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Could the use of drones break the stalemate in the Ukraine war?Tomorrow marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion - and for most of this time, it has seemed there was no end in sight.However, technological developments have led to the increased use of drones on the frontline.How have these remote-controlled devices become the dominant weapon on the battlefield, and have they changed the nature of warfare forever?Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky's international correspondent Alex Rossi and Ukraine producer Azad Safarov in Kyiv about coming under fire from drones on the frontline themselves.Producers: Sam Gruet and Paul WilkinsonEditor: Mike Bovill

Imagine being in a room surrounded by £64bn worth of gold.It’s a glittering reality Sky’s economics and data editor Ed Conway experienced in one of 12 huge vaults below the Bank of England.To be granted access to the vaults is incredibly rare, not least because the gold bars inside them has been skyrocketing in value globally.So why is so much gold just sitting under London’s streets? Who does it belong to? Ed joins Niall to discuss what it’s like to be in the vaults below London.Producers: Soila Apparicio, Luke Hatten, Tom Gillespie

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday following revelations in the Epstein files.The former prince’s links with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein have been known for years - so has the Royal Family done enough to investigate any potential wrongdoing?Andrew has always denied any allegations of illegality in connection with Epstein.Niall is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills, to discuss the crisis and what’s next for the Royal Family.Producers: Emily Hulme, Tom GillespieEditor: Wendy Parker

Charles Bronson's ninth appeal to the Parole Board is being considered as the hostage-taking former armed robber continues his fight for freedom.The 73-year-old has spent 52 years in jail, much of it in solitary confinement and he and his celebrity supporters believe it is now time for him to be released.Niall is joined by Sky's crime commentator Martin Brunt who assesses Bronson’s chances of getting parole and reflects on his unlikely decades-long friendship with the violent criminal.Producer: Emily HulmeEditor: Wendy Parker

Boys are now falling behind girls in every metric at school. They're more likely to be out of work than girls, and they make up 98% of the youth prison intake. There are also 2.5 million children growing up without a father figure and this seems to be impacting boys much more than girls. But is part of the problem that boys are being told they're the problem? One headteacher is hoping his groundbreaking scheme of volunteer male mentors will help change that. Gareth Barlow is joined by Chris Edwards, the headteacher behind the project, and Sky’s home affairs editor Jason Farrell, who has spent months documenting his efforts to get it off the ground.

The Kremlin has denied using a dart frog toxin to kill Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024.But Britain and four European allies say they have evidence that points to the use of the forbidden chemical agent.Why did the allies choose the Munich security conference to make this point? And how has Moscow responded to the claims?Gareth is joined by Hamish de Bretton-Gordon - former head of British Army’s chemical weapons unit - and defence analyst Michael Clarke to discuss whether Russia wanted the world to know how they carried out Navalny’s death and ask should the UK be ready for chemical warfare with Russia?Producer: Tom Gillespie and Emily HulmeEditor: Philly Beaumont

Kim Ju Ae could be the next leader of North Korea.Despite only being around 13 years old, there are reports her father, Kim Jong Un, has handpicked her as his heir.So, what is known about the youngster who may become the next head of one of the world's most secretive countries?Niall is joined by Professor Hazel Smith, an expert on North Korea at the School of African and Oriental Studies.Producers: Tom Gillespie and Sam GruetEditor: Piers Wisbey

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for his “choice of language” in an interview with Sky News’ economics and data editor, Ed Conway. The billionaire, who part-owns Manchester United, but lives in Monaco, said the UK is being ‘colonised’ by immigrants. His comments have been criticised by the prime minister and many Man Utd fans. Niall discusses with Ed Conway why an interview, which was supposed to be about chemicals, has caused such a fuss, and whether the apology was truly heartfelt. Producers: Paul Wilkinson and Tom Gillespie Editor: Piers Wisbey

The "Suffolk Strangler" murders horrified the UK in 2006, as five women were killed in the Ipswich area.But should the killer have been caught years before?Steve Wright became known as one of the country's most notorious serial killers - and admitted last week to having murdered a sixth woman in 1999.Now, his only survivor says his victims might have survived if police had taken her seriously.Niall speaks to Sky correspondent Emma Birchley.Producers: Paul Wilkinson & Tom GillespieEditor: Piers Wisbey

Downing Street is in turmoil as Sir Keir Starmer fights for his political life. Can he cling on to power? Niall is joined by Lord Barwell, Theresa May’s chief of staff during her time in Downing Street. He says watching current events play out is like post-traumatic stress disorder. So, what actually goes on inside Downing Street during a time of crisis? And is there anything the prime minister can do to save his job? Producers: Tom Gillespie and Paul Wilkinson

**Since we published this episode, we've heard from Buckingham Palace about allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein whilst acting as a UK Trade Envoy."The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," the Palace said**The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first public remarks earlier saying their thoughts "remain focused on the victims." The allegations threaten to overshadow an important diplomatic trip for Prince William to Saudi Arabia – which raises its own questions over the use of royal ‘soft’ power. Niall speaks to Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, who is on William’s trip to the Middle East. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any allegations of wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.Producers: Tom Gillespie & Paul Wilkinson Editor: Mike Bovill

