Reform councillor defects to Tories after becoming 'uncomfortable' with party
A Reform UK councillor has defected to the Tories after becoming "uncomfortable" with Nigel Farage's party.
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The Trade War Couldnāt Change Chinaās Economy
American hopes for political reform in China faded years ago, and now hopes for economic liberalization are fading too.
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Satellite images show US military edging closer to Venezuela - as questions raised about Trump's intentions
Satellite images of a US military ship just under 200km from the coastline of Venezuela, carrying out military drills, have been verified by Sky News.
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Forget the gym - a 'cultural workout' could be the key to better health
Culture lovers have long believed in the healing power art. Now, science has caught up, with new research showing it has measurable benefits on the body.
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Prosecutors get new information about murder of Meredith Kercher
New information has been received about the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher, sources have confirmed to Sky News.
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The Wrong āOne Voiceā
By giving Tucker Carlson a pass, the Heritage Foundationās leader is making more space on the right for antisemitism.
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Thousands gather in Serbia as student-led movement marks anniversary of tragedy
Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather to mark the anniversary of a major disaster in Serbia, a year after a canopy collapsed outside a train station and killed 16 people.
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White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
Nexperia hasnāt shipped chips for weeks, putting car production around the world at risk.
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Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel āfor the first timeā as families await answers
The International Red Cross oversaw a body transfer under humanitarian law as parties work to return the deceased to families during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Email exchange between Andrew and Epstein released - as Virginia Giuffre's family calls for 'investigation'
Newly revealed emails show Andrew Mountbatten Windsor told Jeffrey Epstein it would be "good to catch up in person" months after the paedophile financier was released from prison.
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Trump calls Nigeria 'country of particular concern'
Donald Trump has said he is designating Nigeria a "country of particular concern" as "thousands of Christians" are being killed there.
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Trump Says Heās Not Planning Venezuela Strike
The president had said recently the U.S. was considering strikes against targets in the country.
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Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings
Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.
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Israelās Top Military Lawyer Steps Down Amid Leak Controversy
The official resigned after an investigation was launched into her alleged role in authorizing the release of footage that appeared to show soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee.
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Argentina Has the Worldās Weirdest Tax. Can Milei Scrap it?
Argentinaās export tax hurts its critical agricultural industry. President Javier Milei has yet to follow through on a promise to end it.
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Premier League's Boxing Day fixture decision branded 'thoughtless'
The Premier League has confirmed only one game will take place on Boxing Day this year.
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Key Moments in the Downfall of Prince Andrew
The British royalās unprecedented disgrace follows years of scandal and sexual-abuse allegations.
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Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Title by King Charles
Andrewās friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and new revelations about longstanding abuse allegations forced the kingās hand.
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Should Prince Andrew Drive be renamed? Here's what residents think
"I hate it," Shirley told us.
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Why Buckingham Palace Decided to Get Rid of Andrew
In demoting the errant prince, King Charles hopes to get the monarchy scandal-free for his son William.
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No, Ronald Reagan Did Not āLove Tariffsā
A claim by President Trump ignores the 40th presidentās actual record on trade.
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Woman sought after man pushed on to train tracks
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to after a man was pushed on to the tracks at a railway station.
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Inside the Low-Tech Heist That Penetrated the Louvre
The men who stole Franceās crown jewels cut cornersāmistakes that led authorities to track down three suspected thieves.
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BOE to Embrace Uncertainty, and Bernankeās Guidance, With Communications Revamp
The central bank place will more emphasis on developments that could upend its expectations and less on forecasts that convey too much certainty about the future.
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Sudan Militia, Armed With Drones, Hunts Down Black Population of Darfur
The countryās civil war has triggered a wave of brutal reprisals targeting the regionās Black population.
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Saber-Rattling Raises Fears of a New Nuclear Era
What āA House of Dynamiteā gets right and wrong about the threat of nuclear warfare.
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Ex-Mossad chief behind Iran nuclear warehouse raid says Iranās atomic sites āobliterated,ā credits Trump
Former Mossad director reveals Iran's nuclear sites were "obliterated" in U.S. strikes, warns Tehran that Israel "can come again" if uranium enrichment resumes.
