As residents of southern Lebanon begin returning to neighbourhoods reduced to rubble, new data shared with Sky News illustrates the impact of the conflict.The Centre for Information Resilience has verified more than 400 videos showing 300 separate incidents of harm to civilians and damage to infrastructure in Lebanon.It offers a window into the extent of the destruction since fighting began in October last year.For nearly a year, attacks were concentrated…

United Kingdom: Detectives have launched a new investigation into more than five people suspected of helping Mohamed al Fayed commit widespread sexual abuse over almost 40 years.The fresh allegations against the former Harrods and Fulham FC boss, including rape and sexual assault, span the years between 1977 and 2014, with the youngest victim aged just 13 at the time she was allegedly targeted.The Metropolitan Police were previously contacted by 21…

The Russian Army on Thursday, November 28, intensified its assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, forcing emergency power outages across the country as temperatures plummeted. The strikes mark a significant escalation in Russia’s ongoing campaign against Ukraine’s energy grid, which has been a key target since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, confirmed that the country’s energy sector was under a “massive enemy attack,” with the strikes…

Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected Wednesday in Kazakhstan for talks on energy projects in the central Asian state which he called a strong ally ahead of his arrival.While Putin’s international travels have been limited since Russia’s all-out military offensive in Ukraine in 2022, he has been a regular visitor to Central Asia.Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has highlighted the friendship between the two countries while also making wary comments about…

World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT). Here are key reactions from around the world.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon were “in the final stages”, and added that a deal could help end the Gaza conflict.”We’re not there yet, but I believe we are in the final stages,” Blinken told reporters after a meeting near Rome with G7 counterparts, adding that “by de-escalating tensions in the region, it can also help us to end…

On Monday, the foreign minister’s Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered near Rome for a crucial two-day summit aimed at addressing pressing global issues, with a particular focus on the Middle East. The discussions will shift later to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the ministers seek to forge a unified response to the challenges facing both regions. Hosted by Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, this significant meeting brings together…

In honour of the 20th Guinness World Records Day, Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the shortest woman, met for the first time at the Savoy Hotel in London. Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea They shared tea and were presented with Icon certificates by Guinness World Records. In a video shared on Friday, November…

Israeli airstrikes Saturday killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the death toll in the country’s capital could rise as emergency responders dig through the rubble looking for survivors. DNA tests are being used to identify the victims, it said, adding that 66 people were wounded. The pre-dawn strikes, which destroyed…

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, midweek, a milestone in advancing space exploration. However, the mission faced a hiccup as the Super Heavy booster failed to land as planned. The event drew significant attention, with US President-elect Donald Trump present, reflecting his growing ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Musk, who supported Trump’s presidential campaign, recently joined a government initiative focused on efficiency. Standing 122…

US President-elect, Donald Trump is considering sanctions against a British lawyer over the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. The Hague-based court is facing a major international backlash for its decision to issue a warrant for the Israeli prime minister and Yoav Gallant, the former Israeli defence minister. Mike Waltz, who will serve as Trump’s national security adviser, said the court had “no credibility” and promised “a strong…

After an international arrest warrant was issued for him, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to the UK, the prime minister’s official spokesman has indicated. According to BBC, a No 10 Downing Street spokesman refused to comment on the specific case but said the government would fulfil its “legal obligations.” The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, along with Israel’s former defence…