The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands.

A remarkable sandstone lintel inscribed with the titles of Ramesses II was uncovered at Tell Abu Seify. This inscription reveals valuable information about the restoration of a statue of Horus, the Lord of Masn. Such findings bolster the theory that this site may very well be the fabled lost city of Masn, showcasing evolution from a significant religious and military hub to an industrial quarry t…

US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.

Seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India's Bihar state

Ankara’s access to rival Libyan authorities could strengthen its disputed maritime claims and reshape regional energy planning.

More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed. Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where the 800-mm deluge triggered a landsli…

The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer." He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules.