Merton Council pushes ahead with 400 affordable homes, major estate regenerations, and the controversial Wimbledon tennis expansion as 2026 local elections loom. Discover the key projects shaping South London.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declares a 'shared blood' alliance with Russia, celebrating military cooperation amid Ukraine conflict. Read the latest analysis on this pivotal geopolitical shift.
A Nigerian presidential adviser tells Sky News details of US Christmas Day airstrikes are unclear, contradicting Trump's claims of targeting ISIS. Read the full report on the ground impact.
Nigeria's foreign minister reveals President Tinubu approved US airstrikes on ISIS camps on 25 December, with intelligence provided by Abuja. US Defence Secretary warns of more strikes.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
Donald Trump tells Politico that Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'doesn't have anything until I approve it', as the two leaders prepare to discuss a 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the diplomatic push and military developments.
A Nigerian presidential adviser tells Sky News details on who was hit in US airstrikes are unclear, contradicting Trump's claims of targeting ISIS. Read the full report.
Arseny Konovalov, a Russian diplomat, receives a 12-year sentence for high treason after selling secrets to the CIA. Read the full details of the spy case and a related British arrest in Ukraine.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally in the UK with his family after a presidential pardon ended years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his family's emotional reaction.
Israeli soldiers watched as construction vehicles destroyed Palestinian farmland and uprooted centuries-old olive trees in Karyut on 8 December 2025. Farmers say hundreds of acres are targeted for a new settlement, sparking international law concerns.
Lucy Mangan navigates a week of bizarre news, festive chaos, and family quirks. From Shropshire sinkholes to an octopus surge, discover her unique take on Christmas 2023.
In a landmark diplomatic move, Israel becomes the first country to recognise Somaliland's independence from Somalia. Explore the strategic implications and international reactions.
A Palestinian man carried out a deadly car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, killing two people and injuring several others before being shot dead by police.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, allowing him to reunite with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal.
Three men serving murder charges escaped a Georgia jail, hijacked a Lyft driver, and forced her on a 10-hour drive to Florida before capture. Read the shocking details.
UN human rights experts warn the UK government over its treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers in custody, questioning compliance with international law.
Anastasia Nikulina, 25, was found stabbed to death in a Dubai hotel room. She had moved from Russia in a desperate bid to escape her alleged stalker, who police say followed her.
British detectives are examining unverified claims in the Epstein documents of a child being taken to 'paedophile ring parties' in the UK, including at Frogmore Cottage. Surrey Police are seeking more information.
Venezuela's government has released 20 political prisoners, including prominent activists, in a significant move ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Read the full story on this major diplomatic development.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with officials warning of further action. Nigerian authorities confirm joint operations and intelligence sharing. Read the latest.
From Portland ICE protests to fundraising for Gaza, fibre artists across the US are using knitting, embroidery and crochet as powerful tools for political activism and community building. Discover the movement.
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses tech firms of 'sociopathic greed' after being barred from the US. Exclusive details on the legal battle.
King Charles's Christmas Day message, urging compassion and reconciliation, was the UK's most watched TV programme with nearly 7 million viewers. Explore the full festive ratings battle.
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure amid reports of human rights abuses. Meet the people leading the vigil.
Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence companies after Washington approves its largest-ever weapons package for Taiwan, escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
A young mother who smuggled £285,000 of cannabis into Manchester Airport claimed traffickers threatened to murder her child. Read the full court details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump will meet in Florida this weekend to discuss a 20-point peace plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Read the latest on security guarantees and the major sticking points.
US President Trump orders 'powerful and deadly' strikes against an ISIS branch in Nigeria on Christmas Day. The Pentagon reports multiple fatalities. Read the full story and analysis.
Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes near UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces in Yemen's Hadramaut, escalating tensions over control of oil-rich regions. Read the latest on the crisis.