World Cup 2026 Draw: Live from Washington DC
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Gary Lineker hits back at far-right activist Tommy Robinson after he shared footage of the presenter walking with his daughter-in-law in Mexico. Read the full story.
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
Analysis of how Trump's transactional foreign policy, marked by lavish treatment of Saudi Arabia and massive investment deals, is shifting US Middle East priorities away from Israel.
Ukraine and its allies scramble for crisis talks in Geneva after a US-Russia peace plan demands significant Ukrainian concessions. Will European leaders persuade Washington?
Robert James Purkiss, a former British soldier, denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya in 2012 as he fights extradition from a London prison. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, seen as a surrender ultimatium, creates the biggest NATO crisis in decades. Europe must now step up to guarantee Ukraine's security.
New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.
Heavily armed Mexican troops scrambled after US contractors mistakenly landed on a beach in Playa Bagdad and planted warning signs. The Pentagon has issued an apology.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces unbearable pressure as Trump administration threatens to withdraw support unless Ukraine accepts controversial peace deal. Read the full analysis.
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.
Ryan Cornelius, 71, detained since 2008 over disputed Dubai Islamic Bank loan. Family claims bank instrumental in extending sentence until he's 84. 146 UK parliamentarians appeal for clemency.
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, despite security concerns and parliamentary opposition. Read the full story.
Tensions between the US and South Africa overshadow the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Keir Starmer attends as a row over US participation and global inequality takes centre stage. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive profile of Kirill Dmitriev, the Harvard-educated Russian fund chief who drafted controversial Ukraine peace terms with Trump associate Steve Witkoff. Discover his remarkable rise.
Sir Keir Starmer's government prepares to greenlight China's new mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court despite security concerns. Final decision expected 10 December.
Fatima Bosch from Mexico wins Miss Universe 2025 after a dramatic competition in Bangkok marked by walkouts, judge resignations, and global attention on women's rights.
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok after a pageant marred by walkouts, falls, and vote-rigging allegations. Discover the full story.
A Mexican court has sentenced a woman to 20 years for her role in the killing of two Australian surfers and an American. Discover the full story behind this tragic event.
The White House reveals plans for new oil and gas leasing off the coasts of California and Florida, setting up a major political battle over energy and the environment.
A 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, crafted between Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and the Kremlin without European input, faces universal condemnation. Analysis suggests Ukraine and Europe will play for time.
Security services indicate they can manage espionage risks from China's proposed 20,000 sq metre embassy near Tower Bridge. Decision expected by 10 December.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
Exclusive reports reveal a controversial US-Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine requiring territorial concessions. Discover the details and international reactions.
After President Claudia Sheinbaum's public sexual assault, Mexico confronts its femicide crisis. Experts discuss policy changes needed to protect women in one of the world's most dangerous countries for females.
Donald Trump rolls out red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, cementing a transactional alliance rooted in business deals and mutual support.