Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
Exclusive YouGov polling for Sky News reveals half the electorate think Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced as Prime Minister before 2027. Discover the key figures and the public's harsh economic verdict.
The Australian Prime Minister has firmly rejected calls to delay the Bondi Junction shooting Royal Commission, insisting the inquiry must proceed as planned. Read the latest developments.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voices regret that the Bondi Beach terror attack became politicised. Read his full statement and the ongoing national security implications.
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
Despite dire polls and leadership speculation, analysis reveals why Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is more secure than Westminster chatter implies. The unpredictable first-past-the-post system and lack of a clear successor work in his favour.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
A government minister has begun a hunger strike, demanding action on Palestine. The dramatic protest intensifies pressure on the UK government. Read the full story.
The UK government has suspended all trials of the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle after another soldier reported vibration symptoms. Defence Minister Luke Pollard acted out of 'an abundance of caution'. Read the latest on the delayed £10m programme.
Sir John Stanley, the respected former Armed Forces Minister and long-serving MP for Tonbridge and Malling, has died aged 85. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Britain is designing its own missile defence system to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, a top defence chief reveals. Discover the urgent national security shift.
PM Keir Starmer endures a marathon grilling from the liaison committee, accused of boring MPs to death while avoiding major news. Read the full political sketch.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
PM Keir Starmer confirms 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, stating misogyny fuelled criticism against her. Read the latest political developments.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
The UK government unveils a major £2.4 billion defence investment, funding new submarines, AI, and drones to counter global threats. Read the full strategy.
A satirical cartoon from The Guardian questions what to gift a prime minister 'who has everything', highlighting political opulence and public sentiment. Explore the commentary and reaction.
PM Keir Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax increases, blaming a £16bn OBR forecast downgrade on the previous Conservative government's record. He also faced scrutiny over welfare reform and EU relations.
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.
A new documentary portrait of New Zealand's former PM Jacinda Ardern reveals a vulnerable, shrewd leader. The film tracks her premiership from 2017 to 2023. Read our review.
Tulip Siddiq, the UK's former City Minister, has been sentenced in absentia by a Bangladesh court. Discover the details of the 2007 case and its political implications.
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Labour MP Polly Billington leads push for coastal communities minister as new data reveals nine of England's ten most deprived neighbourhoods are in seaside towns.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon, becoming the first PM to wed while in office. The intimate Canberra ceremony featured their dog as ring bearer. Read more.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries partner Jodie Haydon in historic Canberra ceremony, becoming first serving PM to wed. Read the full story.
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
Fatos Nano, the dominant political figure who steered Albania's transition from communism to democracy, has died aged 73. Read about his turbulent career and legacy.