Falkland Islands to receive 3,000 doses of Oxford COVID vaccine

At 1.10am on Monday, a military aircraft containing 3,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine departed RAF Brize Norton.  https://ift.tt/2YvUv0T

Into The Grey Zone: China and Russia cyber threats can't be lumped together like 'Chas & Dave'

China and Russia pose the biggest state-backed cyber threat to the UK but you cannot lump them together like "Chas & Dave", the musical duo, a former top cyber official has said. https://ift.tt/3apGWWl

Myanmar coup: Army takes control after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's military says it has taken control of the country for one year, after detaining a number of leading politicians. https://ift.tt/36wxUp9

Military's rogue move puts Myanmar at dangerous and disturbing crossroads

The warning signs have been growing but many hoped the military would not drag Myanmar onto this perilous road. https://ift.tt/36xltJU

Aung San Suu Kyi: From symbol of human rights to fighting claims of genocide

Aung San Suu Kyi was seen as one of the greatest hopes for human rights around the world for most of her life. https://ift.tt/3crLFZY

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi detained in morning raid - report

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained alongside the country's president and other members of the ruling party in an early morning raid, according to reports. https://ift.tt/3j2UgDG

Double murder suspect duck hunter found dead at same lake where alleged victims were killed

The body of man suspected of shooting dead two fellow duck hunters has been found at the same lake where his alleged victims were killed. https://ift.tt/2MbXc5b

AstraZeneca set to supply nine million more COVID vaccine doses to EU after row over shortages

AstraZeneca is set to supply nine million more doses of its COVID vaccine to the EU after a high-profile row over shortages. https://ift.tt/2L6uEJN

Something is shifting in Russia - and Putin is facing a huge internal challenge he hates

This last day of January deserves a mark in the history of Putin's Russia. https://ift.tt/3crRcQl

'The battle of our lives': New variant blamed for surge in coronavirus deaths in Los Angeles

Scientists in Los Angeles searching for signs that the UK COVID variant had crossed into the US have stumbled on a different one that appears to have been home grown in California - fuelling a surge in cases in the world's entertainment capital. https://ift.tt/3aoe6VY

Portugal to send COVID patients to Austria as infections surge leaves hospital ICUs full

Germany's military is to send medical staff to Portugal, where hospital intensive care units are so full due to a surge in coronavirus infections that patients are to be sent hundreds of miles to Austria. https://ift.tt/3rcuUX5

Hero dogs alert rescuers to owners trapped in avalanche 'by barking loudly'

Two people caught in an avalanche in Switzerland were rescued after their dogs barked for help. https://ift.tt/3j1dERL

Health experts visit Wuhan wet market as they investigate coronavirus origin

Experts from the World Health Organisation looking into the origins of coronavirus have visited a wet market that provides food for the Chinese city of Wuhan. https://ift.tt/3r8f3Zr

Donald Trump parts with lawyers a week before impeachment trial

Former US President Donald Trump has abruptly parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers little more than a week before his trial, it has been reported. https://ift.tt/3taUVI3

Hundreds arrested as Navalny protests break out across Russia

Hundreds of people have been arrested in Russia as rallies have broken out across the country in demand of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's release. https://ift.tt/39wubde

Putin's childhood judo partner claims to own £1bn palace linked to Russian leader

Russian businessman Arkady Rotenberg has said on he owns a £1bn Black Sea palace which jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has linked to President Vladimir Putin. https://ift.tt/39A23Wy

Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract 'most expensive ever' for an athlete

Lionel Messi's current contract with Barcelona is reportedly worth up to €555m (£492m) over four seasons - thought to be the biggest pay deal ever for an athlete. https://ift.tt/36s2IHQ

'It's killing democracy': India cuts internet as farmers begin hunger-strike

India has blocked mobile internet services around New Delhi where hundreds of farmers are staging a one-day hunger strike in protest at new agriculture laws. https://ift.tt/3tb6rTz

UK to ask to join 11-nation free trade pact including Australia and Japan

The UK will formally apply to join a huge free trade pact including Australia, Canada, Japan and Singapore, under the government's post-Brexit plans. https://ift.tt/39xWM1V

Water cannons deployed at Paris protests amid anger over COVID rules and vaccine rollout

Thousands of demonstrators in Paris were met with water cannons as protests against a new privacy law attracted larger crowds keen to air their grievances over coronavirus restrictions and France's slow vaccine rollout. https://ift.tt/2MCP1yv

Real Wolf of Wall Street gives his advice to people investing in GameStop

The man known as the Wolf of Wall Street has offered his advice to small investors buying shares in GameStop, saying they should "be careful" to avoid losing money when "it goes bad". https://ift.tt/3cmwK3r

EU 'recognise they made a mistake' in move to block vaccine exports, says Gove

The EU "recognise they made a mistake" by invoking a Brexit deal clause to prevent coronavirus vaccine shipments entering the UK, Michael Gove has said. https://ift.tt/3r5zMNE

Family of black man shot dead by Irish police at family home call for unity after protests

The family of a man believed to be the first black person shot dead by Irish police have called for calm and unity, but they've told Sky News they don't believe race was the main factor. https://ift.tt/2YtojLr

96 foreigners, including Brits, found in breach of coronavirus rules at top Austrian ski resort

Austria has found 96 foreigners - including British people - at a top ski resort in breach of travel and lockdown rules. https://ift.tt/3cqAXTQ

Alaska to review number plate screening system after issuing '3REICH' registration

Alaska plans to review its screening systems after issuing personalised number plates including "FUHRER" AND "3REICH". https://ift.tt/39u6cLJ

What is Article 16 and why did the EU make a U-turn after triggering it?

