UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's 'milestone' zero-tariff drug deal with the US is 'built on sand' with no legal text. Concerns grow as a separate £31bn tech deal is paused. Could the NHS pay more for nothing?
MPs warn UK's 'milestone' zero-tariff drug deal with the US is 'built on sand' with no legal text. Concerns grow as a separate £31bn tech deal is paused. Could the NHS pay more for nothing?
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron faces a legal complaint from over 300 women after a video showed her using a sexist slur against feminist protesters. Read the full story.
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 tells MPs any Russia-Ukraine agreement will fail without strong military guarantees, as Kyiv faces US pressure over a Trump-backed plan. Read the latest.
Donald Trump states Ukraine's president is hesitant to accept a US-authored peace framework as Zelenskyy meets European leaders in London. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets UK PM Starmer and E3 allies in London. Talks focus on fragile peace negotiations and future support as Russia demands 'radical changes'. Read the latest.
A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a KFC toilet in Paris and gang raped by four men. The suspects, aged 18-24, were arrested and face up to 20 years in prison. Read the latest on this horrific attack and the wider issue of sexual violence in France.
European leaders warn a second Trump presidency could halt US aid to Ukraine, emboldening Putin and forcing a radical EU defence rethink. Read the urgent analysis.
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.
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
Vladimir Putin has dismissed a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine after meeting Donald Trump's envoys, warning Russia is "ready right now" for war with Europe. Read the latest analysis.
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.
Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for conflict with Europe, while Zelenskyy awaits outcome of US-led peace negotiations in Moscow. Latest updates on the Ukraine war.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as the US expresses optimism for a deal. Kyiv's allies fear pressure on Ukraine to concede.
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.
Donald Trump says 'good chance' of Ukraine peace deal after talks with Kyiv. Russian strikes kill six as naval drones hit oil tankers. Latest developments on day 1,377.
Recent diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine face obstacles as Putin demands territory surrender. Guardian analysis explains why peace remains distant.
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv leaves two dead, cuts power to half the city, and highlights Ukraine's urgent need for Western air defence support.
Four years after Russia's failed blitzkrieg, Ukraine stands strong. Analysis reveals why a compromise peace represents strategic success, not surrender, for Kyiv and its allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces major blow as chief of staff Andrii Yermak resigns following anti-corruption raid. Read the latest developments.
French government authorises interventions to stop small boats before passengers board. Refugee groups threaten legal action over safety concerns. Read the latest developments.
Police raids on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak threaten Ukraine's political stability and peace negotiations. Read the full analysis.
At just 30, National Rally's Jordan Bardella is polling to become France's next president. Discover his youth appeal, rebranding strategy, and controversial policies reshaping European politics.
France confirms a new voluntary military service model in response to the Russia war threat, as Putin denies plans to attack Europe. Get the full story.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.