- + Trump targets Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal in Christmas message—Donald Trump has suggested the US could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in a series of Christmas Day social media posts. [Link ...
- + Killer whale who carried dead calf in 'show of grief' gives birth again - but experts are concerned—A killer whale mother who carried her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent show of grief has given birth to a new calf, scientists have said. [Link to...
- + 'She was like wood': Baby girl freezes to death in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill at least 10—At least 10 people, including five journalists, have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, while a three-week-old baby girl froze to deat...
- + Sabotage fears as Finnish prime minister reveals undersea power cable failure in Baltic—The possibility that a power cable under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia has been sabotaged is being investigated after it stopped working ...
- + Memorial services mark 20 years since devastating Boxing Day tsunami claimed 230,000 lives—Indonesia and Thailand are marking 20 years since a tsunami caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people in one of the worst natural disasters ...
- + Assad loyalists kill 14 Syrian security forces in ambush—Syrian officials say 14 of its forces, part of the group which toppled Bashar al Assad's regime, have died in clashes with supporters of the ousted di...
- + Deadly prison riots engulf Mozambique - as 33 killed and hundreds escape—Hundreds of inmates have escaped a prison riot in Mozambique's capital which has left 33 people dead and 15 injured. [Link to media]
- + Agony as hostage families spend second holiday season without their loved ones—Or Levy's brother Michael is a tall, kind man with a weather-beaten smile. [Link to media]
- + Sinking of Russian ship was an 'act of terrorism', owner claims—The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. [Link to media]
- + Russian ship sank was victim of 'act of terrorism', owner claims—The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. [Link to media]
- + Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine—Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was "bloody and brutal". [Link to...
- + 'No respite even at Christmas': Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine—Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was "bloody and brutal". [Link to...
- + 'Putin chose Christmas': Ukrainians take shelter as missiles rain down—Ukrainians sheltered in metro stations on Christmas morning as Russian missiles and drones rained down on their cities. [Link to media]
- + Children among 29 survivors of deadly Kazakhstan plane crash—Children are among 29 people rescued alive from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people. [Lin...
- + Children among 32 survivors of deadly Kazakhstan plane crash—Children are among 32 people rescued alive from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day - but dozens are feared ...
- + Dozens feared dead as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan—Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan, the country's emergencies ministry said. [Link to media]
- + Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO may have dementia and be unable to face sex charges, defence argues—The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia and a competency hearing is needed to assess whether he can face sex charges, defence lawy...
- + Olympic snowboarder killed in Switzerland—Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche in Switzerland, the country's skiing federation has said. [Link to media]
- + Olympic snowboarder killed in avalanche in Switzerland—Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche in Switzerland, the country's skiing federation has said. [Link to media]
- + Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control—Denmark has announced plans to boost its defence spending for Greenland with a "stronger presence in the Arctic" - a few hours after Donald Trump repe...
- + 'It seems destiny of Holy Land is to stay divided': Bethlehem's Christians on 'difficult times'—The sense of hollowness of the Church of the Nativity is deeper than absent tourists. [Link to media]
- + 'It's not nice to celebrate while people are dying': Bethlehem's Christians fear Holy Land will 'stay divided'—The sense of hollowness of the Church of the Nativity is deeper than absent tourists. [Link to media]
- + Some Syrian rebel factions agree to dissolve - but fighting continues in north—Syria's de facto leader has reached an agreement with the heads of rebel factions to dissolve their groups and work under the country's defence minist...
- + Containers fall into sea after ship tilts sideways—Shipping containers have fallen into the sea after a cargo vessel tilted sideways off the Turkish coast. [Link to media]
- + UK and US condemn jailing of dozens of Imran Khan supporters—The conviction of dozens of civilian supporters of Imran Khan, the former Pakistani leader, in the country's military courts is of "deep concern" to t...
- + Huge snowstorm leaves tens of thousands without power in Bosnia—A huge snowstorm has left tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia without power on Christmas Eve and caused traffic chaos. [Link to media]
- + Hong Kong issues arrest warrant for activist, 19, in UK—Hong Kong has imposed arrest warrants and HK$1m bounties on six pro-democracy campaigners, including a 19-year-old living in the UK after fleeing the ...
- + Protests break out as hooded fighters torch Christmas tree in Syria—Hundreds of people have protested in Christian areas of the Syrian capital of Damascus after a video emerged showing hooded fighters setting a Christm...
- + Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in Mediterranean—A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine claims was sent to Syria to collect weapons has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, according to officials in Moscow. [Li...
- + UN investigators 'preparing to deploy' to probe Assad war crimes—UN investigators say Syria's new authorities are "very receptive" to their request to probe possible war crimes that may have occurred during the Bash...
- + Multiple people killed in Turkey factory blast —A blast at an explosives factory in Turkey has killed at least 12 people, according to local media. [Link to media]
- + Remains of 'remarkably well preserved' baby mammoth unveiled by scientists—The preserved remains of a juvenile mammoth are being studied by scientists after it was discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years...
- + Protests held in Slovakia after PM meets with Putin in Moscow—Slovakia's prime minister has drawn criticism from across Europe and from his own people after his surprise visit to Moscow for face-to-face talks wit...
- + 'Panic sets in' for family of British dad missing in Spain—The sister of a British man who has been missing in Spain for nine days has said "panic" is setting in. [Link to media]
- + How a child's phone call to a top-secret US number started a Christmas tradition—In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CON...
- + How a call to a top-secret US number kickstarted a 70-year-old Christmas tradition—In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CON...
- + How a typo and calls to a top secret phone number started the Santa Tracker tradition—In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CON...
- + Replay: The Boxing Day tsunami survivor who inspired Ronaldo—👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 [Link to media]
- + PM heading abroad again for New Year's Day—Sir Keir Starmer is to head abroad over the New Year after spending Christmas Day at Chequers in Buckinghamshire. [Link to media]
- + Moscow denies Asma al Assad seeks divorce - as reports suggest she wants UK return—Moscow has denied claims Bashar al Assad's wife is seeking a divorce and a route out of Russia, where the couple are staying. [Link to media]
- + Star crocodile from hit film Crocodile Dundee dies peacefully, zoo says—The iconic crocodile who starred in hit film Crocodile Dundee has died, his zoo has announced. [Link to media]
- + Japanese car giants announce plans to merge after struggles to match rivals in EVs—Japanese car giants, Honda and Nissan, have announced plans to merge. [Link to media]
- + A brutal truth about war in Gaza: You need to be a victim of a catastrophic injury to find safety—Warning: This story contains distressing images [Link to media]
- + How the lives of the few child amputees allowed to leave Gaza are being rebuilt elsewhere—Warning: This story contains distressing images [Link to media]
- + Man charged with murder after woman set on fire on New York subway—A man has been charged over the death of a woman who was set on fire on a New York subway train. [Link to media]
- + At least 10 killed as small plane crashes in popular Brazilian tourist town—A small plane has crashed into a popular Brazilian tourist town, killing all 10 people on board, according to officials. [Link to media]
- + Grief, anger and fear in Magdeburg as authorities seek answers on Christmas market attack suspect—After the carnage at the Magdeburg Christmas market, there are now questions about whether something was missed. [Link to media]
- + Christmas market attack suspect threatened act to 'attract international attention' in 2013—The suspect in the German Christmas market attack "threatened to do something that would attract international attention" in 2013 and was flagged as a...
- + 'Let my little teddy bear fly': Mother of nine-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack pays tribute—The mother of a nine-year-old boy killed in the German Christmas market attack has paid tribute to "my little teddy bear". [Link to media]
- + Nine-year-old boy killed in German Christmas market attack named—The mother of a nine-year-old boy killed in the German Christmas market attack has paid tribute to "my little teddy bear". [Link to media]
- + At least 67 dead in Nigeria after deadly stampedes within days of each other—Police in Nigeria say at least 67 people have died after three stampedes within days of each other. [Link to media]
- + US military mistakenly shoots down one of its fighter jets—A US fighter jet has been shot down after it was mistakenly hit by an American missile cruiser over the Red Sea. [Link to media]
- + Grandmother, 80, 'fell to her knees' after IDF shot her six times during raid, says son—As we stare at a bullet-ridden wall, two young Palestinian boys stand behind us on a stoop and look on in fearful awe. [Link to media]
- + Albania to ban TikTok for a year as country's PM claims app inciting violence and bullying—The Albanian government plans to block access to TikTok for a year after the killing of a 14-year-old boy led to concerns about social media's influen...
- + Memorial service held after Christmas market attack - with suspect in custody after appearing before judge—A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack - as police said four women were among those ki...
- + Memorial service held after Christmas market attack - as police say four women among those killed—A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack - as police said four women were among those ki...
- + 'Germany stands in dark hours with Magdeburg': Memorial service held for Christmas market attack victims—A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack. [Link to media]
- + 'Terrible tragedy': At least 38 killed in bus crash in Brazil—At least 38 people have been killed in a crash involving a bus and a lorry on a major road in southeastern Brazil, authorities have said. [Link to med...
- + 'I thought I won it': Fury reacts after losing to Usyk in heavyweight world title rematch—Tyson Fury has responded after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia. [Link to media]
- + Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain heavyweight titles—Oleksandr Usyk has beaten Tyson Fury in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. [Link to media]
- + Hope returns to eastern Aleppo after devastating siege by Assad's forces—Syrian and Russian forces unleashed all they could on eastern Aleppo. For four years they battled to bring Syria's second city under Bashar al Assad's...
- + Christmas market suspect may have been 'dissatisfied with treatment of Saudi refugees'—The suspect in the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg appeared to be dissatisfied with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, a prosecut...
- + 'What's the point?' - fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after cyclone—The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to ...
- + Video shows arrest of suspect after attack at German Christmas market—The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by. [Link to media]
- + What we know so far about Germany attack and arrested Saudi doctor—A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany. [Link to media]
- + What we know so far about Germany attack and arrested suspect—A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany. [Link to media]
- + At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in German city—At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas marke...
- + At least two dead and 60-80 injured after car attack in German city - police find suspected explosives in vehicle—At least two people have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany, local media re...
- + At least one dead and 60-80 injured after car attack in German city—At least one person has been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany, local media rep...
- + Car driven into people at Christmas market in Germany—A car has driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in Germany, a news agency has reported. [Link to media]
- + Death row inmate makes last-ditch plea to return to home country—A Frenchman who is on death row in Indonesia has made a last-ditch plea to return home - as the country's new president plans to pardon 44,000 prisone...
- + US says it has killed Islamic State leader in airstrike—The US says it has killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Yusif in Syria. [Link to media]
- + 'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species—A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. [Link t...
- + Top European clubs body dismisses 'disruptive' Super League revival bid—The group which represents hundreds of European football teams including Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich has dismissed the latest bid to ...
- + Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in Croatia school knife attack—A seven-year-old girl has died and a teacher and three other students have been wounded in a knife attack in the Croatian capital, officials have said...
- + US diplomats in Damascus to meet with Syrian leaders who toppled Assad regime—The first US diplomats to visit Syria since the fall of Bashar al Assad's regime are now in Damascus to hold talks with the country's new leaders. [Li...
- + Italy's deputy PM found not guilty of illegally detaining migrants on rescue boat—Italy's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has been acquitted of kidnap and failing to fulfill his public duties. [Link to media]
- + US government shutdown looms as politicians left with just hours to agree on bill—The US government could shut down in a matter of hours unless politicians agree on a spending deal. [Link to media]
- + US government shutdown looms after House rejects Trump-backed spending deal—US politicians have rejected a spending bill endorsed by president-elect Donald Trump - leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approachin...
- + Search for MH370 to resume a decade after flight vanished—A marine robotics firm is resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which went missing more than 10 years ago. [Link to media]
- + Robotics firm to resume 'no find, no fee' search for MH370 over a decade after flight vanished—A marine robotics firm is resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which went missing more than 10 years ago. [Link to media]
- + Cyclone survivors live 'wretched existence' on cut-off island of Mayotte—For days the world has been told how Cyclone Chido has laid waste to the small Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. But few can truly understand just how d...
- + Inside the depraved mind of 'career criminal' Dominique Pelicot—How could a man drug and rape his wife and invite strangers to do the same? [Link to media]
- + At Putin's annual TV marathon the theme was: Vlad'll Fix It—This annual TV marathon is Vladimir Putin's happy place. He is centre stage, holding court and putting the world to rights. [Link to media]
- + Everyone has thoughts on Luigi Mangione - and it's not all negative—Consider one view outside the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC. [Link to media]
- + Russia should have invaded Ukraine 'earlier' says Putin - as he addresses possible peace talks—Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have invaded Ukraine earlier, in a national address spanning more than four hours. [Link to media]
- + 'Mr Everyman': The 51 men convicted of raping and assaulting Gisele Pelicot—They were nicknamed "Mr Everyman" by the French press, and for more than a decade these men crept into Gisele Pelicot's bedroom and raped her while sh...
- + Lord Coe aiming for complete transgender ban in women's events if he becomes Olympics chief—Sebastian Coe has told Sky News he will explore a complete ban on transgender women competing in women's events at the Olympics if he wins the electio...
- + Home of horror: How the perfect husband was revealed to be a predator—It is a crime so brutal and depraved it defies words - so outside the court, they applaud instead. [Link to media]
- + Married to a monster: How Gisele Pelicot went from victim to feminist hero—It is a crime so brutal and depraved it defies words - so outside the court, they applaud instead. [Link to media]
- + Biden sets new US climate target weeks before Trump takes office—President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January. [Link to media]
- + Gisele Pelicot calls for a future with 'respect and mutual understanding' between men and women—Gisele Pelicot has spoken after her ex-husband was among 51 men sentenced for a series of rapes and sex attacks against her. [Link to media]
- + Man jailed for inviting dozens of men to rape his ex-wife while unconscious—A man who repeatedly drugged his then wife and invited strangers to rape her while she was unconscious has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after ...
- + French court jails Dominique Pelicot for 20 years for organising the mass rape of his ex-wife—A man who repeatedly drugged his then wife and invited strangers to rape her while she was unconscious has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after ...
- + French court jails Dominique Pelicot for 20 years for organising the mass rapes of his ex-wife—A man who repeatedly drugged his then wife and invited strangers to rape her while she was unconscious has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after ...
- + UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine to train forces on the ground—UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine to train forces there as the defence secretary pushes for Britain "to help them motivate and mobilise more recr...
- + Zelenskyy is voicing a reality that's been known for a while with occupied land admission—A dramatic change in tone by Ukraine's president - acknowledging the strength of Russia's hold over swathes of Ukrainian territory - has coincided wit...
- + Zelenskyy now voicing the reality that's been apparent for a long time—A dramatic change in tone by Ukraine's president - acknowledging the strength of Russia's hold over swathes of Ukrainian territory - has coincided wit...
- + Zelenskyy admits Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from occupied parts - and only one option remains to end the war—Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from the land they occupy in the east of the country and Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted. [Link to media...
- + Zelenskyy admits Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from occupied parts as the UK announces more military aid—Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from the land they occupy in the east of the country and Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted. [Link to media...
- + Zelenskyy admits Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from occupied parts—Ukraine cannot remove Russian troops from the land they occupy in the east of the country and Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted. [Link to media...
- + Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?'—We drove the backbone of Syria, north from Damascus through Homs and Hama to Aleppo, and then south west, through the towns and villages of southern I...
- + Relative 'desperate for news' from cyclone-hit island as communities prepare emergency aid—The compound in front of the blue and white low-rise building is buzzing with rushed activity. [Link to media]
- + France awaits 51 verdicts in Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial —A husband described as one of France's worst sex offenders is expected to be sentenced tomorrow - as the verdicts for all 51 defendants come back in t...
- + 19 WTF moments that made headlines and our jaws drop this year—In a year of very serious political shifts, there were still a load of very unserious WTF moments to gawk at. [Link to media]
- + The most WTF moments of the year—In a year of very serious political shifts, there were still a load of very unserious WTF moments to gawk at. [Link to media]
- + 2024's funniest and most WTF moments—In a year of very serious political shifts, there were still a load of very unserious WTF moments to gawk at. [Link to media]
- + Why coal is being burned more than ever despite carbon emissions warnings—The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning foss...
- + Why more coal is being burned more than ever despite carbon emissions warnings—The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning foss...
- + Why more coal is being burned than ever despite carbon emissions warnings—The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning foss...
- + Injured researcher trapped in cave for 75 hours rescued—An injured researcher who was trapped deep inside a cave in northern Italy for more than three days has been carried to safety. [Link to media]
- + Everything you need to know about the Fury-Usyk rematch - including an AI judge—Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet again in the ring on Saturday for the heavyweights' hotly anticipated rematch. [Link to media]
- + Russia detains Uzbek citizen 'recruited by Ukraine' over killing of general—A citizen from Uzbekistan has been detained over the killing of Russian nuclear forces general Igor Kirillov, a Russian intelligence agency has said. ...
- + Former Australia rugby boss denies sex charges against 10 males—A well-known former boss of Australia's national rugby team has denied dozens of sex charges against 10 males. [Link to media]
- + British student stabbed to death in Amsterdam, inquest hears—A British student was stabbed to death during a trip to Amsterdam before he was dragged and left at the bottom of steps, an inquest has heard. [Link t...
- + Stowaway woman caught on flight to Paris arrested again—A woman who was arrested for stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris has been arrested again, authorities say. [Link to media]
- + Man found dead after being questioned over suspected murder of schoolboy —A man arrested last week over the suspected murder of a missing Irish schoolboy has been found dead. [Link to media]
- + Man arrested over suspected murder of schoolboy found dead—A man arrested last week over the suspected murder of a missing Irish schoolboy has been found dead. [Link to media]
- + Looking Back at 2024: A World in Turmoil—👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈 [Link to media]
- + Israel denies reports PM Netanyahu is heading to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has rejected Reuters reports that he is heading to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks. [Link to media]
- + Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks - report—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks, Reuters has said. [Link to media]
- + Israeli PM Netanyahu 'heads to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks'—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks, Reuters has said. [Link to media]
- + Whale Wars star freed from custody and will not face extradition to Japan—Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson - who found fame on the television show Whale Wars - has been freed from custody in Greenland and will not face extr...
- + Suicide bombers 'planned to attack Pope'—Suicide bombers had planned to attack Pope Francis on a trip to Iraq in 2021, but were killed before they could strike, according to his autobiography...
- + Before and after pictures show devastating cyclone damage—Before and after pictures have shown the extent of the damage to the island of Mayotte following Cyclone Chido. [Link to media]
- + New island emerges in Venice—A new island has emerged in Venice - thanks to recently installed city flood barriers. [Link to media]
- + Killing of general will ring alarm bells inside embarrassed Kremlin—For Ukraine - pitched against Russia's larger and more powerful military - the use of unconventional tactics such as assassinations is seen as a vital...
- + Who was 'assassinated' Russian general who helped deploy 'barbaric' weapons in Ukraine?—The head of Russia's nuclear protection forces has been killed by a hidden bomb in Moscow. [Link to media]
- + Earthquake hits Vanuatu—Injured people have been arriving at hospital, reports have said, on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu after a powerful earthquake struck just off i...
- + Russian general in charge of nuclear troops killed by blast in Moscow—A senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces has been killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russia's investigative commit...
- + Inside the factories that bankrolled Assad's narco state—Now Bashar al Assad has gone, there is so much to see and film in Syria which was impossible to document before. [Link to media]
- + 'They financed themselves with drug money': Inside the factories that bankrolled Assad's narco state—Now Bashar al Assad has gone, there is so much to see and film in Syria which was impossible to document before. [Link to media]
- + Assad's cousin says new leaders can't be trusted to turn away from extremist past—Bashar al Assad's cousin has said Syria's new leaders cannot be trusted to turn away from their extremist past and unite the country. [Link to media]
- + England face 'tough' group as Women's Euro 2025 draw made—Defending champions England are to face Wales, France and the Netherlands in a "tough" but "exciting" Women's Euro 2025 group stage. [Link to media]
- + Islanders 'starving' after huge cyclone - with up to 1,000 feared dead—Emergency workers are searching for survivors on Mayotte after it was struck by Cyclone Chido, with officials warning that islanders are "starving" as...
- + Rescuers search for cyclone survivors - as fears grow over food and water shortages—Emergency workers are searching for survivors on the island of Mayotte after it was struck by Cyclone Chido, as officials warn that food and water are...
- + Zelenskyy and Putin 'gotta make a deal', says Trump—Donald Trump has said Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have "gotta make a deal" to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. [Link to media]
- + Top gangster who ran amphetamine lab and trafficked heroin and cocaine jailed—A gangster who ran an amphetamine lab and trafficked heroin and cocaine has been jailed for more than 13 years. [Link to media]
- + More than 45,000 people in Gaza have been killed in Israel-Hamas war, health officials say—The number of people killed in Gaza in the 14-month Israel-Hamas war has now exceeded 45,000, Palestinian health officials say. [Link to media]
- + Rescuers working to free researcher trapped deep inside cave—Rescue workers are attempting to free a researcher trapped deep inside a cave in Italy. [Link to media]
- + Ousted Syrian leader Assad issues first statement since fall of regime—Former Syrian leader Bashar al Assad has issued his first statement since the fall of his regime. [Link to media]
- + German chancellor loses confidence vote, paving the way for early election—Germany is on course for an early election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament. [Link to media]
- + Twelve people die from 'carbon monoxide poisoning' at ski resort—Twelve people are reported to have died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Georgia. [Link to media]
- + Closure of storm-damaged port causing 'significant challenges', shoppers warned—Customers in Ireland are being advised to shop locally as the closure of a ferry port in North Wales continues to affect Christmas deliveries. [Link t...
