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One of the world's most prolific cyber crime gangs has been taken down by law enforcement agencies including the UK's National Crime Agency. Lockbit is an extortion website that held its victims' data for ransom. Some of the biggest UK bodies were affected by their actions, including the Royal Mail and the NHS. Five Russians have been charged by US authorities and dozens of crypto accounts frozen. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by science and technology editor Tom Clarke and crime correspondent Martin Brunt to discuss what Lockbit is, Operation Cronos and what this means for other cyber gangs. Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Video producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker You can listen to more from this episode on the Sky News app, or by clicking here to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.fo/e/21f333

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reignited the EU's long-stalled enlargement process. Real Economy reports from Albania, to see how its bid to join the bloc is transforming the country's economy. In partnership with The European Commission

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new round of sanctions, which for the first time target companies in mainland China suspected of helping the Kremlin get hold of forbidden items.

Wednesday's demonstration is the biggest to take place in the Spanish capital after more than two weeks of action.

Explosive case has destroyed the reputation of a key witness in a Republican impeachment effort against the president.

Recent research has shown that cold temperatures can cause us to get sick by damaging the immune response in our noses.

Ursula von der Leyen has ruled out working with political parties that are "Putin's friends" if she is re-elected president of the European Commission.

A sinkhole that appeared before dawn in Naples swallows two cars, with passengers narrowly escaping.

From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Mshereib, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future. In partnership with Media City

Russian propagandists accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of attempting to assassinate the French president – but it turns out the video segment aired on France 24 is a deep fake generated by artificial intelligence.

One of the world's most prolific cyber crime gangs has been taken down by law enforcement agencies including the FBI, Europol and the UK's National Crime Agency. Lockbit is an extortion website that held its victims’ data for ransom – some of biggest UK bodies affected were the Royal Mail and the NHS. Five Russian nationals have been charged by US authorities and dozens of crypto accounts frozen. On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson is joined by science and technology editor Tom Clarke and crime correspondent Martin Brunt to discuss who Lockbit are, Operation Cronos and what this means for other cyber gangs.

Around 150,000 Russians and 16,000 Ukrainians are currently living in the country.

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reignited the EU's long-stalled enlargement process. Real Economy reports from Albania, to see how its bid to join the bloc is transforming the country's economy. In partnership with The European Commission

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

A charity is calling on the government to increase support after a survey showed more than half of people on universal credit ran out of food last month. The Trussell Trust is urging the government to introduce an "essentials guarantee", so the basic rate of universal credit is always enough to cover life's essentials.

The Labour leader quizzes the prime minister about the Post Office scandal after its former chair Henry Staunton claimed he was told to slow down compensation payments. Mr Starmer said the Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, had put the PM in a "tricky situation" following her remarks in which she said Mr Staunton was lying. In response, Mr Sunak said Mr Staunton had been asked to step aside after "serious concerns" had been raised. The prime minister said the government had taken "unprecedented steps" to ensure victims got their compensation and justice for Post Office victims was a priority.

Past and present staff in England's NHS psychiatric care system have told Sky News the service is falling apart and is at the point of "collapse". They reveal major concerns about "unsafe" mixed-gender spaces, inadequate safeguarding protections and bed shortages, which they say are putting patients at risk. Sky News spoke to one NHS employee - a victim of sexual abuse - who was groped by another NHS worker.

Representatives from the Women 20 engagement group were invited to Rome this week to participate in talks on violence against women.

Like many of their European counterparts, farmers in Greece are demanding their government do more to improve their working conditions.

A brutal war has gripped Sudan for more than 300 days, creating what UNICEF says is the world's "largest child displacement crisis", with over 2.1 million under the age of five. Amongst them are those who need extra care, but have been forced from their homes due to conflict. Sky News has travelled to an orphanage in the city of Kassala, where some of the country's most vulnerable people are sheltering.

Angry citizens gathered in front of Albania's government headquarters in Tirana, throwing stones and flares at police officers.

The clergyman's diocese has expressed regret at his alleged actions.

Labour says there is a "significant difference" between its ceasefire proposal and the SNPs ahead of a key vote in the House of Commons. Shadow Secretary for International Development Lisa Nandy said she is "deeply concerned" the SNP's motion does not make it clear that there needs to be a two-sided ceasefire by both Israel and Hamas. Speaking to Sky's Kay Burley, she claimed Labour's amendment is the only proposal that "gives the whole House the chance to speak with one voice". She said she "hopes" it will be chosen to avoid a 'missed opportunity". Lisa Nandy also spoke about the Rochdale by-election, saying "swift action" was taken over Azhar Ali following antisemitic comments and defended why she originally stood by him. The full list of candidates standing in by-election on 29 February: Azhar Ali – Labour Mark Coleman – Independent Simon Danczuk – Reform UK Iain Donaldson – Liberal Democrat Paul Ellison – Conservative George Galloway – Workers Party of Britain Michael Howarth – Independent William Howarth – Independent Guy Otten – Green Party Ravin Rodent Subortna – Official Monster Raving Loony Party David Tully – Independent

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A body has been found in the search for the Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi. Marine police teams had been searching the River Thames in London for Ezedi, who was accused of throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and injuring her daughters aged three and eight.