'Remarkable achievement': Conjoined twins who shared fused brains successfully separated

Conjoined twins who shared fused brains have been successfully separated after 33 hours of operations. https://ift.tt/hDra87k

The heat's ruff on pets - but a new wearable fan in Japan is helping hot dogs keep cool

A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with vets to create a wearable fan for pets to help them get through hot summers. https://ift.tt/XtEWdjK

Danish king who gave name to Bluetooth could be buried in Poland, researchers claim

A Viking king whose nickname was used for Bluetooth wireless technology could actually be buried in Poland rather than Denmark, researchers have claimed. https://ift.tt/QlzrKgO

China allows rocket booster to fall uncontrolled to Earth

Debris from a rocket that boosted part of China's new space station into orbit has fallen into the sea in the Philippines, the Chinese government has announced. https://ift.tt/gku17Ne

'I am so angry': British model says Spain's body positivity campaign edited out her prosthetic leg

Another model has expressed her dismay at a body positivity campaign by the Spanish government, saying she had her prosthetic limb edited out. https://ift.tt/ToeD2xR

Vicious California wildfire swells staggering 62 times in size overnight

Wildfires in California and Montana have spiralled overnight, fuelled by hot and windy conditions and threatening neighbourhoods and forcing evacuation orders. https://ift.tt/k6iW9C1

UN and Red Cross invited to investigate deaths of Ukrainian prisoners of war, Russia says

Russia has invited the United Nations and the Red Cross to investigate the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war. https://ift.tt/albhKwz

In the small city of Hazard, the debris of destroyed homes shows just how powerful flash floods were

It's the amount of water that passed through these rural Kentucky creeks that is so astonishing. https://ift.tt/XKJg5qk

Zelenskyy orders mandatory evacuation of Donetsk as fighting intensifies

Ukraine's president has announced a mandatory evacuation of people in the Donetsk region, amid fierce fighting with Russia. https://ift.tt/CMWEows

'The worst I've ever seen': Entire homes lifted and moved as deadly flash floods cause devastation

In this rural part of Kentucky, it's easy to see how so much rain in such a short time could be so devastating. https://ift.tt/1ZMxScH

British troops in 'high-readiness exercise' with Finnish and US forces

British troops have taken part in a joint "high-readiness exercise" alongside Finnish forces, as Finland moves closer to joining NATO. https://ift.tt/2lXWwy5

Brazil moves to pave freeway through heart of Amazon rainforest

Brazil's government has granted an initial permit that will allow a major freeway to be paved through one of the Amazon rainforest's most preserved areas. https://ift.tt/ta43TBj

Far from the frontline, married Ukrainian women who fled the country are enduring their own war

Far from the frontline, married Ukrainian women who fled the Russian invasion are enduring their own war of separation and instability. https://ift.tt/d9uWxa5

Ukraine War Diaries: Far from the frontline, married women who fled the country are enduring their own war

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'Leading figure' in IS recruitment videos jailed for life in US

A man who helped Islamic State by narrating recruitment videos has been sentenced to life in prison in the US. https://ift.tt/q3uQcFr

Shakira could face eight years in jail if convicted in Spanish tax fraud case

Prosecutors in Spain are seeking an eight-year and two month prison term for Shakira, if she is convicted in a trial for alleged tax fraud. https://ift.tt/g6uHEmO

At least 15 dead in 'devastating' Kentucky floods

At least 15 people have been killed after flash flooding in eastern Kentucky following a series of storms. https://ift.tt/954hglB

Footage appears to show Ukrainian prisoner of war being castrated by Russian soldiers

Footage has emerged which appears to show Russian soldiers pinning a Ukrainian prisoner of war to the ground before cutting off his genitals. https://ift.tt/6zdwQ2p

Fears grow that debris from Chinese rocket could crash in populated parts of the US

Concerns are growing that a Chinese space rocket's uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere could scatter debris across populated parts of the US. https://ift.tt/fAOs57B

Karl's affairs! Susan's slap! Paul's (many) schemes! Neighbours legends reminisce as they bid Ramsay Street farewell

When Charlene Mitchell said "I do" to Scott Robinson soundtracked by Angry Anderson's Suddenly, with Madge's bottom lip wobbling behind them and even Mrs Mangel managing a smile, almost 20 million UK viewers were dabbing their eyes along with the congregation as the scenes aired over here in 1988. https://ift.tt/b5xh6Xz

Skeleton of giant T rex ancestor sells for $6.1m

The fossilized skeleton of a T rex relative called the Gorgosaurus that roamed the earth 10 million years before its descendent has sold for $6.1million (£5.01m) at auction. https://ift.tt/lZkWcR1

Putin-bashing Russian journalist has no regrets despite facing hostility from all sides

It's been a hard couple of months for Marina Ovsyannikova. https://ift.tt/tg6Sv21

US offers Russia prisoner swap deal in bid to free basketball star Brittney Griner

The US has offered Russia a prisoner swap deal, in an effort to bring home two jailed Americans, including basketball star Brittney Griner. https://ift.tt/lqd84s1

Millions could suffer from long-term smell or taste problems after COVID infection, study says

Around one in 20 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 worldwide have long-term smell or taste problems for at least 6 months, a new study has found. https://ift.tt/6zHrhf3

Every woman's body is a beach body - says new campaign

A body positive campaign aimed at encouraging women worried about their appearance to head to the beach, has been launched by the Spanish government. https://ift.tt/lz4UyCn

