The 29-year-old was shot in the head when a masked gunman fired towards police during a riot in Derry/Londonderry in April 2019. Judge Mrs Justice Smyth delivered her judgment in the long-running non-jury trial at Belfast Crown Court. Prosecutors said Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 38, and Jordan Devine, 25, all from Derry/Londonderry, assisted and/or encouraged the gunman. They had denied the charges. The self-styled New IRA admitted responsibility a few days after the murder, saying she was "tragically killed while standing beside enemy forces". Several petrol bombs had been directed at police and a car was set on fire during chaotic scenes which culminated in four shots being fired towards officers. Police later recovered the handgun that killed Ms McKee and believe it was also used in prior attacks. As a rising star in journalism, Ms McKee extensively covered the Northern Irish conflict and its legacy, and was named Sky News young journalist of the year in 2006. Speaking outside the court, her family said Ms McKee deserves "justice". Her sister, Nichola Corner, said: "I'll tell you what will not happen, that we will not go down with this. This is not over. Lyra said, 'If you're going to go down, go down fighting'. "And I can tell you right now that every one of my family will, because we do this for Lyra." Originally from Belfast, Ms McKee had only recently moved to Derry/Londonderry before she was killed, to live with her partner Sara Canning. She had tweeted about the "absolute madness" in the city in the hours before she was shot dead. The murder of Ms McKee sparked an outpouring of condemnation and grief which quickly spread beyond Northern Ireland and went around the world. Former Irish president Michael D Higgins, then prime minister Theresa May, and former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar were among the mourners who attended her funeral.

Because if the reports (and there have been plenty of 'em) are to be believed, the big day is here for singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. And just like our David and Victoria, we have two of our favourite celebrity worlds colliding, the union of a sports and entertainment power couple. This will become pop culture history, and speculation has reached fever pitch. It started with the announcement in August last year: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," Swift shared in a joint post on Instagram, alongside a selection of loved-up photos. They showed Kelce down on one knee and the pair embracing in a floral garden, a fairytale setting like something conjured straight from the star's storybook lyrics. As well as, of course, the (massive) ring. But really, the story started way before that. Over two decades, Swift's heart has been laid bare in her songs; detailing every high and low of her romantic life, from new beginnings to bitter ends, through lyrics that make her listeners feel completely understood. Her fans have been speculating about a happy ending way before Kelce was even on the scene. What do we know about the event? Preparations for a ceremony at Madison Square Garden have reportedly been under way all this week, and the couple were expected to have an intimate event on Thursday before the bigger celebrations at the indoor arena in New York on Friday. Speculation about the details - The dress! The bridesmaids! The food! The A-list guestlist! - has been rife over the last few days, weeks and months. Sky News' US partner NBC says 1,100 people are expected to attend the celebrations, after previously confirming with a source at the venue that it was preparing for a major event over this period, which is the Fourth of July holiday weekend in the US, marking Independence Day. The singer, known for scattering Easter Egg clues for fans throughout her songs, videos and artwork, has been known for celebrating the occasion with big parties in the past, so the biggest party of all would make sense. Neither Swift nor Kelce, both 36, has confirmed the date and venue and there are, it should be said, counter-rumours suggesting this is all a ruse, distracting media from a wedding that may have already taken place. However, crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks outside the venue, including a grand piano, tree branches and a large carpet, which was briefly unveiled outside one entrance and then promptly removed. Plus, permits to close Manhattan streets also point to something big. According to US media reports, an unnamed law enforcement official briefed on the security plans confirmed the nuptials, saying they had been warned about an influx of Swifties to New York. Food has also been delivered to the venue, with some items completely covered, including one marked "garden party". Even delivery staff were reportedly unaware of what they were carrying. An invited source also told NBC News that nondisclosure agreements had been sent out as well as electronic invitations. Other clues? Well, if you're in the New York area this weekend and in need of any lilies, it sounds like you might have quite a task on your hands - as a post on gossip website Deuxmoi went viral after a bride claimed an anonymous buyer in New York had purchased all the calla lilies available in the area. (Lilies were among the flowers that featured heavily in the enchanted garden-style engagement pics). The guestlist? Taylor Swift has a lot of celebrity friends. Singer Selena Gomez, the Haim