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The gunman who killed 10 people and wounded several others in Sweden may have been connected with the adult education centre where he opened fire, police have said. Detectives are still trying to establish a motive for Tuesday’s attack in Orebro, the worst mass shooting in the country’s history. Sweden has been left reeling as

Multiple earthquakes rattling the Greek island of Santorini have prompted thousands of people to flee, disrupted travel for tourists and damaged infrastructure. Quakes up to a magnitude of five have been recorded in the region since Friday, with the island’s mayor warning that seismic activity could continue for weeks. It has been described by Greek

A gunman who shot dead 10 people at an adult education centre had access to several weapons and had “major problems” at school, Swedish media have reported. The attack at an adult education centre in Orebro on Tuesday was described by the country’s prime minister as the worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history. In an

For a man ignorant in the history and ways of the Middle East, it makes perfect sense. The people of Gaza do not have homes to go back to, their land is a living hell and has brought them nothing but suffering. Surely the world can get together and build them somewhere nice where they

A major police operation is under way after five people were shot at an adult education centre in Sweden. Authorities have warned the public to stay away from the area in the town of Orebro, around 200km (125 miles) west of the capital Stockholm. Sweden shooting latest: Follow updates Six people have been taken to

Both Canada and Mexico have agreed to strengthen border security with the United States in return for a 30-day pause in tariffs. President Trump announced on Sunday he was imposing 25% taxes on goods from his country’s northern and southern neighbours. Mexico was first to reach a deal with the White House. Its president, Claudia

The world had seen the kiss by Luis Rubiales – the fallout overshadowing Spain’s World Cup triumph and the high point of Jenni Hermoso’s career. What the Madrid court heard in depth was the alleged attempt by Rubiales and his Spanish football federation associates to undermine the star player and dismiss her claims. And why

Two senior officials at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have been suspended after they tried to stop members of Elon Musk’s efficiency team from accessing secure systems, according to reports. Sky News’ US partner NBC News spoke to three sources who said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team wanted to access some

US secretary of state Marco Rubio has told Panama’s president the country must reduce alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face potential retaliation from America. The comments were made in a face-to-face meeting with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday. Follow latest: Trump ignites trade war It was Mr Rubio’s first foreign

Four people have been killed in a missile strike on a boarding school filled with civilians in the Ukrainian-controlled Kursk region of Russia, Ukraine’s military has said. Kyiv blamed Moscow for the attack, while Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces were responsible, adding that missiles were launched from Ukraine’s Sumy region. The school in Sudzha,

President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, risking a trade war and increased prices for American consumers. Mr Trump has declared an economic emergency in order to place duties of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on all imports from China. But

Germany has blocked a bill calling for tougher rules on migration after a close vote in the country’s parliament. The legislation was put forward by the country’s opposition leader, Freidrich Merz, who has called for Germany to tighten migration controls after a series of high-profile killings by people with immigrant backgrounds. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said

Mexico’s president has asked Google not to use Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico – which he pledged to change to Gulf of America in one of his first acts as president. Earlier this week, Google said it would change the name of the body of water on Google Maps once it is officially

Donald Trump has linked a diversity drive at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under previous governments to a deadly plane crash in Washington DC. Sixty-seven people were killed when an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter collided mid-air on Wednesday night. Speaking at the White House, the new US president suggested the diversity efforts

With no survivors expected to be found, the focus is turning to how a military helicopter on a training exercise collided with an American Airlines passenger jet. What we know so far At 8.47pm, with the plane at 600ft and preparing to cross over the river, an air traffic controller contacted the helicopter’s pilot to

An American Airlines plane was found upside down and in three sections after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter over a major river in Washington DC. A total of 28 bodies – 27 from the passenger plane and one from the helicopter – have been recovered from the Potomac River after the two aircraft fell

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called Elon Musk’s backing of right-wing parties in the European Union ”really disgusting”.  The tech mogul, who is a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has openly backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is labelled as right-wing extremist by the country’s security services. He has also called

A few weeks ago, the Ukrainian soldier was crammed in a prison cell with seven other inmates, serving time for accidentally killing his friend in a car crash. Now, Valery, 28, is among thousands of convicts serving their country on the frontline against Russia after being freed from jail under a scheme to bolster Ukraine’s

Doctors have begun the first global study of why some people with cancer beat the odds and survive so much longer than expected. Many cancer specialists have anecdotal stories of patients who have overcome even the most aggressive forms of the disease, despite being given only months to live. The Rosalind study will now bring

Iran says Israel and America would be “crazy” to attack its nuclear facilities, adding it would spell a “very bad disaster” for the region. The warning came in the first interview to be given by Iran’s foreign minister since its arch nemesis Donald Trump’s inauguration. In an exclusive interview with Sky News in the Iranian