UK 'unprepared for war', ex-defence secretaries warn
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.
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US Envoys' Moscow Trip Yields No Ukraine Peace Deal
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner received VIP treatment in Moscow but failed to secure Russian backing for a US peace plan. Analysis suggests Washington's approach favours the Kremlin. Read the full report.
DNA breakthrough solves 20-year-old seaside murder
DNA from a single cigarette butt has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne. Keith Dowbekin was named as the killer after a familial DNA search.
No Ukraine Peace Deal After Tense US-Russia Summit
High-stakes Moscow talks between US envoys and Vladimir Putin end without a territorial compromise. The Russian president warns Europe he is 'ready right now' for war. Read the latest.
Podcast Reveals UK Defence Vulnerabilities to Russia
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.
US-Putin Talks: No Ukraine Breakthrough
High-stakes Moscow summit between US envoys and Vladimir Putin described as 'productive' but fails to resolve key territorial disputes. Read the latest on the Ukraine peace efforts.
Podcast Exposes UK Defence Gaps to Russian Threat
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.
Dimbleby's combative new series questions the monarchy
David Dimbleby's new BBC series, 'What's the Monarchy For?', launches a sharp critique of royal power and influence. The veteran presenter examines King Charles's lobbying and the institution's cost to the public. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Trump Accounts: $6.25bn Dell Donation Sparks Questions
A $6.25bn donation from Michael Dell for new 'Trump accounts' raises key questions about eligibility, withdrawals, and impact on child poverty in the US. Discover the details.
Putin: Russia 'Ready' for War with Europe if Necessary
Vladimir Putin warns Russia is prepared for conflict with Europe, accusing Western powers of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
Trump's 2025 SNAP Threat Targets Democratic States
Former President Donald Trump vows to cut federal food aid from states opposing his policies if re-elected. Explore the legal battle and impact on millions.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner defends Online Safety Act
Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, defends the nation's Online Safety Act against US criticism, highlighting its role in protecting citizens from online harm. Read the full story.
Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation case
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.
Two arrested after fatal Wembley stabbing
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. Two suspects are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
Courts in 'calamitous' state, warns ex-judge
Sir Brian Leveson defends government plan to restrict jury trials, claiming it will save 20% time and tackle the 80,000-case backlog. Victims are waiting years for justice.
Labour rural MPs rebel over farm inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Kate's festive message highlights 'power of reaching out'
The Princess of Wales writes about the importance of love and community in her Christmas letter ahead of the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. Read her heartfelt message.
Farage aide fronted for billionaire's betting syndicate
Exclusive: High Court documents allege George Cottrell, a key Reform UK figure, let a syndicate headed by Brighton FC's Tony Bloom control his betting accounts in a secretive arrangement.
UK Military Instructor Held in Ukraine on Spying Charges
A British military instructor from Dunfermline has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia and plotting assassinations. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Trump denies knowledge of second strike on Venezuelan boat
Former President Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth claim they were unaware of a follow-up strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Explore the details and implications of this military action.
FEMA Workers Placed Back on Leave After Whistleblower Petition
Fourteen FEMA employees who warned of disaster response risks have been placed back on administrative leave hours after returning to work, in a move labelled 'appalling' by their lawyer.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
California mass shooting at child's party kills four
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
Trump Warns of Strikes on Drug-Producing Countries
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Trump calls Somali immigrants 'garbage'
Donald Trump launched a xenophobic tirade against Somali immigrants, calling them 'garbage', as reports confirm a major US deportation operation targeting Minnesota's Somali community. Read the full story.
National Guard Shooting Suspect in Court on Murder Charges
A man accused of killing two National Guard members and injuring three others in a 2024 shooting has appeared in court. Read the latest on the charges and investigation.
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal in Australia
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile legal ruling.
Hegseth defends second US strike amid Venezuela tensions
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'fog of war' over a controversial second strike. As Pope urges Trump against military action in Venezuela, tensions escalate over drug trafficking claims.
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defence of US strike
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has invoked the 'fog of war' to defend a controversial second strike on a boat. The news comes as Pope Leo XIV urges President Trump against military action in Venezuela.
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