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British ambassador leaves job after 'pointing gun at staff'

The British ambassador to Mexico is no longer in post after a video emerged online of him apparently pointing an assault rifle at an embassy employee. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4c2UgxO

Has India's economy floundered under Modi?

Mukesh, a 22-year-old from Munak in the northern state of Haryana, shows Sky News the scars all over his body he says are from torture in a Russian prison. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4efaTIK

South Africa's political landscape is shifting – and the ANC will have to work with rivals

The cogs are turning hard and fast in the African National Congress (ANC) machinery as a bid to win the election becomes an effort to survive the loss. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4e0YCaH

Telling line shows Biden has run out of patience - and bold move on ceasefire might just work

If Joe Biden's statement tonight was coordinated with the Israeli government, it's unclear who with.  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3KnjviP

Secret recording and the 'body man' photo: Seven things that nailed Trump

Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be criminally convicted. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bGFpJE

US partially lifts ban on Ukraine using American weapons in strikes on Russian territory

President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine using American weapons in strikes on Russian territory, according to US officials. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3x7pNQl

Ukraine launches major attack against Russian base using Western-supplied weapons

Ukraine has launched a major attack on a Russian naval base in occupied Crimea. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4e46ZSC

NATO's biggest drill since the Cold War is a warning for Putin to stay away

In a dusty clearing in Lithuania, NATO is rolling out the big guns. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3R7leMH

Nikki Haley writes 'finish them' on IDF shell during Israel visit

Nikki Haley wrote "finish them!" on the side of an IDF artillery shell during a visit to Israel. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3Vl8m8f

'We don't know how things are going to turn out': Generations divided as South Africa votes

Even if the African National Congress (ANC) retains its parliamentary majority by a small margin, the message of this election is still loud and clear. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3KmxDbX

'All eyes on Rafah' image shared millions of times on social media

If you're on Instagram, it's an image you will likely have seen: orderly lines of tents stretching into the distance on dusty ground, white structures in the centre spelling out the words "All eyes on Rafah".  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bWr5wt

South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

South Africans head to the polls today in the most competitive election since the end of apartheid, with polls suggesting the ruling party could lose its majority. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3R6GW3v

Israeli airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah carried out using type of bomb supplied by US

On the night of 26 May, an Israeli airstrike hit the neighbourhood of Tel al Sultan in Rafah. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bDjaEt

Seven major hurricanes could hit the Atlantic - as experts predict more active season

This year's Atlantic hurricane season has an 85% chance of being more active than usual, according to experts. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3USILSM

Pope used derogatory term for LGTB community, reports claim

The Pope used a highly offensive word towards the LGBT community as he reaffirmed his stance that gay people should not be priests, Italian media has reported. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bVbD3s

'I don't see any change': Mandela's childhood village shows how ANC risks losing its grip on power

The green rolling hills of Nelson Mandela's childhood village Qunu are now a dry pale brown. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3R0exfi

Rishi Sunak faces calls for UK to follow Spain, Norway and Ireland in recognising Palestinian state

Rishi Sunak is facing calls for the UK to recognise the state of Palestine, on the day that Ireland, Spain and Norway officially do so. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3X3R9Sh

Tens of thousands of Armenians call for prime minister's resignation after villages handed to Azerbaijan

Tens of thousands of Armenian protesters have called for the resignation of prime minister Nikol Pashinyan after the nation agreed to hand over control of several border villages to Azerbaijan. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/450XwHQ

Former army major Sally Orange to run Everest Marathon dressed as lemon

A former army officer who has run a marathon on every continent dressed as a fruit or vegetable is preparing to run the world's highest marathon wearing a lemon costume. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wZhGoT

Singer behind 17-minute rock classic dies

Doug Ingle, the last surviving member of the original line-up of heavy rock band Iron Butterfly, has died aged 78. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3R197kd

Tornadoes and storms kill at least 15 people across parts of US

Powerful storms have killed at least 15 people and left a trail of destruction in their wake as they swept across parts of the central United States. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3yEljBq

More than 4,000 people impacted by Papua New Guinea landslide

More than 4,000 people have been impacted, and hundreds feared dead, by a massive landslide that flattened a village in northern Papua New Guinea on Friday. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44TuolT

China's war games spark international alarm but collective eye roll in Taiwan

In Keelung, about 30 minutes from Taiwan's capital Taipei, China's recent war games seem to promote a kind of collective eye roll. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3VcBmiy

'Roar, young lions, roar': South Africa president's rallying call for election amid growing discontent

In the final campaign rally for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), the 112-year-old political party and liberation movement turned long-time government appealed to voters and the nation for faith and patience. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bzc57T

