More than 5,600 prisoners to be released by Myanmar junta

Analysis by Siobhan Robbins, south east Asia correspondent Desperately waiting after months without news, the raw emotion...

Biden leads tributes to Colin Powell: ‘He could drive his Corvette Stingray like nobody’s business’

US President Joe Biden has paid tribute to former US secretary of state Colin Powell following his death, saying he "could drive his Corvette Stingray like nobody's business".The 84-year-old died following complications from COVID-19,...

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies following COVID complications, says family

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell has died following coronavirus complications, his family has said.A statement on his Facebook page posted by his family said the 84-year-old "passed away this morning due to...

Hamas warns Israel another war is inevitable unless it ends occupation of Palestine

Hamas has warned Israel that another war is inevitable unless its occupation of Palestine ends and the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza is resolved.Speaking exclusively to Sky News, in the first interview since mediation...

Homes collapse and at least 22 people killed as flash floods and landslides devastate parts of Kerala

At least 22 people have been killed in flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in the southern Indian state of Kerala over the weekend.The National Disaster Response Force, the Indian army and...

‘Miracle’ pair ‘lucky to be alive’ after car gets stuck in Australian Outback

Police say it is an "absolute miracle" that two people who became stranded while driving through Australia's Northern Territory have both been found alive.Mahesh Patrick, 14, and Shaun Emitja, 21, were heading towards Alice...

Myanmar junta chief says military govt committed to restoring peace

Myanmar's junta leader has said his military government is committed to restoring peace and democracy. In a televised address on Monday, Min Aung Hlaing, dressed in civilian attire, reiterated the junta's five-step plan toward...

Spain’s PM vows to ban prostitution, warning it ‘enslaves’ women

Spain could outlaw prostitution after its prime minister pledged to ban it in the country.Speaking to supporters at the end of his Socialist Party's three-day congress in Valencia, Pedro Sanchez said the practice "enslaves"...