UK Sky Mystery: Strange Light Beam Explained
A bizarre vertical light beam was seen from Wales to Scotland early on December 3rd. A meteorologist reveals the scientific cause behind the eerie spectacle. Read the full story.
A bizarre vertical light beam was seen from Wales to Scotland early on December 3rd. A meteorologist reveals the scientific cause behind the eerie spectacle. Read the full story.
Sky News podcast reveals decades of hollowed-out UK defences. Former ministers admit military is short of troops, ammo and medics. Discover the full story.
Sky News' 'The Wargame' podcast uncovers UK defence gaps via interviews with ex-ministers. A live London event in Jan 2026 will decode the findings. Listen now.
Sky News' 'The Wargame' podcast reveals candid insights from ex-defence secretaries on UK vulnerabilities. Join the live 'Decoded' event in London on 29 January 2026.
Deputy PM David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to tackle court backlogs. Experts debate the controversial justice reforms. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for full analysis.
Viral pianist Julien Cohen stunned rush-hour travellers at King's Cross Station with a surprise flashmob to launch the new AI-powered ROLI Piano. Discover how the event unfolded.
A new YouTube series, 'Hotspots', takes viewers behind the scenes with Sky News correspondents in hostile environments from Syria to Haiti. Discover the story behind the story.
Families were left freezing and disappointed after a Christmas drone show in Ardingly, West Sussex, suffered technical faults. Read the full story and the company's apology.
An inquiry finds the premature release of Rachel Reeves's budget was due to OBR leadership failures, not foreign cyber activity. Get the latest updates.
Premier League clubs and major sports bodies fear multi-million pound increases in policing costs as the Home Office launches a funding review. Could taxpayers be off the hook?
Santa's grotto opens for the first time on the London Eye, 135 metres above London. Meet Father Christmas in the sky from December 1st to Christmas Eve. Book tickets now.
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
A family with two young children was left suspended for three hours after a crane failure at a 'sky-dining' restaurant in Kerala. Read how they were rescued and the safety failures exposed.
The spectacular Geminid meteor shower will peak on December 14, 2025. Our guide reveals how to spot over 120 multicoloured meteors per hour in the UK night sky.
Explore the week's most powerful photographs, from a Hong Kong fire and a sea turtle in Angola to festive lights at Liverpool Cathedral. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Discover Winters of the World in Finsbury Square, a festive pop-up featuring five global alpine destinations, seasonal food, curling, and live music. Book now for a unique Christmas experience.
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wolf Alice join Olly Alexander's Trans Mission charity concert at Wembley Arena to support trans rights and fight discrimination. Tickets on sale December 2nd.
Discover how London's 'Admit Two' event is using movie preferences to match singles, creating real-life connections beyond dating apps. Find your cinema soulmate.
Sky slashes iPhone 16 prices for Black Friday 2025, offering the iPhone 16e for just £17 a month. Discover the cheapest way to own Apple's 2024 flagship smartphone.
A Bristol family has transformed their home into the Winterbourne Wonderland with 150,000 lights, raising funds for charity. Visit this spectacular festive display until January 4.
Discover the lowest-cost ways to get Apple's flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max this Black Friday. We reveal the best deals from Sky and ID Mobile that beat major networks.
Ahmedabad pledges a flawless 2030 Commonwealth Games, learning from Delhi's 2010 challenges. Discover how India plans to lay foundations for the next century of sport.
Sky slashes the MacBook Air price to just £2 upfront and £17 a month in its best-ever Black Friday sale. Discover this and other incredible tech deals now.
Cinema visionary Terry Gilliam reflected on his 50-year career, from Monty Python to The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, at a special Guardian Live event in London. Discover his extraordinary journey.
The guerrilla activists behind headline-grabbing campaigns from Brexit to Gaza share their methods and future plans in an exclusive Guardian Live event. Discover their impact.
A previously dormant Ethiopian volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history, captured in dramatic footage. Witness nature's raw power unfold.
The Women's Super League faces a broadcast crisis as Arsenal v Chelsea attracts only 71,000 viewers, a 90% drop from last season. Discover the scheduling issues behind the decline.
Fans of Wicked: For Good are creating a vibrant spectacle in London's Leicester Square, dressing as their favourite characters for sold-out screenings. Discover how this trend is sweeping the UK.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Director Isabella Eklöf reveals filming Matt Smith's disturbing funeral scene in 'The Death of Bunny Munro' was surprisingly fun. The Sky series explores dark morality.