sisters - Este, Danielle and Alana - and supermodel Gigi Hadid are favourites to be bridesmaids. And the star's long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff is also expected to attend, along with singers Ed Sheeran and Suki Waterhouse, plus several of Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates. TV presenter Graham Norton and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who were spotted arriving in New York City on Thursday, are also rumoured to have nabbed an invite. Norton starred in Swift's video for Opalite, released last year, along with Lewis Capaldi, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith, after they all appeared together on Norton's chat show. Blake Lively could also be among the guests. There is also lots of speculation about potential performers for the big day, with reports suggesting Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks and country singer Tim McGraw will take the stage - both of whom have inspired Swift throughout her career. Love Story: A timeline In 2023, Kelce was one of the millions of fans who attended Swift's record-breaking Eras tour, watching the star during a show at the Arrowhead Stadium, home of his NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Like a true Swiftie, he even had friendship bracelets - as well as a smooth plan to capture the singer's attention. However, as he later revealed on his New Heights podcast, which he presents with his brother, Jason, he had failed to meet the singer on the night. "I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it," he said, but it wasn't to be at that time. Kelce told his brother he thought the star couldn't do meetings before or after the shows to preserve her voice, and that he was "a little butt-hurt" not to be able to hand over his digits. Speaking on a later episode of New Heights, Swift said she considered it to be "a wild, romantic gesture" but joked that Kelce "didn't do any proper logistical planning" to meet her at show, such as get in touch with her management - apparently thinking his status on the team would be enough to get him backstage. In September 2023, Swift made her first trip to watch Kelce play and was spotted sitting next to his mother. In November that year, Swift changed the lyrics to her song Karma at an Eras show; from, "karma is the guy on the screen coming straight home to me", to "karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me". In February 2024, Swift turned up to support Kelce as the Chiefs took on the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. Swift was cheered by fans as she was pictured on the big screen watching on and the pair later gave a PDA as they celebrated the win. In April that year, Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, featuring the song The Alchemy, said to be written about Kelce. And all this while the Eras tour continued. During Swift's surprise song segments, a few star performers popped up, including Ed Sheeran at one London show. On 23 June 2024, Kelce made his debut - wearing a top hat and tails as he helped prepare her to sing I Can Do It With A Broken Heart. Read more from Sky News:Kate breaks tradition at WimbledonHarry Potter fans warned to stay off tracks as 'Hogwarts Express' returns In August 2025, Swift appeared on New Heights to announce that her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, would be released in October. "It's something I was working on while I was in Europe on the Eras Tour," she said, as if she hadn't been busy enough performing a show of almost three-and-a-half hours. Two weeks later, the couple made their engagement announcement. Now, we wait to see the pictures. 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Hamilton, a nine-time winner at Silverstone, played down his chances to take the fight to Mercedes at his home track, but beat championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.213s with his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc 0.599s back. Antonelli is 40 points ahead of George Russell in the Drivers' Championship and 46 points in front of Hamilton, who vowed on Thursday that he "won't stop" until he wins a record-breaking eighth world title. British GP: Sprint weekend schedule and how to watch for free on SkyF1 2026 standings | F1 2026 Calendar | F1 Gossip ColumnDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 "He's been on it all season. He's loving these new cars," said Sky Sports F1's Anthony Davidson. "We were all a bit lost as to what happened to Lewis Hamilton from 2022 onwards basically, until now. "He was a little a bit lost as well and doubted himself. And yes, even an accomplished athlete like Lewis Hamilton can doubt themselves. It's a very real thing and we don't blame him for that at all. But it's so good to see him back, and he's enjoying these cars." In more encouragement for Hamilton, he was also quickest on the hard tyre runs so appears to genuinely be in with a chance of making inroads into Antonelli's championship lead - with points also on offer for Saturday afternoon's Sprint at Silverstone. Hamilton always brings his best level to Silverstone, pointing to the energy of the home crowd and the enjoyment he gets around the high-speed track which the drivers adore, as reasons for his extraordinary record at the British Grand Prix. His advantage over Leclerc in practice also a continuation of Hamilton being the happier of the two Ferrari drivers in recent