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Ukraine’s much-anticipated spring counteroffensive is now in its 10th week, with limited evidence of any significant breakthrough of the formidable Russian defences. President Zelenskyy remains laser-focused on his objective of liberating all Ukrainian territory, but if Ukraine’s military fails to gain momentum in the coming weeks, what next? In September last year, Ukrainian forces mounted

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told Sky News that men should not be “imposing what they think women football should be” and copying the men’s game in a “bad way”. In an exclusive interview ahead of the Women’s World Cup final, Mr Infantino said FIFA was “a pioneer” investing in women’s football – contrary to

Astronomers have uncovered a star that appears on course to become one of the strongest magnets in the universe. HD 45166 is 3,000 light years away and was spotted with multiple telescopes dotted all over the Earth, not that it’s particularly inconspicuous. Rich in helium, this interstellar behemoth is a few times bigger than our

“In Sarina we trust” is a phrase rapidly growing in popularity around England’s Lionesses. The catchy mantra, often used by football fans on social media, even made it into one pundit’s post-match analysis in the aftermath of Wednesday’s historic semi-final win against hosts Australia. On Sunday, England fans will have to place their trust in

Mohammed bin Salman has been an outcast on the world stage for half a decade but is now being rehabilitated by Western leaders – Rishi Sunak the latest among them. Sources have told Sky News the crown prince has been invited to visit the UK and that the meeting will take place in the autumn.

At least 72 people have died in India’s Himalayan region after days of torrential rain triggered landslides and flash floods. Video from the area shows buildings collapsing during a massive landslide in Shimla, a city in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Rescuers in the mountainous state – in the foothills of the Himalayas

Thousands of people have been evacuated in Tenerife as firefighters and the army struggle to contain an “out of control” wildfire. Nearly 4,500 people were ordered to leave villages and camp sites after the fire started on Wednesday, with thousands more told to stay inside. The blaze has already burned at least 6,425 acres of

New Zealand farmers have been given more time before they must pay a levy on the methane excreted by their livestock, as a general election looms. The Labour government, lagging in the polls, on Friday pushed back the start date of its climate plan to price the greenhouse gases that come from agriculture. The scheme

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been widely criticised for saying women footballers must “pick the right battles” in the fight for equal pay in the World Cup. The man who holds the most powerful position in world football said women “have the power to convince us men what we have to do” – appearing to

Activists in Mallorca have put up fake signs warning of jellyfish and falling rocks to try and keep English-speaking tourists away from popular beaches. While the signs warn holidaymakers to stay away – messages in Catalan underneath make clear there is no danger. One sign has the words “Beach Closed” in English, with a no

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting Moscow in a drone attack after one smashed into a building causing a “powerful explosion”. It hit the Expo Center complex in central Moscow, which hosts conventions and conferences, in the early hours of Friday. Image: The damaged Expo Center complex in central Moscow Russia’s defence ministry and city

Vladimir Putin has said an African and a Chinese initiative could serve as a basis for peace in Ukraine, but warned there are things that are “impossible to implement”. The Russian president also claimed Moscow had not rejected peace talks in comments made following the conclusion of the Africa-Russia Forum in St Petersburg. He told

Three people have been injured in a shooting at a summer carnival in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Police say the victims and the gunman were taken to hospital and their conditions were unknown. Police fired several shots at a gunman, the statement added. A shooting took place earlier in the day during the same

At least nine people have been hurt after two buildings were hit by blasts in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed “Russian missile terror” for the damage to a high-rise apartment block and offices belonging to the country’s Secret Service on Friday evening. Regional governor Serhiy Lysak wrote on Telegram that