- + Closure of storm damaged port causing 'significant challenges', shoppers warned—Customers in Ireland are being advised to shop locally as the closure of a ferry port in North Wales continues to affect Christmas deliveries. [Link t...
- + Oldest Miss France ever takes beauty contest crown after rule change—A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique has become the oldest contestant to win the Miss France beauty contest, ...
- + Who is H6? What we know about the Chinese 'spy' with links to Prince Andrew —A suspected Chinese spy - described as a "close confidant" of Prince Andrew - has been barred from the UK because of concerns he posed a threat to nat...
- + Popular Georgian TV channel owned by UK firm is 'Russian propaganda arm', MP claims—The most popular Georgian TV channel, which is owned by a UK company, is a Russian "propaganda arm", an MP has said. [Link to media]
- + Seven tourists taken to hospital in Fiji after drinking cocktails at resort bar—Seven foreign tourists have been taken to hospital after drinking cocktails at a five-star resort in Fiji, authorities have said. [Link to media]
- + Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre—Along a narrow street flanked by bombed-out residential buildings, a group of children are showing off some gruesome finds. [Link to media]
- + 'At least 54 killed' in Gaza after Israeli forces carry out air and ground attacks—At least 54 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in different parts of Gaza on Sunday, including two schools, according to health officials in ...
- + Cyclone Chido: What we know about strongest storm to hit the French island in over 90 years—Close to a thousand people may have been killed as Cyclone Chido hit the French island of Mayotte on Saturday, according to the island's top official....
- + Cyclone Chido: What we know about strongest storm to hit the French territory in over 90 years—Close to a thousand people may have been killed as Cyclone Chido hit the French island of Mayotte on Saturday, according to the island's top official....
- + What these murders have done is heighten tensions in migrant camps—Nobody should ever have to die in a place like this, in this sorry bit of northern France where these two Kurdish migrants were shot. They died, surro...
- + Israel orders closure of Dublin embassy—Israel's foreign minister has ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, citing the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israel policy". [Lin...
- + Israel orders closure of Dublin embassy, blaming 'extreme anti-Israel policy of Irish government'—Israel's foreign minister has ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, citing the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israel policy". [Lin...
- + Close to 1,000 feared dead after cyclone hits French island—Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, according to the island's top official. [Link to media...
- + Close to 1,000 people feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte—Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, the island's top official has said. [Link to media]
- + Close to 1,000 people feared dead after cyclone in French territory of Mayotte—Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, the island's top official has ...
- + At least 11 killed after cyclone in French territory of Mayotte—At least 11 people have died after a cyclone hit the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean - as officials said the number of those killed "w...
- + 'A new environmental catastrophe is on its way,' charity warns after damaged Russian tankers cause oil spill—Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been badly damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency. [Link to media]
- + At least one person dead after severely damaged Russian tankers cause oil spill—Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been badly damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency. [Link to media]
- + Oil spill in Black Sea caused by two damaged Russian tankers—Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been badly damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency. [Link to media]
- + 'Bali Nine' drug smuggler ring members released after nearly 20 years in prison—Five members of the Bali Nine drug ring have returned home to Australia, after nearly 20 years in prison in Indonesia. [Link to media]
- + Man convicted of taking part in Capitol riots expects Trump to set him free—A man convicted of participating in the January 6 Capitol riots has told Sky News he expects Donald Trump to set him free. [Link to media]
- + Jets scream overhead and soldiers drop down into gun turrets - outside Russia's military base in Syria—I knew we were near a Russian military base when I could read the names of shops, cafes and pharmacies written in Russian, in surrounding villages. [L...
- + At least five people killed in shootings in and around French migrant camp —At least five people have been killed in a shooting in and around a migrant camp near Dunkirk. [Link to media]
- + At least five people killed in shootings in and around French migrant camp - reports—At least four people have been killed in a shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk, according to French media. [Link to media]
- + Billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango dies in accident—The billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango Isak Andic has died in a mountain accident today, according to police. [Link to media]
- + A country in chaos - South Korea wrestles for democracy—It has taken South Koreans 12 nights of protests in the bitter cold to achieve their goal, for President Yoon Suk Yeol's political career to take one ...
- + Former Manchester City striker voted president of Georgia—A former Premier League footballer has been appointed president of Georgia amid heightening tensions over the country's relationship with Russia. [Lin...
- + Former Premier League footballer voted president of Georgia—A former Premier League footballer has been appointed president of Georgia amid heightening tensions over the country's relationship with Russia. [Lin...
- + South Korea's president says he will 'not give up' after parliament votes to impeach him—South Korea's president has said he will "not give up" after his country's parliament voted to impeach him over his short-lived attempt to impose mart...
- + South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president over martial law attempt—South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. [Link to ...
- + Survivor of migrant camp shooting says he saw his friends murdered by 'the angel of death'—Shocked and bruised, a survivor of a shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk has told Sky News how he saw his friends murdered by "the angel of death"...
- + Survivors of deadly migrant camp shooting tell how gunman 'showered us with bullets'—Shocked and bruised, a survivor of a shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk on Saturday has told Sky News how he saw his friends murdered by "the ang...
- + South Korea's president faces second impeachment vote over martial law order—South Korea's parliament is set to vote again on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his short-lived attempt to declare martial law earli...
- + Donald Trump calls time on turning the clocks back—Donald Trump wants to scrap daylight saving time across the US, which the president-elect claims will save money. [Link to media]
- + Actor arrested after woman dies in crowd crush at film premiere—A popular Indian actor has been arrested after a woman died in a crush at the premiere of his latest movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. [Link to media]
- + Top Tollywood star arrested after woman dies in crowd crush—A popular Indian actor has been arrested after a woman died in a crush at the premiere of his latest movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. [Link to media]
- + Migrant rescues in Mediterranean now 'impossible' due to law change, charity says—An international charity which has rescued thousands of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea says it will stop using its rescue boat because new Italian ...
- + Charity to stop using migrant rescue boat in Mediterranean Sea—An international charity which has rescued thousands of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea says it will stop using its rescue boat because new Italian ...
- + US charges North Koreans in £70m identity theft case—Fourteen North Korean nationals have been accused of using false identities to get IT jobs with US companies and siphon money back to their communist ...
- + Widow, 28, cleared of murdering husband after prosecutors accused her of 'perfect crime'—A 28-year-old woman has been found not guilty of murdering her wealthy 77-year-old husband who styled himself as a Japanese Don Juan. [Link to media]
- + Former Premier League player sentenced to 20 years for bribery—A former Premier League footballer has been jailed for 20 years for bribery, Chinese state media has reported. [Link to media]
- + British hedge fund manager given 12-year jail term in Denmark over £1bn tax fraud—A British hedge funder trader has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Denmark over a £1bn tax fraud. [Link to media]
- + Children among dead after more than 30 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza - health authorities—Children are among the dead after an Israeli airstrike on a block of flats in a Gaza refugee camp killed at least 33 people, according to Hamas-run he...
- + Trump's Ukraine comments 'in line with our vision', says Kremlin - as Russia launches barrage of missiles on energy sector—The Kremlin has praised Donald Trump after he criticised Ukraine's use of US-supplied weapons for attacks deep in Russian territory. [Link to media]
- + New prime minister of France appointed after Michel Barnier's resignation—Francois Bayrou is the new prime minister of France following Michel Barnier's resignation. [Link to media]
- + Russia in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebels and hopes to keep military bases—Russia has established "direct contact" with Syria's Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) rebel group, according to state media outlet Interfax. [Link to media]
- + NATO head warns allies must return to 'war mindset' - but is Europe listening?—The head of NATO just told allies they must return to a "war mindset" and "turbo-charge" defence spending to counter growing threats in what is surely...
- + British journalist abducted in Syria still hasn't been found 12 years later—As rebels set about freeing those imprisoned by the reposed Assad regime, more missing people are being found. [Link to media]
- + 'We are not ready for what is coming our way': NATO chief calls for shift to wartime mindset—The head of NATO has warned the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years and that it is time to shift to a w...
- + Euro area cuts interest rates again as economy slows—A third successive interest rate cut has been ordered by the European Central Bank (ECB) to help arrest a slowdown across the euro area. [Link to medi...
- + Ex-British soldier unlawfully killed in Ukraine by 'someone who purported to be his friend'—A former British paratrooper was unlawfully killed in Ukraine, a coroner has concluded. [Link to media]
- + Putin has not been invited to Trump's inauguration, Moscow says—Vladimir Putin has not been invited to attend Donald Trump's inauguration next month, Moscow has said. [Link to media]
- + Luxury real estate brothers charged with drugging and raping dozens of women—Two luxury real estate agent brothers have been charged with drugging and violently raping dozens of women. [Link to media]
- + Man arrested after schoolboy reported missing in August—A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an Irish schoolboy who has potentially been missing for more than two years. [Link to media]
- + International court asked to broaden genocide definition over Israeli action in Gaza—Ireland is to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to broaden its definition of genocide - claiming Israel has engaged in the "collective puni...
- + Inside Syria's notorious Sednaya prison dubbed the 'human slaughterhouse'—Inside Syria's notorious Sednaya prison, dubbed the "human slaughterhouse", Sky News saw the conditions that people were kept in until the fall of the...
- + 'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 years—The last time I came to Homs, I crossed the border from Lebanon on the back of a motorbike. [Link to media]
- + Girl, 11, survives three days at sea after migrant boat sinks in storm—An 11-year-old girl survived three days at sea after a migrant boat sank in a storm, a rescue charity has said. [Link to media]
- + Bird flu could be spreading to horses undetected - and could pass on virus to humans—Bird flu can infect horses without causing any symptoms, according to new research, raising fears that the virus could be spreading undetected. [Link ...
- + Virus most likely to cause next pandemic 'could be passed to humans' from horses—Bird flu can infect horses without causing any symptoms, according to new research, raising fears that the virus could be spreading undetected. [Link ...
- + Anti-ISIS operations halted because of threat from Turkey-backed rebels, Syrian US ally commander warns—A top commander in Syria has warned that a resurgent ISIS is starting to take advantage of the chaotic fall of Bashar al Assad. [Link to media]
- + It's still 2024, but scientists already say next year will be in top three warmest—It is not even Christmas yet: trees are still being decorated, turkeys are yet to be defrosted and Christmas puddings remain intact. [Link to media]
- + World Cup hosts in 2030 and 2034 confirmed—Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2034 football World Cup. [Link to media]
- + Russia tells citizens to avoid travel to the West - or risk being 'hunted' by US authorities—Russia has issued a travel warning to its citizens as it said tensions with the US are "teetering on the verge of rupture". [Link to media]
- + Who is Mohammed al Bashir, the former engineer who is now Syria's prime minister?—There is a new prime minister of Syria. [Link to media]
- + New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists after controversies at competition—Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced a new code of conduct and duty of care protocols to "protect" artists' wellbeing after controversies...
