Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride commits to safeguarding the independent Office for Budget Responsibility, creating a clear divide with Reform UK's Nigel Farage on economic policy. Read the full analysis.
Australia's PM to detail hate speech crackdown amid a potential legal loophole. Plus, Queensland flood isolation fears and calls to reassess the US alliance. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces fierce opposition over proposed hate speech laws, as Coalition accuses Labor of stifling free debate. Read the latest political clash.
Dutch police have questioned intelligence used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match. The HMIC report, due this week, is expected to be critical of West Midlands Police.
Robert McBride, deputy in the US Attorney's office leading cases against James Comey and Letitia James, has been dismissed. Discover the latest developments in this political saga.
As Brussels outlines terms for a €90bn Ukraine loan, the EU faces a crisis of confidence. Our editorial argues a new mindset is needed to assert power in a menacing multipolar world. Read the analysis.
Mehmet Ogur, 27, sentenced for rape in Tamworth park. Victim, 18, tells court he 'completely destroyed me'. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns Donald Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve undermine US credibility. She outlines the Democratic Party's economic path forward. Read the full analysis.
Three inmates have died and a dozen were hospitalised after major fights at a Georgia state prison. Sheriff cites gang activity and drone smuggling as ongoing issues.
The Ministry of Justice faces a £100m+ bill for a closed prison due to radon gas. Critics urge the Duchy of Cornwall to cancel the lease. Read the full story.
Donald Trump sparks controversy by sharing a fake Wikipedia page naming him Venezuela's leader. We detail the political fallout and the immense challenges facing the crisis-hit nation. Read the full story.
Senior Democrat Chris Murphy warns Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland would trigger the collapse of NATO, as European leaders echo the grave concern. Discover the escalating diplomatic crisis.
Donald Trump says he regrets not using the National Guard to seize voting machines after his 2020 election loss, repeating false fraud claims. Read the full interview details.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after being convicted of assaulting his neighbour during a heated parking argument in East London. Read the full details.
US Senator Thom Tillis pledges to halt all Federal Reserve appointments after a Justice Department investigation into Chair Jerome Powell, escalating a clash over central bank independence. Read the full story.
Draft legislation reveals a defence for quoting religious texts in Australia's proposed hate speech crackdown, part of a sweeping post-Bondi bill. Read the full details.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alleges the Department of Justice threatened him with a criminal indictment over Congressional testimony. Read the full story on the escalating pressure on the US central bank.
UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok. We analyse the implications for a platform widely used by government officials. Plus, Zahawi's defection to Reform UK.
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK in major defection. New polling shows Nigel Farage's party now leads with 33% of the vote. Read the full story.
A man who tried to murder a passenger with a broken Buckfast bottle on a Glasgow to Dundee train is sentenced to 12 years. Read the full court details.
Experts warn that Donald Trump's executive order to reschedule cannabis will not protect vulnerable groups from federal prosecution and deportation, as the DOJ rescinds protective guidance. Read the full analysis.
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, declaring the country 'needs Nigel Farage as Prime Minister'. The high-profile move deals another blow to Kemi Badenoch's Tories.
Multiple US crises unfold: ICE agents sent to Minneapolis after fatal shooting, Fed Chair Powell faces criminal probe, and Trump warns Cuba over Venezuela oil. Get the latest analysis.
UK media watchdog Ofcom launches formal investigation into X over Grok AI tool creating explicit images. Potential punishments include a UK ban under the Online Safety Act.
A recent foreign policy blunder by Donald Trump, confusing Iraq with Venezuela, raises serious concerns about his grasp on international affairs. Read our analysis of the implications.
Greater Manchester Police uncover one of the UK's largest cannabis seizures, charging two men. Discover the details of the major drug bust here.
As Donald Trump renews interest in acquiring Greenland, experts argue the EU must counter with a bold offer of membership. A new strategic vision for the Arctic is needed to uphold Europe's rules-based order.
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low of 1.1 per 100,000, lower than New York, Berlin, and Paris. New Met Police data reveals a decade-long decline in violent crime. Read the full analysis.
Sky News' Politics At Sam And Anne's podcast dissects the PM's week of global instability, defence spending gaps, and a potential ban on X over AI explicit images. Listen now for the full analysis.
London's brief snowy weather is over, replaced by a fortnight of drizzle and showers. Temperatures will rise to 12C, with snow unlikely before month's end. Get the full 14-day forecast.