Turkish PM hits out at Macron over Syria operation

The Turkish Prime Minister has reacted angrily to criticism from the French President who warned the country against invading the northern Syrian enclave of Afrin. http://ift.tt/2EsZioZ

Truck driver 'damages' world famous Nazca Lines

A truck driver has been accused of damaging part of Peru's world famous Nazca Lines. http://ift.tt/2DSY5Gs

Sea search suspended for Quiksilver boss

A sea search for a missing surfwear brand boss has been suspended, with no sign of him. http://ift.tt/2ntEsxs

Lorry and Republicans' train in fatal collision

One person has died after a train taking Republican Party politicians and their families to a party retreat was involved in a crash with a bin lorry, the White House has confirmed. http://ift.tt/2BHBNVW

Charles says world turned 'blind eye' to plastic waste

The world seemed to turn a "blind eye" to the mounting evidence of plastic pollution in the oceans, Prince Charles has said. http://ift.tt/2DRHceX

Larry Nassar: 265 claim US doctor abused them

A judge says 265 people have come forward to say they were abused by disgraced Olympics doctor Larry Nassar. http://ift.tt/2DRHSoM

Millions of Afghan refugees facing deportation

As many as 2.5 million Afghans living in Pakistan could face deportation when a deadline ends on Wednesday. http://ift.tt/2GAf3er

William and Kate draw huge crowds in Stockholm

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge drew huge crowds during a visit to Stockholm on Wednesday. http://ift.tt/2DTGh1C

Walk-on grid girls scrapped from F1 races

Women who walk onto the grid at the start of Formula One races will no longer be used, the sport's organisers have said. http://ift.tt/2GvexhE

French urged to 'rise up' against anti-Semitism

Emmanuel Macron has urged the whole of France to "rise up" against "disgusting attacks" on the country's Jewish community. http://ift.tt/2DRBZIn

Cambodia detainees 'test negative for drugs'

Five British men charged over what Cambodian officials have described as "pornographic dancing" have tested negative for drugs. http://ift.tt/2noG0cR

Weinstein: Affleck emails prove I did not rape Rose

Harvey Weinstein has broken his silence to respond to accusations that he raped actress Rose McGowan 20 years ago. http://ift.tt/2nvsROn

Cabinets containing top-secret files sold in shop

Filing cabinets containing thousands of top-secret documents belonging to the Australian government have been sold in a second-hand shop. http://ift.tt/2FwQOwe

Porn star adds confusion to Trump affair claims

A porn star alleged to have had an affair with Donald Trump has cast fresh mystery over whether or not she was paid to keep quiet. http://ift.tt/2GwLw5b

Where to watch the 'Super Blue Blood Moon'

A rare form of eclipse not seen in more than 150 years is set to light up the sky across the west coast of the US. http://ift.tt/2ErIazE

Killer whale learns to 'speak' human words

A killer whale has learnt to mimic human words in what is thought to be a world first. http://ift.tt/2FvyF1O

'Emotional support' peacock barred from flight

A passenger has been prevented from boarding a flight after attempting to take an "emotional support" peacock on the plane with her. http://ift.tt/2EpTDzV

Three dead after helicopter crash in California

Three people have been killed in southern California after a helicopter crashed into a house shortly after taking off. http://ift.tt/2nvgoKu

Sydney seaplane crash: Aircraft was off course

The seaplane that crashed near Sydney on New Year's Eve killing five Britons and the pilot was off course. http://ift.tt/2FxAprx

Men who 'harboured' Paris attackers weep in court

Two men accused of harbouring jihadists in the aftermath of the 2015 Paris attacks were reduced to tears as grieving parents described the pain of losing their children. http://ift.tt/2DZClf1

Quiksilver boss missing at sea as boat washes up

The boss of one of the world's best-known surfwear brands has gone missing at sea. http://ift.tt/2np57fB

Puigdemont return on hold after court ruling

The exiled former leader of Catalonia faces further delays to his bid to retake his position in Barcelona after he failed to get permission to return to Spain. http://ift.tt/2DYMzwf

Glee star Mark Salling dies in suicide - reports

Former Glee star Mark Salling has died from a suspected suicide, according to US reports. http://ift.tt/2rPnn6F

Hawaii official 'thought missile drill was real'

The Hawaii government employee who sent a warning of an incoming ballistic missile thought an actual attack was imminent. http://ift.tt/2DO3137

US list of Russian oligarchs 'hostile' - Putin

Vladimir Putin has described a list of Russian oligarchs and politicians published by the US as a "hostile step" that would "complicate" relations. http://ift.tt/2DNbhAu

Super blue blood moon: Three lunar events at once

Lovers of all things astronomical can look forward to a rare celestial event on Wednesday when three lunar phenomena collide. http://ift.tt/2nmzJP3