- + Briton, 18, jailed for one year in Dubai after 'holiday romance' with 17-year-old girl—An 18-year-old Briton has been sentenced to a year in prison in Dubai after a "holiday romance" with a girl who was 17 at the time. [Link to media]
- + Man charged over couple's 1985 killing after DNA evidence exonerates original suspect—A Georgia man has been charged over the 1985 killing of a couple at a black church after the original suspect was exonerated by DNA evidence. [Link to...
- + South Korea ex-defence minister tries to take his own life over failed martial law—South Korea's former defence minister has tried to take his own life while being held in detention over his role in the failed imposition of martial l...
- + Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup - after match without any opponent—Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. [Link to media]
- + Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup with futuristic cliff-top stadium - but questions remain—Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. [Link to media]
- + Saudi Arabia to be named as 2034 World Cup hosts - but questions still hang over 'bidding' process—Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. [Link to media]
- + Family of US journalist held captive in Syria for 12 years 'incredibly hopeful' of return in wake of Assad's fall—The family of a US journalist held captive in Syria for the last 12 years say they are "incredibly hopeful" that he can be returned safely to them ami...
- + World's key climate treaty has never been more fragile, UK climate chief warns—The world's landmark Paris Agreement is "more fragile" than it has ever been and disagreements risk "imploding" it, the UK's climate ambassador has wa...
- + 'An insult to the American people': Alleged New York gunman tussles with police outside court—The alleged killer of a US health insurance boss has tussled with police officers as they were escorting him to court. [Link to media]
- + Netanyahu gives evidence in fortified courtroom as he calls corruption claims 'absurd'—Benjamin Netanyahu has started giving evidence in his corruption trial, calling the case "absurd" and saying he hates champagne in response to claims ...
- + Handwriting and money among clues to identity of man found dead in woods 45 years ago—A renewed international appeal has been launched to identify the body of a man found in woodland 45 years ago. [Link to media]
- + Brazilian president recovering in intensive care after having emergency brain surgery—Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is recovering in intensive care after having emergency surgery to drain blood from his brain, a medical ...
- + Russian spy chief claims Ukraine 'close to collapse' - after Kremlin warning on when war will end—Russia has said the Ukraine war will continue until it meets its aims - either on the battlefield or via negotiations - as its spy chief claimed it wa...
- + Ex-world cycling champion facing prison after admitting charge over death of Olympian wife—A former world cycling champion is facing up to seven years in prison after admitting a charge in relation to a car crash that killed his wife - fello...
- + Nominees for Time magazine's nominees for Person Of The Year revealed—Podcaster Joe Rogan and Kate Middleton have joined Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Elon Musk on the ten-name shortlist for Time magazine's Person Of T...
- + Harris, Rogan and US bank chief among Time magazine's nominees for Person Of The Year—Podcaster Joe Rogan and Kate Middleton have joined Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Elon Musk on the ten-name shortlist for Time magazine's Person Of T...
- + Netanyahu to take the stand for the first time in his corruption trial—Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to appear in court later for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. [Link to media]
- + Germany to make migrant smuggling to UK a clear criminal offence—Germany will make it a specific criminal offence to facilitate migrant smuggling towards the UK as part of a new co-operation deal. [Link to media]
- + Rupert Murdoch loses battle to wrestle control of media empire —An attempt by Rupert Murdoch to change who controls the future of his media empire has been blocked, according to US media reports. [Link to media]
- + Rupert Murdoch loses battle to wrestle control of media empire - reports—An attempt by Rupert Murdoch to change who controls the future of his media empire has been blocked, according to reports in The New York Times. [Link...
- + With Assad gone there are fears a resurgent terror group could fill the vacuum—The collapse of the Syrian regime could lead to a resurgence of Islamic State (IS), with concern growing about the fate of camps and detention sites h...
- + Wreckage with human remains recovered from North Sea confirmed as plane that disappeared last year—The wreckage of a small aircraft recovered from the North Sea with human remains inside was a plane that disappeared more than a year ago, investigato...
- + UK to reduce support for Georgia after 'shocking scenes of violence' at EU protests—The UK will reduce its support and engagement with Georgia following "shocking scenes of violence", the foreign secretary has said. [Link to media]
- + Gang 'massacres 180 people over witchcraft fears'—Around 180 mostly elderly people have been killed in Haiti after they were reportedly suspected of witchcraft. [Link to media]
- + Trump gushes over 'handsome' Prince William—Prince William appears to have made quite the impression on Donald Trump following their meeting in Paris over the weekend. [Link to media]
- + Rebels storming Assad's palace find luxury car collection including rare Ferrari 'worth £3m'—A rare Ferrari F50, a Lamborghini Diablo and a Rolls-Royce are among dozens of luxury cars found at Bashar al Assad's palace. [Link to media]
- + Egypt accuses Israel of 'exploiting power vacuum' after seizing Golan Heights buffer zone—Israeli troops have seized a demilitarised buffer zone in the Golan Heights in a move that has been criticised by Egypt and Qatar. [Link to media]
- + Israel 'more optimistic' on prospect of Gaza hostage deal—Israel has said it is "more optimistic than before" about the chance of reaching an agreement over hostages held in Gaza. [Link to media]
- + Who are the different rebel groups in Syria – and what territory do they control?—Syrian rebels have brought 24 years of Bashar al Assad's dictatorship to an end in a single week. [Link to media]
- + Syrian rebel group HTS could be removed from UK's banned terror organisation list—The UK government could remove the group that led the Syrian rebellion from its list of banned terror organisations, a senior minister has told S...
- + At least two dead and nine injured after fuel depot blast near Florence—Two people have died and three are missing after an explosion at a fuel depot near Florence, authorities said. [Link to media]
- + Two dead and four missing after fuel depot blast near Florence—Two people have died and four are missing after an explosion at a fuel depot near Florence, authorities said. [Link to media]
- + Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?—Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani, whose group was central to the lightning offensive that toppled decades of dictatorship in Syria this weekend, ha...
- + 'Hidden underground cells' investigated at Syria's 'human slaughterhouse' - as prisoners freed—Thousands of people, including women and children, have been released from Syria's infamous prisons - as civil defence teams work on freeing those who...
- + Jay-Z accused of raping girl, 13, alongside P Diddy after MTV Video Music Awards—Rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs. [Link to ...
- + Taylor Swift wraps her record-breaking Eras Tour, 632 days after starting—It's taken a whopping 632 days to complete and generated billions of dollars as it travelled the globe, but now Taylor Swift's Eras tour is finally ov...
- + Taylor Swift wraps her record-breaking Eras Tour, 632 day after starting—It's taken a whopping 632 days to complete and generated billions of dollars as it travelled the globe, but now Taylor Swift's Eras tour is finally ov...
- + Syria hit by US and Israeli airstrikes as war bloggers fret about 'threat' to Russian bases—Syria's new rebel leaders are facing the daunting task of healing a divided nation - and the toppling of the Assad regime has not put an end to fighti...
- + Syria hit by US and Israeli airstrikes as war bloggers fret about 'threat' to Russian bases from rebels—Syria's new rebel leaders are facing the daunting task of healing a divided nation - and the toppling of the Assad regime has not put an end to fighti...
- + Syria hit by US and Israeli airstrikes as war bloggers fret about threat to Russian bases from rebels—Syria's new rebel leaders are facing the daunting task of healing a divided nation - and the toppling of the Assad regime has not put an end to fighti...
- + Donald Trump vows to end birthright citizenship—Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship, under which people born in the US are considered citizens. [Link to media]
- + 'Stop the madness': Trump calls for Russia to reach 'immediate' settlement with Ukraine—Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to reach an immediate settlement to end the war in Ukraine, saying it was the Russian president's "time to act"....
- + Trump calls for Russia to reach 'immediate' settlement with Ukraine—Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to reach an immediate settlement to end the war in Ukraine, saying it was the Russian president's "time to act"....
- + Assad 'granted asylum' in Moscow as rebels 'guarantee safety' of Russian military bases—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Assad 'granted asylum' in Moscow - as rebels 'guarantee safety' of Russian military bases—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Assad 'granted asylum' in Moscow - as world leaders hail end of 'barbaric' regime—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Assad granted asylum in Moscow on 'humanitarian' grounds - as world leaders hail end of 'barbaric' regime—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + Syria's President Assad is in Moscow and has been granted asylum, confirms Russian state media—Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. [Link to media]
- + How Syrian rebels brought an end to 54 years of Assad rule in just over a week—Seizing military bases, toppling regime statues, freeing prisoners and capturing major cities – this is just a fraction of what Syrian rebel for...
- + How Syrian rebels overthrew the Assad regime in just over a week—Seizing military bases, toppling regime statues, freeing prisoners and capturing major cities – this is just a fraction of what Syrian rebel for...
- + Starmer 'welcomes' fall of 'brutal' Assad regime as he visits to Middle East—Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al Assad, saying Syrians "have put up with his brutal regime for far, far too long". [Link to media]
- + Starmer 'welcomes' fall of 'brutal' Assad regime as he heads to Middle East—Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al Assad, saying Syrians "have put up with his brutal regime for far, far too long". [Link to media]
- + Starmer 'welcomes' fall of 'brutal' Assad regime ahead of Middle East visit—Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al Assad, saying Syrians "have put up with his brutal regime for far, far too long". [Link to media]
- + Notre-Dame holds first mass since reopening after fire—Notre-Dame Cathedral has held its first mass since it reopened following the disastrous fire of 2019. [Link to media]
- + Tears of joy in Manchester as Syrians dream of returning home—Singing, dancing, hugging and crying. Hundreds of Syrians have gathered in Manchester city centre to celebrate the end of the regime, a regime many fl...
- + I met Assad and his wife in 2009, before he turned to mass murder—Bashar al Assad started out as a doctor and ended up a mass murdering tyrant now on the run. [Link to media]
- + The Assad I met was strangely unimpressive - more oddball than evil—Bashar al Assad started out as a doctor and ended up a mass murdering tyrant now on the run. [Link to media]
- + How London eye doctor became brutal dictator allied with Putin—Bashar al Assad's downfall marks an end to more than half a century of family rule, as rebel forces turned the tide in a civil war he had embraced. [L...
- + From eye doctor to dictator - the rise and fall of Assad's presidency—Bashar al Assad's downfall marks an end to more than half a century of family rule, as rebel forces turned the tide in a civil war he had embraced. [L...
- + The fall of Assad: Putin must be in crisis mode - while Trump may have little choice but to get involved—The lightning collapse of Bashar al Assad's regime in Syria exposes the brittleness of even the most brutal dictatorship when under pressure, but it a...
