Abductors branded jogger before abandoning her

A California woman who was held captive for three weeks was branded with a message by her abductors before she was dropped at the side of a freeway, authorities have said. http://ift.tt/2gMK5ls

Aleppo fast becoming 'one giant graveyard'

Aleppo is at risk of becoming "one giant graveyard" and its people exterminated, a top UN envoy has warned. http://ift.tt/2gLLFDZ

Johnson 'backs freedom of movement' in Brexit

Sky News understands the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has privately told at least four EU ambassadors that he supports freedom of movement - despite the Government's hard stance on Brexit. http://ift.tt/2fF0yfA

Couple 'left in empty hotel' as wildfires raged

A British couple caught up in deadly wildfires in Tennessee have told Sky News how they woke up in an empty hotel with fires burning around them after staff allegedly forgot to let them know they were evacuating. http://ift.tt/2gGY7IO

'Crash pilot said Brazil plane was out of fuel'

A recording has emerged of the pilot of the doomed Brazilian plane saying he had run out of fuel, reports say. http://ift.tt/2fRKUfe

Thief steals $1.6m pot of gold from lorry

A manhunt is under way for a thief who stole a bucket of gold flakes worth almost $1.6m (£1.3m) from the back of a lorry in New York. http://ift.tt/2gJnojb

Oil prices surge as OPEC agrees production cut

Oil prices have risen steadily on news that OPEC has agreed its first cut in production since 2008. http://ift.tt/2fM2A8S

North Korea banned from exporting giant statues

The UN has responded to North Korea's fifth and largest nuclear test with new sanctions to slash its annual export revenues by 25%. http://ift.tt/2gy7uYC

Are you talkin' to me? Pope meets Scorsese

Pope Francis has met film director Martin Scorsese at a special screening in Rome of the Oscar winner's new film, Silence. http://ift.tt/2gKrR42

Debate over future of Afghanistan's Buddhas

Experts are meeting to discuss whether two ancient statues of Buddha destroyed in Afghanistan in 2001 by the Taliban should be restored. http://ift.tt/2fQTURP

Life-size replica 'Titanic' being built in China

Construction of a life-size replica of the Titanic has begun at a Mediterranean-themed attraction in China. http://ift.tt/2fDlQtH

Katy Perry in tears after Clinton surprise

Katy Perry burst into tears as Hillary Clinton presented her with an award for her charity work at UNICEF's annual Snowflake Ball. http://ift.tt/2gxdH71

French musician held in row with Russian pop star

Police in Moscow have arrested a French musician and his lawyer after a Russian pop star accused them of extorting a million euros from him in a plagiarism row. http://ift.tt/2gUWpUR

Trump to quit business empire for presidency

Donald Trump will withdraw from running his business to avoid any perception of conflict of interest when he becomes president. http://ift.tt/2gJfjd2

Trump to leave business to focus on presidency

Donald Trump has said he will withdraw from running his business to avoid any conflict of interest when he becomes president. http://ift.tt/2fCzehV

Six held after 11 schoolgirls die in dorm fire

Six suspects have been arrested after 12 people - 11 schoolgirls and a teacher - died in a fire at a secondary school dormitory in southern Turkey. http://ift.tt/2fKWsO4

Oil price lifts on prospect of OPEC deal

Oil prices have jumped 7% on hopes that OPEC ministers will agree a deal to limit production. http://ift.tt/2fCkRu9

Refugees fleeing Aleppo 'detained by government'

Hundreds of civilians fleeing war-torn Aleppo are being detained and questioned by the Syrian government, say observers. http://ift.tt/2g5TioW

Romney gushes over Trump after frog-legs soup

Former Donald Trump critic Mitt Romney has said the President-elect is the "man who can lead us" after the pair met for an "enlightening" dinner at an upmarket restaurant. http://ift.tt/2fPSd7i

Video shows coach praising airline before crash

A video has surfaced showing the coaching staff of the Brazilian Chapecoense football team praising their charter airline before they set off on their doomed flight. http://ift.tt/2fJWkyh

Intelligence officer held over Islamist comments

A German citizen employed by the country's domestic intelligence agency has been arrested after he allegedly made Islamist declarations on the internet and revealed internal agency material, it emerged on Tuesday. http://ift.tt/2gHtW0E

Grandson of ex-Fiat boss 'faked own kidnapping'

A grandson of late Fiat magnate Gianni Agnelli is facing charges for falsely reporting he had been kidnapped, according to police. http://ift.tt/2gGYeAq

Theresa May calls Donald Trump to strengthen ties

Theresa May and US President-elect Donald Trump have agreed they should work to build relationships and meet as soon as possible. http://ift.tt/2gGkj2k

