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POLITICSGLOBAL ISSUES Russia sanctions: EU focuses on circumvention Lucia Schulten 5 hours ago5 hours ago Since Russia started its war in Ukraine, the EU has made extensive use of its sanction's toolbox. Despite this, sanctioned goods from Europe still seem to find their way to Russia. https://p.dw.com/p/4P1pv Since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the EU has slapped 10 rounds of sanctions on...

Russia says it scrambled fighter jet to intercept two US bombers over Baltic Sea Russia's defence ministry said in a statement "two air targets flying in the direction of the state border of the Russian Federation" were detected by radar, and were classified as "two US Air Force B-52 strategic bombers". The US has not yet responded to the claim. Lucia...

Sri Lanka to receive $3bn bailout but government faces corruption probe The International Monetary Fund says it will give financial assistance but also assess Sri Lanka's governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout programme. Tuesday 21 March 2023 10:54, UK A vendor at Colombo's main market Image: A vendor at Colombo's main market Why...

Live Ukraine war - latest: 'Signs' Russia has asked China for lethal weapons - as Putin and Xi to make statements Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold official talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with public statements from the pair this afternoon. LIVE Russia Ukraine Watch Sky News live through the day for updates on the war and President Xi's meeting with Vladimir Putin Why you...

Live Politics news - latest: 'No cake was eaten' - Boris Johnson expresses bewilderment at COVID fine for birthday party Boris Johnson's written partygate defence has been published, ahead of his appearance in front of MPs on the privileges committee tomorrow. LIVE Watch Sky News live through the day for updates on Boris Johnson's partygate defence Why you can trust Sky News Key points Boris Johnson's...

Rich polluting countries like UK must 'fast forward' net zero target by a decade, demands UN chief As the most comprehensive review of everything known about climate change so far paints a bleak picture of inaction and dangers, scientists argue there are still grounds for hope. Victoria Seabrook Climate reporter @SeabrookClimate Monday 20 March 2023 15:27, UK Antonio Guterres0:46 Play Video - UN: 'Climate time...

Virgin Orbit plans for insolvency amid rescue talks with investors The commercial space satellite company set up by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is working with Alvarez & Marsal and Ducera as it seeks emergency funding, Sky News learns. Mark Kleinman City editor @MarkKleinmanSky Sunday 19 March 2023 22:21, UK Cosmic Girl, a Virgin Boeing 747-400 aircraft sits on the tarmac with Virgin Orbit's...

Somalia drought: UN estimates 43,000 deaths last year as 500,000 children likely to be malnourished Consecutive failed rainy seasons have left the country facing a hunger crisis that could spill over into famine - risking a repeat of 2011 which saw quarter of a million deaths. By Charlie Bell, news reporter Monday 20 March 2023 14:40, UK Sky News explains Somalia's famine1:43 Play Video...

Former Australian soldier charged for alleged war crime in Afghanistan If convicted, the 41-year-old man faces a potential life sentence in prison. His arrest is the first after a 2020 report recommended the investigation of 19 current and former soldiers for unlawful war crimes. Monday 20 March 2023 08:02, UK Australian troops in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2008. Pic: AP Why you can...

French protests: Macron's government survives two motions of no confidence over pension reforms Violent clashes erupted in Paris on Friday after the government bypassed the lower house with unpopular plans to raise the country's retirement age from 62 to 64. James Robinson Sky News reporter @thejournojames Monday 20 March 2023 19:29, UK Thousands of people have taken to the streets in a second day...

North Korea simulates nuclear counterattack against US and South Korea Kim Jong Un urged his armed forces to stand ready for any "immediate and overwhelming nuclear counterattack anytime" as the North fired another ballistic missile. Monday 20 March 2023 15:34, UK A view shows a missile fired by the North Korean military at an undisclosed location in this image released by North...

'Worrisome' deadly fungus spreading through US at alarming rate The fungus, Candida auris, was identified in Asia in 2009 but was first reported in the US in 2016. The number of infections in the country has risen by 95% between 2020 and 2021. Niamh Lynch Sky News reporter @niamhielynch Tuesday 21 March 2023 01:21, UK Candida auris fungi Image: Candida auris fungi Why you can trust Sky...

Biden vows US will 'declassify' information about COVID's origins The US president's commitment via newly signed legislation comes after FBI director Christopher Wray revealed the agency thought the virus "most likely" came from a Chinese laboratory leak in late 2019. Tuesday 21 March 2023 02:54, UK U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a reception celebrating Nowruz in the East Room at...

Eyewitness The China-Russia border city of Heihe where harmony lies Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow on Monday to meet with President Putin at a diplomatic juncture. The town of Heihe bordering both nations is a sign of the unity between the two. Helen-Ann Smith Asia correspondent @HelenAnnSmith0 Monday 20 March 2023 14:39, UK With the low temperature after snow, streams of drift ices have...