Fire breaks out at amusement park, killing at least 20 people

A huge fire has broken out at an amusement park in western India, leaving at least 20 people dead. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3yzilhr

Armed highway thieves steal 40 tonnes of avocados

Highway thieves have stolen 40 tonnes of avocados in Mexico, prosecutors have said. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3yzHg4m

'You have a bit more privacy here': Former Premier League stars loving life in Saudi Arabia

Not many people predicted the big defection of footballers from Europe to the Saudi Pro League last summer - except maybe the Saudis themselves and a handful of key agents. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44UxKEY

Cape Town squatters expect more 'empty promises' as election approaches

When we arrived in Egoli, a squatter settlement in the Cape Flats in South Africa, the dark tar marks of tyres burnt in protest still blackened the road. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3Kh0rmi

Brother of Israeli soldier taken hostage by Hamas says last seven months have been 'a nightmare'

The brother of an Israeli soldier taken hostage on 7 October - whose frightening capture was recorded for a video released this week - said the last seven months have been "a nightmare for my family". from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44Xm6t3

London-born teenager - dubbed 'God's influencer' - set to become first millennial saint

A London-born teenager is set to become the first millennial to be made a saint after he has had a second miracle attributed to him by Pope Francis.  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4dQFDPY

Two killed and at least 12 injured after building collapses on beach in Majorca

Two people have been killed and at least 12 have been injured after a building collapsed on a beach in Majorca, emergency services said. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QX58W0

People seriously injured on fatal flight need 'spinal operations'

Many of the people seriously injured on the London-Singapore flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines, a Bangkok hospital has said. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wMirla

Former Train bassist dies after 'slipping in shower'

Charlie Colin, a founding member of 90s pop rock band Train, has died after slipping over in a shower, according to reports. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4btJktd

Police investigate source of ketamine which killed Matthew Perry

Police are investigating the source of the ketamine which killed actor Matthew Perry, it has emerged. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3UPD4F1

Police open investigation into source of ketamine which killed Matthew Perry

Police have launched an "open investigation" into the source of the ketamine which killed actor Matthew Perry. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wO2vin

Amal Clooney among legal experts who recommended arrest warrants over Israel-Hamas war

Amal Clooney has revealed she was on the panel of international legal experts who recommended seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli and Hamas leaders. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3V6xmA8

Former South Africa president banned from running in election

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been banned from running in the country's election next week because of a previous criminal conviction. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44NpK8R

Biden says Israel's action in Gaza 'not genocide' after arrest warrant request for Netanyahu

Joe Biden has said 'what is happening in Gaza is not genocide' following an arrest warrant request by the International Criminal Court prosecutor for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3V7U7U8

Iranian protesters express 'joy' over death of president in helicopter crash

Iranian protesters have expressed "joy" over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi who was dubbed the "Butcher of Tehran". from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44OqY3K

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died after helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died after the helicopter he was travelling on crashed in a mountainous area in the northwest of Iran. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3K8RbQR

Hopes fade for Iranian president as helicopter wreckage found

Hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will be found alive as rescue teams locate the wreckage of the helicopter he was travelling in. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3WPajeu

Ukraine launches 'co-ordinated strikes' against glide bomb Russian airbase - military source

Ukrainian forces have launched "co-ordinated strikes" against an airbase in southern Russia that is used to unleash glide bomb attacks on Ukraine, a military source has said. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wDNujd

Islamic State claims responsibility for gun attack that killed three Spanish tourists

Islamic State has claimed responsibility after three Spanish tourists were killed when gunmen opened fire in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44Q9p3p

Former Irish international rugby player and leading businessman Tony O'Reilly dies

Sir Tony O'Reilly, a former Irish international rugby player and one of the country's leading businessmen, has died aged 88. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/454nc6B

Father of murdered hostage Shani Louk 'relieved' as her body returns home

As a little girl Shani Louk would walk into the pine forests on the hills behind her home and pick flowers and look for animals. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wImpLI

Fury vs Usyk: Heavyweight fight of the century a few hours away | latest updates

from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bqBpgk

World number one golfer says he was 'rattled' after arrest - and describes jail cell warm-up

World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler says he was "rattled" and "in shock" after he was arrested and charged by police this morning. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3V3NDWr

Chris Pratt pays tribute after 'friend and former stunt double' dies unexpectedly

Hollywood star Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr - who has died unexpectedly aged 47. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44OOZaE

Ex-US army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester pardoned

A former US army sergeant who killed a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 has been issued a full pardon. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3ykzdbr

Starving Gaza children dying the 'size of a skeleton'

Starving children and adults in Gaza are dying after being reduced to the "size of a skeleton", according to the World Food Programme boss. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4dM1CHC

South Africa says Gaza at 'new and horrific stage' as it urges UN court to order ceasefire

South Africa has told a UN court the situation in Gaza is at a "new and horrific stage" - as it tries to convince it to order a ceasefire and stop Israel's operation in Rafah. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4dFwMk3

The 'dual-use' Chinese goods helping Russia's war machine

As President Putin holds talks with President Xi in Beijing on Thursday, the trading relationship between their two countries will feature prominently. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bEAys9

What will China want to talk about during Putin's state visit?

