'Our daily life, rights, and opportunities were destroyed.': One year on from the Myanmar coup

On 1 February 2021, Myanmar's military seized power in a coup. https://ift.tt/vqQg3zjhG

Pregnant New Zealand journalist who asked the Taliban for help after being locked out of her own country offered the chance to go home

A pregnant reporter shut out of her native New Zealand has been offered a place in the country's hotel isolation system. https://ift.tt/0UgDJISKR

Whoopi Goldberg apologises for 'devastating' and 'dangerous' comments about Holocaust

Whoopi Goldberg has apologised for comments about the Holocaust that were described by others as "devastating" and "dangerous". https://ift.tt/iKLsMyWfH

North Korea confirms test launch of biggest ballistic missile in years

North Korea has confirmed it has launched a ballistic missile and released photos it claims were taken from space during the weapon's test. https://ift.tt/adAMJoui1

Kremlin says UK economic sanctions are attack on Russian businesses

The Kremlin has said the UK's threats to introduce economic sanctions against Russian companies and oligarchs linked to President Vladimir Putin were alarming and such actions would backfire by hurting British companies. https://ift.tt/nFkR0yv5Q

Two police officers shot dead during routine traffic stop in Germany

Two police officers have been shot dead during a routine traffic stop in southwestern Germany. https://ift.tt/5cqol49hi

UN Security Council to discuss Ukraine crisis as Putin's oligarchs told they will have 'nowhere to hide'

The UN Security Council is meeting today - at America's request - to discuss the ongoing tension and build-up of troops on Russia's border with Ukraine. https://ift.tt/Fcbq2xOjK

Israeli president to continue UAE state visit despite Houthi ballistic missile

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will continue his United Arab Emirates visit as planned, his office has confirmed, after the Gulf state said it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iran-backed Yemen's Houthi rebels. https://ift.tt/etGAaV8Rl

Russia gave the order to clear Chernobyl - now Ukraine hopes it won't be used to invade

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone starts with a checkpoint and souvenir wagons. https://ift.tt/Juthn5lvf

'We have travelled a long road from the horror of that day': Bloody Sunday remembered 50 years on

A remembrance walk and wreath-laying for those killed and injured on Bloody Sunday is taking place as part of a series of events marking 50 years to the day since the atrocity. https://ift.tt/0FwBd3V1z

Canadian truckers protest COVID mandate as some demonstrators dance on war memorials

Trucks rolled into Canada's capital on Saturday in a protest against mandatory vaccines, but it quickly turned into a larger demonstration against government overreach during the pandemic. https://ift.tt/tpiX1Vx0K

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile in seventh test this year

North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast in what would be the country's seventh missile test this month. https://ift.tt/OvZDNzBV2

Bug-out bags and bomb shelters: Ukrainians swap tips on how to survive war

Anastasiia Bezpalko's most popular TikTok video is a guide on what to pack to be prepared if war breaks out in Ukraine. https://ift.tt/FBbHGZVEq

UK to deploy troops across Europe as fears grow Russia will choose 'path of bloodshed' by invading Ukraine

The UK is preparing to send a "clear message to the Kremlin" by increasing its number of troops deployed across Europe - as NATO hopes to prevent Russia from "choosing a path of bloodshed and destruction" by invading Ukraine. https://ift.tt/Fkj9Gt2nU

'Life-threatening' conditions in New York as 'historic' winter blizzards dump deep snow across US East Coast

New York has declared a state of emergency after "historic" blizzards dumped deep snow and gave way to blustery conditions across the US East Coast. https://ift.tt/4wqI7BDsF

Irishman held against his will in China for 3 years reunited with 'unbelievably happy' family

An Irishman who had been prevented from leaving China for nearly three years after a business dispute has arrived back in Ireland after mammoth diplomatic negotiations. https://bit.ly/3g52jiM

History made as first player wins Australian Open on home soil in 44 years

Ashleigh Barty has made history by becoming the first player to win the Australian Open on home soil in 44 years. https://bit.ly/3o8bOlL

