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Romania's top court annuls results of first round of presidential election

Romania's top court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election after claims of Russian interference.

Syrian rebels close in on central city of Homs as thousands flee lightning advance

Syrian rebel forces are closing in on the central city of Homs as they push to take control of the country's third-largest city, according to pro-government…

Three climbers from US and Canada believed dead in fall on New Zealand's highest mountain

Three climbers missing for five days during an ascent on New Zealand's tallest mountain are believed to be dead.

Man in Canada leaps on polar bear to defend wife from attack

A man in Canada has suffered serious injuries to his arm and legs after leaping onto a polar bear who lunged at his wife.

Antisemitism blamed for arson attack on synagogue in Australia

Australia's prime minister has blamed antisemitism for an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne.

South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of president over martial law attempt

South Korea's president needs to be removed from power after his shock decision to impose martial law this week, the country's ruling party leader…

Calin Georgescu: The ex-soil scientist who rose to prominence on TikTok and is on course to be Romania's…

A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend.

The electric shock behind Europe's stuttering EV future - and how China has leapfrogged major car-exporting…

Across Europe, car companies are cutting jobs and shutting factories - to the extent that some question their very existence. So it's worth asking…

Syrian rebel who took part in seizing key city of Hama in latest blow for Bashar al Assad speaks to…

A Syrian rebel who took part in the capture of the city of Hama has told Sky News that the fight to push on will continue.

Russia's ability to outmatch Ukraine with artillery on battlefield significantly reduced

Russia's ability to outmatch Ukraine with artillery barrages on the battlefield has significantly reduced to just 1.5 Russian rounds for every…

Hunt for underground nest after 'murder hornets' seen in Europe for first time

Scientists in Spain are trying to find an underground nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets to be spotted in Europe.

Israel rejects Amnesty genocide claim as 'no surprise' and 'fake news'

Israel has dismissed allegations it is committing genocide in Gaza, saying the claims from Amnesty International are "no surprise".

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office following prime minister's resignation

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 following the resignation of the country's Prime Minister…

War has been waged on the bodies of women and girls in Sudan, as a militia is accused of widespread…

The horror of sexual violence in Sudan's conflict is ongoing and spreading.

Italian nun arrested over suspected mafia links

A nun has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of colluding with the mafia.