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How Chevron Got Caught in the Clash Between the U.S. and Venezuela
Chief Executive Mike Wirth has orchestrated a yearslong campaign to keep the Latin American country open for oil production.
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Our Fragile American Economy | Roundtable
Plus: Donald Trumpās tariff talk with Xi Jinping.
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Disarray at the Pentagon
The Defense Department turns inward, prompting high-level resignations and leaving officials around the world in the dark.
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āI Want to Change Politicsā
Why Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is making an independent run for the governorās mansion.
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No Less Honor in Laying Brick
What we lose when we default to the conventional career track.
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China Factory Activity Gauge Signals Deepening Manufacturing Gloom
Economic momentum continued to weaken for the worldās second-largest economy, with a manufacturing gauge signaling mounting headwinds.
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Hezbollah Is Rearming, Putting Cease-Fire at Risk
The Lebanese militant group is rebuilding its battered ranks and armaments, defying the terms of the cease-fire and raising the possibility of renewed conflict with Israel.
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The Long Road to a U.S.-China Trade Pact
The Trump administration had for months been reluctant to reduce Americaās fentanyl-based tariffs on Beijing.
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U.S. Eyes Striking Venezuelan Military Targets Used for Drug Trafficking
If President Trump decides to move forward with airstrikes, the targets would send a clear message to Venezuelan leader NicolƔs Maduro that it is time to step down, according to U.S. officials.
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Opinion | Hamas, Free Speech and Arizona University
Emails from 2023-24 reveal anti-Israel and pro-Hamas bias among the faculty and student groups.
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Opinion | Lessons From Trumpās China Trade War
Beijing fought back, and itās hard to see what tariffs achieved for the U.S.
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Cruise ship allegedly leaves 80-year-old woman behind on island, daughter demands answers after death
Family demands coronial inquest after cruise ship allegedly abandons 80-year-old passenger on remote Australian island, leading to her death during luxury voyage.
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Opinion | New Start and Trumpās Nuclear Test
The President is right that the U.S. needs to modernize its deterrent to match China and Russia.
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem rally over Israelās draft exemption as clashes break out
Ultra-Orthodox protesters flooded Jerusalem to oppose military draft requirements, adding further pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Over 100 killed in Brazilās deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas
Brazilās deadliest police raid left 132 dead in Rio de Janeiro as officers clashed with gangs using drones and explosives in the cityās favelas.
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Dutch Hard-Right Leader Geert Wilders Set to Exit Power
The Freedom Partyās drop in support holds lessons for Europeās resurgent far-right.
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What to Know About Trumpās Trade Deal With Chinaās Xi
Tariffs, soybean purchases and a crackdown on fentanyl were among the issues discussed by the two leaders.
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Outrage as Swedish court refuses to deport convicted rapist, PM promises crackdown
Swedish court sparks outrage by refusing to deport convicted rapist, citing crime wasn't 'exceptionally grave.' PM promises toughest Nordic deportation laws.
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The Canada-U.S. Trade War Is Pushing Carney Closer to Xi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday at the APEC leaders summit in South Korea.
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Opinion | Zelensky Is Winning Trump Voters Over
Polling shows Ukraine re-emerging as a Republican priority.
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Opinion | Sorry Republicans, Thereās No Silver Lining to a Mamdani Win
If the GOP doesnāt govern well, the voters may prove surprisingly open to āunelectableā Democrats.
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U.S.-China Truce Brings Little Peace for Businesses Caught in Superpower Standoff
Washington and Beijing havenāt addressed their underlying conflicts, and commerce is going to be rocky for years to come.
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What to Know About Trumpās Latest Tariffs
A roundup of where things stand with tariffs on key U.S. trade partners and sectors.
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Al Qaeda Is on the Brink of Taking Over a Country
If the jihadists succeed in taking Mali, it would become the first country run by the group. The U.S. has warned its citizens to leave the West African nation immediately.
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As China Raises Pressure, U.S. to Support Seoul in Building Nuclear-Powered Sub
South Korea told President Trump a stealthy submarine will reduce the burden on American forces as threats from Beijing and Pyongyang rise.
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Hurricane Melissa Barrels Through Bahamas After Lashing Cuba
The hurricane brought heavy rain, widespread flooding and winds close to 100 miles an hour to the central and southeast Bahamas.
