Panama told to make ‘immediate changes’ to reduce Chinese canal influence or face US action

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.

Greek island on earthquake alert after more than 200 tremors

More than 200 tremors near the island of Santorini have prompted Greek authorities to close schools and tell residents to avoid some ports and drain swimming pools.

Slimming World founder dies in Majorca

Margaret Miles-Bramwell, the founder of weight loss company Slimming World, has died aged 76.

Farmer who shot burglar dead in 1999 dies aged 80

Farmer Tony Martin, who shot dead a burglar in 1999, has died aged 80, his friend has said.

Breaking economies could be just the first step for expansionist Trump

Donald Trump claims this tariff gut-punch at his three largest trading partners is just a matter of common sense.

Huge explosions destroy buildings in West Bank

A series of huge explosions have rocked the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, as Israel continues military operations it says are targeting “terrorist infrastructure”.

President Trump threatens Canada over trade war – saying it should become ‘cherished 51st state’

President Donald Trump has again threatened Canada in the trade war, repeating that the neighbouring country should become “our cherished 51st state”.

Four university students killed after car crashed into building named

Four university students who died when a car crashed into a building have been named by Essex Police.

‘You’ve both been taken away far too young’: Flowers left at scene after children killed in hit-and-run

Tributes have been paid to two children who died following a hit-and-run crash in Essex.

Princess of Wales wants public to focus on her work – not her outfits

The Princess of Wales wants to move the public’s focus away from what she is wearing – and more towards her campaign work, Sky News understands.