A row over COVID vaccine supplies prompted the EU to use the "nuclear" option of invoking Article 16 - but then it quickly changed course, so what is it all about? https://ift.tt/3cwgqNk

EU withdraws plan to control COVID vaccine exports to Northern Ireland

The EU has withdrawn its plan to control the export of COVID-19 vaccines into Northern Ireland following widespread condemnation. https://ift.tt/3pyNrw3

EU withdraws plans to control exports of COVID vaccines into Northern Ireland - sources

The EU has withdrawn its plans to control the exports of COVID-19 vaccines into Northern Ireland, according to Sky sources. https://ift.tt/2Yp11q6

France to close borders to all non-EU countries from Sunday

France is to close its borders to all countries outside the European Union from Sunday, according to prime minister Jean Castex. https://ift.tt/3puZpH6

'Incredible act of hostility': EU introduces controls on vaccine exports to Northern Ireland

The EU has introduced controls on the export of COVID-19 vaccines from the bloc to Northern Ireland - sparking an angry response from Stormont's first minister. https://ift.tt/3iZGzp6

EU authorises use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine - as bloc tightens rules for exports

The European Commission has authorised AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after EU regulators said it can be given to adults in all age groups - the third jab cleared for use in the bloc. https://ift.tt/3op6Heg

EU regulators recommend use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine - as bloc tightens rules for exports

EU drug regulators have announced AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine can be given to adults in all age groups - the third jab cleared for use in the bloc. https://ift.tt/3pwvgY2

Extracts from AstraZeneca contract released - and EU refuses to budge

The European Commission's position remains the same - that AstraZeneca has breached its contract and is dodging its responsibility for proving tens of millions of vaccine doses to European countries. https://ift.tt/3pxuOsm

EU regulators recommend use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine for adults in all age groups

EU drug regulators have announced AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine can be given to adults in all age groups - the third jab cleared for use in the bloc. https://ift.tt/3j1MRVs

EU regulators approve use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine for all adults

EU drug regulators have announced AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine can be given to all adults in the bloc. https://ift.tt/3czB13J

Single-shot COVID vaccine from Johnson & Johnson up to 85% effective

A single-shot vaccine developed by the healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is up to 85% effective in preventing the most serious coronavirus symptoms, according to data from mass trials. https://ift.tt/3qXmwKE

Dutch court rules Shell Nigeria responsible for Niger Delta oil spills

Oil giant Shell's Nigerian subsidiary is responsible for oil pipeline leaks in the Niger Delta, a Dutch appeals court has ruled. https://ift.tt/3r09xbg

UN report demands answers about deadly Yemen airstrike investigated by Sky News

The United Nations has today demanded more answers about an airstrike on a family home in Yemen which a Sky News investigation highlighted last September. https://ift.tt/3ai66WL

European regulators set to give limited approval to AstraZeneca jab

EU drug regulators are due to grant only restricted approval of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, according to Germany's health minister. https://ift.tt/2MAaZlI

Brussels has 'binding orders' for AstraZeneca jab, says EU chief

A contract between Brussels and AstraZeneca for its COVID-19 vaccine contains binding orders, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has said. https://ift.tt/3pAv4qU

Agents seize ammunition, pipe bombs and 'White Privilege' credit card from pro-Trump supporter

A Donald Trump supporter who wrote about attacking high-profile Democrats and the offices of Twitter and Facebook has been charged with stockpiling weapons and homemade explosives. https://ift.tt/3pxq8mr

New UK visa route to open for up to 3m in Hong Kong

Just under three million people in Hong Kong will be able to apply to live, study and work in the UK when a new visa route opens on Sunday. https://ift.tt/36pBTnA

Coronavirus blamed as US economy posts worst annual decline since 1946

The US economy suffered its worst annual decline for 74 years in 2020 as the pandemic crushed business activity and pushed millions of Americans out of work, official figures have shown. https://ift.tt/3aeuecQ

EU told to consider legal action over AstraZeneca COVID vaccine row

The EU should consider legal means to secure vaccine doses promised by drug companies including AstraZeneca, the president of the European Council has said. https://ift.tt/39t0ZUc

Germany says Oxford jab should not be given to over 65s

Germany has said the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine should not be offered to people over the age of 65, a source close to the country's government has told Sky News. https://ift.tt/3r2nqpA

Struggling to sleep? The moon may be to blame

Superstitions about the moon have for centuries inspired humanity to blame it for our moods, sanity, and even natural disasters - but new research has indicated it actually does have an impact on our sleep. https://ift.tt/2YmYKM2

Plea to free Briton held in India who was 'tortured into signing confession'

A charity is calling on the government to get involved in the case of a Scottish man being held in India, who says he was tortured into confessing to be part of an assassination plot. https://ift.tt/36jxe6D

Six Britons among 89 foreigners fined for breaking COVID rules at Thai party

Dozens of foreigners who violated coronavirus regulations by attending a party at a bar on an island in Thailand have received fines and a suspended jail sentence. https://ift.tt/39sgqfI

Bats living in Cambodia in 2010 carried 'nearly identical' pathogen to COVID-19 virus, scientists discover

Bats that lived in a Cambodian cave in 2010 carried a pathogen that is "nearly identical" to the virus that causes COVID-19, scientists have discovered. https://ift.tt/2MyuHhC

Thousands protest in Poland as controversial abortion law imposed

Poland's top court has enforced a controversial near-total ban on abortion in country which takes effect today. https://ift.tt/2MrNfAd