races. Russell was 0.678s behind his former team-mate, while McLaren and Red Bull have work to do ahead to get into the fight at the front. Oscar Piastri had a high-speed spin at Becketts before finishing nine tenths off the pace in fifth, with Max Verstappen nearly one second down in sixth. Last year's British Grand Prix winner Lando Norris was seventh, while Isack Hadjar looked strong on the hard tyres but could not convert that into fast soft-tyre pace, as he finished eighth. It looked to be another close fight between Audi, Racing Bulls and Alpine for the final points-paying positions at Silverstone. Audi's Nico Hulkenberg was ninth and one tenth ahead of Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson in 10th, with Alpine's Franco Colapinto close behind in 11th. Sky Sports F1's British GP schedule Friday July 31.55pm: F3 Qualifying*2.50pm: F2 Qualifying*3.35pm: British GP Sprint Qualifying (session starts at 4.30pm)*5.55pm: F1 Academy Qualifying Saturday July 49.30am: F3 Sprint*11am: British GP Sprint build-up*12pm: BRITISH GP SPRINT*1.40pm: F2 Sprint*2.50pm: British GP Qualifying build-up*4pm: BRITISH GP QUALIFYING*6pm: F1 Academy Race 16.45pm: Ted's Qualifying Notebook Sunday July 58.20am: F3 Feature Race*9.55am: F1 Academy Race 2*11.10am: F2 Feature Race*12.55pm: Grand Prix Sunday: British GP build-up*3pm: THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX*5pm: Chequered Flag: British GP reaction6pm: Ted's Notebook *also on Sky Sports Main Event Formula 1 is in Silverstone for a Sprint weekend at the British Grand Prix - live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky One - with Sunday's race at 3pm. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime

Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old from Ukraine who has a tattoo, possibly of a snake, on her right arm from the shoulder to the elbow, has been named as the suspect in a red notice - a call for her to be arrested wherever she is. Berezovska has since been spotted in Germany, a source told the Reuters news agency. A Monaco prosecutor said she was disguised as a man. The parcel bomb blast in the wealthy principality was believed to be an attack on a Ukrainian-born ​oligarch. He was named in local news outlets as Vadym Iermolaiev, with Ukrainian media claiming he has previously been targeted with sanctions because of his ties to Russia. Speaking on Friday, the Monaco prosecutor outlined fresh details about the case - including about the device used in the attack. A remote control was used to detonate the bomb, they said, and due to its complexity, police are investigating possible accomplices and those who may have ordered the attack. A car with a German licence plate, which went through Italy and some other countries, was likely to have been used by the suspect, the prosecutor said. Police opened an attempted murder investigation at the time but did not qualify it as a terrorism investigation, prosecutor Stephane Thibault said. Three people were injured, including a woman who was in a life-threatening condition, he said earlier this week. The other two are a man, who was no longer in a life-threatening condition, and a child, whose life was not in danger, he added. The search for the suspect is continuing, and authorities have launched an arrest warrant.

West Coast Railways' Jacobite train service runs through the Highlands from Fort William to Mallaig and passes over the renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct. The viaduct - on the West Highland Line - had a starring role in a number of the boy wizard movies based on JK Rowling's books, and attracts thousands of excited Potterheads from around the world hoping to catch a glimpse of the "Hogwarts Express". According to the National Trust for Scotland, Glenfinnan welcomes 600,000 visitors annually. As the Jacobite's latest season gets under way, Network Rail Scotland is urging visitors to put safety first. Neil Cook, route crime manager, said: "The Jacobite steam train's journey over Glenfinnan Viaduct is a magical sight but it's not worth risking your life for. "Too often, we receive reports of dangerous behaviour, with people climbing fences, standing on the railway, or walking along the track to try to get closer. "Trains can come from either direction, are quieter than people expect, and can't stop quickly. "The Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail offers dedicated viewing spots and most importantly, keep people a safe distance from the railway. "We insist everyone visiting uses those areas and helps keep themselves and others out of harm's way." Read more from Sky News:Queen meets JK RowlingWonka star's voice recreated by AI Trespassing on the railway is a criminal offence and applies to the tracks, the viaduct and surrounding railway land. Anyone caught can be removed, issued a fine and prosecuted in court. Chief Superintendent Lorna McEwan, from British Transport Police, said: "Stepping on the tracks is never worth the risk - it's illegal and puts lives in immediate danger. "Every trespass incident not only risks serious injury or worse but also causes major disruption for passengers and freight across the network. "We work closely with our partners at Network Rail to detect and deter trespass, as well as taking enforcement action for anyone who disregards the rules and places themselves or others in danger. "Please follow the advice - stay off the tracks, follow the guidance, and enjoy the view safely."

