Cuba's population crisis and economic collapse
Cuba faces a devastating 'polycrisis' of mass emigration, economic freefall, and demographic collapse. One in four Cubans have left in four years. Can the regime survive?
Cuba faces a devastating 'polycrisis' of mass emigration, economic freefall, and demographic collapse. One in four Cubans have left in four years. Can the regime survive?
Signs of life detected as rescuers search for over 30 missing after a deadly rubbish avalanche at a Cebu City waste facility. Four confirmed dead, twelve injured rescued. Follow the latest updates.
Investment firm Modella Capital faces scrutiny as Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, with 2,550 jobs at risk, head for administration. Explore the rapid restructuring strategy of this little-known player.
A deadly landfill collapse in the Philippines has killed one and left 38 missing under an avalanche of waste. Rescue efforts continue amid toxic air and hazardous conditions.
A deadly landfill collapse in Cebu City has buried a village under waste. One woman is dead and 38 are missing as rescue teams face toxic hazards. Read the latest on the disaster.
A deadly landfill collapse in the Philippines has killed one and left 27 missing under an avalanche of garbage. Rescue efforts are hampered by toxic air and unstable debris. Read the latest updates.
Residents of 14 clifftop properties in Hemsby, Norfolk, have been ordered to evacuate due to the imminent risk of collapse from Storm Goretti. The council warns of a 'weather bomb' accelerating coastal erosion.
Sky News investigation reveals violent crackdown on Iranian protests as economic collapse fuels nationwide unrest. Exclusive eyewitness accounts and verified data.
The FCA has fined two former Carillion directors over £370,000 for failing to alert investors to serious financial problems before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details.
As the US ousts Nicolás Maduro, Cuba faces an existential threat to its crucial Venezuelan alliance. Can Havana survive the loss of oil and security support? Analysis from experts on the island's fragile future.
US President Donald Trump details the 'complex' military operation that captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, claiming many fatalities were Cuban personnel. Read the latest on the international fallout.
High street chains Claire's and The Original Factory Shop enter administration, putting 2,500 UK jobs at risk. Owner Modella Capital cites weak consumer confidence and government policies. Read the full story.
Iran's government unveils risky economic reforms, including subsidy changes, as protests over inflation and corruption enter ninth day. Can it placate public anger?
High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are preparing to appoint administrators, threatening over 2,000 jobs. Learn about the causes and the bleak outlook for UK retail.
Major UK retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are on the verge of administration, threatening over 2,000 jobs. Sky News reveals the bleak start to 2026 for the high street. Read the full story.
Sarah Matthews shares her harrowing story of coercive control and joint mortgage abuse, a five-year legal battle to reclaim her home, and the warning signs banks must spot.
A coal miner has been found dead after being trapped in a roof collapse at the Curragh mine in central Queensland. Emergency teams worked overnight to reach the worker.
Mass protests erupt across Iran as currency collapse sparks biggest uprising in years. At least 10 dead as demonstrators vow 'no future' under current regime. Full report.
A major rescue operation is underway at Curragh coal mine after a roof collapse. One worker is missing, potentially trapped 1km underground, while two others were recovered. Follow for live updates.
US President Donald Trump threatens military intervention in Iran's cost-of-living protests, sparking a regional destabilisation warning from Tehran. Read the latest.
Nationwide protests in Iran over economic conditions enter fifth day amid reports of deadly force by security forces. At least two confirmed dead in Lordegan.
Progressive politicians and activists are successfully linking emissions cuts to cost-of-living concerns, gaining public support as climate impacts drive up bills. Discover the new affordability agenda.
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
The upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett has filed a High Court application to appoint administrators, putting 280 jobs at risk. Read the latest on the retailer's financial crisis.
Donald Trump's second term faces a crisis as approval ratings plummet to 36%. With a Democratic 'tsunami' predicted for the 2026 midterms, we analyse the policies and missteps causing the GOP's collapse.
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after 55 years. Learn about ATOL protection, refund options, and crucial steps for affected customers.
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
Fashion brand LK Bennett, favoured by the Princess of Wales, is in an accelerated sale process to avoid collapse. Read the latest on the high street brand's fight for survival.
German prosecutors file criminal charges against three former Greensill Bank bosses for alleged role in its 2021 collapse linked to GFG Alliance steel plant refinancing. Read the full story.