John Profumo was secretary of state for war when he had an affair with Christine Keeler, which ultimately brought down Conservative prime minister Harold Macmillan in the early 1960s.Parallels are now being drawn between the Profumo affair, and the crisis Sir Keir Starmer is facing over Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.Not just because of the damage to his government but also in how the people at the centre of the scandals behaved as though normal rules did not apply to them.It's said that history often repeats itself - and it seems politics is no different.Niall is joined by Vanessa Holburn, author of The Profumo Affair, to discuss the parallels between the two scandals.Producer: Tom Gillespie and Emily HulmeEditor: Wendy Parker

The mother of one of America's most famous news anchors is believed to have been abducted.Savannah Guthrie is used to broadcasting the news to millions of people - but has now issued a desperate video appeal calling for her mum’s safe return.The story has captivated America - so who is Savannah Guthrie and what do we know about her mother Nancy’s disappearance so far?Niall is joined by Sky’s US correspondent and Trump100 co-host David Blevins.Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily HulmeEditor: Mike Bovill

Northeast Syria is rapidly changing hands, and with it the country's fragile balance of power.The last time there was a power vacuum in the country, ISIS was born.Around 7,000 Islamic State group detainees held in prisons in Syria are being transferred to Iraq in an operation overseen by the US.But will the instability in the region affect that transfer and allow the organisation to regroup?Niall's joined by Sky's international correspondent Alex Rossi who has seen first-hand the conditions in those camps.Producers: Charlie Duffield, Tom Gillespie & Emily HulmeEditor: Mike Bovill

Half of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives, according to Cancer Research UK. And the speed of a diagnosis can often be the difference between life and death. Just a one-month delay can raise the risk of death by up to 10%. Yet in England, almost a third of cancer patients wait more than two months to start treatment after an urgent GP referral - twice as many as the target and a trend that’s getting worse. As the Westminster government prepares to publish its new 10-year cancer plan - what can we learn from elsewhere in the world? In Denmark, for example, cancer waiting lists have virtually been eliminated and survival rates are rocketing. Niall speaks to Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi and Jesper Fisker from the Danish Cancer Society. Producer: Natalie Ktena & Sam Gruet Editor: Mike Bovill

It seemed inevitable there would be more damaging documents in the latest batch of the Epstein files relating to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Neither the former prince, nor the wider Royal Family, have responded to this most recent tranche, in which Andrew is pictured on all fours, leaning over an unidentified woman. So what else is inside the latest drop? What does it say about his relationship with the convicted sex offender? And how much further can Andrew fall? Niall speaks to Sky’s Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Mike Bovill

From 'Snow Queen' to 'ICE Maiden' - how did a beauty pageant-winning 'farmgirl' from South Dakota become the public face of Donald Trump's immigration crackdown? As the head of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem holds one of the highest offices in the US government - despite facing criticism after saying she shot her dog. But will Ms Noem's love of the limelight also lead to her downfall, following the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis by immigration officers she ultimately controls? Niall is joined by Jon Schaff, a political science professor at Northern State University in South Dakota. Producers: Natalie Ktena, Soila Apparicio & Emily Hulme Editor: Mike Bovill

An online network known as ‘The Com’ is targeting children and coercing them into acts of violence, self-harm and abuse. A new report has revealed members – mostly aged between 11 and 25 – are groomed into hurting themselves or others to gain social status. How worried should parents be and what are the signs your child might be involved? Niall speaks to Sky’s Adele Robinson following her investigation into the online group. WARNING: This report contains references to suicide, self-harm and sexual abuse which some may find distressing. If you've been affected by this story, and are feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal, you can contact the Samaritans by emailing jo@samaritans.uk or jo@samaritans.ie Producers: Soila ApparicioEditor: Mike Bovill

Pubs may have been given a discount on their business rates bills - but with many landlords still suffering a post-Covid hangover, does it go far enough?Last year, it was reported that eight pubs are closing in the UK every week - so can anything be done to save the great British boozer?And is the government solely to blame? After all, the younger generation now seem to prefer lifting weights over necking pints.Niall is joined by pub landlord Simon Wade and Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality.Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily HulmeEditor: Mike Bovill

Sir Keir Starmer is heading to China for what will be the first visit by a British prime minister since Theresa May went in 2018. He’ll be accompanied by a plane full of business leaders as he hopes to improve the UK's trade and economic relations with China. But the UK already has a huge trade deficit with China – so what might the prime minister get in return? The visit also takes place against the backdrop of his approval of the new Chinese "mega" embassy in London and allegations of Chinese spying. To discuss the security concerns and how close a relationship the UK should have with the Chinese, Niall is joined from Beijing by The Times' China correspondent, Richard Spencer Producers: Tom Gillespie and Emily HulmeEditor: Wendy Parker