Tiger King's Joe Exotic has sentence for murder-for-hire plot shortened

Joe Exotic from Netflix series Tiger King has been resentenced to 21 years in prison after a judge rejected his plea to be freed. https://bit.ly/3AVHtfz

State of emergency: US East Coast braces for storm as 10 million people under blizzard warnings and thousands of flights cancelled

Ten million people along the East Coast of the US are preparing for a powerful storm with the first blizzard warnings in the region in four years and thousands of flights cancelled. https://bit.ly/3r8VgvD

Johnson to call Putin and visit Eastern Europe to 'accelerate diplomatic efforts' amid Ukraine-Russia tensions

Boris Johnson will step up his presence in the Russia-Ukraine crisis by holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and visiting the region "in the coming days". https://bit.ly/3KVu4Z8

Why is Russia worried about NATO - and what does it have to do with Ukraine?

Ukraine is caught in the middle of a tussle between NATO and Russia which will have profound effects on geopolitics for years to come, according to an expert who spoke to Sky News. https://ift.tt/3IKzYdU

Ukraine president walks fine line between downplaying war threat and appealing for help

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a comedian and actor before he became leader. https://ift.tt/3r7pRdd

US Navy to recover F-35C from South China Sea after crash landing

Arrangements are being made to recover an F-35C warplane that crashed into the South China Sea after a landing accident, the US Navy has said. https://ift.tt/35xAkpZ

New insect species identified by British scientist in 'incredibly rare' find

A new species of insect has been discovered by a British scientist in the Ugandan rainforest. https://ift.tt/3IOHfcN

UK pledges to release more aid to Afghanistan after grave warning a million children could die

The Foreign Office has pledged to release nearly £100m in emergency funds to Afghanistan after a former UN chief warned "a million children will die" if unspent aid isn't released quickly. https://ift.tt/3AGkCEE

'Now is not the time to wait and see': US seeks urgent security summit over Russia-Ukraine crisis

The US has called for the United Nations (UN) Security Council to hold a public meeting to discuss Russia's "threatening behaviour" against Ukraine. https://ift.tt/3KJ5bjo

British firms warned to check their cyber defences over fears of new Russian attacks

Britain's cyber security centre has urged UK organisations to check their cyber defences because of concern about the potential for new Russian cyber attacks linked to tensions with Ukraine. https://ift.tt/3HcYB2w

Nord Stream 2 pipeline connecting Russia with Germany is a symbol of how political decisions can become toxic

Seaside resorts are always curious places during the winter, but Lubmin, on Germany's northern coast, is odder than most. https://ift.tt/33YjAI3

Jamaican bobsleigh team to head to Winter Olympics after passes retrieved from Stansted Airport

Delays in retrieving the Olympic passes for Jamaica's four-man bobsleigh team have now been resolved, after the crucial documents got stuck at Stansted Airport. https://ift.tt/3fZofMc

Astronomers discover 'spooky' spinning object in Milky Way unlike anything seen before

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious spinning object in the Milky Way that emits a radio wave beam every 18 minutes - and is unlike anything seen before. https://ift.tt/3o5Ao6C

Global stock markets volatile as sustained action to target inflation looms large

Stock market values have taken fright globally after the US central bank indicated it was to launch a concerted effort to tackle a surge in COVID-linked inflation. https://ift.tt/3uc3B3A

Six thyroid cancer patients to sue over Fukushima radiation

Six young people in Japan are to sue the company behind the Fukushima nuclear disaster claiming they developed thyroid cancer due to exposure to radiation from the stricken power plant. https://ift.tt/3IXI2bx

UK could send hundreds more troops to eastern Europe amid Ukraine invasion fears

The UK is considering sending hundreds more troops to bolster NATO's flank in eastern Europe ahead of any potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sky News understands. https://ift.tt/3KN0kxz

PM's assistant 'contacted charter firm to secure plane to evacuate animals from Afghanistan'

