Why it's a make-or-break year for Keir Starmer - and what next for the world's biggest stories

Sky News correspondents outline critical developments expected in 2026. Keir Starmer faces a make-or-break year, with May's elections potentially triggering a revolt if Labour suffers catastrophic losses in Wales and Scotland. Migration remains a top issue, with Starmer hoping tougher policies and new French police action will stop small boats. Internationally, Donald Trump's administration threatens a major NATO rift, with European allies fearing a quick, unsustainable peace in Ukraine. China surges in confidence, reducing US tariffs through rare earth metal leverage and planning a Trump visit to Beijing in April. Ukraine faces manpower shortages while Russia contends with falling oil revenues and rising war costs. AI development shifts from scaling to research as companies seek smarter models, requiring massive data center expansion. The year promises intense geopolitical realignments and technological transformation.