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Danielle Collins: Tennis star says 'nobody got hurt' as she brushes off booing from crowd

US tennis star Danielle Collins was booed by the Australian Open crowd on Saturday when she walked on court and also when she left following her defeat…

Police volunteer found guilty of rape and murder of junior doctor at hospital in India

A police volunteer has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a hospital in Kolkata, India, last year.

Three killed in Russian airstrikes in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

At least three people were killed early on Saturday morning in Russian strikes against central Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have said.

Aafia Siddiqui: Doctor accused of terrorism calls for presidential pardon before Biden hands over to…

A Pakistani neuroscientist held in US custody has told Sky News she has hope she will be freed after "new evidence" emerged which may suggest her innocence.

Afghan women demand cricket's governing body takes stand against Taliban

Cricket's governing body is under fire from Afghan women after being banned from playing by the Taliban, while men have continued competing.

South Korea president to appear at hearing as thousands of supporters gather near court

South Korea's impeached president is set to appear at a hearing to oppose a formal arrest over last month's imposition of martial law.

The most prominent Palestinians held in Israeli jails

As part of the Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel will release Palestinians detained in Israeli jails in exchange for the return of Israeli hostages being…

Could Donald Trump's influence over Vladimir Putin really end the Ukraine war in a day?

Donald Trump will want to strike a deal on Russia's war in Ukraine that brings him a "win" for ending the fighting but without also gifting a victory…

Iran broaches nuclear power plant agreement with Russia as they sign partnership treaty

Iran has broached the possibility of getting Russia's help to build a nuclear power plant during talks in Moscow.

Putin critic Navalny's lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony

Three lawyers for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been sentenced to years in a Russian penal colony.

Donald Trump's inauguration brings a reset in European politics and trade

In Europe, the inauguration of Donald Trump will mean a reset in politics, trade and security.

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in jail in corruption case

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been given a 14-year jail sentence in a land corruption case, officials and his lawyer have said.

Israeli cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal after Netanyahu says hostage agreement reached

Israel's security cabinet will meet today to give final approval to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, Prime Minister…

Madeleine McCann suspect won't face charges for foreseeable future, prosecutor tells Sky News

The man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann won't face any charges in the foreseeable future, a prosecutor has told Sky News.

World's richest men Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos heading for space showdown

The two richest people on the planet are heading for a showdown in space.