Boris Johnson's parliamentary assistant contacted a private charter company in the hope of securing a plane to transport animals and staff during the evacuation of Afghanistan, telling them that her boss was keen, Sky News understands. https://ift.tt/3r3tGQF

'We won't panic until the Russian tanks arrive': Ukrainians taking invasion threat in their stride

They are taking the latest twists and turns in the diplomatic crisis over Ukraine in their stride here in the country's capital. https://ift.tt/3u73eaC

'This is dangerous': Winter Olympics mask 'unfortunate truth' of fake snow, climate change report warns

Climate change is threatening the future of the Winter Olympics and snow sports by eroding the season and forcing more dangerous, artificial conditions, experts have warned in a report published a week before the 2022 Games. https://ift.tt/3KL9Otb

Methuselah, believed to be the oldest aquarium-based fish in the world, likes belly rubs and fresh figs

A four-foot-long lungfish called Methuselah is believed to be aged 90 and the oldest in the world to be living in an aquarium. https://ift.tt/32DzWoU

Fortnum & Mason in talks about Qatar expansion as World Cup looms

Fortnum & Mason, the upmarket London department store, is in talks to open an outlet in Qatar amid growing interest from international brands in the tiny Gulf state ahead of this year’s football World Cup. https://ift.tt/3AwD02C

Zoo 'heartbroken' as world's oldest male gorilla dies aged 61

Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, has died at the age of 61. https://ift.tt/32yoSJF

A monkey, a big-headed frog and a knobbly newt - more than 220 new species discovered in wildlife 'hotspot'

A monkey, a big-headed frog, and a knobbly newt are among 224 new species that have been discovered in a wildlife "hotspot". https://ift.tt/3r3pdxr

Fears grow for 850 children trapped inside seized Syria prison

Fears are growing for hundreds of children trapped inside a prison in Syria that has been seized by Islamic State (IS) inmates. https://ift.tt/3fWnK5o

Biden would consider imposing personal sanctions on Putin if Russia invades Ukraine

Joe Biden has said he would consider imposing personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades neighbouring Ukraine. https://ift.tt/3G0vCOa

How many NATO troops are ready if Russia launches new Ukraine invasion?

Kept at rapid notice to move, the NATO alliance has a 40,000-strong force of soldiers, sailors and airmen permanently ready to mobilise in a crisis. https://ift.tt/3KHEuM0

'Where is Peng Shuai?' T-shirts now allowed at Australian Open after backlash

A crackdown on spectators wearing T-shirts in support of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai at the Australian Open has been overturned after a backlash. https://ift.tt/3G0OOLz

'I'm defending my adopted city': Britons ready for fight against Russians after starting new lives in Ukraine

The Ukrainian soldiers speak in whispers as they trudge through the snow and mud of their trenches, keeping low as they pass the most exposed sections, past signs warning of sniper activity. https://ift.tt/3IzXiuU

At least six people dead in stampede outside African Cup of Nations football match

At least six people were killed in a stampede outside the stadium in an African Cup of Nations football game in Cameroon, officials have said. https://ift.tt/3FXg0e4

Ground-breaking telescope fires boosters to reach final 'parking spot' - a million miles from Earth

The world's most powerful space telescope has reached its final stop - one million miles from Earth - a month after setting off on its historic voyage. https://ift.tt/33KOpQl

Father of three children killed by their mother calls for mental health reform

The grieving father of three children killed by his wife has said their loss hits him every day "like a sledgehammer". https://ift.tt/3fVB7mo

Chimps learn tool use from others and may be more similar to humans than first thought, research says

Chimpanzees do not automatically know how to crack nuts with stone tools, new research suggests. https://ift.tt/32u1GMD

Cruise ship diverted to the Bahamas after US allowed to seize vessel over $4m unpaid fuel bill

A cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers was supposed to dock in Miami on Saturday, but has instead sailed to the Bahamas to avoid being seized by US authorities. https://ift.tt/35jS8Vx