The Royal Navy tracked a Russian warship and a sanctioned oil tanker for 48 hours in the English Channel. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to monitor Russian vessel movements in British waters.

Household bills including water, council tax, broadband and car tax are rising in April, while premium bond odds are worsening. Energy bills, pensions and benefits are increasing for many, offering some relief.

Iran's deputy foreign minister warned the United States it risks 'another Vietnam' if it sends ground troops into the war. He said Iran is prepared for a prolonged fight and blamed Israel for drawing Washington into the conflict.

A powerful set of images from around the world captures conflict, ceremony, politics and culture. From airstrikes in Beirut to red carpet glamour in Los Angeles, the photographs highlight defining moments of the week.

The United Kingdom is weighing the deployment of mine-hunting and interceptor drones to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes after attacks on shipping and a request from the United States for allied support in the region.

Lawmakers are urging the government to apologise for Britain's actions during its rule of Palestine from 1917 to 1948. A legal petition alleges unlawful conduct and calls for formal recognition of historical responsibility.

The United States has eased sanctions on Russian oil, handing Moscow an economic and diplomatic boost amid rising global energy prices. The move has sparked concern in Europe and could significantly increase Russia’s oil revenues.

A gunman drove into a Michigan synagogue filled with children and exchanged fire with security before being shot dead. No children or staff were injured, and authorities are still investigating the motive.

Russia's ambassador to the United Kingdom denied that the Kremlin used frog-derived poison to kill Alexei Navalny. British officials maintain there is clear evidence of Russian involvement and say Moscow had both the means and motive.

Fresh strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel have intensified a long-running rivalry. Sky News Explains examines the history behind the conflict and what could happen next.

Kemi Badenoch is under fire after suggesting British jets were 'just hanging around' in the Middle East instead of preventing Iranian attacks. Ministers say her remarks insult the armed forces, while she insists she was criticising government strategy.

A reporting team briefly entered southern Beirut, where Hezbollah controls access amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Escorted to a bombed site and later detained, they witnessed the tension and destruction inside the heavily targeted district.

Widespread airspace closures linked to the Iran war have grounded thousands of flights and stranded travellers across major Middle Eastern hubs. Airlines are rerouting planes as experts warn that further escalation could severely disrupt global travel corridors.

Israel intensifies airstrikes as the Iran conflict enters its seventh day, while Donald Trump weighs in on Iran’s future leadership. A Labour Member of Parliament suspends herself amid a spying investigation, and a landmark remote robotic surgery links Gibraltar and London.

The first United Kingdom government charter flight to evacuate Britons from the Middle East was postponed after delays in Muscat. Passengers reported chaotic scenes and distress as the departure was pushed back to Thursday.

Sky News secured top honours at the Royal Television Society Awards, including News Channel of the Year and Presenter of the Year for Yalda Hakim. Several correspondents were also recognised for international, investigative and digital reporting.

Escalating strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel have put pressure on the United Kingdom to choose between alliance loyalty and military restraint. Keir Starmer faces a delicate balancing act as he tries to avoid deeper involvement in the conflict.

The killing of Iran's supreme leader by forces backed by the United States signals a shift toward more unilateral uses of military power. The move could accelerate global militarisation and undermine the postwar international order, with uncertain consequences for Iran and the wider world.

Sir Keir Starmer has taken a cautious position on United States and Israeli strikes against Iran, backing their objectives but not the method. He stressed the United Kingdom's defensive role and compliance with international law while seeking to maintain ties with Washington.

Flights between the United Kingdom and the Middle East have been widely suspended after military strikes between the United States and Iran escalated tensions. Airports in Dubai and Doha halted operations, and travellers have been urged to check with airlines as disruption continues.

Police have released an image of a rare walking boot in a renewed appeal to identify a woman found dead off the coast of Iona. Investigators hope the distinctive footwear may provide a crucial lead.

The United States and Iran made what mediators called significant progress in nuclear talks in Geneva but failed to reach a deal. Negotiations are set to resume next week amid rising regional tensions and threats of military action.

France has restricted United States ambassador Charles Kushner’s access to officials after he failed to attend a summons over comments on a politically charged killing. The dispute has deepened diplomatic tensions between Paris and Washington.

More than 20 police forces in England are still using Microsoft's Copilot despite one force blocking it after false information was used in a football fan ban. The controversy has raised national concerns about oversight and the safe use of artificial intelligence in policing.