ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice has told Sky…
World Cat killing competition for children cancelled after backlash April 19, 2023 A competition encouraging children to kill as many cats as possible has been cancelled following a backlash. A prize of £124 was on offer for the youngster who managed to…
World India to surpass China as the most populated country in world April 19, 2023 India is on track to surpass China as the most populated country in the world, according to United Nations data. India is expected to have have 1.4286 billion people compared…
World Putin visits occupied Luhansk and Kherson regions of Ukraine April 18, 2023 Vladimir Putin has visited occupied areas of Ukraine that Russia illegally annexed last year, the Kremlin has said. The Russian president attended a military command meeting in Kherson region and…
World Sudan’s army and rival group ‘agree 24-hour ceasefire’ April 18, 2023 A US embassy convoy in Sudan was fired upon in a “reckless” and “irresponsible” incident, the US secretary of state said. Following Monday’s incident, Antony Blinken phoned the paramilitary Rapid…
World Photography award winner declines prize after admitting image was created using AI April 18, 2023 The winner of a major photography award has turned down the prize after admitting the image he submitted was created by artificial intelligence. German artist Boris Eldagsen’s entry, entitled Pseudomnesia:…
World Climate for intervention by African leaders ‘not suitable’, Sudan’s army chief says, as millions remain trapped April 17, 2023 Abdel-Fattah al Burhan’s voice was jovial when he first answered the phone. My first question – “are you safe?” – was met with “thank God, we are well and in…
World Sudan army chief open to negotiations – but says his troops will ‘definitely’ defeat paramilitary group April 17, 2023 The head of Sudan’s army has told Sky News his troops will “definitely” defeat an attacking paramilitary group, but he is open to negotiations. At least 97 people have been…
World German cannibal’s former home destroyed in fire April 17, 2023 The former home of a German cannibal has been destroyed in a fire, police say. Armin Meiwes was convicted almost two decades ago of murder and disturbing the peace of…
World Putin critic jailed for 25 years in harshest sentence since Ukraine invasion April 17, 2023 One of Vladimir Putin’s biggest critics has been jailed in Russia for 25 years after being found guilty of treason. Vladimir Kara-Murza, 41, a father of three and former journalist…
World Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi moved from intensive care following treatment for lung infection April 16, 2023 Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has been moved from intensive care following treatment for a lung infection, his brother has said. Berlusconi, who has chronic leukaemia, had been hospitalised for…
World Indian gangster-turned-politician shot dead on live television April 16, 2023 An Indian gangster-turned-politician has been shot dead on live television. Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were being escorted for a medical check-up in handcuffs at the time of the…
World Germany shuts down its final three nuclear power plants, but govt admits plan has downsides April 16, 2023 Germany has begun shutting down its three remaining nuclear power plants as part of a long-planned transition towards renewable energy. The shutdown of the Emsland, Neckarwestheim II and Isar II…