Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no other
This was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 9:33 pm
'I would not be willing to die': Young Germans fear return to conscription
Germany's parliament has voted to reintroduce voluntary military service, but getting Gen Z recruits could prove tricky.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 9:31 pm
Irish police investigating after drone sightings during Zelenskyy visit
Irish police are investigating the presence of drones during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 8:02 pm
12-year-old girl from Gaza receives vital brain operation after Israeli bombing near her home
The 3D picture we're shown of Maryam's skull shows a gaping hole.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 6:22 pm
Frank Gehry, one of the world's most innovative architects, dies aged 96
Frank Gehry, who won global acclaim for designing some of the world's most imaginative buildings has died aged 96.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 4:08 pm
Donald Trump awarded FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw
US President Donald Trump has been awarded FIFA's new peace prize at the draw for next year's World Cup.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 12:40 pm
Russia denies being behind Salisbury poisonings and warns of danger of war with Europe
Russia's ambassador to the UK has rejected the findings of an official investigation into the death of Dawn Sturgess, killed after the Salisbury poisoning attack in 2018.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 10:21 am
Convicted terrorist from Iraq jailed after entering UK illegally on a small boat
A convicted terrorist from Iraq who entered the UK illegally has been sentenced to more than two years in jail.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 9:51 am
EU hands €120m fine to Elon Musk's X for breaking social media rules
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has been fined €120m (£105m) by the EU after it found rule breaches had left users vulnerable to scams and manipulation.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 9:01 am
Giving up territory would be 'unjust peace', says Ukraine's armed forces chief
It would be "unacceptable" for Ukraine to "simply give up territory" in any peace deal with Russia, the head of the Ukrainian armed forces has told Sky News. 
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 5:10 am