Guantanamo detainee gets 'substantial' UK payout
The UK government will pay a confidential sum to Guantanamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah, settling his torture claim. Kemi Badenoch criticises the use of taxpayer money for a 'terror suspect'.
The UK government will pay a confidential sum to Guantanamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah, settling his torture claim. Kemi Badenoch criticises the use of taxpayer money for a 'terror suspect'.
Caribbean chain Turtle Bay falls to a £10.1m pre-tax loss, blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' National Insurance hike. Founder criticises 'unhelpful' government policy. Read the full story.
Former Attorney General demands explanation after Abu Zubaydah receives payment for UK spy agencies' complicity in his CIA torture. Calls grow for a public apology and full accountability.
The UK government has paid a substantial out-of-court settlement to Abu Zubaydah, a Guantánamo Bay detainee, over claims of complicity in his CIA torture. Read the full report on the legal and moral implications.
Caleb Williams engineers a stunning fourth-quarter fightback as the Chicago Bears defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-27, securing their first playoff win in 15 years. Read the full match report.
The NFL playoffs kick off with high-stakes clashes, including a historic Bears-Packers duel. Our expert predictions break down every wildcard matchup and key players to watch.
Hudson Bay Capital, co-founded by ex-Goldman Sachs managing directors, has secured a Dubai financial licence, expanding its global footprint. Discover the strategic move here.
Record-breaking king tides and heavy rainfall cause severe flooding across California's Bay Area, prompting rescues and road closures. Read the latest updates on the extreme weather event.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive with a messy 16-14 win over Carolina. Their fate now rests on the New Orleans Saints beating Atlanta on Sunday. Read the full match report.
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential risks to marine life.
Ingrid LeFebour, who vanished on Indonesia's Nias island in 1976, was presumed dead. Decades later, a surf documentary revealed her incredible survival story. Read the full account.
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
Beachgoers from Tweed to Batemans Bay are urged to become citizen scientists and report turtle nests to protect endangered loggerhead and vulnerable green turtles this breeding season.
The Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a crucial NFC South showdown. A loss ends Carolina's playoff hopes. Follow all the key Week 16 NFL action here.
Discover why St Lucia is a haven for thrill-seekers, offering world-class kitesurfing, diverse activities at Coconut Bay Resort, and stunning volcanic landscapes. Perfect for adventure or relaxation.
A 2.5 magnitude tremor struck Silverdale in Lancashire early Friday, an aftershock of a larger quake earlier in December. Locals report shaking and rumbling. Read the latest from the BGS.
Canadian researchers document an incredibly rare case of a female polar bear adopting a second cub. The discovery offers new insight into the social bonds of Arctic predators.
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
Hudson Bay Capital, founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, opens a Dubai office as part of its global expansion. Discover the strategy behind this key move for the $19bn hedge fund.
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.
The FBI has charged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front over a foiled bomb plot. Meanwhile, President Trump sparks outrage with comments following a director's murder, and a UK-US trade deal stalls.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
US federal authorities charge four individuals with plotting New Year's Eve bomb attacks in southern California. Read the latest on the alleged extremist plot.
Croydon's Mayor faces backlash for his 'disgraceful' response after a resident's car was trapped by a new disabled bay and wrongly fined. Read the full story of the parking fiasco.
A Croydon man received two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi. The council has apologised and cancelled the charges.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Emma Coates departs the England Women's U23 setup to become the new head coach at NWSL side Bay FC. Assistant Gemma Davies will join her in San José.
Steve Cropper, the iconic Booker T and the MGs guitarist who co-wrote 'Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay', has died in Nashville at 84. Read the tributes and his incredible legacy.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's bizarre claim about Benjamin Franklin inventing a turtle character has ignited widespread mockery and a debate on historical knowledge. Discover the full story and fallout here.