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Lebanon’s caretaker PM hopes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire ‘in coming hours or days’

Lebanon’s caretaker PM hopes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire ‘in coming hours or days’
Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has said he hopes a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel will be announced "in the coming hours or days".Najib Mikati made the comments after speaking to American...

Worst floods in Spain’s memory hit ‘like a tsunami’

Worst floods in Spain’s memory hit ‘like a tsunami’
In the town of Algemesi, they say the floods hit without warning.Water barrels down the street, bringing with it thick, stinking mud that coats every surface in sight. As we slosh through the slippery...

Police in Melbourne hunt vandals after nearly 200 trees and shrubs destroyed

Police in Melbourne hunt vandals after nearly 200 trees and shrubs destroyed
Police in Australia are hunting for vandals who have destroyed nearly 200 trees and shrubs, including some "very rare" species.The plants were either ripped out of the ground or snapped or cut...

Sporting confirm Manchester United interest in appointing Ruben Amorim as new manager

Sporting confirm Manchester United interest in appointing Ruben Amorim as new manager
Portuguese football club Sporting have said they have received an approach from Manchester United for their manager, Ruben Amorim.Sporting also said the Old Trafford club have "expressed interest" in paying the €10m...

Gaza situation ‘disastrous’ and Israel ban on aid agency UNRWA ‘extremely worrying’ – UN peacekeeping chief

Gaza situation ‘disastrous’ and Israel ban on aid agency UNRWA ‘extremely worrying’ – UN peacekeeping chief
Israel's decision to ban the main aid agency providing most of the humanitarian relief in Gaza is "extremely worrying", says the United Nations' peacekeeping chief.Jean-Pierre Lacroix told Sky News' The World With...

Japanese village replaces young people with mannequins as population falls

Japanese village replaces young people with mannequins as population falls
The small population of a village in Japan is now "outnumbered by puppets" - after using life-like mannequins to replace those who have left the area.Fewer than 60 people live in the...