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EasyJet diverts mid-flight after passenger alerts crew to power bank in luggage
An easyJet flight bound for London was diverted to Rome after concerns were raised over a device in a passenger's luggage.
Man arrested after five 'assaulted and stabbed' in west London
Five men have been assaulted and stabbed in west London, police have said.
Three new Ebola cases declared in Uganda - as DR Congo's World Cup team told to isolate
Three new cases of Ebola have been declared in Uganda, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the current outbreak there to five.
40,000 ordered to evacuate in California over chemical explosion threat
Around 40,000 people have been ordered to evacuate amid the threat of a chemical tank explosion in southern California.
Murder investigation launched after man, 60, dies following assault
A 60-year-old man has died more than a week after being injured following an assault in northwest London.
Why is Trump missing his son's wedding ceremony?
Donald Trump's eldest son has got married, but the US president is not expected to attend the wedding ceremony this weekend.
Winner of Sycamore Gap tree competition revealed
The winner of a competition to turn wood from the illegally-felled Sycamore Gap tree into an artwork has been announced following a public vote.
Hezbollah MP reveals three things needed for lasting ceasefire with Israel
Despite ongoing negotiations, the US-brokered, month-old ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has failed to halt fighting between the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia Muslim armed group.
UK faces 'economic catastrophe' unless it adapts to young people 'rewired by smartphones'
The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.
SpaceX launches high-stakes test flight as record-breaking stock market debut looms
SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship on an uncrewed test flight.
Judge dismisses criminal case against man wrongfully deported by Trump administration
A US judge has dismissed a criminal case against a man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration last year.
90 killed and nine trapped following gas explosion at coal mine in China
At least 90 people have been killed following a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, state media reports.
King surprises audience at production of Shakespeare's The Tempest
The King delighted the audience at a production of Shakespeare's The Tempest by taking a seat near members of the public to watch the play.
Kylie Minogue surprises fan with 'magical' singalong
Kylie Minogue surprised a fan by joining him for a "magical" singalong at the London premiere of her new Netflix docuseries earlier this week.
Man who killed 'much-loved' grandfather outside pub jailed for 10 years
A man who killed a "much-loved" grandfather after losing a fight outside a pub has been jailed for 10 years for manslaughter.
Red Arrows to fly with reduced numbers because of ageing engines
The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, Sky News understands.
England's omitted XI: The big names who won’t be going to the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has made some ruthless calls in naming his squad for the World Cup this summer.
Putin blames Ukraine after six killed in drone strike on school
Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of committing a "terrorist attack" after an overnight drone attack on a school killed at least six and injured 39.
Revealed: 117 waste sites 'of concern' identified across England - is there a mega dump near you?
The Environment Agency (EA) has released a list of 117 waste sites "of concern" across England, collectively holding almost two million tonnes of refuse.
Ebola outbreak 'spreading rapidly' - as vaccine from UK scientists 'months away'
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "spreading rapidly", the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, as UK scientists work on a new vaccine that could be "months away".





