Speaking on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Harriet Harman said that although Mr Burnham has "got a strong team of women around him and he's got a good record in Manchester of always including women and not having a boys' club", the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) "are not prepared to take it on trust any more". Politics Hub: Follow the latest Baroness Harman added that the number of women in Mr Burnham's cabinet is going to be a "central issue because the women are going to make it so". Mr Burnham is currently the only declared candidate in the upcoming Labour leadership contest, with no other candidate expected to run against him. He will likely become prime minister on 20 July if he remains the only candidate. Baroness Harman said there would be "no more playing nice by the women in the Parliamentary Labour Party", following accusations of a boys' club and misogyny in Downing Street under Sir Keir Starmer. "They really want to see their place on equal terms now," she added. Put to her by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby that, as deputy Labour leader under Gordon Brown she was denied the post of deputy prime minister, alongside reports that Mr Burnham could appoint both Miliband brothers to senior roles in his cabinet, Baroness Harman said there is "scar tissue here". The Women's PLP has drafted a letter to Mr Burnham demanding he ensures at least 50% of ministerial jobs, and jobs in Number 10, go to women, our political reporter Faye Brown has reported. Mr Burnham attended a meeting of the Women's PLP on Tuesday, with multiple sources present telling Sky News that he was receptive to the jobs idea. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 'Regretful' the next leader likely be another man Baroness Harman added that while there has "been a very big welcome for Andy Burnham", female Labour MPs were also "regretful that once again, the Labour Party has got their next male leader". Labour have never had a female leader, although they have had two female acting leaders, including Baroness Harman. The party has had four female deputy leaders, including the incumbent, Lucy Powell. Some female Labour MPs have told Sky News that the demands made of Mr Burnham over jobs will make it more likely that a woman succeeds him when the time comes. "There are many talented women in the PLP. The chances of them succeeding [Burnham] are more likely if you've held high office," one MP said.

The club are assessing their next options after seeing Mateus Fernandes join Tottenham for £85m this week and have a list that also includes Felix Nmecha, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Sander Berge. The situation around Tchouameni at Real Madrid is complicated by the Spanish club's intentions to reshape their own midfield. Although they have been interested in the player, the Spanish giants announced on Friday that they have no intention of pursuing a deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Premier League ins and outsMan Utd news & transfers | Man Utd fixtures They also have an interest in Rodri but Manchester City intend to keep him and want him to sign a new deal. Regardless, if Real Madrid do need to create space in midfield, they are widely reported in Spain to be more open to moving on Eduardo Camavinga. With Tchouameni currently difficult, Bournemouth's Scott is also a high-priority target for United. Along with Arsenal, they would be frontrunners to sign him - but Sky Sports News has already reported Bournemouth do not want to sell any of their best players, including Scott, whom they would like to sign a new deal. United are believed to have made further checks on Lille and Morocco midfielder Bouaddi this week as the 18-year-old continues to impress at the World Cup and prepares for a last-16 meeting with Canada on Saturday. Borussia Dortmund and Germany's Nmecha, and Fulham and Norway's Berge, also make the shortlist. Strengthening in midfield has been and remains United's priority this summer, with a deal for Atalanta's Ederson to be completed after his World Cup stint with Brazil. What other positions are Man Utd targeting? Crysencio Summerville remains the number one target on the left wing, despite the club prioritising midfield this summer. United have held initial, exploratory talks with West Ham over a deal for the Netherlands international but they are not the only Premier League club interested. His future is expected to be clarified in the coming weeks after Netherlands were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco. United ideally want to sign him using funds from the sale of Marcus Rashford, who is set to return to Old Trafford once his post-World Cup break is finished. Depending on how far England go into the tournament, that could be well into August. Tottenham are also in the running for Summerville and United are very aware they could lose out to Spurs on another priority target if they don't move quickly. There is also still a chance Rashford stays as a squad player under Carrick. The pursuit of a left-back - Newcastle's Lewis Hall - is on hold until they have recruited more midfielders.