Ex-Syrian agent convicted by German court in landmark torture trial

A former member of Syrian president Bashar al Assad's secret police has been sentenced by a German court to four-and-a-half years in jail for facilitating the torture of prisoners.

Reading and Leeds festivals will go ahead in August, organisers confirm

The Reading and Leeds music festivals will go ahead in late August, organisers have confirmed.

Ex-Syrian agent convicted by German court in landmark torture trial

A former member of Syrian president Bashar al Assad's secret police has been sentenced by a German court to four-and-a-half years in jail for facilitating the torture of prisoners.

Ghana receives 600,000 free doses of COVID vaccine as part of global scheme

A flight carrying 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Ghana as part of a global effort to immunise the world's poorest people.

Spider-Man stars tease titles, new pictures and rumoured cameos for third film

Tom Holland and Zendaya have teased Spider-Man fans with new images and suggested titles for the franchise's next superhero instalment.

NHS facing legal challenge over data deal with controversial Silicon Valley firm

The NHS is facing a legal challenge over its data deal with controversial Silicon Valley firm Palantir, Sky News can reveal.

‘Treasured’ keepsake box owned by Darwin’s daughters to go on display

A "treasured" keepsake box that once belonged to Charles Darwin's daughters has been donated to English Heritage and will go on show later this year.

Olympic star creates cycling glasses that allow riders to see behind them

An Olympic gold medallist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads.