Samuel Osborne

1 month ago | news.sky.com | Samuel Osborne |Siobhan Robbins

The French government is reportedly planning to send a "survival manual" to all households containing advice on what to do in the event of an armed conflict, natural disaster or health crisis. The document consists of around 20 pages and is divided into three parts, according to Europe 1 radio, the first being protecting "yourself and those around you".

Jan 24, 2025 | news.sky.com | Samuel Osborne |Mark Stone

The US State Department has ordered a freeze on new funding for almost all American foreign development assistance following an executive order issued by Donald Trump. Hours after taking office on Monday, the US president ordered a 90-day pause in US-funded global projects pending a review of their efficiency and to check they are consistent with his foreign policy. Secretary of state Marco Rubio's directive excludes funding for emergency food programmes and military aid to Israel and Egypt.

Jan 16, 2025 | news.sky.com | Samuel Osborne |Michael Drummond |Alistair Bunkall

Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Hamas has backtracked on an earlier understanding of the ceasefire agreement, which is awaiting the approval of the Israeli government. The Israeli prime minister said the group was objecting to part of the agreement which would give Israel the ability to veto the release of certain Palestinian prisoners. Hamas was trying to dictate which Palestinian prisoners would be released, he said.

Jan 14, 2025 | news.sky.com | Samuel Osborne

Police are reportedly focusing on a possible human cause in early investigations into what caused the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. Several law enforcement sources told Sky's partner site NBC News potential lines of inquiry involve fireworks or unauthorised individuals camping in the area. Stressing no conclusions have been reached, they said other possibilities include accidental equipment-related ignition, and said arson is not being ruled out.

Dec 6, 2024 | news.sky.com | Samuel Osborne

The mysterious "Havana syndrome" has affected US diplomatic staff in almost 100 countries - and a new intelligence report says it is likely a "foreign adversary" is to blame.  But what is Havana syndrome? Sky News looks at the symptoms, who has been affected, and the new information in the US government's report.