China's population shrinks by 3.39 million in 2025 as births plummet to a record low, deepening concerns over an ageing society and long-term economic impact. Explore the data and policy responses.
A decision on China's proposed £255m mega embassy near the Tower of London is imminent, potentially smoothing UK-China relations ahead of Keir Starmer's visit. Read the full story.
Nato allies urge Donald Trump to reconsider tariff threats over Greenland annexation opposition. Plus, calls to investigate a carbon credit scheme and the paradoxical plight of koala populations in Australia.
Hundreds marched in London against China's proposed super embassy, citing security fears and repression. Kemi Badenoch urged the government to block the plan ahead of a crucial decision.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands the government block China's proposed central London mega-embassy, citing security fears and human rights. Read the full story.
China has blocked imports of Nvidia's H200 AI chips, causing suppliers to pause production. The move adds confusion to US-China tech trade tensions. Read the full report.
Political commentator John Oxley warns the Conservative Party faces an existential crisis if it fails to win back London's voters in the 2026 local elections. Read the analysis.
Britain faces importing salt for the first time in modern history as its chemical sector, once a world leader, suffers an unprecedented collapse. Key plants are closing, threatening national security and supply chains.
A stark contrast in elephant conservation: South Sudan's last known elephant is killed, while Zimbabwe struggles with overpopulation and human-wildlife conflict. Explore the complex challenges.
France records more deaths than births for the first time since 1945, as financial fears deter parenthood. Explore the data and implications for Europe's demographic future.
A vast new Chinese embassy in London is expected to get the green light next week, despite security and diplomatic concerns raised by Labour MPs. Read the full story.
As UK high streets face decline, Guardian readers debate solutions. From supporting Brixton's markets to local art revivals, discover if consumer choice or community action holds the key to survival.
Donald Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on nations trading with Iran could provoke severe retaliation from China, jeopardising a hard-won trade truce. Analysis suggests Beijing will push hard for an exemption.
Exclusive: Beijing issues diplomatic warnings to European nations, arguing their own border laws require them to block Taiwanese figures from entry. Analysts see a strategy to isolate Taiwan.
The Office for Environmental Protection warns England and Northern Ireland will miss key wildlife goals. Flood and wildfire risks are rising. Read the damning report.
Sky News analysis explores the increase in protests across China and potential links to global events. Listen to the full Sky News Daily podcast for expert insight.
Keir Starmer prepares for a pivotal China visit, with the UK expected to approve Beijing's new 'super embassy'. Analysis reveals Labour's conciliatory economic-focused approach.
Sky News journalists were forced into cars and had a camera seized while covering a strike in Shenzhen. Exclusive data reveals a 48% surge in protests across China, driven by economic grievances.
Britain's town centres face a point of no return with 13,500 shops lost in 2024. As organised crime moves in, Reform UK capitalises on the 'high street emergency'. Discover the local fightback.
Cuba faces a devastating 'polycrisis' of mass emigration, economic freefall, and demographic collapse. One in four Cubans have left in four years. Can the regime survive?
Analysis reveals Donald Trump's immigration crackdown cannot halt America's demographic shift. For the US to thrive, it must embrace a browner future. Explore the data behind the population dilemma.
Britain's foundational industries are in crisis, with jobs halving since 2000. High energy costs and policy are to blame. We must revive this vital sector as a national priority. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order pulling the US out of 66 international organisations, including the UN climate framework. This marks a major shift in US global engagement. Read the full analysis.
Sky News learns PM Keir Starmer is courting bosses for a Beijing visit, but executives warn the trip may not happen unless China's controversial new London embassy is approved first. Read the latest.
The UK construction sector has now declined for a full year, new data reveals, putting Labour's target of 1.5 million new homes by 2030 in serious jeopardy. Read the full analysis.
A major think tank predicts 2026 will mark a permanent demographic shift in the UK, with deaths exceeding births. This could mean fewer workers, higher taxes, and a renewed debate on immigration. Read the full analysis.
Warmer Arctic winters bring more rain, which freezes into ice layers and blocks reindeer from their food. Research links this to falling herd birthrates. Discover the challenge for Arctic wildlife.
The Guardian has issued corrections on European ageing population statistics and clarified Alex Mahon's CBE honour. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to report errors.
The UK is set for a historic demographic shift in 2026, with deaths exceeding births. This long-term trend could mean fewer workers and higher taxes, putting immigration policy in the spotlight. Read the full analysis.
Once dominant, Scandinavian clubs now lag behind Europe's elite. We analyse the financial and structural gaps, and ask if Nordic women's football can ever compete again.