Young North Koreans ordered to stop speaking, dressing and dancing like South Koreans – or else

Young North Koreans have been warned they must follow traditional lifestyles and adhere to the country's dialect.

Phone hacking allegations revive criticism of Modi government

A furore has broken out in India over allegations that government agencies  snooped on the phones of ministers, opposition leaders, judges, human rights activists, lawyers, businessmen and journalists.

Paralympic world champion ‘speechless’ after being told her sprint briefs ‘too short and inappropriate’

A double Paralympic world champion has said she was left "speechless" after she was told that her sprint briefs were "too short and inappropriate".

China accused of ‘systematic cyber sabotage’ by UK and allies

The Chinese government has been accused of "systematic cyber sabotage" in statements by the UK and allies, including the US, NATO, and the European Union.

Phone hacking allegations revive criticism of Modi government

A furore has broken out in India over allegations that government agencies  snooped on the phones of ministers, opposition leaders, judges, human rights activists, lawyers, businessmen and journalists.

TV productions suspended and theatre shows cancelled after COVID cases and ‘pingdemic’ chaos

Despite the lifting of restrictions in England, a number of film, TV and theatre productions have been put on hold due to positive COVID tests.

COVID-19 antibodies persist ‘at least nine months after infection’, study finds

Antibodies in COVID-19 patients remain high even nine months after infection, according to a landmark study which tested almost the entirety of a small Italian town.

Update on COVID jabs for children aged between 12 and 17 due later – minister

The vaccines minister has told Sky News he will provide an update on coronavirus jabs for children aged between 12 and 17 later on Monday.