Desperate scenes in aftermath of Syria attack

Footage filmed for Sky News shows the aftermath of an artillery strike in Aleppo in which at least 20 people, including children, were killed. http://ift.tt/2g2SeSM

US admits 'unintentional errors' led to deadly Syria strike

A US military investigation has found "unintentional human errors" led to a deadly coalition strike on Syrian forces in September. http://ift.tt/2g20wdF

US admits errors led to deadly coalition airstike

U.S military investigation finds "unintentional errors" led to the killing of at least 15 Syrian regime fighters by coalition airstrikes. http://ift.tt/2g23Cyk

Prince's home to host four-day celebration

Prince's former home, Paisley Park, will host a four-day celebration of the artist's life on the anniversary of his death. http://ift.tt/2fI3KlM

Iceland v Iceland: Retailer seeks thaw in name row

Supermarket Iceland is sending a "high-level delegation" to Reykjavik as it seeks to thaw relations with the Nordic nation amid a dispute over name rights. http://ift.tt/2fMZtR9

European elections 'could be hit by cyberattacks'

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has warned that its election next year could be targeted by hackers. http://ift.tt/2fxWVrP

Oscar favourite Moonlight sweeps Gotham awards

Coming-of-age drama Moonlight has won the best feature prize at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, making it a favourite in the Oscar race. http://ift.tt/2gBHY7G

France demands 'immediate' Aleppo meeting at UN

France has called for an "immediate" UN Security Council meeting over the "humanitarian disaster" in Aleppo. http://ift.tt/2gs5LEj

Westworld star reveals she was raped twice

Westworld actress Evan Rachel Wood has said she "could no longer stay silent" as she revealed she has been raped twice. http://ift.tt/2gDTICX

IS killing civilians over rocket launchers

Islamic State fighters are killing civilians who refuse to let them put rocket launchers on the roofs of Mosul homes, the UN says. http://ift.tt/2fwY0Qu

A fairytale season before doomed flight

Chapecoense had recently broken into the top tier of Brazilian football and were preparing to play in their first final of South America's major club competition. http://ift.tt/2fH40kE

Plane carrying 72 passengers crashes in Colombia

An emergency has been declared in Colombia after a plane carrying members of a Brazil football team crashed with 72 on board. http://ift.tt/2gAKr2c

Plane carrying 72 passengers crashes in Colombia

An emergency has been declared in Colombia after a plane carrying members of a Brazil football team crashed with 72 on board. http://ift.tt/2fw4XkU

Fisherman bitten by shark he had caught

A fisherman has been seriously injured after he was bitten by a shark he had caught off the Australian coast. http://ift.tt/2gDSj0s

Ex-Ukraine leader in court as witness over deaths

Ukraine's exiled president, Viktor Yanukovych, has denied ordering police to shoot protesters as he appeared in court as a witness via videolink from Russia. http://ift.tt/2gq1fGf

Iranian vessel points weapon at US helicopter

An Iranian vessel pointed its weapon at a US Navy helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, it has been revealed. http://ift.tt/2gPBVwM

Fidel Castro: Crowds as two-day service starts

Crowds are gathering in Havana at the start of a two-day remembrance service for Fidel Castro. http://ift.tt/2goZ2uC

'Day of rage' protests in India over currency chaos

Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated across India to protest against the government's decision to withdraw high-value banknotes from circulation. http://ift.tt/2gzPPyJ

'Active shooter' alert at US university

An active shooter has been reported at the Ohio State University campus and people have been told to take shelter. http://ift.tt/2fsKrBz

Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama. http://ift.tt/2gyyU3g

Can Francois Fillon beat Marine Le Pen?

Read some sections of the media and you'd think France had just taken a step closer to electing its own Donald Trump. http://ift.tt/2gzk1Kx

Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama. http://ift.tt/2gBJAfl

S African ministers call on Jacob Zuma to resign

At least three ministers have reportedly called for South African President Jacob Zuma to resign following fresh claims of corruption – with one of them proposing a vote of no confidence. http://ift.tt/2gxTG3d

Olympic gymnast injured in Cirque du Soleil fall

A former Olympic gymnast has fractured a vertebra after falling during a Cirque du Soleil performance in Australia. http://ift.tt/2gOgX1j

10,000 documents detailing IS terror plots found

A large trove of documents seized in Syria from the Islamic State reveals thousands of plots to attack Europe and other parts of the world, Britain's top commander in the region has said. http://ift.tt/2gBpOQQ

Rebels lose third of territory in eastern Aleppo

Syrian rebels have lost a third of their territory in eastern Aleppo after government and Kurdish forces made gains. http://ift.tt/2g9W0ww

'Miracle baby' rescued from drain after crash

Firefighters say there must have been "some kind of divine intervention" after a baby survived being thrown around 25ft from a car after a collision in Arkansas. http://ift.tt/2gxCxq5