Our latest quick briefing previews the blockbuster trial between Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch's News Group newspapers and answers all the key questions.

Why didn't Harry follow others in settling out of court? Who else is claiming against the Murdoch empire? And what could it cost the prince if his risk to go to trial doesn't pay off?

Our in-house expert, ITV News' senior producer Louisa Felton, tells Sally Biddulph what you need to know...

The Met Office says carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing at rates so fast there is almost no chance of keeping global warming on target.

So, how concerning is this?

ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Charlene White what you need to know...

Almost a fifth of Brits are turning to sobriety full time, with the biggest growth being in under 25-year-olds. But the UK is still facing record high alcohol related deaths, after a spike in harmful drinking during the pandemic. So, is sobriety really on the rise? And how are former drinkers changing their habits? Journalist and recovering alcoholic Toby Winson tells Paul Brand what you need to know…

Scotland is now four years into what its former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, called a 'drug death public health emergency'. Now, the city of Glasgow is trying a radical new solution by opening a drug consumption room. So can this reduce Scotland's high rate of drug-related deaths? ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith tells Charlene White what you need to know…

2025 is set to be a year of change for holidaymakers and business travellers. A big shake-up is  underway affecting millions of trips as international regulations change. There will be new requirements for passengers to have a new generation of digital permits involving fees and application processes. Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Daniel Boal tell Faye Barker what you need to know…

Extra pressure, critical incidents, high demand. All things we are used to hearing when winter hits the NHS. The government plans to cut waiting times for non-urgent treatment but some say it's avoiding the current crisis in emergency care. Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know…

Labour promised to clamp down on MPs earning from second jobs while serving in Parliament. But ITV News analysis has found dozens are continuing to work as councillors months after being elected - and many are still getting paid for it. So why won't the government put a stop to it? Political Correspondent Harry Horton tells Aisha Zahid what you need to know…

As the new year celebrations rang out, America was left shaken with two of its most celebrated cities witnessing acts of carnage.

Many people in the US feared the opening weeks of 2025 could be turbulent, but few were prepared for images like these.

So how has the country responded, and a fortnight away from taking power, what does Donald Trump's response tell us about his second terms as President?

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today... 

So here is the quick briefing from July on the growing concerns over concussions in sport with ITV News Science Correspondent, Martin Stew.

What You Need To Know will be back in January but throughout this festive season, we're bringing you some of the most listened to episodes from the year, which still remain vital today... 

So here is a quick briefing from March on Britain's pest problem with ITV News Reporter, Geraint Vincent.