- + The fall of Assad creates a security vacuum - and may give Trump little choice but to play a role—The lightning collapse of Bashar al Assad's regime in Syria exposes the brittleness of even the most brutal dictatorship when under pressure, but it a...
- + Sir Keir Starmer 'welcomes' Assad being deposed—Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the "departure" of Bashar al Assad as leader of Syria. [Link to media]
- + How the rebel assault unfolded in Syria—Rebel forces stormed though major cities across Syria in less than two weeks, culminating in the apparent downfall of Bashar al Assad. [Link to media]
- + Russia and Iran have turned their backs on Assad but are unlikely to abandon Syria - what comes next is of great concern—It's over. Fifty-four years of brutal Assad dynasty rule has come to an end. [Link to media]
- + Decades of brutal Assad dynasty rule are at an end - but there are dark clouds on the horizon for Syria—It's over. Fifty-four years of brutal Assad dynasty rule has come to an end. [Link to media]
- + Presidential palaces ransacked - as Syrian army declares end of Assad's rule—The Syrian government has fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country - ending President Bashar al Assad's 24-year rul...
- + Assad 'has left' Damascus, says Moscow, as Syrian army declares end of his rule—The Syrian government has fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country - ending President Bashar al Assad's 24-year rul...
- + Assad 'flees Damascus on plane' as army says his rule ends in Syria—The Syrian government appears to have fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country. [Link to media]
- + Syrian president leaves Damascus on plane as army says his rule ends - reports—The Syrian president has fled Damascus on a plane for an unknown destination. [Link to media]
- + Syrian president leaves Damascus on plane - reports—The Syrian president has fled Damascus on a plane for an unknown destination. [Link to media]
- + How the meeting between the prince and the president-elect would have been arranged—In the dot-to-dot of diplomacy - drawing relationships that are worth something - the meeting between the prince and the president-elect was a moment ...
- + Aamir Khan - a Bollywood icon redefining what it means to be a star—Aamir Khan, often hailed as Bollywood's Tom Cruise, has built a reputation not just as an actor, director and producer but as a true change-maker in I...
- + Starmer to visit Gulf as he seeks stronger economic and defence ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia—Sir Keir Starmer will travel to the Persian Gulf today as he tries to build stronger trade ties with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. [Link ...
- + With the reopening of Notre-Dame, Parisians celebrate as 'the city gets its soul back'—The sound of psalms and hymns echoed hauntingly across Paris. [Link to media]
- + As Assad falls, the power dynamics of this troubled, volatile region will utterly change—Seismic is an overused word. Not when it comes to events currently under way in Syria, a country straddling the fault lines of the Middle East. [Link ...
- + If Assad falls, it will utterly change the power dynamics of this troubled, volatile region—Seismic is an overused word. Not when it comes to events currently under way in Syria, a country straddling the fault lines of the Middle East. [Link ...
- + With America's presidential transition, Syria's conflict presents a unique geopolitical challenge—There was a time not all that long ago when the United States would be seeking clearly to drive and define a particular narrative and outcome for the ...
- + Trump says Prince William 'doing fantastic job' as they meet for a second time in Paris—Donald Trump has said the Prince of Wales is "doing a fantastic job" as they met for a second time in Paris on Saturday. [Link to media]
- + Trump says Prince William 'doing fantastic job' as they meet for a second time in Paris this evening—Donald Trump has said the Prince of Wales is "doing a fantastic job" as they met for a second time in Paris tonight. [Link to media]
- + Prince William and Donald Trump meet at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening—Prince William has met Donald Trump for the first time since the American was re-elected president last month. [Link to media]
- + Huge disappointment for protesters as South Korean president saved by his own party—At the gates of the national assembly in Seoul, there was huge disappointment as the news hit that the president, who they wanted punished, had been s...
- + Politician who was on brink of becoming Romanian president attacks 'corrupted regime'—The favourite to win Romania's controversial presidential election has launched an extraordinary series of attacks in an exclusive interview with Sky ...
- + Rebel forces 'reach Damascus suburbs' as protesters topple statue on outskirts—Syrian rebels have reportedly reached the suburbs of the capital Damascus as their lightning offensive threatens to end Bashar al Assad's 24-year rule...
- + One person killed and several hurt after explosion in Dutch city—One person has been killed and three others injured when an apartment building collapsed after an explosion in the Netherlands, the mayor of The Hague...
- + Apartments destroyed and several hurt after explosion in Dutch city—An explosion has destroyed several apartments and injured multiple people in the Netherlands. [Link to media]
- + How Paris fell silent when Notre-Dame went up in flames—Psychologists call it a flashbulb memory, a moment in time remembered vividly seared into the consciousness. For millions of French the events of 15 A...
- + Prince William to meet Donald Trump in Paris—Prince William will meet Donald Trump in Paris ahead of the ceremony marking the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral. [Link to media]
- + Diplomatic opportunities at cathedral reopening as Trump set to meet Macron and Zelenskyy—Donald Trump arrives in France today where he will meet numerous global heads of state for the first time since his re-election. [Link to media]
- + Vote to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout—South Korea's president has survived an impeachment vote triggered by his shock attempt to impose martial law after a boycott from members of his part...
- + 'I am very sorry': South Korea's president apologises days after declaring martial law—South Korea's president has said he is "very sorry" days after declaring martial law and surrounding parliament with soldiers. [Link to media]
- + The first Israeli-Palestinian boyband was ready to take on the world - then came 7 October—It should have been a feel-good story: six young men, plucked from obscurity to become music stars. That's how Neta Rozenblat, a member of boyband as1...
- + Restoring Notre-Dame, the heart of France: 'I've erased the horror'—It wasn't just Notre-Dame Cathedral that burned, it was the very heart of France, they say. [Link to media]
- + Russia's 'hybrid attack' on Romanian election could trigger NATO response if proven—Any evidence that Russia tried to influence an election in a NATO state would expose a form of hybrid attack that is designed to weaken the alliance f...
- + Shocking week for South Korea with people appalled and president facing uncertain future—On the streets of South Korea's capital Seoul, people are still stunned and they sound incredulous. [Link to media]
- + India farmers clash with police after march on capital blocked—Tear gas has been fired by security forces at protesting farmers in India as they attempt to march to Delhi. [Link to media]
- + Romania's top court annuls results of first round of presidential election—Romania's top court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election after claims of Russian interference. [Link to ...
- + Prince William to attend Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris—Prince William will attend the ceremony marking the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday. [Link to media]
- + Climbers missing on New Zealand's highest mountain believed to be dead—Three climbers missing for five days during an ascent on New Zealand's tallest mountain are believed to be dead. [Link to media]
- + Syrian rebels close in on central city as thousands flee lightning advance—Syrian rebel forces are closing in on the central city of Homs as they push to take control of the country's third-largest city, according to pro-gove...
- + Man leaps on polar bear to defend wife from attack—A man in Canada has suffered serious injuries to his arm and legs after leaping onto a polar bear who lunged at his wife. [Link to media]
- + South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of president 'to protect nation and its people'—South Korea's president needs to be removed from power after his shock decision to impose martial law this week, the country's ruling party leader has...
- + South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of president over martial law attempt—South Korea's president needs to be removed from power after his shock decision to impose martial law this week, the country's ruling party leader has...
- + South Korea's ruling party calls for suspension of president over martial law attempt—South Korea's president needs to be removed from power after his shock decision to impose martial law this week, the country's ruling party leader has...
- + The electric shock behind Europe's stuttering EV future—Across Europe, car companies are cutting jobs and shutting factories - to the extent that some question their very existence. So it's worth asking the...
- + Russia's ability to outmatch Ukrainian artillery significantly reduced—Russia's ability to outmatch Ukraine with artillery barrages on the battlefield has significantly reduced to just 1.5 Russian rounds for every Uk...
- + Russia's ability to outmatch Ukrainian artillery 'significantly reduced'—Russia's ability to outmatch Ukraine with artillery barrages on the battlefield has significantly reduced to just 1.5 Russian rounds for every Uk...
- + Israel rejects Amnesty genocide claim as 'no surprise' and 'fake news'—Israel has dismissed allegations it is committing genocide in Gaza, saying the claims from Amnesty International are "no surprise". [Link to media]
- + Hunt for underground nest after 'murder hornets' seen in Europe for first time—Scientists in Spain are trying to find an underground nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets to be spotted in Europe. [Link to media]
- + Macron vows to stay in office after PM quits—French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 following the resignation of the country's Prime Minist...
- + French PM Michel Barnier resigns after losing no-confidence vote—French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has resigned after losing a vote of no confidence just three months into the job. [Link to media]
- + 'Just as we liberated Aleppo, we will proceed,' says Syrian rebel who took part in seizing Hama—A Syrian rebel who took part in the capture of the city of Hama has told Sky News that the fight to push on will continue. [Link to media]
- + 'Just as we liberated Aleppo, we will proceed': Syrian rebel who seized Hama speaks to Sky News—A Syrian rebel who took part in the capture of the city of Hama has told Sky News they will continue to push on. [Link to media]
- + Syrian rebels seize key city of Hama in latest blow for Assad—Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad. [Link to media]
- + TikTok star set to be Romania's next president—A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend. [Link to media]
- + The ex-soil scientist and TikTok star on course to be Romania's next president—A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Award-winning nun arrested over suspected mafia links—A nun has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of colluding with the mafia. [Link to media]
- + Nun arrested over suspected mafia links—A nun has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of colluding with the mafia. [Link to media]
- + Israel committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says—Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians during its war against Hamas in Gaza. [Link to media]
- + Mysterious illness kills dozens in Congo as situation 'extremely worrying'—A mysterious disease has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities have said. [Link to media]
- + South Korea opposition sets date for impeachment vote against president over martial law—South Korea's opposition party will attempt to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring marital law this weekend. [Link to media]
- + War has been waged on the bodies of women and girls in Sudan—The horror of sexual violence in Sudan's conflict is ongoing and spreading. [Link to media]
- + Crackdown begins on Georgia's anti-government protesters—Georgia's prime minister had vowed to punish those participating in the anti-government protests that have engulfed the capital Tbilisi. On Wednesday,...
- + Dozens of nations hit by 'China' hack - as Americans warned to stop sending texts—Dozens of nations have been hit by a Chinese hacking campaign, a senior White House official has said. [Link to media]
- + World entering a new nuclear age, head of armed forces warns—The world is entering a new nuclear age with a proliferation of weapons and technologies, the head of the UK armed forces has warned. [Link to media]
- + Trump wants Gaza ceasefire deal by the time he takes power - Qatari PM—The man at the centre of negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire has told Sky News Donald Trump wants a deal done before he takes power in January. [...
