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100m-high wall of sand towers above Chinese region during storm China's top meteorological authority has said this could be the country's most severe sandstorm so far this year, with yellow warnings in place across more than 10 provinces. By Charlie Bell, news reporter Tuesday 21 March 2023 14:48, UK Sandstorm looms over Gansu Province in China0:29 Play Video - Sandstorm engulfs parts of northwest...

Explainer What happens if Donald Trump is arrested? Sky News looks at what could happen if Donald Trump is arrested, as the former president himself has predicted - including what it could mean for his attempt to return to the White House. Niamh Lynch Sky News reporter @niamhielynch Tuesday 21 March 2023 17:12, UK Former President Donald J. Trump gestures to Vito Arujau, NCAA wrestling...

UK accuses Vladimir Putin of spreading false information over depleted uranium in tank shells for Ukraine The Ministry of Defence confirms that armour-piercing shells for Ukraine contain depleted uranium, but add that this is "standard" and has been used for decades. Meanwhile, Russia says it will have to "respond accordingly" to the "nuclear component" involved. Deborah Haynes Security and Defence Editor @haynesdeborah Wednesday...

Ukraine war - latest: Russia 'will react' if UK sends depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine, Putin says after Xi talks Vladimir Putin has said Russia will be forced to act if the UK sends ammunition to Ukraine that contains depleted ammunition - a threat that prompted the UK to accuse him of "trying to disinform". Russia Ukraine Watch Sky News live through the...

Breaking Cost of living: Inflation takes surprise leap to 10.4% with food and booze costs to blame The ONS reports that rising salad and vegetable costs, linked to the shortages of last month, contributed to the upwards pressure on inflation alongside higher pub and restaurant alcohol prices. James Sillars Business reporter @SkyNewsBiz Wednesday 22 March 2023 07:23, UK Salad shelves at a Waitrose store on...

POLITICSRUSSIAN FEDERATION Russia targets Nobel Prize-winning rights group in raids 9 hours ago9 hours ago Security forces raided the homes and offices of former employees of the rights organization Memorial. The wave of searches is part of a sweeping crackdown against dissent in Russia. https://p.dw.com/p/4P1EZ Russian police searched several apartments belonging to former employees of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Memorial on Tuesday. The human...

POLITICSUGANDA Uganda's parliament passes tough new anti-LGBTQ bill 7 hours ago7 hours ago The East African country already has some of the most draconian anti-LGBTQ legislation in the world. The new law makes offenses connected to same-sex relations punishable by up to 10 years in prison. https://p.dw.com/p/4OyVW Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that will criminalize identifying as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad...

TECHNOLOGYCHINA Italy investigates TikTok over 'dangerous content' 7 hours ago7 hours ago The Italian probe comes as the Chinese-owned video-sharing app battles growing restrictions in Europe and the US. The Netherlands has become the latest country to take aim at the app. https://p.dw.com/p/4P20x Italy's competition watchdog has launched a probe into Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok over what it says is "dangerous content" that...

/ Europe AS IT HAPPENED Putin visits Crimea to mark anniversary of Russian annexation from Ukraine Issued on: 18/03/2023 - 07:28 Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech in Veliky Novgorod on September 21, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech in Veliky Novgorod on September 21, 2022. © Ilya Pitalev, AFP Text by: FRANCE 24 Follow 7 min Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited Crimea...

/ Europe Greek prime minister announces general elections in May after rail disaster Issued on: 21/03/2023 - 23:38 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of...

Macron defiant as anger simmers over French pension reform Issued on: 21/03/2023 - 14:33 France's President Emmanuel Macron, a file photo taken on March 10, 2023. France's President Emmanuel Macron, a file photo taken on March 10, 2023. © Emmanuel Dunand, AFP Text by: NEWS WIRES 3 min French President Emmanuel Macron appeared defiant on Tuesday after his government narrowly survived no-confidence votes, telling allies...

CATASTROPHEAFGHANISTAN Earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, Pakistan 6 hours ago6 hours ago The powerful tremor struck in the Hindu Kush mountains and was felt across Central and South Asia. https://p.dw.com/p/4P2Ha A magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday evening. Two people were reported dead in Afghanistan while in Pakistan, Germany's DPA news agency reported the deaths of at least nine people and...

CONFLICTSBELGIUM NATO chief: 'Dangerous world' demands defense spending boost Alex Berry 12 hours ago12 hours ago The alliance has presented its review of the past year which was dominated by war in Ukraine. General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg named Russia as NATO's biggest threat. https://p.dw.com/p/4OzCJ NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg presented the alliance's annual report for 2022 during a press conference held at its headquarters in...

CONFLICTSUKRAINE Ukraine updates: Japan PM Kishida offers support to Kyiv 9 hours ago9 hours ago Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have held a second day of talks, with the Russian leader saying China's proposals on the conflict could serve as a basis for peace. Follow DW for the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/4Oy2H Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Tuesday...