French police fired tear gas at a group attempting to cross the English Channel overnight. The incident comes as over 40,000 people have made the journey in 2025. Read the latest on the migration crisis.
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
Britain is designing its own missile defence system to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, a top defence chief reveals. Discover the urgent national security shift.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 took evasive action to avoid a US Air Force tanker flying without its transponder near Venezuela. Read the full report on the escalating aviation safety crisis.
European leaders call for a multinational force to secure Ukraine after a peace deal, following optimistic talks in Berlin where the US pledged security guarantees. Read the latest developments.
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romance with a series of intimate Instagram posts from Japan. Get all the details on their public debut.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
Qatar and Egypt, key Gaza ceasefire guarantors, urge Israeli troop withdrawal and an international force deployment as the fragile peace plan reaches a critical juncture. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz to discuss a US-drafted peace plan and a vital European peacekeeping force for Ukraine's future security.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
The UK government unveils a major £2.4 billion defence investment, funding new submarines, AI, and drones to counter global threats. Read the full strategy.
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.
Pope Leo has publicly advised Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over military force to address the Venezuela crisis. Read the latest on this diplomatic intervention.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Donald Trump reveals he spoke with Nicolás Maduro as the US ramps up pressure on Venezuela. Discover the implications of this diplomatic development.
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
A 69-year-old man fought off a bear in a public toilet in Japan, amid a record surge in bear attacks. Discover the causes and the government's response.
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Britain's top military leaders held tense discussions amid concerns defence review ambitions cannot be met without additional funding. Read the full analysis.
The British Army's £10m Ajax fighting vehicle has caused fresh injuries to 31 soldiers, raising serious questions about safety and accountability in the £5.5bn programme.
The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.
Explore Shinji Sōmai's 1993 film Moving, a hypnotic portrait of a 12-year-old's coming-of-age amidst her parents' separation in Japan's lost decade. Stream now.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi fails to secure meeting with Chinese premier at G20 summit amid Taiwan dispute. Public backing rises despite diplomatic freeze. Read the full analysis.