- + 'Brazen targeted attack': Top healthcare boss murdered by gunman in face mask outside New York hotel—Police in New York are hunting a gunman who shot dead a healthcare executive outside a hotel in what was a "brazen targeted attack". [Link to media]
- + New York police hunt gunman who shot dead healthcare executive outside hotel in 'brazen targeted attack'—Police in New York are hunting a gunman who shot dead a healthcare executive outside a hotel in what was a "brazen targeted attack". [Link to media]
- + Boss of healthcare giant shot dead 'by gunman with silencer dressed in black'—An executive at a major US healthcare company has been shot dead in New York in what was reportedly a targeted attack. [Link to media]
- + US healthcare executive shot dead outside Manhattan hotel—An executive at a major US healthcare company has been shot dead in Manhattan. [Link to media]
- + South Korea: What was the president thinking?—👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 [Link to media]
- + As we enter uncertain times, who's in charge in the US right now?—We're in the midst of a strange and unnerving geopolitical vacuum right now. [Link to media]
- + Israel preventing medical aid and vital supplies from reaching Gaza, says UK minister—Israel is preventing the entry of some vital supplies into Gaza, including medical equipment, and must do more to allow aid into the beleaguered Strip...
- + Cathay Pacific apologises over inflight Family Guy episode referencing Tiananmen Square—Cathay Pacific has apologised after an episode of Family Guy depicting Tiananmen Square was included in inflight entertainment. [Link to media]
- + Singer releases 'alternative' Band Aid song—Singer Fuse ODG has released an "alternative" charity song to Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? after criticising the original for having potent...
- + Gunman tries to assassinate Indian politician at holy temple—A gunman has tried to assassinate a prominent Indian politician at the Golden Temple in the Indian city of Amritsar, [Link to media]
- + French PM loses no-confidence vote as government collapses—The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a vote of no confidence. [Link to media]
- + French PM Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote as government collapses—The French government has collapsed after prime minister Michel Barnier lost a vote of no confidence. [Link to media]
- + Protesters undeterred in battle on the streets for Georgia's future—On the streets of Tbilisi right now, there is a battle for Georgia's future. [Link to media]
- + Impeachment proceedings begin against South Korean president who unleashed political crisis—South Korean opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach the president after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, t...
- + Motion to impeach South Korean president over short-lived martial law is submitted—South Korean opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach the president after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, t...
- + Calls to impeach South Korean president over martial law decree—South Korean lawmakers have called for the impeachment of the president after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering...
- + 'We must have some hope': Lebanon divided over if war is truly over—In Nabatieh, in the south of Lebanon, stoicism can border on nonchalance. [Link to media]
- + Martial law has left South Korea in chaos - but its government has been in turmoil for some time—Across the Indo-Pacific and around the world the shock of this snap decision to impose martial law in the democratic country of South Korea is still s...
- + Putin using Ukraine as 'testing ground' for missiles and is 'not interested in peace', says NATO boss—Russian President Vladimir Putin is using Ukraine as a "testing ground for experimental missiles" and is "not interested in peace", NATO's secretary g...
- + Why was martial law declared in South Korea?—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lifted martial law, which he implemented hours earlier in a move that shocked MPs, the public and internation...
- + What is happening in South Korea - and what is martial law?—Protesters are clashing with soldiers and police in South Korea's capital after the country's president Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. ...
- + Russian attacks on UK cyberinfrastructure will be 'feature of our life', former MI6 chief warns—Russian attacks on UK cyberinfrastructure will be a "feature of our life", a former head of MI6 has warned. [Link to media]
- + Biden's overdue trip to Africa in final weeks of presidency shows how out of touch the US is there—Joe Biden is on a trip to Angola that the US State Department is calling "historic". [Link to media]
- + Trump says there will be 'hell to pay' if hostages held in Gaza not released before inauguration—Donald Trump has said there would be "hell to pay" unless the hostages held in Gaza were released ahead of his inauguration. [Link to media]
- + South Korea president to lift martial law order after parliament voted to block it—South Korea's president has said he will lift the emergency martial law order he had declared just hours earlier. [Link to media]
- + South Korea parliament votes to lift president's martial law order—South Korea's parliament has voted to lift the emergency martial law order declared by the country's president. [Link to media]
- + South Korean parliament votes to lift president's martial law order—South Korea's parliament has voted to lift the emergency martial law order declared by the country's president. [Link to media]
- + South Korean president declares state of martial law—The president of South Korea has declared "emergency martial law", accusing the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathising wi...
- + 13 women found guilty for selling babies for cash in Cambodia —Thirteen women have been sentenced to four years for acting as surrogates in a ring selling babies for cash in Cambodia. [Link to media]
- + Briton who fell from Spanish bridge died from head injuries, inquest told—A British man who fell from a 192-metre-high bridge in Spain while reportedly creating content for social media died from head injuries, a court has h...
- + Three climbers missing after trip to New Zealand's highest mountain—Three climbers are missing after failing to return from a planned ascent of New Zealand's highest peak, authorities say. [Link to media]
- + How bad are things for Ukraine? Could the war spread to Europe? Would a ceasefire benefit Kyiv now? | Your questions answered—It's been more than 1,000 days since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, with both sides showing no sign of giving up. [Link to media]
- + Husband reveals wife's final words as drink-driver jailed for killing her on wedding day—A bride who was killed by a drink-driver on the day of her wedding had, just moments before the fatal crash, told her new husband that she "didn't wan...
- + Police reveal video shows missing woman alive - days after her father killed himself after failing to find her—A missing woman, whose dad took his own life after failing to find her, disappeared voluntarily, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Missing woman 'disappeared voluntarily' - after dad took own life when he failed to find her—A missing woman, whose dad took his own life after failing to find her, disappeared voluntarily, police have said. [Link to media]
- + Ceasefire 'victory' looks bleak as Hezbollah bodies exhumed from makeshift mass graves—In scrubland on the outskirts of Tyre, southern Lebanon, they started digging out the bodies - 186 of them. [Link to media]
- + Property tycoon loses appeal against her death sentence—A court in Vietnam has upheld a death sentence for a real estate tycoon after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery. ...
- + Court upholds death sentence for tycoon in $12bn fraud case—A court in Vietnam has upheld a death sentence for a real estate tycoon after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery, ...
- + Fianna Fail largest party in Ireland as counting finishes—Fianna Fail is the largest party in Ireland on 48 seats out of 174 in parliament, with Sinn Fein on 39 and Fine Gael on 38. [Link to media]
- + Significant shift as Starmer says Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position for negotiations'—Sir Keir Starmer has for the first time said it was British policy to "put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations". [Link to medi...
- + Syria says its strikes with Russia have killed at least 400 insurgents over past 24 hours—Syria's military has said its joint airstrikes with Russia have killed at least 400 insurgents over the past 24 hours - as Vladimir Putin reaffirmed h...
- + Organised crime gang members jailed after helping smuggle up to £7bn worth of drugs into UK—Members of an organised crime gang which smuggled up to £7bn worth of drugs into the UK from the continent have been jailed. [Link to media]
- + Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires at IDF in 'ceasefire violation'—Israel's prime minister says he will "respond with force" after Hezbollah fired towards an Israeli military post in disputed territory in Lebanon. [Li...
- + Why are generations divided in Ireland's general election? —Eamon Fay has been making Irish dancing shoes for more than 40 years. [Link to media]
- + World-first technique means paralysed patients can walk again—Two paralysed patients have been able to walk short distances and even climb stairs once more after being implanted with electrodes in their brains. [...
- + Paralysed patients can walk again after deep brain stimulation treatment—Two paralysed patients have been able to walk short distances and even climb stairs once more after being implanted with electrodes in their brains. [...
- + French government heading towards collapse—The French government is heading towards collapse after far-right and left-wing parties said they would vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime ...
- + Stowaway who made it to Paris from New York taken off flight back to US over 'disturbance'—A stowaway who somehow boarded a flight in New York and made it to Paris was removed from her flight back to the US this weekend. [Link to media]
- + Record 2.3 tonnes of cocaine seized from biker gang's broken down fishing boat—Police in Australia have seized a record 2.3 tonnes (2,300kg) of cocaine from a motorcycle gang's fishing boat that broke down off the coast of Queens...
- + Killer whale pod develops unique technique to hunt world's largest fish—Pictures and videos have revealed new, specialised hunting techniques used by killer whales to attack the world's largest fish, according to scientist...
- + Who are the Syrian rebels - and what are their plans?—Rebel forces claim to have taken control of the Syrian capital after storming through the country in less than two weeks. [Link to media]
- + 'A remarkable change': Who are the Syrian rebels?—Rebel forces claim to have taken control of the Syrian capital after storming through the country in less than two weeks. [Link to media]
- + Footballer 'conscious and talking' in hospital after collapsing on pitch—A footballer who collapsed on the pitch during a match on Sunday is awake and answering questions after spending the night in hospital, Italian media ...
- + Two dead and more than 30 injured after coach crashes in Pyrenees—Two people have died and more than 30 others have been injured after their coach crashed on a mountainous road in the Pyrenees in southern France. [Li...
- + A year on from the Dublin riots, why did anti-immigration candidates do so badly in Ireland's election?—On 23 November 2023, Ireland looked on, mostly horrified, as buses burned, shops were looted, and police officers attacked. [Link to media]
- + Neighbours star reveals emotional final scenes after terminal cancer diagnosis—Actor Ian Smith, known for playing Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. [Link to media]
- + Neighbours star reveals he has 'aggressive, non-fixable' cancer—Actor Ian Smith, known for playing Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. [Link to media]
- + Billions wiped from share price as Vauxhall parent firm's boss abruptly resigns—Stellantis has lost roughly €2.95bn (£2.44bn) in value as the chief executive of Vauxhall's parent company abruptly resigned, just days aft...
- + Billions wiped from share price as Vauxhall parent firm's boss abruptly resigns - days after Luton plant announced closure—Stellantis has lost roughly €2.95bn (£2.44bn) in value as the chief executive of Vauxhall's parent company abruptly resigned, just days aft...
- + Vauxhall parent firm's boss abruptly resigns - days after Luton plant announced closure—The chief executive of Vauxhall's parent company has abruptly resigned, just days after the car brand's factory in Luton was slated for closure. [Link...
- + Stampede caused by football fans leaves more than 50 people dead—More than 50 people are feared dead after clashes between fans and a stampede at a football match in southeast Guinea, according to the government. [L...
- + More than 50 people feared dead in football stadium stampede—More than 50 people are feared dead after clashes between fans and a stampede at a football match in southeast Guinea, according to the government. [L...
- + It's hardly surprising President Biden is choosing family first—President Biden had seemed so adamant. He would leave the Justice Department to make its own decisions. [Link to media]
- + How did the cases against Hunter Biden unfold?—President Joe Biden has issued a "full and unconditional" pardon for his son Hunter - just weeks before he was set to be sentenced. [Link to media]
- + President Biden issues pardon for son Hunter, claiming he was 'unfairly prosecuted' on gun and tax charges—President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter, who has been convicted of gun charges and pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion. [Link to ...
