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Man wanted over lorry deaths of 39 people to be sent to UK

A lorry driver wanted in connection with the discovery of 39 bodies in a refrigerated container in Essex is to be extradited from Ireland to the UK.
Machete attacker who slashed PC sentenced to 16 years

A machete attacker who left a police officer with skull fractures and deep gashes to the head has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Harry Dunn: Family will 'never give up' after extradition request denied

Harry Dunn's mother has told Sky News they were "prepared" for the US to turn down an extradition request for the woman charged over the 19-year-old's death.
Coronavirus: How does the UK respond to an outbreak?

The coronavirus that shut down two cities and killed more than a dozen people in China has sparked fears of a global outbreak.

Government's emergency committee called to discuss coronavirus

The government's emergency committee is being convened today to discuss the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hospital to be built in five days as death toll rises in China

China is building a new 1,000-bed hospital in five days to treat victims of the new deadly coronavirus.
Machete attacker who slashed PC sentenced to 16 years

A machete attacker who left a police officer with skull fractures and deep gashes to the head has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Man wanted over lorry deaths of 39 people to be sent to UK

A lorry driver wanted in connection with the discovery of 39 bodies in a refrigerated container in Essex is to be extradited from Ireland to the UK.

Exclusive: Romelu Lukaku talks racism, Antonio Conte and life at Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku discusses racism in football, leaving the Premier League and life in Italy as he sits down with Sky Sports News reporter Paul Gilmour..
Archer out injured as England bat LIVE!

Over-by-over commentary and in-play clips from the fourth Test in Johannesburg. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.
China sporting events cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

A number of sporting events have been cancelled in China, following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
Christian Eriksen: Barcelona enquire about signing Tottenham midfielder this month

Barcelona have made an enquiry about signing Christian Eriksen from Tottenham in the January transfer window.

Patrick Stewart: 'I wanted new Star Trek series to be more like X-Men'

Sir Patrick Stewart says he agreed to return to Star Trek on one condition - they make the new series more like X-Men.
Love Island's Ollie Williams rekindles romance with ex-girlfriend

Former Love Island contestant Ollie Williams has reunited with his ex-girlfriend after quitting the show to pursue "the love of my life".
Just Mercy: Sentenced to death for a murder he didn't commit - the true story behind gripping drama

In August 1988, a black man named Walter McMillian, known as Johnny D, was sentenced to death for the murder of a white teenage girl in Monroeville, Alabama.
Harvey Weinstein trial: Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra tells of 'disgusting rape'

An actress has told a court she felt like she had a seizure as Harvey Weinstein raped her after barging into her apartment and pinning her to the bed.

Tinder launches panic button and verification measure to tackle catfishing

Tinder is adding a range of new safety features including a panic button in case users need to alert the authorities while on a date.
Alien life could exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus

A new scientific discovery suggests that chemical reactions on the sea floor of Saturn's moon Enceladus could mean there are enough energy sources to support life.
Coronavirus: UK-made 'Plague' game downloads soar in China amid virus outbreak

A game in which players create a disease which attempts to wipe out the entire world's population has soared to the top of the App Store in China amid an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
Apple says EU's universal charger proposal would create 'unprecedented electronic waste'

Forcing Apple to adopt a universal charger would create "an unprecedented volume of electronic waste" and inconvenience millions of people, the tech giant has said.

Scientists resurrect voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest with help of 3D printer

Scientists have resurrected the voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest by recreating his vocal tract with a 3D printer.
Frozen iguanas fall from trees as temperatures drop in Florida

Frozen iguanas have been falling from trees in Florida after plunging temperatures caused them to stiffen-up and lose their grip on branches.
Man breaks own record for... sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole

A diver has set a new world record for the length of time spent sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole.
Romelu Lukaku's new bed raises eyebrows on Instagram

Romelu Lukaku's enormous bed has raised eyebrows on Instagram after he shared pictures of himself settling into his new flat.

Harry Dunn: Family will 'never give up' after extradition request denied

Harry Dunn's mother has told Sky News they were "prepared" for the US to turn down an extradition request for the woman charged over the 19-year-old's death.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hospital to be built in five days as death toll rises in China

China is building a new 1,000-bed hospital in five days to treat victims of the new deadly coronavirus.
Business demands salary test is cut in post-Brexit immigration system

Business groups have joined forces to demand a role in shaping the UK's post-Brexit immigration system.
Government's emergency committee called to discuss coronavirus

The government's emergency committee is being convened today to discuss the deadly coronavirus outbreak.