Shamima Begum, stripped of UK citizenship in 2019, faces potential release from a Syrian detention camp as fighting intensifies between Kurdish and government forces. Read the latest developments.
Kurdish-led forces report fighting with Syrian army near al-Aqtan prison, warning of catastrophic security repercussions and a potential IS resurgence. The clashes threaten a fragile ceasefire.
A tribunal has ruled that the UK's lack of transparency over civilian harm in military campaigns risks undermining public trust. The verdict follows an Airwars investigation into UK airstrikes against IS.
The Syrian government has announced a major victory after securing a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Discover the details and implications of this pivotal agreement.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure kill two, wound six. Ukrainian strikes trigger blackouts in occupied south. Latest updates from day 1,426 of the war.
Syrian government troops seize the country's largest oil field and a key gas field in a major advance against Kurdish-led forces, despite US calls to halt the offensive. Read the latest.
Syrian government forces surge into Kurdish-held towns, breaking a stalled integration deal. The advance, defying US calls, deepens regional tensions and reshapes control of strategic oilfields and dams. Read the latest.
An al Qaeda-linked terrorist leader behind a deadly ambush on US forces in Syria has been killed in retaliatory strikes. Read the latest on the operation and the US military's vow.
A new Guardian podcast investigates the Assad family's enduring grip on Syria after the civil war. Discover how they control business and politics. Listen now.
Syrian government forces detain 300 Kurds and evacuate 400 fighters after Aleppo clashes, as US-led coalition launches large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets in response to Palmyra attack.
US and allied forces conducted large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria in response to a December attack that killed three Americans. Read the latest developments.
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian businesses like the Jarjour winery face an uncertain future amid cultural flux and unclear laws on alcohol sales. Explore the challenges of Syria's new era.
Leonardo DiCaprio was forced to skip the Palm Springs Film Festival after US airstrikes on Venezuela closed Caribbean airspace. Read how geopolitics disrupted Hollywood's awards season.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, supported by a Voyager tanker, have bombed a former Islamic State weapons stockpile in Syria. The joint UK-France operation targeted access tunnels north of Palmyra to prevent a Daesh resurgence.
British and French fighter jets have destroyed a major underground Islamic State weapons facility in Syria. Defence Secretary John Healey vows to 'stamp out' any terror resurgence.
US military action in Venezuela marks a dramatic shift in foreign policy, with Trump demolishing international law. Analysis of the consequences for global stability.
In a stunning escalation, US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following airstrikes on Caracas. Explore the background and uncertain future of this unprecedented operation.
Colombia mobilises armed forces fearing a refugee influx after US airstrikes on Venezuela. President Petro condemns US aggression and calls for a UN emergency session. Read the latest.
Saudi warplanes have killed at least seven Southern Transitional Council fighters in Yemen, marking the coalition's first fatal attack on its UAE-backed ally and escalating tensions between the Gulf powers. Read the full analysis.
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
Revisit a powerful 2025 Audio Long Read exploring Syria's brutal sectarian violence through the story of two friends. Listen to the podcast and support in-depth journalism.
Analysis of the complex Nigerian response to US airstrikes on IS targets in Sokoto. While welcomed for security gains, the 'Christian genocide' framing risks fuelling insurgent narratives. Read the full report.
A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured 28, leaving a third of the city without heating. The assault comes just before President Zelenskyy's crucial meeting with Donald Trump. Read the latest
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.
A Nigerian presidential adviser tells Sky News details of US Christmas Day airstrikes are unclear, contradicting Trump's claims of targeting ISIS. Read the full report on the ground impact.
Nigeria's foreign minister reveals President Tinubu approved US airstrikes on ISIS camps on 25 December, with intelligence provided by Abuja. US Defence Secretary warns of more strikes.
A Nigerian presidential adviser tells Sky News details on who was hit in US airstrikes are unclear, contradicting Trump's claims of targeting ISIS. Read the full report.