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to China is part of the great power politics currently being played out between the West and the global south.  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3WI7vzt

Undisputed heavyweight clash is 'D-Day' for both fighters, Tyson Fury says

This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4agZ5SY

Twin sisters who fought off crocodile attack to swim again in 13km race

Twin sisters who were viciously attacked by a crocodile, before one fought it off, are to swim again in a river race, despite initial fears over getting back into the water. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4byVlgC

The best red carpet looks as the Cannes Film Festival opens

Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Lea Seydoux led the way on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Tuesday night as Hollywood's annual trip to the French Riviera got under way. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3JZTJAX

Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife of seven years

Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, on the eve of the PGA Championship. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bjInnf

Far-right German leader in court for final day of Nazi slogan trial

One of Germany's most prominent far right politicians is expected to hear if he has been found guilty of using a banned Nazi slogan. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QKE1NX

Dublin-New York livestream portal shuts after 'inappropriate behaviour'

A livestream portal between Dublin and New York was temporarily shut down after "inappropriate behaviour" in the Irish capital. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3ytZuEc

'Putin's puppet': Who is billionaire oligarch behind Georgia unrest?

He is the puppet master of Georgian politics - a man of fabulous wealth and extraordinary power.  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3K16yef

First victim in Jaws has died aged 77

The swimmer who was the first victim in the 1975 blockbuster Jaws has died.  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3WCNYAs

India PM's potential third term leaves minority communities anxious

Elections bring out the best but also the worst of democracy. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3WExS9Q

'Nausea, dizziness, blood': Djokovic to have tests after bottle strike and shock loss

Novak Djokovic says he will have medical tests after being struck on the head by a metal water bottle and then suffering a shock exit at the Italian Open. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wxHl7Y

Georgian opposition politician beaten by hooded thugs blames 'Putin's puppets'

A Georgian opposition politician who was beaten by a group of hooded thugs has said he was targeted by "Putin's puppets". from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44UOBrz

Switzerland wins Eurovision as chaos engulfs iconic song contest

Switzerland has won Eurovision, topping the leaderboard in a competition fraught with last-minute changes and backstage incidents. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3yonbxH

Eurovision 2024 in pictures

OTT outfits, whacky performances and plenty of glitter are the bread and butter of Eurovision - but this year the fizz and the fun has been taking a back seat as the show's bosses battle to keep politics and personal drama from the stage. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4dCvXsb

Flash floods kill at least 300 in Afghanistan

At least 300 people have been killed in flash floods in northern Afghanistan, according to the UN food agency. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3UVVYeR

Novak Djokovic struck in head by water bottle while signing autographs

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was struck in the head by a water bottle after winning a match at the Italian Open. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3JY3iAi

Ex-NHS doctor stuck in Gaza says family are 'terrified' but he 'has to keep going'

The European Hospital, in southern Gaza, is a dangerous place to be.  from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4beWOsG

Bambie Thug calls on Eurovision bosses to show 'humanity' as Israel-Hamas war 'overshadows' event

Ireland's Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to "gain some conscience" and "humanity," as the contest bosses struggle to keep politics off the stage at the annual competition. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wChKe4

Hundreds of protesters attempt to storm Tesla factory

Hundreds of protesters wanting to stop the expansion of a Tesla factory near Germany's capital of Berlin were blocked by police as they attempted to storm the site. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3y9rtZM

Sky News wins Amnesty award for coverage of Myanmar civil war

Sky News's reporting of the civil war in Myanmar has been recognised at the Amnesty International UK Media Awards. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4agRR1p

Bread recalled after 'rat remains' found in loaves

Loaves of bread have been recalled from shelves in Japan after they were found to contain the remains of a rat. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3URUt13

Joe Biden's decision to halt supply of arms to Israel if Rafah is invaded could come back to haunt him

All decisions have intended consequences and unintended consequences. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3JUWUtr

Rafah is Biden's red line for Netanyahu - but there's not much he can do to stop it being crossed

Setting red lines is all very well, as long as you follow through when they are crossed. President Joe Biden knows that all too well. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4dL2AUT

'United by sequins': Eurovision fans arrive in fabulously flamboyant outfits

Malmo is all a sparkle. Outside the city arena, sequins twinkle in the light. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3whwIq1

