Threat of wet and stormy weather in Western Australia looms ahead of Ashes series opener in Perth

The chance of wet weather is looming over the Ashes series opener in Perth, as rainclouds look set to linger over the city.

Violent protests, awkward fist bumps: Australia dodges a bullet as it cedes COP31 to Turkey following typically 'radical' Brazil summit

News on Thursday that Australia had conceded the next version of this climate boondoggle, COP31, to Turkey will be a relief ...

Ashes predictions: Who wins and will tempers flare? Nasser Hussain and Mark Butcher on Australia vs England

Sky Sports Nasser Hussain and Mark Butcher make picks for leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in The Ashes as England and ...

The Ashes: England's best chance in Australia for a generation? Why this year's series could be closer than past away drubbings

Can England claim a first Ashes victory in Australia since 2010/11? Ben Stokes looks to make history Down Under, but why is ...

Sky News sets up new digs in a ‘photo-free zone’

In this week’s On Background, a new dawn for Sky News but don’t expect any pictures, Alan Jones spotted in an old haunt, ...