Crisis in Cape Town amid fears that taps will run dry

Cape Town's water crisis is worsening, sparking fears that taps in the tourist hotspot could run dry. http://ift.tt/2EpEsXB

Kenya's opposition leader 'sworn in' as TV is banned

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has attempted to swear himself in as president during an alternative ceremony, prompting accusations of treason and a sparking a ban on TV and radio. http://ift.tt/2FtIHRf

'Brain pacemaker' hope for Alzheimer's sufferers

Patients have been implanted with a tiny "brain pacemaker" in an attempt to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease. http://ift.tt/2BEsrub

VW employee takes blame for exhaust test on monkeys

Volkswagen has suspended its public relations chief - at his own request - as it investigates experiments that saw monkeys exposed to diesel exhaust fumes. http://ift.tt/2nr5SnC

Reclusive family behind £13bn Dr Pepper deal

They're one of the richest families in the world, and the chances are that you will regularly use some of the products their businesses own or have a major shareholding in. http://ift.tt/2DQzKVx

New dinosaur discovered beneath the Sahara

The last days of the dinosaurs in Africa has been a mystery for scientists, where the fossil record covering the Late Cretaceous period - the period up to 66 million years ago, when the extinction event happened - is very patchy. http://ift.tt/2DOL0Sk

McGowan memoir details Harvey Weinstein's 'rape'

Actress Rose McGowan has described for the first time how she was allegedly sexually assaulted by film producer Harvey Weinstein. http://ift.tt/2EnoOvv

Boy, 7, handcuffed after punching his teacher

A seven-year-old boy has been handcuffed and removed from his school after repeatedly punching his teacher and grabbing her hair. http://ift.tt/2DKKBw1

State of the Union: Tantrums or tactics?

There are many different Donald Trumps. There is Tantrum Trump,who rages and fumes and fires off intemperate tweets about his foes. http://ift.tt/2Fqd8Yc

Eldest son of 'torture parents' attended college

The eldest son of the 13 siblings who police say were held captive by their parents attended college for years but did not seek help. http://ift.tt/2Gr6IcG

Has Ireland changed enough to allow abortion?

Almost 40 years ago, amid immense excitement and fanfare, Pope John Paul II arrived in Ireland. http://ift.tt/2Gv0nNk

Ireland to hold abortion referendum in May

A referendum on abortion laws in Ireland will be held at the end of May, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced. http://ift.tt/2BEH9S8

Gardens searched for victims of 'serial killer'

Canadian police are searching gardens and backyards in Toronto for possible victims of a suspected serial killer. http://ift.tt/2nhGfXh

Kim Jong Nam 'met US agent' before his death

Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader, met a Korean-American man on a tourist island before he was assassinated, a court has been told. http://ift.tt/2GrqMfd

Man dies after being sucked into MRI scanner

A man has died after being sucked into an MRI scanner at a hospital in India. http://ift.tt/2GsY7pW

Letter begs for help over 'pornographic dancing'

A man held over what Cambodian officials have described as "pornographic dancing" has written a letter - seen by Sky News - asking for help. http://ift.tt/2njXqaB

Dozens of civilians killed in Syria airstrikes

At least 33 civilians have been killed in airstrikes carried out by the Syrian regime as new peace talks are due to begin in Russia. http://ift.tt/2rR97u0

Cryptocurrency scrutiny after £379m cyber heist

Japan's financial regulator is clamping down on cryptocurrency exchanges in the aftermath of one of the biggest cyber heists on record. http://ift.tt/2Gqu7uS

VW investigates 'diesel fume tests on monkeys'

VW has ordered an immediate inquiry into allegations German carmakers ordered scientific tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes. http://ift.tt/2njxPhX

Was the war in Afghanistan worth it?

Operation Enduring Freedom was launched in Afghanistan by the US and its allies following the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York. http://ift.tt/2ElvkDc

Child cannot leave UK over mutilation fears

A father has been stopped from taking his young daughter out of the UK over her mother's fears she may be subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) in Guinea, West Africa. http://ift.tt/2GtJbIm

West fights on in Afghanistan afraid of defeat

It has been a particularly bloody few days in Afghanistan even by that country's tragic standards. http://ift.tt/2rR0rUE

Race to get sunbeds may become thing of the past

Holidaymakers keen to avoid a morning sunbed dash are being offered the chance to pre-book a place by the pool - even before they leave home. http://ift.tt/2rNQ9EB

11 killed as army unit attacked by suicide bomber

At least 11 soldiers have died and 16 are wounded after insurgents attacked an army unit guarding a military academy in the Afghan capital Kabul. http://ift.tt/2DKZkHG