Trump's Cannabis Rescheduling Plan Reshapes US Drug Policy
Donald Trump's move to reclassify cannabis marks the biggest US drug policy shift in 50 years. We analyse the contradictions and what it means for the 'war on drugs'. Read our full analysis.
Category : Politics
Trump politicises Rob Reiner murder, trade deal stalls
President Trump attacks murdered Hollywood icon Rob Reiner online, causing bipartisan outrage. Plus, a UK-US trade deal stalls and a terror plot is foiled. Listen to the full Sky News podcast.
US Senators Face Backlash for Muslim Ban Calls
Republican senators Tommy Tuberville and Randy Fine face condemnation from Democrats and civil rights groups for Islamophobic remarks calling for a Muslim travel ban and deportations.
Syrian hero Ahmed al-Ahmed disarms Bondi attacker
Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian immigrant, tackled a gunman during the Bondi beach terror attack. His bravery has inspired Australia and his hometown, proving heroism knows no borders.
Urgent review into foreign interference in UK politics
PM Keir Starmer orders urgent review into foreign political interference after ex-Reform UK Wales leader jailed for pro-Russian bribes. Review to report by March.
London Men Charged Over Hezbollah Terror Camp
Two London men face terrorism charges for allegedly attending a Hezbollah training camp in Lebanon. Read the latest on the investigation and court proceedings.
Prison officer in alleged HMP Brixton drug smuggling plot
A 24-year-old prison officer and two inmates face charges over an alleged plot to smuggle cannabis and 'Spice Paper' into HMP Brixton. Read the full details of the case.
UK unlawfully detained asylum seekers on Diego Garcia
Appeal court judges reject commissioner's challenge, confirming the unlawful detention of Tamil asylum seekers for three years on the remote island. The UK faces millions in damages.
Leicester Square knifeman given indefinite hospital order
A homeless man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian girl in a random Leicester Square attack has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court details.
Reform UK deputy refuses to condemn 'go home' comment
Reform UK's Richard Tice declined to condemn a mayoral candidate who told David Lammy to 'go home to the Caribbean'. The party faces fresh scrutiny over its stance on racist remarks.
Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole
David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, has been refused release by the Parole Board. Baroness Doreen Lawrence brands him a 'coward' for withholding names of other attackers.
Bristol to Site Van Dwellers in Wealthy Neighbourhoods
Bristol's Green-led council vows to open 250 temporary pitches for vehicle dwellers in the city's leafier, affluent areas, aiming for a fairer distribution of sites. Read the full story.
Boy, 16, arrested after girl, 9, dies in Weston-super-Mare
A teenage boy is in custody following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police describe the news as 'utterly dreadful'. Read the latest updates.
Boy, 14, arrested after girl, 9, dies in Weston-super-Mare
A teenage boy is in custody after the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating and a cordon remains in place. Read the latest updates.
US cities unite to resist ICE raids with solidarity tactics
From LA to Chicago and New Orleans, grassroots organisers are sharing strategies like whistle alerts and 'know your rights' training to protect immigrant communities from federal immigration raids.
Australia's Antisemitism Plan Raises Censorship Concerns
The Albanese government accelerates its response to a key antisemitism report, but academics warn its funding recommendations could silence pro-Palestine dissent. Read the full analysis.
Pressure on PM Over Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Australia faces a moment of reckoning on gun laws and antisemitism. Investigations reveal a 'frightening concentration' of firearms in Sydney.
Tommy Robinson's London carol event sees smaller turnout
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol service in Whitehall attracted a crowd of around 1,000, a sharp drop from his September rally. Anti-fascism groups staged a counter-protest. Read the full report.
FCA boss blames Treasury, MPs for slowing deregulation push
FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi says government and parliamentary delays are hampering pro-growth financial reforms. He calls for statutory timetables to speed up Treasury approvals.
UK inquiry into foreign financial interference in politics
An independent review into foreign financial influence on UK politics is announced after a former Reform UK politician was jailed for taking Russian bribes. Learn how the government plans to protect democracy.
Stephen Lawrence Murderer David Norris Denied Parole
David Norris, one of the killers of Stephen Lawrence, has been refused parole. The Parole Board ruled the 49-year-old must remain in prison. Read the full details.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21.5 years
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC's victory parade, is sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison. Read the full story of the devastation and impact on victims.
Conman jailed for 17 years in UK's longest romance fraud sentence
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
Hero ex-soldier stopped Liverpool parade car attack
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he halted a car ploughing through Liverpool FC crowds. Paul Doyle jailed for 21.5 years after injuring 134 people. Read the full story.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21 years after injuring 134
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring 134. Read the full account of the attack and the hero who stopped him.
Bondi Beach Attack: Focus on Philippines Trip and ISIS Flags
Investigators examine the Philippines visit and ISIS flags found after the Sydney terror attack that killed 15. Key details and analysis on the ongoing probe.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21 years
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC fans, is jailed for 21 years. The former Royal Marine had a history of violent outbursts, court hears. Read the full report.
Ex-soldier hailed a hero for stopping Liverpool parade attack
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he stopped a car attack during the Liverpool FC victory parade. Read his firsthand account of the day of terror.
Omar: Trump's attacks fuel political violence
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar warns Donald Trump's dehumanising rhetoric creates a dangerous climate of political violence, citing direct threats and a surge in hate.
Omar on Trump's Attacks: 'Unhealthy and Creepy Obsession'
US Representative Ilhan Omar speaks out on the surge in death threats linked to Donald Trump's 'vile' rhetoric. The Minnesota Democrat details the personal cost and the broader danger to American democracy.
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