A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne.

Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating British boxing star Tyson Fury.

"Don't be surprised if Tyson walks away," said Sky Sports boxing expert Johnny Nelson following the star's defeat last night.

Emergency services have launched a huge rescue operation following reports of two boys getting into difficulty in the River Tyne.

While fighting continues in the east, a new front has been opened in the north of Ukraine.

Members of a Ukrainian brigade have described how they were secretly relocated to help defend a section of the country's border with Russia a few days before a new invasion began.

For months, the rift in Israel's war cabinet has been an open secret - this week it spilled out into the open, not once but twice.

Pep Guardiola is anticipating a nerve-shredding final-day fixture akin to Manchester City's title-clinching 3-2 win over Aston Villa in 2022 when they host West Ham on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Sky News that Britain is ready for a change of government after scolding the Conservatives over their handling of the economy and immigration after Brexit.

A total of £251m is being clawed back from unpaid carers after many unwittingly went over the benefit earnings threshold.