Russia's Victory Day parade can be summed up by pain, pride and propaganda

It's hard to overstate the importance of Victory Day in Russia, which marks the anniversary of the end of the Second World War. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4dtxwsr

Stormy Daniels describes awkward and unexpected 'sexual encounter' with Donald Trump

Porn star Stormy Daniels has described to jurors an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter she claims she had with Donald Trump in 2006. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wtVao3

This was Donald Trump with his trousers down - no doubt

There are moments, more than others, that scream the humiliation of it all. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44zGEaW

Israeli hostages' families urge PM Netanyahu to take a deal with Hamas

There is anxiety in Museum Square in Tel Aviv - a space which has turned into a commemoration centre for the 132 hostages still held by Hamas. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3UTlyBi

TikTok sues US government as it tries to block law that could ban app

TikTok is suing the US government over a law that seeks to force the app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell it within nine months or ban its use in America. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4b589LP

Putin's fifth inauguration marks more of the same for a Russia with little choice

The term "inauguration" may feel slightly misleading. After all, this is not his first time. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3UQ3loa

'I wanted her to have a future': Dad's grief as he buries daughter, 7, crushed to death on migrant boat

There are times when a person is so gripped with helpless despair that they are lost within themselves. Ahmed Alhashimi, a proud man, looks at the small coffin, wrings his hands, stares at the ground and weeps. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4aeS1pU

US soldier detained in Russia, officials say

A US soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend while on a private trip, according to officials. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44uabma

Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win

Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen's winning streak by securing the first victory of his career at the Miami Grand Prix. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3Us0HmY

Peace in Gaza looks as distant as ever after Israel refuses to accept ceasefire terms

A week that started with cautious optimism for a breakthrough in negotiations between Israel and Hamas has ended, perhaps unsurprisingly, with the prospect of peace in Gaza looking as distant as ever. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4doDD19

Missing Australian brothers and US tourist 'shot dead by thieves' in Mexico

Two Australian brothers and a US tourist who went missing in northern Mexico were shot dead by thieves who wanted to steal their truck's tyres, according to prosecutors. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QyMR14

Brazil flooding death toll rises to 75, with 80,000 evacuated

Mass flooding in Brazil has killed 75 people with more than 100 people still missing, local authorities said on Sunday. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3UIiRCh

What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?

You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3UK1DVb

In Washington DC and Gaza two very different families are united by one very rare disease

It is a paradox that humanity at its very worst so often also brings out its very best too. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3Uvm9HS

British-Palestinian surgeon denied entry to France

A British-Palestinian plastic surgeon who has been operating on injured civilians in Gaza says he has been denied entry to France. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QsNFV6

Progress reported in Gaza ceasefire talks

An Israeli official has downplayed the prospects for a full end to the war in Gaza as Egyptian state media reported "noticeable progress" in ceasefire talks. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/44uVH5I

Philippine Coastguard hits out at China's 'brute force' after water cannon attack

China has been branded "a bully" and an international lawbreaker after its ships blasted Philippine vessels with water cannon in the South China Sea. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3wbwgtl

Dozens dead and roads turned into rivers as Brazil hit by record-breaking floods

Heavy rains in southern Brazil have killed 37 people, local authorities have said, with dozens still unaccounted for. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QtRv0e

Crew member missing at sea during round-the-world cruise

A crew member on a 120-day voyage around the world is missing at sea. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QwASRE

Three charged over killing of Sikh separatist leader in Canada - in incident which sparked diplomatic spat

Three suspects have been charged by Canadian police over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Vancouver last June, in an incident that sparked a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bnhQ89

Boat captain jailed over fire that killed 34 people

A scuba dive boat captain has been jailed four years for criminal negligence over a fire that killed 34 people. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3whsChw

First wild animal seen using medicinal plant to treat wound

An orangutan has been observed using a plant with healing properties to treat a wound on its face, in what scientists say is a first for wild animals. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3y3ahoU

Tourists, including 11 Britons, hurt in minibus crash

At least 15 people have been hurt, including 11 Britons, in a crash between tourist minibuses in Turkey. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/4bnmtzk

Beyonce among celebrities added to French dictionary

Beyonce will be included as a new entry in the latest edition of the French encyclopaedic dictionary Le Petit Larousse. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3QrRABu

How international social media users are stoking Ireland's migration debate

US users were responsible for most posts on X mentioning the location of a recent violent protest in Ireland in recent days, data obtained by Sky News shows. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3xXZcoV

Data suggests why Chinese manufacturers dominate in so many sectors

Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel. from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/49WXwJT

Stun grenades used on protesters in Georgia as 'Russia bill' moves to next stage

Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law". from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News https://bit.ly/3Wlu5xO