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Remote tribe who hailed Prince Philip as a god to mark his death with ritual wailing

A tribe in the remote island nation of Vanuatu who hailed Prince Philip as a god will mark his death with ritual wailing and ceremonial dancing, an expert has said.

EU politician 'hasn't slept well' after seating arrangement gaffe

European Council President Charles Michel has said he is not sleeping well at night because he feels embarrassed about a seating arrangement incident at a meeting this week.

'Shocking imbalance': WHO chief hits out at lack of vaccine doses for poorer countries

There remains a "shocking imbalance" in the global distribution of coronavirus vaccines, the head of the World Health Organisation has said.

Horrifying personal accounts of three days under terrorist fire in Mozambique

Pictures shared with Sky News, taken by survivors of the Palma terror attack in Mozambique, give a graphic illustration of a terrifying three days under fire, surrounded by insurgents.

'His legacy will live on': Biden among world leaders paying tribute to Prince Philip

US President Joe Biden is among world leaders who have paid tribute to Prince Philip, remembering him for his sense of duty and devotion to the Queen.

EU regulator reviewing possible links between Johnson & Johnson jab and blood clots

Europe's drugs regulator is reviewing possible links between blood clots and Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine.

Ukrainian president visits eastern frontline as tensions rise with Russia

Ukraine's president has visited the country's eastern frontline amid an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Russia that has raised fears of a resumption of large-scale hostilities.

'Satan shoes' launched by Lil Nas X, which contained a drop of blood, to be recalled after Nike lawsuit

The so-called "Satan shoes" which allegedly contained a drop of human blood are to be recalled following a lawsuit from Nike.

Italy's PM brands Turkish president a 'dictator' as diplomatic row over chairs at meeting worsens

Turkey has rejected claims it snubbed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because she is a woman.

Tokyo asks for permission to use emergency powers as COVID cases surge three months before Olympics

Tokyo has asked for permission to use emergency measures to combat a surge in a rapidly spreading and more contagious coronavirus variant, three months before the Olympic Games.

Australian soap Neighbours facing review over racism allegations

Australian soap Neighbours is facing an independent review over allegations of racism.

China clamps down on Bitcoin mining where some can earn £60,000 a day

From the outside, it looks like the sort of huge industrial site typical of West China. A dry, dusty corner of the country where 3,000 people are at work.

Mrs World 'arrested' over bust-up at Mrs Sri Lanka pageant

Reigning Mrs World Caroline Jurie has been released on bail after she was arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly injuring a pageant contestant in an on-stage row.

Officials investigate claims of abuse at Texas migrant facility holding teenagers

Authorities are investigating claims of abuse at a migrant facility holding teenagers in Texas.

Why do gorillas beat their chests? New research gives insight into behaviour of silverbacks

When gorillas beat their chests they show how big their body is, assess the fighting ability of rivals and attract mates, according to new research.

Man 'plotted to have hitman, hired on dark web, attack ex-girlfriend with acid'

A man has been arrested after allegedly plotting to get a hitman to disfigure his former girlfriend with acid and assault her so she would be left wheelchair-bound.

Ice around Antarctica could collapse if global temperatures rise by 4C

Ice surrounding Antarctica could be at risk of collapsing if global temperatures increase by 4C, experts warn.

Hunger striking Navalny 'losing feeling in hands after suffering two spinal hernias'

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is beginning to lose feeling in his hands, his lawyer has said.

Outrage as Pakistan's PM links rise in rape cases to how women dress

Pakistan's prime minister has sparked anger after he appeared to blame how some women dress for a rise in rape cases in his country.