- + President Biden issues pardon for his son Hunter—President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter, who has been convicted of federal gun charges. [Link to media]
- + Nine-year-old boy sent to shops ended up paralysed: The Palestinian families' lives shattered by Israelis shooting their children—In a West Bank clinic, the father of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy showed us where the bullet shot by an Israeli soldier entered his son's neck and ...
- + Boy paralysed after being shot in neck by Israeli soldiers—In a West Bank clinic, the father of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy showed us where the bullet shot by an Israeli soldier entered his son's neck and ...
- + British Museum's 'private meetings' on Elgin Marbles—The return of the Elgin Marbles has been discussed in what was described to Sky News as "private meetings". [Link to media]
- + Boy, 9, paralysed for life after being shot in neck by Israeli soldiers—In a West Bank clinic, the father of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy showed us where the bullet shot by an Israeli soldier entered his son's neck and ...
- + Georgian protests spreading, say reports, as ex-Russia president issues warning—Violence has broken out in Georgia for a fourth night in a row - with fireworks fired at police who hit back with tear gas and water cannon. [Link to ...
- + Countries fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty—Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, with oil-producing nations opposing a cap on produc...
- + Alleged crime gang boss fails to win seat in Irish election—Gerard Hutch, the alleged head of a major criminal gang in Dublin, has failed to win a seat in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + Belgian sex workers granted full employment rights —Sex workers in Belgium have been granted full employment rights, including maternity pay, sick days and pensions. [Link to media]
- + British man killed in lift shaft incident on family holiday—A British man has died after being found at the bottom of a lift shaft while on holiday in Turkey. [Link to media]
- + How Ireland voted in maps and charts—First preference vote shares in Ireland's election suggest that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are poised to continue their coalition, with Sinn Fein recor...
- + 'Deep State corruption' in the sights of Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel—Donald Trump promised retribution on the campaign trail and his nomination of ultra-loyalist Kash Patel to FBI director is a sure-fire sign that he pl...
- + Russian jets strike Syria after rebels seize city in shock offensive—Syrian and Russian jets have launched joint air strikes on Syrian rebels who are advancing through the country after seizing its second-largest city. ...
- + Syrian military sends in reinforcements after rebels seized Aleppo in shock offensive—The Syrian military has rushed reinforcements into the Hama province, in a bid to push back insurgents who are reportedly advancing into the area afte...
- + Syria's president vows to defeat 'terrorists' as insurgents seize city in shock offensive—Syria's president has said his country will "defend its stability and territorial integrity" after rebels reportedly took control of most of the count...
- + Syria's president vows to defeat 'terrorists' as US calls for 'de-escalation'—Syria's president has said his country will "defend its stability and territorial integrity" after rebels reportedly took control of most of the count...
- + Trump plans to appoint son-in-law's dad as ambassador to France—Donald Trump is set to make another controversial addition to his top team after saying he wants convicted tax evader Charles Kushner to serve as amba...
- + PM's next first-time challenge is a test of his worldview - but he's quietly building a reliable team—Sir Keir Starmer faces another first-time challenge this week. [Link to media]
- + Defiance or defeat? Thousands visit shrine for killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah—The crowds came, weeping in the dark, to a bombsite and a shrine. [Link to media]
- + Eight arrested over Kosovo canal explosion—Eight people have been arrested after a powerful explosion in Kosovo damaged a canal, temporarily stopping power and water supplies to the country's c...
- + Georgian president says government 'not legitimate' as thousands again take to streets—Georgia's president has said the Caucasian country's government is "not legitimate" as thousands of protesters gathered again in the capital after a h...
- + 'You have a feeling of fear': In Georgia, people worry about ending up like Ukraine as government leans towards Russia—Levan is sitting in his very old car smiling at us through the snow, his eyes twinkling, amused by our discomfort. Not many people come to visit this ...
- + 'We are ready to die for Ukraine': People united against Russia as Zelenskyy looks to end fighting—On a freezing cold, misty day, small groups of people gather, sometimes hugging, sometimes crying, sometimes just silent. [Link to media]
- + Ireland election: Several ministers fighting for their seats - as attention turns to forming a coalition—Ireland's Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats - as attention turns to forming a new coali...
- + Ireland election: Green Party leader in fight for seat with several ministers in trouble—Ireland's Green Party, one of the three previous governing parties, may lose a significant number of seats, as its leader admitted their politicians h...
- + World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after three aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike—Humanitarian aid organisation World Central Kitchen has said it is pausing its operation in Gaza after a number of its workers were killed in an Israe...
- + Israel claims it has killed 7 October attacker—Israel claims it has killed a Palestinian involved in the 7 October attack by Hamas. [Link to media]
- + With counting under way, here's what to look out for in Ireland's general election—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + With counting underway, here's what to look out for in Ireland's general election—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + What to look out for in Ireland's general election—Counting is under way in Ireland's general election. [Link to media]
- + Why the significance of Syria's rebel offensive is immense - both politically and militarily—It had appeared to be a conflict frozen in time, but the operation launched with blistering speed by Syrian opposition fighters has turned all of that...
- + Syria's rebel offensive: A setback for the regime, or the start of a major escalation?—It had appeared to be a conflict frozen in time, but the operation launched with blistering speed by Syrian opposition fighters has turned all of that...
- + Five key takeaways from Zelenskyy interview—Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wide-ranging interview gives a window into the Ukrainian president's thinking on Trump, NATO and a possible end to the war. [Lin...
- + Five key takeaways from Zelenskyy interview - including views on Trump, NATO membership, and Putin—Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wide-ranging interview gives a window into the Ukrainian president's thinking on Trump, NATO and a possible end to the war. [Lin...
- + Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters seize most of Syria's second-biggest city—Syrian rebels reportedly control most of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters sweep into Syria's second-biggest city—Syrian rebels reportedly control around half of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters sweep into Syria's second biggest city—Syrian rebels reportedly control around half of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Russian and Syrian jets bomb Aleppo as rebels reportedly capture half of city —Syrian rebels reportedly control around half of Aleppo after their surprise offensive has left regime forces reeling. [Link to media]
- + Hezbollah flags still fly in Lebanon as fragile peace deal continues to hold—Mother and daughter, their car loaded with luggage, are driving together back to their house in this bombed-out suburb of Beirut. I ask them how it fe...
- + Hezbollah flags still fly in Lebanon as the fragile peace deal continues to hold—Mother and daughter, their car loaded with luggage, are driving together back to their house in this bombed-out suburb of Beirut. I ask them how it fe...
- + Airport-style security and sandbagged corridors: Behind the scenes of exclusive Zelenskyy interview—In the freezing mist, heavily-armed soldiers checked our passports and press accreditation. We're in an exclusive district of Kyiv, home to the ...
- + Emotional Zelenskyy opens up on peace, sacrifice and family—In the freezing mist, heavily-armed soldiers checked our passports and press accreditation. We're in an exclusive district of Kyiv, home to the ...
- + 'Terrorist' Putin fuels division 'like an animal', Zelenskyy says—Russian President Vladimir Putin fuels division within Europe "like an animal," Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned. [Link to media]
- + Nikita Vitiugov was once one of Russia's brightest chess talents - now he can't go back—"The rain, the clouds, the lack of sun - I feel at home here," Nikita Vitiugov says. London, the chess grandmaster remarks, feels similar to St Peters...
- + Could the next king of English chess be a Russian from St Petersburg?—"The rain, the clouds, the lack of sun - I feel at home here," Nikita Vitiugov says. London, the chess grandmaster remarks, feels similar to St Peters...
- + 'Putin will be a happy man': Sky News' experts weigh in on exclusive Zelenskyy interview—Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested to Sky News that he might consent to Russia temporarily holding on to occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a ceas...
- + More than 100 protesters arrested in Georgia during second night of police clashes over EU decision—Some 107 protesters were arrested in Georgia during a second night of violent clashes with police over the government's decision to delay talks over E...
- + Police use water cannon and pepper spray as Georgia EU protests continue—Violence has broken out again in Georgia's capital after protesters took to the streets near parliament over the suspension of EU membership talks. [L...
- + American football player dies a month after head-on-head collision—An American football player has died a month after suffering a head-on-head collision during a college game. [Link to media]
- + New Mauritius PM orders review of Chagos Islands deal with UK—The newly elected prime minister of Mauritius has ordered an independent review of his predecessor's provisional deal with the UK over the future of t...
- + Syrian rebel fighters breach Aleppo for first time since 2016—Syrian rebels have breached Aleppo for the first time since the country's government recaptured the city in 2016, according to war monitors and fighte...
- + Zelenskyy suggests 'hot phase' of Ukraine war could end in return for NATO membership if offered - even if seized land isn't returned immediately—Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a ceasefire deal could be struck if Ukrainian territory he controls could be taken "under the NATO umbrella" - allow...
- + Zelenskyy suggests he's prepared to end Ukraine war in return for NATO membership, even if Russia doesn't immediately return seized land—Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a ceasefire deal could be struck if Ukrainian territory he controls could be taken "under the NATO umbrella" - allow...
- + Man eats £4.9m banana—A cryptocurrency entrepreneur has kept his promise and eaten a banana he bought for $6.2m (£4.9m). [Link to media]
- + 'I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state', MI6 chief warns—Security in the United States will be at risk if Vladimir Putin succeeds in Ukraine, the head of Britain's secret intelligence service has said in a w...
- + Counting begins in Ireland election - after exit poll shows three main parties neck and neck—Counting has begun in Ireland's election, after an exit poll showed the three main parties virtually neck and neck. [Link to media]
- + Sinn Fein and Fine Gael neck and neck to be largest party in Ireland election - exit poll—Sinn Fein and Fine Gael are neck and neck to be the most popular party following Ireland's election, an exit poll suggests. [Link to media]
- + Sinn Fein and Fine Gael neck and neck to be biggest party after Ireland election, exit poll suggests—Sinn Fein and Fine Gael are neck and neck to be the most popular party following Ireland's election, an exit poll suggests. [Link to media]
- + First glimpse inside restored Notre-Dame cathedral five years after devastating fire—As the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral burned in a devastating 2019 fire, Parisians watched on in tears. [Link to media]
- + World given first glimpse inside restored Notre-Dame cathedral more than five years after devastating fire—As the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral burned in a devastating 2019 fire, Parisians watched on in tears. [Link to media]
- + The young Israelis refusing to fight - and facing jail—A small number of young Israelis are refusing national service, and being jailed as a result. [Link to media]
- + Voting opens in Irish general election—Polling stations have opened across Ireland this morning after a three-week election campaign. [Link to media]
- + How Ireland's election voting system works—The election in Ireland offers a great opportunity for observers of elections, parties and public opinion. [Link to media]
- + Violent protests in Georgia as 'pro-Russian' government suspends bid to join EU—Violent protests have erupted in Georgia over its ruling party's decision to put talks on the country's longstanding bid to join the EU back until 202...
