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Russia has reported that its Luna-25 spacecraft which launched earlier this month has crashed into the moon. The unmanned robot lander crashed after it spun into uncontrolled orbit, Russia’s space corporation Roskosmos reported on Sunday. It comes after the country reported an “abnormal situation” that its specialists were analysing on Saturday. The mission was the

A six-year-old girl is among seven people who died after a Russian missile strike on the historic city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine. Oleksandr Lomako, the city’s mayor, said the number injured in the attack has risen from 90 to 117. People had been on their way to church to celebrate a religious holiday when

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

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

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

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

Thousands of people are being urged to leave a major city in Canada’s Northwest Territories as a huge wildfire approaches. Air evacuations for the most vulnerable are beginning on Thursday, and officials say there is a “safe window” for everyone else to leave Yellowknife by road. The capital has a population of 20,000 people –

England’s Lionesses danced in the dressing room as they celebrated reaching their first ever Women’s World Cup final with a 3-1 win over hosts Australia. The players were pictured dancing on seats and singing following their historic semi-final victory to set up a clash against Spain in Sydney this weekend. England stars also celebrated on

Wildfires raging across the world and record heatwaves are “really alarming” evidence of the speed of climate change, Europe’s top space official has said. He urged politicians not to abandon European leadership in combating global warming as it causes “enormous changes” to the planet. Josef Aschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency, made the

Sky News has been nominated at the International Emmy Awards for its coverage of the Ukraine War. The submission showcased coverage such as the battle for Bucha and Irpin in the early days of the invasion. The towns near Kyiv saw fierce fighting as Russian troops tried to reach the capital, and the massacre of

An Australian tourist paddled his surfboard to an island in Indonesia after a boat carrying three of his friends and three Indonesian crew members was missing for two days. Elliot Foote, his partner Steph Weisse, and friends Will Teagle and Jordan Short, along with three Indonesians, were in the boat in waters around Sarang Alu

Georgia state prosecutors are set to bring charges including conspiracy to commit forgery against Donald Trump, Reuters reports. The charges appeared on a document posted to the Fulton County court website on Monday – but it was later taken down. Other charges listed were violation of the state’s RICO act, and solicitation of violation of

Brazil star Neymar is set to become the latest big-name footballer to join the Saudi league. The forward, 31, has agreed a deal to join Al Hilal from French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Neymar is undergoing his medical today and is expected to complete the move within the next 48 hours. Sky Sports News is

At least 89 people have been confirmed dead after wildfires in Hawaii – with the state’s governor warning the figure will rise. It makes the disaster the deadliest wildfire the US has seen in the past century, surpassing the 85 who died in California five years ago. Governor Josh Green told reporters it had been

Oprah Winfrey has been turned away from a shelter for survivors of the Hawaii wildfires – as the official death toll topped 90 on Sunday. The TV personality, who has spent recent days helping with aid efforts during a visit to the state, was accompanied by a CBS news crew when she was denied entry

Sir Tony Blair’s institute has continued to advise and receive money from Saudi Arabia’s government since the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it has emerged. The former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multimillion-pound partnership to help a modernisation drive led by the Gulf state’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Sunday Times

Wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 67 people – the deadliest natural disaster since it became a US state in 1959. Search teams are continuing to scour the ruins of Lahaina – a town on Maui island – with the help of cadaver dogs. Governor Josh Green has warned the number of fatalities will

Hawaiian residents heard no emergency warnings before this week’s deadly wildfires. Official records show Hawaii‘s emergency sirens – part of the world’s largest outdoor public safety system – failed to trigger on Tuesday before the devastating blaze in the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Survivors said they did not hear any

A renowned Norwegian mountaineer has denied claims her team stepped over a dying helper while climbing K2 – one of the tallest peaks on the planet – as part of a world record bid. Kristin Harila, 37, last month became the fastest climber to scale all the world’s 14 highest mountains – completing the achievement

Joe Biden has declared Hawaii a disaster area, clearing the way for federal aid to help Maui residents and businesses recover from devastating wildfires. It comes after at least 36 people died due to wildfires driven by a dry summer and strong winds in the historic town of Lahaina. President Biden expressed deep condolences for