Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Adrift in Bulgarian Waters
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
NATO staged its biggest-ever cyber war game in Tallinn, simulating crippling attacks on civilian and military infrastructure. Discover how allies prepared for the digital battlefield.
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
Sweden's navy encounters Russian submarines almost weekly in the Baltic, with fears of increased activity post-Ukraine ceasefire. Read the latest on regional security.
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Vladimir Putin's visit to India for talks with Narendra Modi signals a crucial realignment. We analyse the high-stakes summit, its impact on US relations, and the shadow of China.
Putin and Trump's envoy fail to agree on Ukraine peace terms. Analysis reveals Europe's crucial but unsustainable role in blocking a deal favouring Russia. Read the full breakdown.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivers a firm commitment to European defence, stating the alliance is prepared to take all necessary measures. Read the full statement and analysis.
High-stakes Moscow talks between the US and Russia yield no breakthrough on Ukraine. Putin issues stark war warning to Europe as NATO ministers convene in Brussels.
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.
Vladimir Putin states Russia is prepared for immediate conflict with Europe, rejecting a 28-point peace plan. Experts warn Moldova and Baltic states could be next targets. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks, as a senior NATO officer suggests considering a 'pre-emptive strike' against Russia. Read the latest developments.
Descendants of enslaved people in the Amazon demand land rights as a proposed landfill threatens their forest home. Their voices were sidelined at the recent UN climate summit.
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
Nato activates fighter jets following a massive Russian assault on Kyiv that killed at least three, plunged the city into darkness, and cut water supplies. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
France confirms a new voluntary military service model in response to the Russia war threat, as Putin denies plans to attack Europe. Get the full story.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
Metro readers discuss Russia's hybrid warfare tactics, from naval incursions to migration weaponisation, and its impact on British politics and European security. Join the conversation.
France announces voluntary military service to expand its armed forces as European nations prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. Learn about the new defence strategy.
Emmanuel Macron to announce voluntary military service revival as Europe rushes to strengthen armies against Russian threat and uncertain US support. Discover Europe's defence shift.
A senior UK general warns the country is critically unprepared for a protracted conflict, rating military readiness as low as 1/10. He states it could take a decade to be properly equipped.
Analysis of Trump's leaked 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Is it capitulation to Russia or a basis for negotiation? Listen to The World podcast for expert insight.
German Eurofighter Typhoons scrambled after Russian drones make deepest incursion into Romania since Ukraine war began. Read the latest developments.
In explosive Coronation Street spoilers, Becky Swain threatens DI Costello's daughter after receiving a sinister 'Rest in Peace' wreath. Available now on ITVX.
A Russian corvette and tanker were intercepted by HMS Severn in the Dover Strait. Defence Secretary warns of a 'new era of threat' for the UK. Stay informed on UK security.
UK, France and Germany present detailed counter proposal to US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, suggesting key changes to security guarantees and territorial negotiations.
US draft peace plan for Ukraine, seen as favourable to Moscow, prompts emergency Geneva talks. Ukraine faces Thursday deadline to respond. Follow the latest developments.