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DNA used to reconstruct ancient emperor's face as study sheds light on his death

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Researchers have used DNA to reconstruct the face of a Chinese emperor and shed light on what might have caused his death.

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South Korea launches high-speed train - to help improve the country's birth rate

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South Korea has come up with a novel idea to get one of its biggest problems back on track – by launching a high speed train service.

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Haiti gang boss will take part in talks if invited - but warns foreign forces will be treated as 'invaders'

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The head of one of Haiti's most powerful gangs, and the de-facto head of a consortium of gangs that have brought Port-au-Prince to a standstill has told Sky News he would consider a ceasefire and talks on the political future of the…

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'Staying strong, still funny, still himself': What friends say about journalist detained in Russia one year ago today

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It is one year to the day since Evan Gershkovich, a 32-year-old reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was detained by the FSB, dragged out of a restaurant in Ekaterinburg with a bag over his head and brought to Moscow's Lefortovo jail.

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The new tech bringing loved ones back to life through AI

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When technology entrepreneur Artur Sychov's father was diagnosed with cancer, he was forced to accept a day may soon come when he wouldn't be able to speak to him again.

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Baltimore bridge survivor's wife reveals why it's a 'miracle' her husband survived

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The wife of one of the eight construction workers who was on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed has said "it's a miracle he survived" because he can't swim.

Thursday, Mar 28

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'Famine is setting in': International court orders Israel to take 'effective action' in Gaza

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In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take "all the necessary and effective action" to prevent a further deterioration of the "catastrophic living conditions of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip…

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45 people killed in bus crash in South Africa – girl, 8, the sole survivor

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More than 40 people have died after a bus veered off a bridge in South Africa and crashed down onto rocks some 50 metres below.

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Macron and Lula 'bromance' on Brazilian island sparks social media frenzy

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The presidents of France and Brazil - both wearing white open-necked shirts - have been pictured smiling warmly at each other and embracing, with social media users calling it a "bromance".

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Baltimore has 'long road ahead' after bridge disaster - as update given on ship crew

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The governor of Maryland has said Baltimore has "a very long road ahead" following the city's bridge collapse - as it was revealed all the crew on board the ship that crashed into it are in "good health".

Russia only nation to veto UN monitoring of sanctions of North Korea

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Russia was the only nation to veto the annual renewal of a panel of experts who monitor the enforcement of longstanding UN sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile activities.

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Is the war over? Disney and Ron DeSantis' allies reach agreement to end legal battle

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The war between Mickey Mouse and Ron DeSantis appears to be over.

Indian court extends custody of top political rival

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An Indian court has extended the custody of the prime minister's main political rival following protests after his arrest.

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Football fans travelling for Euro 2024 warned about German beer

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Travelling England and Scotland football fans have been warned of the strength of German beer ahead of Euro 2024.

Disgraced 'crypto king' jailed for 25 years after stealing billions of dollars from his customers

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Disgraced crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of stealing billions from his customers.

President's 'murderer' comments causes row between Colombia and Argentina

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A renewed diplomatic row has broken out between Colombia and Argentina over comments made by President Javier Milei about his Colombian counterpart.

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Ban on hair discrimination debated by French MPs

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Politicians in France are debating on a bill that would ban hair discrimination.

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'Hubris, incompetence and greed': Why Sam Bankman-Fried's jail term is end of an era for crypto

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Sam Bankman-Fried was breathlessly described as a wunderkind - a boy wonder transforming the world of finance.

Smelly plant forces idyllic picnic area to shut for a month

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A picnic area at a tourist attraction in Arizona has been closed to visitors because of the presence of a pungent plant called stinknet - which smells as lovely as it sounds.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Prison sentence sought for football chief who kissed female player without consent

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A Spanish prosecutor is reportedly seeking a prison sentence for the former football boss who kissed a female player after Spain won the women's World Cup.

Climate change 'slows Earth's rotation' - and could affect how we measure time

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The melting of polar ice due to human-driven climate change has slightly slowed the Earth's rotation - and it could affect how we measure time, according to a study.

Beyonce releases tracklist for upcoming country album

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Beyonce has released her tracklist for her forthcoming country album Act II: Cowboy Carter.

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What images and videos tell us about Israeli presence at Gaza's Shifa hospital

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For over a week, Israeli forces have occupied al Shifa hospital, one of the few remaining large medical facilities in northern Gaza.

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Family's terrifying journey across Channel wasn't their first choice - it was their last hope

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In a hostel in northern France, the atmosphere was tense.

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Power went out on ship moments before crash - this is what we know

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Investigators are focusing on whether dirty fuel caused a ship to lose power before it crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge.

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British man dies in skiing accident 'after hitting tree'

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A British man has died in a skiing accident in France.

Briton who flew to join Russian forces in Ukraine insists he is 'not a terrorist'

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A British man who flew to Russia to fight alongside Vladimir Putin's forces in Ukraine has insisted he is "not a terrorist".

More than 100 settlements set on fire in Sudan War

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New analysis, shared exclusively with Sky News, reveals 180 separate incidents of settlements in Sudan being set on fire, with 108 villages, towns and cities affected since the start of the war.

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At least five people killed after bus crashes on German motorway

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At least five people have been killed after a bus crash on a motorway near the German city of Leipzig.

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Dachshunds could face breeding ban in Germany

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Dachshunds could face a breeding ban in Germany after a draft law looked to prohibit the spread of various canine characteristics, the country's kennel club has warned.