World Hawaii wildfires in pictures: Images show devastation on island of Maui August 10, 2023 These images show the devastation wreaked by wildfires in the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina. Before and after satellite images of the town – on the island of Maui –…
World Ecuador declares state of emergency after presidential candidate assassinated August 10, 2023 Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been shot and killed by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in Quito. The killing comes amid an alarming wave of violence…
World Syria’s President Assad would ‘welcome home refugees’ August 9, 2023 Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said he would welcome home refugees who escaped the country’s long-running civil war. In an exclusive interview with Sky News Arabia, he blamed the…
World Russia to build up forces at western borders ‘in response to NATO threat’ August 9, 2023 Russia is planning to build up its forces at its western borders following Finland’s accession to NATO, the country’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu has said. The defence minister also noted…
World Italy to spend €2.9m to tackle invasion of aggressive blue crabs August 8, 2023 Italy has said it will spend €2.9m (£2.5m) to tackle an invasion of aggressive crabs that is threatening the country’s role as one of the top producers of clams in…
World Climate summit host country misses own clean power target – but ‘continues to embrace’ transition August 8, 2023 The oil-rich country hosting the next UN climate summit, which this year said it was “running towards” a clean power future, missed its own green energy target, Sky News can…
World YouTube chef charged over murdering and dismembering man August 8, 2023 A YouTube chef has been charged with murdering and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a Thai island. Daniel Sancho Bronchalo has been charged with premeditated murder, which carries a possible…
World Niger junta closes airspace as deadline to reinstate ousted president passes August 7, 2023 Niger has closed its airspace until further notice citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders rejected a deadline to reinstate the country’s…
World Sea drones appear to be giving Ukraine an avenue to strike back at Russia. But what are they? August 7, 2023 Another Russian warship listing in the water is probably not the image Vladimir Putin had in mind for his beloved Black Sea fleet – but it does demonstrate the increasing…
World Niger coup: Deadline arrives for leaders to stand down and reinstate president August 6, 2023 A deadline for Niger’s coup leaders to stand down and reinstate the country’s elected president has arrived. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Friday its defence…
World The West risks tipping the war in Russia’s favour – here’s why | Sean Bell August 4, 2023 Ukraine is embroiled in a fight for its very survival as an independent state. Although Moscow is able to strike Ukrainian territory with impunity, the West will not allow Ukraine…
World Zambia FA ‘surprised’ over misconduct claims against women’s team head coach August 4, 2023 Zambia’s football association has said it is “surprised” by misconduct claims made against women’s team head coach Bruce Mwape. It comes after allegations, first reported by The Guardian, that the…
World Putin critic Alexei Navalny jailed for a further 19 years over ‘extremism’ August 4, 2023 Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to a further 19 years behind bars on charges his supporters have branded trumped up to keep him out of politics…
World Niger’s ousted president says he is a ‘hostage’ after military coup August 4, 2023 President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger has claimed he is a “hostage” and that the entire Sahel region could fall to the Russians following the country’s military coup. Writing for the…
World Iran announces nationwide shutdown due to soaring heat August 1, 2023 Iran has announced a nationwide shutdown due to “unprecedented heat”. A two-day national holiday will start tomorrow with governmental offices, banks and schools all closing. The health ministry said hospitals…
World China limits drone exports as Russia compares Moscow strike to 9/11 August 1, 2023 China is to limit the export of long-range drones over fears they are being converted for military use in Ukraine. Beijing says it will limit the export of some high-performance…
World France and Italy to fly citizens out of Niger – as two West African nations back the coup August 1, 2023 France and Italy have announced plans to fly their citizens out of Niger following a military coup in the country. It comes after Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the palace in…
World Niger joins list of Sahel African countries to experience military coups July 31, 2023 Niger is the latest country in the Sahel region of northwest Africa to experience a military coup. Since Mali’s armed takeover in August 2020, several neighbouring countries have seen a…
World Pakistan bombing is a reminder of the war on terror – and threat may be on the rise once more July 30, 2023 No one has yet said they carried out Sunday’s devastating blast at a political rally in Pakistan, but the country’s Islamic State (IS) group has claimed to be behind several…
World Niger coup backers wave Russian flags as Wagner mercenary boss offers support July 30, 2023 Thousands of supporters of the military junta that seized control in Niger in a coup have marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags and denouncing former colonial…