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A nun in Myanmar told junta forces "you'll have to come through me" - moments before they opened fire on protesters. At least two people were confirmed dead in the city of Myitkyina on Monday following clashes with security forces. Sister Ann Roza Nu Tawng previously said she was prepared to die to save others after being filmed kneeling in front of armed police in the capital city of Kachin state. Some have called the scene, on 28 February, Myanmar 's "Tiananmen moment". Dressed in white robes and a dark habit, the 45-year-old was again photographed near protest lines in the city on Monday morning. Advertisement Other images show her kneeling in front of police, this time near the Catholic cathedral, as a senior nun looks on. Recounting the horrifying events of the morning, she told Sky News: "The first time I was pleading with the police not to beat, not to arrest, not to crack down on the protesters, because the protesters were not doing … [Read more...] about Myanmar: Nun tries to protect protesters as at least two killed in city of Myitkyina

A 10-year-old girl was tasered by police in London following reports she was threatening a woman with weapons. The Metropolitan Police has revealed details of the incident in January after a complaint was passed to the police watchdog. The force told Sky News it was called to a property in southwest London after receiving reports that a girl was "threatening a woman with garden shears and a hammer". A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene and entered the property. A police Taser was discharged. "The girl was uninjured but taken to hospital as a precaution." Advertisement The Met Police said it carried out a review of the incident and "no misconduct was identified". A formal complaint was received on 27 February and a voluntary referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), a spokesman added. More from London Sarah Everard: Hat found in search for missing 33-year-old as uncle says her phone … [Read more...] about Girl, 10, tasered by police in London after ‘threatening woman with hammer and garden shears’

Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle

A hat similar to the one Sarah Everard was wearing when she was last seen on Wednesday evening has been found on Clapham Common. The cream wool hat was discovered in a bush by a passer-by at about 11am, Sky News understands. It appears to be similar to the one worn by the 33-year-old in CCTV footage released by detectives in a public appeal. The garment was spotted close to the route Ms Everard is believed to have taken across the common, said Sky's crime correspondent, Martin Brunt. Specialist officers went to the scene in south London, took photographs of the hat, and made several phone calls. Advertisement About an hour after that, a police cordon was placed around the area. Detectives later arrived, placed the hat in an evidence bag, and took it away for tests. More from London Girl, 10, tasered by police in London after 'threatening woman with hammer and garden shears' Sarah Everard: Police 'increasingly concerned' for … [Read more...] about Sarah Everard: Hat found in search for missing 33-year-old as uncle says her phone is ‘not ringing’

AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES has revealed that he joined West Bromwich Albion in January to avoid 'rotting away' on Arsenal's bench. The versatile star featured prominently in the Gunners' run to FA Cup success last season, while also earning his first England caps in the autumn. But he subsequently struggled for game time in the Premier League this term, being handed only five starts by Mikel Arteta prior to his January move. Since joining West Brom, Maitland-Niles has embraced the challenge of trying to stay in the Premier League. The 23-year-old told talkSPORT : "It's another loan deal, you are going to end up going back to the club eventually. "It was just more of a chance for me to show what I'm capable of other than sitting on the bench for the rest of the season and rotting away. "The main reason was being able to play as there's nothing better than playing. "I felt it would be great to experience the work of people trying to save their careers and stay … [Read more...] about Ainsley Maitland-Niles reveals he quit Arsenal in January loan transfer to stop ‘rotting away’ on bench under Arteta