Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl from Surrey, was found dead in her home in August 2023 with extensive injuries indicating prolonged abuse.   Her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool, have been convicted of her murder, while her uncle, Faisal Malik, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death. The trio initially fled to Pakistan but were apprehended on their return to the UK.   Sara's death has prompted a review of child safeguarding practices to prevent such incidents in the future.   Niall Paterson hears about the case from our social affairs correspondent Becky Johnson, and if Sara's death could have been prevented with Dr Ciaran Murphy from the Association of Child Protection Professionals, who says social workers are coming under increasing pressure.  Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont 

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup.     It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil.   Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom.   The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city.   But big questions remain about how the country landed the tournament, with its bid unopposed and the country consistently facing claims of human rights abuses.    Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont

On the Sky News Daily, Darren McCaffrey is joined by chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay to hear what the reaction has been on the streets of Damascus to the toppling of President Bashar al Assad's regime. They discuss if joy is already being tempered with fear about what happens next for the country, with lead rebel group HTS's intentions unclear.  Plus, with Assad gone, Stuart discusses what further brutal aspects of his regime are now being uncovered, including at Sednaya prison.   Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont 

Bashar al Assad's 24-year dictatorship collapsed over the weekend as rebel forces took control of the Syrian capital Damascus.     Assad and his family have reportedly fled to Moscow under the protection of his long-term ally President Putin, ending a 13-year civil war that’s believed to have killed over 350,000  people.   Sky’s defence analyst Prof Michael Clarke joins host Niall Paterson to explain how a mild-mannered doctor became one of the world’s deadliest dictators, and how a rebel force swept him and his Russian-backed army away in less than a week.    Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont    

When 'Jodie' discovered images of herself had been turned into fake pornography, she felt her "whole world fall away".   "I was seeing images of me that weren't real, but that looked very, very real," she told Matt Barbet on today's episode of the Sky News Daily.   She's one of a growing number of women dealing with deepfake nudes, as the software to digitally transform a clothed picture into a naked one is easier to get hold of.   Jodie joins Matt and Professor Clare McGlynn, who focuses on cyberflashing and image-based sexual abuse, to discuss how tech companies and the law are allowing this to happen.  You can read more analysis of the use of AI in creating fake nude images by our home editor Jason Farrell, here.  Producers: Alex Bishop, Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont 

It's Romania's turn at the polls on Sunday, and a far-right candidate has made a surprise lead in the first round of voting. Călin Georgescu is a little-known, independent, anti-NATO, pro-Russia candidate, who is in a presidential run-off against centrist leader Elena Lasconi.   The social media platform TikTok is credited with helping Georgescu to make those unexpected gains -becoming an effective way for the right to spread its message, and sway voter opinion.   But Romania's authorities have suggested "a state-sponsored actor" has made a major attempt to interfere in the elections using TikTok, and with a series of cyber attacks. Georgescu's been accused of undeclared campaign spending and not labelling political advertising.     Matt Barbet hosts today's Sky News Daily, joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons in Romania, who's been speaking to Călin Georgescu. Plus, Anda Solea a lecturer in cyber crime at the University of Portsmouth, discusses how Georgescu used TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election.    You can watch Adam's full interview with the Romanian presidential candidate here.Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Cordelia Lynch, Sky News Asia correspondent in Seoul, and John Nilsson-Wright, head of the Japan and Korea programme at Cambridge, unpack the chaos surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. They discuss the uproar from the public and the cultural backdrop of South Korea's political resilience. The conversation dives into the potential geopolitical fallout, particularly regarding North Korea and U.S. alliances, while examining the implications of this political crisis on global perceptions of democracy.

Dr. Jilly Kay, a senior lecturer in communications and media, dives into the fascinating trend of young men's political shift towards Nigel Farage and Reform UK. They discuss how TikTok and social media are reshaping political engagement, especially among Gen Z. The conversation also highlights the impact of figures like Andrew Tate on young men's disenchantment with mainstream politics. As traditional parties struggle to connect, young men find optimism and simpler messages in reformist ideals, signaling a broader change in political narratives.

Dorothy Byrne, former Head of News at Channel 4, and Philippa Childs, head of Bectu, discuss the troubling allegations against Gregg Wallace, who faced backlash for dismissing complaints from women in the industry. They dive into the pervasive misogyny in television and the pressing need for better accountability and reporting mechanisms. The conversation highlights the struggles women face in creative sectors and underscores the importance of elevating their voices to combat power imbalances. Insightful perspectives shed light on a culture that demands change.

Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after Sky News discovered she pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013.    She’s the first minister to resign from Sir Keir Starmer’s new Labour government and says she stepped down in order to prevent the story from becoming a distraction.     Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell, and political reporter Alex Rogers to discuss their scoop.     Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott   Editor: Philly Beaumont