Iraq: Mosul Governor Says US Support 'Welcome'

The governor of Mosul has told Sky News he would welcome US support in ousting Islamist militants from Iraq, but does not want troops on the ground. Speaking from Irbil in the Kurdish north after the city was taken by the militants, Atheel al Nujaifi...

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Boy, 6, Shot In Neck By Gunman In Dublin

By David Blevins, Ireland Correspondent A six-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being shot in the neck by a gunman in west Dublin. It is understood the shooting took place outside the boy's home in the Ballyfermot area of the city late...

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Ukrainian Aircraft Shot Down By Separatists

Pro-Russian separatists have shot down a Ukrainian military plane in the city of Luhansk, killing 49 people, according to a Ukrainian Defence Ministry spokesman. It is the biggest loss of life suffered by government forces in a single incident since...

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World Cup Kicks Off With Parties And Protests

The World Cup in Brazil has kicked off with street parties celebrating the host nation's opening win and scattered protests over the huge costs of the event. Millions of fans took to the streets as their side beat Croatia 3-1 in the tournament opener...

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England Unfazed By World Cup Pitch Woes

World Cup: 11 Players You Need To Watch Updated: 3:39pm UK, Thursday 12 June 2014 By Nick Powell, Sports Editor Like the Grand National, the World Cup has become a great participation event in offices, clubs and schools. Join the sweep, pick...

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Iraq Militants Poised For March On Baghdad

Iraq has implemented a new plan to defend Baghdad as Islamist insurgents edge closer to the country's capital, according to an interior ministry spokesman. Security forces are gathering at a base just 20 miles outside Baghdad, ready to protect the city...

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World Cup Airport Strike Threatens Chaos In Rio

Thousands of football fans flying to Brazil for the start of the World Cup are facing a chaotic welcome, after ground staff voted to stage a 24-hour strike. Hours before the tournament gets under way, workers at Rio de Janeiro's Galeao airport, which...

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World Cup: 'Brazil Ready For The Kick-Off'

In Rio de Janeiro, the sun has been a reluctant guest at Brazil's World Cup party. On the eve of the tournament clouds have hung stubbornly to the hills above the city all week, obscuring the statue of Christ the Redeemer. If and when he does emerge,...

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World Cup: Top 11 Players To Watch In Brazil

By Nick Powell, Sports Editor Like the Grand National, the World Cup has become a great participation event in offices, clubs and schools. Join the sweep, pick the top scorer, guess how far England will go, perhaps even have a bet. So to help,...

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Egypt To Act After 'Worst Ever' Sex Assault

By Sherine Tadros, Middle East Correspondent Egypt's new president has ordered a crackdown on sex crimes after a video emerged of a woman being assaulted in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The blurry, two-minute clip, which was allegedly filmed during celebrations...

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Tea Party Ousts Top Republican Eric Cantor

The second most powerful Republican in the US House of Representatives has suffered a shock primary election defeat to a Tea Party outsider. Majority Leader Eric Cantor, who has been the Representative for Virginia's 7th district since 2001, lost...

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Mystery Surrounds Brit Backpacker Missing In Oz

By Jonathan Samuels, Australia Correspondent A mother has flown from Scotland to Australia in a desperate attempt to find her son who has gone missing while backpacking. Judith Ansell said her son was "distressed" when he spoke to her on the phone...

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Ukraine: Poroshenko Promises To Bring Peace

Petro Poroshenko promised the Ukrainian people he would "bring them peace" after being sworn in as the country's fifth president. Mr Poroshenko told parliament Ukrainians would "never feel the blessing of peace and security until we resolve our relations...

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MH370 Families Offer Whistleblower Reward

What Next In Search For Missing Flight MH370? Updated: 10:50am UK, Friday 30 May 2014 By Jonathan Samuels, Australia Correspondent The news that teams searching for missing flight MH370 have finished combing the patch of Indian Ocean 1,000 miles...

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El-Sissi Sworn In As President Of Egypt

Egypt's former army chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has been sworn in as president for a four-year term. The inauguration comes less than a year after the army ousted Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist who was the country's first freely elected leader. ...

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