Episodes

  • Kush – the deadly drug wreaking havoc in West Africa

    Kush – the deadly drug wreaking havoc in West Africa
    Jul 3 2025
    The synthetic drug kush, first seen in Sierra Leone in 2022, has now spread into much of West Africa while also evolving into an even more dangerous drug. Tests have found it contains nitazenes which are 25 times stronger than fentanyl.

    Sky News has found that ingredients used to make kush are being shipped into Sierra Leone from the UK.

    In today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by our Africa correspondent Yousra Elgabir who has spoken to addicts and those trying to tackle the problem.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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    13 mins
  • All eyes on Gaza but what about Ukraine?

    All eyes on Gaza but what about Ukraine?
    Jul 2 2025
    While the world’s gaze turned to the Middle East, Russia has pushed on with its summer offensive against Ukraine, ramping up attacks.

    Meanwhile, the US has ordered a pause in sending weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concern about a low stockpile in America – but to what cost?

    In today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by defence analyst Michael Clarke, who explains what’s going on in Ukraine and why attention has faded.

    Producers: Natalie Ktena and Emily Hulme
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    18 mins
  • Was there a hate crime at Glastonbury?

    Was there a hate crime at Glastonbury?
    Jun 30 2025
    At their Glastonbury set on Saturday, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's singer led chants of "death, death to the IDF".

    The chants have been labelled antisemitic by the BBC and the organisation has since apologised for airing the performance – but Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has called for the broadcaster to be prosecuted, saying they, "should not be transmitting hateful material designed to incite violence and conflict". The police have now launched a criminal investigation into the Glastonbury performance.

    What should the BBC have done and will they face prosecution?

    Host Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to the former head of Channel Four News and Current Affairs, Dorothy Byrne, to understand what the broadcaster should have done differently. She also speaks to legal expert Joshua Rozenberg about whether Bob Vylan's performance constitutes a hate crime and if the BBC may be prosecuted for broadcasting it.

    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
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    18 mins
  • Glastonbury: The Michael and Emily Eavis story

    Glastonbury: The Michael and Emily Eavis story
    Jun 27 2025
    Around 200,000 music fans have descended on Worthy Farm in Somerset for this year's Glastonbury Festival.

    Days before this year's event began, its owner, Michael Eavis, announced he was transferring most of his financial stake in Glastonbury to his daughter, Emily Eavis.

    So, who is the new owner of Glastonbury?

    Host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's arts and entertainment editor Claire Gregory as they look back at the unlikely transformation of Michael Eavis, from dairy farmer to festival mastermind, and ask how Emily Eavis may shape Glastonbury's future. We also speak to artist Joe Rush, who has known Michael Eavis since 1985.

    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editors: Philly Beaumont and Rosie Gillott
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    17 mins
  • Why weight loss jabs might not be a wonder drug

    Why weight loss jabs might not be a wonder drug
    Jun 26 2025
    Recent years have seen the advent of weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. They work by suppressing users' appetites, leading to weight loss.

    They've been described as wonder drugs but now, new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) show they may be associated with inflammation of the pancreas, which could lead to death.

    Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's science correspondent, Thomas Moore, about these new findings and how cautious they should make us. We also hear from Lorna, a mother who got acute pancreatitis while she was on a weight loss drug - she believes the drugs are not worth the risks.

    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Philly Beaumont and Rosie Gillott
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    13 mins
  • Why is the UK buying nuclear-carrying fighter jets?

    Why is the UK buying nuclear-carrying fighter jets?
    Jun 25 2025
    The government has announced it is purchasing at least 12 new F-35 stealth jets that can carry nuclear warheads. It's a move that's been described by Downing Street as the most significant strengthening of the nation's nuclear capability in a generation.

    So, what are these jets? And why is the UK expanding its nuclear capability?

    Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to Dr Thomas Withington, an award-winning analyst and expert in air defence, to understand just how big a change in defence spending this is, what the move means for the UK in NATO, and what it tells us about the shift to make the country war ready.

    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    16 mins
  • What’s NATO without America?

    What’s NATO without America?
    Jun 24 2025
    The 32 members of the NATO alliance are in the Netherlands for a summit that has been overshadowed by efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.

    World leaders are being encouraged to set a goal to spend 5% of their GDP on defence by 2035. US President Donald Trump has pushed for that target, but does he have a plan on what's next for NATO?

    On today's episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Security and Defence Editor Deborah Haynes who is at The Hague with a front row seat to the meeting.

    This episode contains bad language.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Rosie Gillot
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    14 mins