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Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says
Israel said the Red Cross reported receiving "two coffins of deceased hostages" during a transfer in the Gaza Strip and is brining the remains to IDF troops.
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Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
Five more arrests made in Louvre heist investigation as French crown jewels worth $102 million remain missing after daring daytime theft from Paris museum.
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Police Make Five New Arrests in Louvre Heist
The overnight raids across Paris included the arrest of a man who prosecutors suspect of directly taking part in the jewel theft.
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See the Secret Networks Smuggling Drugs to the U.S. From Latin America
Maps and charts show the challenges to President Trumpās strategy of blowing up alleged drug boats.
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Trump has 'leverage' to stop Sudan killings as satellite images reveal mass deaths: Yale researchers
Yale researchers document evidence of atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher using satellite imagery, while U.S. intelligence confirms UAE weapons transfers to the Rapid Support Forces.
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Trump, South Korea Reach Terms on Trade Deal
The surprise breakthrough follows months of contentious talks over $350 billion in investments Seoul has pledged to America.
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Pakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban after peace talks fall apart
Pakistan threatened to "obliterate" the Taliban after peace talks toward lasting peace between the two sides failed following deadly border clashes.
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Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause
Trump announced a cut on Chinese imports after meeting with Xi in South Korea, citing new understandings on fentanyl enforcement, farm trade and rare-earth exports.
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Israel Accuses Hamas of Playing a Macabre Game With Hostage Bodies
Israeli officials say the militant group is deliberately delaying the return of hostagesā bodies to gain time to consolidate power and reassert its control over Gaza.
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Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists
The U.S. military targeted another alleged narco-trafficking boat, sparking congressional concerns over due process and legal authority for the deadly strikes.
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U.S. Reduces Troop Numbers in Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities
The Pentagon will no longer rotate Army combat brigades through Romania as part of a strategy that focuses on Asia and Latin America.
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Opinion | How China Enables Russiaās Military
New evidence shows the supply-chain trail aiding Moscowās drone makers.
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Antisemitic attacker faced 30-year sentence, gets less than 1Ā½ years in plea deal
Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old Palestinian American, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for federal hate crimes after attacking Jewish protesters in New York City.
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Two Suspects in Louvre Heist Are Caught Without Jewels
The Paris prosecutor said two men suspected of breaking into the museum lived on the outskirts of the French capital.
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80-year-old Australian woman dies on island after cruise ship leaves without her
An 80-year-old Australian woman was found dead after the Coral Adventurer cruise ship allegedly left her behind on Lizard Island during a hiking tour.
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Israel Says Cease-Fire Is Back On After Gaza Strikes
Repeated rounds of violence suggest fighting could continue at a lower intensity.
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Putin hails successful test of nuclear-powered underwater torpedo
Putin announced successful Poseidon nuclear drone testing as President Donald Trump urged Russia to end the Ukraine war instead of testing missiles on Monday.
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Israel Defense Forces announces resumption of ceasefire following strikes
The Israel Defense Forces indicated that a ceasefire was being resumed after the Jewish state, a key ally of the United States, executed strikes on Tuesday.
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New Jersey man's Titanic belongings recovered expected to auction for more than $100K
Frederick Sutton's Titanic personal effects, including gold watch and first-class passenger list, remain in family hands for over a century before auction.
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On Trumpās Asia Trip, Many Opportunities Were Golden
The president has made gold an essential part of his personal brand for decades. Foreign leaders are using his penchant for it to win his favor.
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Hamas victim memorial featuring Shiri Bibas and sons targeted by vandals in Milan, Italy
Artist AleXsandro Palombo calls the defacement of his Bibas family memorial mural in Milan an antisemitic act disguised as activism rather than legitimate protest.
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Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting ā no Kim Jong Un reunion
Donald Trump visits Seoul for talks with President Lee Jae Myung focused on trade, investment, and maintaining stability amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Trump Tells Asia Allies: Itās Your Turn to Boost Military Spending
During a six-day tour of a region facing the threat of Chinese aggression, Trump reiterates a message that was largely heeded by European nations.
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Trump visits South Korea as he attempts to secure billions in investment
President Trump met South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, discussing partnerships during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
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Netanyahu Orders āForcefulā Strikes on Gaza
Israel alleged Hamas launched an attack against troops in Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza.
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