- + Sweden asks China to help clarify what happened to damaged undersea cables—Sweden has formally asked Beijing to help clarify what happened when two data cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea where a China-flagged vessel had b...
- + At least 15 dead and more than 100 missing after Uganda landslides—At least 15 people have died and more than 100 are missing after landslides buried homes in several villages in eastern Uganda. [Link to media]
- + Widespread disruption in Denmark after mobile network outage—At least one hospital was forced to reduce non-critical care after one of Denmark's largest mobile networks suffered severe outages. [Link to media]
- + Russian spies in love triangle were to be used in 'honeytrap' operation across Europe, court hears—Two female Russian spies in a love triangle were to be used as "honeytraps" in a surveillance operation on targets across Europe, run from the UK, a c...
- + Five-time Grand Slam tennis champion says doping ban was 'worst experience of my life'—Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has said being given a one-month doping ban from the sport was the "worst experience of my life". [Link to m...
- + How Russia is avoiding detection with its strikes from the skies above Ukraine—There's a veneer of normality to life in Ukraine's major cities if you ignore the air raid sirens, the booming sounds of anti-aircraft fire, the threa...
- + Life in Lebanon after the ceasefire—👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 [Link to media]
- + Australia passes social media ban for under 16s—Australian senators have passed a world-first law that bans under 16s from having social media accounts. [Link to media]
- + Israel's military fires at 'suspects' in Lebanon 'violating' ceasefire—Israel's military has said it has fired on "suspects" in southern Lebanon who were allegedly violating its ceasefire with Hezbollah. [Link to media]
- + At least 27 dead after landslide in Indonesia—At least 27 have died after flash floods and landslides hit the north of Indonesia's Sumatra island. [Link to media]
- + Divers tell of 'corner-cutting' and life jacket shortage on tourist boat owned by same firm as sunken Red Sea vessel—Qualified divers have told Sky News how "corner-cutting" caused significant safety hazards on a tourist boat with the same owners as the vessel which ...
- + Georgia is a nation in turmoil where two worlds are being played out in the capital—There was something desperately oppressive that came with being in Tbilisi today. [Link to media]
- + Man who invited dozens of strangers to rape his wife 'should get maximum sentence'—A man who repeatedly drugged his wife unconscious and invited strangers to rape her for years should be given the maximum 20-year sentence in prison, ...
- + Prosecutors file to drop 2020 presidential election interference charges against Trump—A motion has been filed to drop the charges against Donald Trump of seeking to overturn the 2020 US presidential election result. [Link to media]
- + Canada's assisted dying programme has gone too far, says lawyer who tried to take his own life—Warning: This article contains references to suicide [Link to media]
- + More than a dozen missing after tourist boat sinks off coast of Egypt - 'number of British nationals' being supported—More than a dozen people are missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, officials have said. [Link to media]
- + More than a dozen people missing after tourist boat sinks off coast of Egypt—More than a dozen people are missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, officials have said. [Link to media]
- + People join forces to save 30 whales stranded on beach—More than 30 pilot whales that washed up on a beachfront in New Zealand have been safely returned to the ocean by hundreds of people who lifted them o...
- + Romania in shock after far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election—A far-right and little-known NATO critic has won the first round of Romania's presidential election after polls predicted he would win less than 10% o...
- + At least one dead after DHL cargo plane crashes into house—At least one person was killed when a DHL cargo plane crashed into a house in Lithuania this morning. [Link to media]
- + Israel edging closer to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - reports—Israel is said to be edging closer to a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports. [Link to media]
- + Israel edging closer to ceasefire deal with Lebanon - reports—Israel is said to be edging closer to a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, according to reports. [Link to media]
- + 'I felt my wife's pulse stop': Has assisted dying in Canada 'crossed the line'?—Warning: This article contains references to suicide [Link to media]
- + Depressed and desperate to die: Has assisted dying in Canada 'crossed the line'?—Warning: This article contains references to suicide [Link to media]
- + Russian plane catches fire after landing in Turkey—A Russian plane carrying 95 people caught fire after landing at Antalya airport in Turkey on Sunday, but all passengers and crew were safely evacuated...
- + Sinn Fein leader will demand referendum on Irish unity if she wins election—Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will demand a referendum on Irish unity in her first phone call with Sir Keir Starmer if she wins Ireland'...
- + UK in AI arms race with Russia as Putin 'wants destruction', minister to warn—The UK is in a "new AI arms race" with countries like Russia and North Korea, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will say on Monday. [Lin...
- + Russian forces capture 'former British soldier' fighting for Ukraine - reports—Russian forces have reportedly captured a British man while he was fighting for Ukraine. [Link to media]
- + A climate deal so bad that the host nation had to force it through—Don't be fooled by the applause. [Link to media]
- + COP29 delegates leave summit with a bad aftertaste—In Azerbaijan, the oil is cheap, the skyscrapers are shaped like fire and donuts, and the ruling elite have got rich quick from its abundant fossil fu...
- + 'I don't want to die': Mum's plea after hunger strike over son's imprisonment in Egypt—A mother who has gone on hunger strike after her activist son was detained in Egypt is calling on the foreign secretary to act fast - with time, she s...
- + Russia launches drone strike on Kyiv - as commander 'sacked for lying about war progress'—Russia launched a large drone attack on Kyiv overnight, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning the attack shows his capital needs better air defences. [Link...
- + Three arrested after body of missing rabbi found in UAE—Three people have been arrested after the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was found. [Link to med...
- + Irish leader Simon Harris preparing for any 'economic shock' under Trump presidency—Ireland's Taoiseach Simon Harris says he is setting aside "significant funds" to protect the country from any economic shock under Donald Trump's pres...
- + Russia ready to hit UK with wave of cyber attacks, minister will warn—Russia is prepared to launch a wave of cyber attacks on Britain - and can "turn the lights off for millions of people", a minister will warn. [Link to...
- + Scientists were unsure why the Caspian Sea was shrinking so fast - now they have detected why—On a beach just outside the Azerbaijani capital Baku, a pair of deserted swings creak back and forth in the wind. [Link to media]
- + Kayaker has leg amputated after becoming 'wedged' between rocks in river—A man has had his leg amputated after becoming "wedged" between rocks while kayaking in Tasmania. [Link to media]
- + Protests across France call for end to 'sexist and misogynistic' culture amid mass rape trial—In Paris, protesters gathered in their thousands to deliver one message: violence and sexual violence against women must stop. [Link to media]
- + Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open—Novak Djokovic has appointed Andy Murray to coach him into and through the Australian Open. [Link to media]
- + The best dogs of 2024—Dogs were the best of us in 2024. [Link to media]
- + Best dogs of 2024: Good (and bad) boys and girls that made headlines this year—Dogs were the best of us in 2024. [Link to media]
- + Home secretary refuses to say if UK would arrest Netanyahu after ICC warrant—The home secretary has refused to say if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he landed on British soil after an internation...
- + Brazil's former president among dozens facing charges of attempting coup—Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is among more than 30 people facing charges of allegedly attempting a coup after his electoral defeat in 2022...
- + Serious Fraud Office opens bribery investigation into defence firm that employs 7,000 in UK—An investigation is under way into the France-based defence company Thales for suspected bribery and corruption, the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) h...
- + Arrest warrant issued for Israeli PM, defence sec and senior Hamas commander over alleged war crimes—Arrest warrants have been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence secretary Yoav Gallant and a senior Hamas commander by ...
- + British tourist who fell ill from methanol poisoning in Laos dies—A British tourist being treated after a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos has died, according to UK officials. [Link to media]
- + What is methanol, how does it end up in alcoholic drinks, and how can you avoid it?—A British backpacker and four other people have died in southeast Asia after reports of suspected methanol poisoning. [Link to media]
- + US court issues arrest warrant for one of India's richest men over '$250m bribes'—A US federal court has issued an arrest warrant for one of India's richest men. [Link to media]
- + Iceland volcano erupts for seventh time in a year—A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland has erupted for the seventh time since December, prompting evacuation orders. [Link to media]
- + How AI can let you speak with space—"I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves" - that's how the AI replied when I asked how it felt minutes before the rocket launch. [Link to media]
- + Sleep-deprived diplomats race to deal with COP29's 'elephant in the room'—Countries have reacted furiously to a stash of draft deals published at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. [Link to media]
- + Man arrested in Midlands for people smuggling in major European sting—A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton. [Link to media]
- + Schools shut in 'world's most polluted city' - as toxic smog worsens far above safety limit—Schools have been shut in New Delhi after "hazardous" toxic smog worsened. [Link to media]
- + 'I'll do it again': Australian politician who heckled King defiant after she is censured—An Australian indigenous politician who heckled King Charles during his visit to the country last month has been censured. [Link to media]
- + Biden allows Kyiv to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia - as politician warns it 'risks World War Three'—Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to begin firing US-supplied rockets deep into Russia - as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to push for "further support" for...
- + Putin's reaction to any Russian deaths will be crucial to watch - after stunning shift in US policy on long-range missiles—Joe Biden's belated decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied, long-range missiles inside Russia will be cheered by Kyiv and will almost certainly ...
- + It's a stunning shift in US policy - but Biden's announcement will trigger fury and fresh threats from Moscow—Joe Biden's belated decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied, long-range missiles inside Russia will be cheered by Kyiv and will almost certainly ...
- + 'Dozens' of Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike as Hezbollah chief targeted in Beirut—Dozens of people are said to have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, while another Israeli strike in Beirut has killed Hezbollah's ...
- + Several killed as Russia fires more than 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine—Several people have been killed after Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since August. [Link to media]
- + Trump is unlikely to take Biden's advice on China - and it could change the world—As the two most powerful countries in the world, the relationship between the United States and China is the most consequential of all bilateral ties....
- + The city where schools go underground to flee Russian missiles - and children 'live in constant state of stress'—If you know a teacher, or you are a teacher, you'll understand that many in the profession consider their jobs one of the best in the world, while als...
- + Barron for president in 2044? Why Trump dynasty may look to youngest son—American presidents must be citizens, born in the US, a resident in the country for 14 years, and at least 35 years of age. [Link to media]
- + UK will double aid to Sudan to ease 'unimaginable suffering'—The UK will double the amount of aid to Sudan and neighbouring countries, providing more than £110m to those affected by the war. [Link to media]
- + Xi tells Biden China is 'ready to work' with Trump—Joe Biden has met with Xi Jinping for the last time as US president, where the Chinese leader said he is "ready to work" with Donald Trump. [Link to m...
- + Fire in neonatal ward kills 10 newborn babies—Ten newborn babies have died after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in northern India. [Link to media]
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