Russian woman detained for months after adding critical descriptions of army to supermarket price tags

It's been four months since Sasha Skochilenko, a 32-year-old artist from St Petersburg, printed off some supermarket price tags with scathing descriptions of her army's actions in Ukraine and placed them on the shelves of a local supermarket. https://ift.tt/MZ9UyX2

Flight from London to LA diverted after British man 'grabbed passenger's throat and tried to hit and bite him'

A British man has been charged with assaulting a fellow passenger and crew members during a flight from London to Los Angeles which had to be diverted to Utah. https://ift.tt/NKZdBPn

Hungary leader Viktor Orban's adviser quits over 'pure Nazi' speech about migration

A speech by Hungary's prime minister on migration has been described as unacceptable even by the standards of "the most bloodthirsty racist" by one of his advisers. https://ift.tt/Ote8TIA

China threatens 'firm and resolute measures' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

China has threatened "firm and resolute measures" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi makes her rumoured trip to Taiwan. https://ift.tt/R9acUHg

Buzz Aldrin's iconic moon jacket becomes most valuable American artefact ever sold

The jacket worn by Buzz Aldrin on his first mission to the moon in 1969 has been sold for more than £2 million - becoming the most valuable American artefact ever sold at auction. https://ift.tt/kGmXrqN

Foreign Office accused of 'washing its hands' of Brit detained in Saudi Arabia

The Foreign Office has been accused of "washing it hands" of a British man detained in Saudi Arabia since February. https://ift.tt/i8pQn1F

Dogs might be able to 'see' with their noses, a new study suggests

Dogs might be using their highly-sensitive noses to 'see' as well as to smell, a new study suggests. https://ift.tt/y5E4Zho

More human remains discovered at drought-stricken Lake Mead

Another body has been discovered at drought-hit Lake Mead near Las Vegas as water levels reach a record-low. https://ift.tt/BANRsnv

'Major incident' risk in South China Sea due to Beijing's growing 'provocations', US says

The US has accused China of increased "provocations" in the South China Sea, saying it is only a matter of time before the country's "aggressive and irresponsible behaviour" leads to a major incident or accident. https://ift.tt/AbWiEKn

After more than two years, this scenic island has a COVID outbreak

Micronesia's first outbreak of COVID-19 has burgeoned to more than 1,000 cases in one week. https://ift.tt/OQlXDwd

Seven rugby players withdraw from match in protest over LGBT rainbow shirt

Seven Australian rugby league players have withdrawn from a match after refusing to wear a shirt carrying LGBT rainbow symbols. https://ift.tt/6jrQhNp

Police turn 200mph Ferrari seized from criminals into patrol car

It can do more than 200mph and was once owned by criminals. https://ift.tt/IDkWYiR

More than 20 people die after drinking spiked alcohol in western India

Some 21 people have died in India after drinking spiked alcohol, officials have said. https://ift.tt/0LoyYzb

Pope dons feathered headdress as he apologises for Catholic Church's role in Canadian school abuse

The pope donned an indigenous feathered headdress as he visited Canada to apologise for the Catholic Church's roles in schools where indigenous children were abused. https://ift.tt/AbJVBPI

Killer who went on stabbing rampage in Japan is executed

A man who went on a stabbing rampage killing seven people in Japan has been executed. https://ift.tt/bUWEKsn

'I've lost any hope': Mothers and wives of missing Russian servicemen face relentless fight for answers

It's five months since Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine and four since Russia published any kind of casualty count. https://ift.tt/7pS6gLG

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to low-security prison in Florida

Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved to a low-security prison in Florida, according to official documents. https://ift.tt/8FK5L2s

Elon Musk denies 'romantic' affair with Google co-founder's wife

Elon Musk has denied reports that he had a brief affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife, Nicole Shanahan. https://ift.tt/OiRAmW6

Hungary PM criticises 'mixing' of Europeans and non-Europeans

Hungary's far-right prime minister has caused outrage by criticising the "mixing" of European and non-European people. https://ift.tt/gxN0F4t

Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger

A chess robot broke a seven-year-old boy's finger during a match at the Moscow Open, according to Russian news outlet TASS. https://ift.tt/TCkOV7G

Rwanda policy could deter migrants going to the UK, people smugglers admit

Britain's controversial Rwanda policy could work, according to several Iraqi people smugglers who spoke exclusively to Sky News. https://ift.tt/1P3EABt

'I don't force anyone to get on boats': Smuggler says dangerous sea crossings will continue

The mountains of Kurdish controlled northern Iraq hide some of Europe's most wanted men - the smuggling gangs that help thousands of people on the dangerous and illegal journeys into Britain, France, and elsewhere on the continent. We drove many hours to the house of one of those men.  https://ift.tt/HAD0lPj

Chinese military 'significantly' more aggressive and dangerous, US' top military officer warns

China's military has become significantly more dangerous and aggressive over the past five years, the US' top military officer has warned. https://ift.tt/AM83Wp4

Japanese volcano Sakurajima erupts as alert level 5 triggered

A volcano on Japan's western major island of Kyushu has erupted with the alert level raised to 5 - the highest. https://ift.tt/acbw142

'Hero' British man feared to have drowned in Lake Garda after saving his son

A British man is feared to have drowned in Lake Garda after diving in to save his teenage son. https://ift.tt/FcgXnqk