The global economy's worst nightmare is here and the consequences could be scary
For years, geopolitical analysts warned us that among the scariest of all scenarios for the world economy was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Kemi Badenoch accused of insulting armed forces for saying RAF 'hanging around' in the Middle East
The leader of the Conservative Party is facing calls to apologise after she suggested the UK military are "just hanging around" rather than taking the necessary action in the Middle East.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Soham murderer Ian Huntley has died following a prison assault.
Two children among at least 10 dead in Russian missile strikes in Ukraine
Russian missile strikes have killed at least 10 people in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city.
Kemi Badenoch launches her most scathing attack on the PM yet over response to Iran war
Kemi Badenoch claims Labour is "nothing like the patriotic party of yesteryear" and "playing student politics" over the Iran war.
Russian intelligence suspected after Birmingham targeted in 'self-igniting parcel' attacks
Russian intelligence is suspected of being behind several "self-igniting" parcel fires around Europe, including one in Birmingham.
Four arrested on suspicion of spying on Jewish community for Iran, Met Police says
Four men suspected of carrying out surveillance on the Jewish community have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s
Indonesia has become the latest and most populous country to say it will ban social media for under-16s.
Leak from UK security meeting on Trump's war request branded 'utterly destructive'
Leaking details from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting is "utterly dysfunctional and destructive", Harriet Harman has said.
Trump's solutions to Iranian shipping threat leave insurance sector unimpressed
Donald Trump's offer of US-backed insurance and naval escorts for shipping travelling through the Strait of Hormuz has not prevented maritime premiums soaring as underwriters scramble to reassess the risks to oil, gas and cargo vessels.
Major VPN network to block 'despised and despicable' child sexual abuse material
A major VPN service is becoming one of the first to block websites known for hosting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run
Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.
Revealed: No orders to invade, no CIA plot – what Trump told Iraqi Kurdish leaders
Sky News has obtained a detailed insight into the phone calls between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq at the start of the war last weekend.
'I stabbed a teenager in the neck - here's my message for people who carry knives'
Resting on young shoulders, a white coffin is carried through a youth centre in southeast London.
£22m fine for South East Water over repeated supply failures
South East Water is to be fined £22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said.
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming addresses 'trauma triggering' broadcast
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers
Forget science fiction. The age of AI in war is here.
Asif Merchant: Man convicted of planning to kill Trump - amid allegations of Iran-backed plotting on US soil
A Pakistani man has been convicted of planning to kill Donald Trump and other prominent US politicians.
Diesel at 16-month high in UK as Iran war drives oil prices up further
UK average diesel costs have hit a 16-month high, less than a week after war gripped the Middle East and sent oil costs rocketing.
'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time
"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.
Foreign Office was told by UK ambassador in Israel an attack on Iran was 'highly likely' weeks ago
The UK's ambassador to Israel alerted London weeks in advance that an attack on Iran by US and Israeli forces was "highly likely", a former diplomat at the embassy has revealed.
Stopping weight loss jabs can lead to rapid weight regain in one year, study suggests
People on obesity jabs will regain the majority of the weight they lose within a year of stopping the drugs, a new study suggests.
Company admits supplying water unfit for humans after parasitic outbreak in Devon
A company has admitted it supplied water that was unfit for human consumption after a parasitic outbreak in Devon.
'We've taught toddlers to take cover': Living in Dubai as Iran attacks
There are three types of people in Dubai right now: those off to play padel, those rushing to the Omani border, and those waiting for house prices to drop.
Inside bombed-out Beirut - where Hezbollah makes the rules
Beirut's southern suburbs have been subjected to waves of airstrikes by the Israeli military, but it has been virtually impossible to document the damage they cause.
'An Iranian missile landed on him': Sky News speaks to son of expat who died in United Arab Emirates
A migrant worker who was killed in an aerial attack on the United Arab Emirates on the first day of the Iran war would not have been outside if he had known the conflict had started, his son says.
Britney Spears seen driving 'erratically' before arrest, say police
Britney Spears was spotted driving "erratically" before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, police say.
BBC ‘profoundly regrets’ BAFTAs incident, says director general Tim Davie
The BBC regrets its "serious mistake" during the BAFTAs broadcast, the corporation's outgoing director general Tim Davie has said.
Canadian prime minister backs Andrew's removal from line of succession
The Canadian prime minister has joined a growing list of Commonwealth leaders backing the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.
Four killed as tornadoes and powerful storms leave trail of destruction
Four people have been killed in southern Michigan as tornadoes and strong storms left a trail of destruction.
German media giant Axel Springer to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
German media giant Axel Springer is to buy Telegraph Media Group in a £575m deal that will see the Daily and Sunday Telegraph print titles and their online business come under overseas ownership.
Sky News wins best news channel at Royal Television Society Awards
Sky News has won news channel of the year and Yousra Elbagir has been named television journalist of the year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.
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