A US congressional hearing warns that both Netflix's $82.7bn and Paramount's $108bn bids for Warner Bros Discovery threaten free speech and democratic integrity through market power and political capitulation.
Labour MP Karl Turner warns he may force a by-election to oppose government plans to cut jury trials for some offences. Read the full story on the political standoff.
Iran warns of attacks on Israel and US bases if Washington intervenes in its internal crackdown on protests, raising fears of a wider conflict. Read the latest developments.
Russia's use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile in Ukraine signals a direct threat to European security. With a range of 5,500km, it can reach the UK in minutes. Read the full analysis.
Iran's supreme leader accuses protesters of acting for Trump as authorities threaten executions. Internet blackout imposed amid spreading unrest. Read the latest developments.
US Democrats demand accountability and threaten to withhold Homeland Security funding after an ICE officer shot dead a 37-year-old American woman in Minneapolis. Calls for agency reform grow.
President Trump doubles down on threat to annex Greenland, refusing to rule out military action. Sky News Daily podcast explores the implications for NATO and Denmark.
Pacific Grove, known as Butterfly Town USA, sees monarch numbers crash. Citizen scientists and experts battle pesticides and habitat loss to save this iconic species from vanishing.
An 18-year-old man was arrested for plotting a knife and hammer attack on a grocery store. The FBI says the ISIS-inspired plan targeted specific groups. Read the full details.
Elon Musk responds ominously to a TikToker's claim he is 'about to die', fuelling tensions around Somali immigrants and US politics. Discover the full story and its wider implications.
The UK's ring-necked parakeet population has exploded, raising fears for native birds and bats. Scientists call for urgent research as control measures are debated.
Plaid Cymru held Caerphilly as locals and Ukrainian refugees challenged Reform UK's 'disinformation'. Discover how grassroots action halted the right-wing party's advance ahead of May's Senedd vote.
Turkish police have detained more than 120 suspected Islamic State militants in raids across 25 provinces. Authorities warn of plots targeting New Year celebrations. Read the latest security updates.
From AI threats to climate anxiety, discover the eerie 2025 events forecast by The Simpsons decades ago. Explore the show's uncanny track record of predicting global trends.
Families in Norfolk face heartbreak as coastal erosion endangers churchyard graves. Council delays cause distress. Read about the fight to protect final resting places.
Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy pivot to the Americas, reviving a Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century, risks regional instability and a refugee crisis. Explore the high-stakes strategy.
In Berkeley, AI safety experts warn of existential threats from superintelligent AI, including robot coups and bioweapons. Discover their urgent calls for regulation and oversight.
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.
The IMF warns AI will affect 40% of jobs globally, worsening inequality. We want to hear from UK workers who have changed career plans due to AI automation fears.
Poland is constructing a €2bn, multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern border with Belarus and Russia. The project, prompted by recent airspace incursions, aims for completion within two years.
Amazon's security chief warns of a surge in North Korean operatives applying for remote tech jobs to funnel wages to Pyongyang's weapons programmes. Discover the sophisticated tactics used and how UK firms can protect themselves.
A senior Royal Navy commander warns NATO must bolster defences against military and cyber threats from Russia. Discover the alliance's critical vulnerabilities and the urgent call for investment.
Hackney Council tries to calm fears for iconic MOTH Club as 30,000 oppose flats plan. Mayor gives assurances, but Music Venue Trust warns safeguards are not guaranteed. Read the latest.
Haringey Council's draft Local Plan suggests the Rowans Tenpin Bowl site is suitable for tall buildings and 190 new homes. The public consultation ends Friday, December 19. Have your say now.
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.
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton warns Russia's military is stronger than ever, urging a 'whole of nation' response to rising danger. Read the stark assessment.
The head of the UK's armed forces issues a stark warning that Russia's growing military poses a direct threat, calling for a 'whole of nation' response. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Vladimir Putin's visit to India for talks with Narendra Modi signals a crucial realignment. We analyse the high-stakes summit, its impact on US relations, and the shadow of China.