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Jun 27
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with multiple pedestrians

Five people were injured, with two being treated at the scene and three taken to hospital after the incident in Ealing Broadway, London just before 2.30pm on Saturday. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "At this time, it is believed they have all suffered non-life-threatening or life-changing injuries. "The car involved did not stop at the scene but was stopped in nearby Grange Park a short time later. The driver, a 34-year-old Somalia-born British man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder. "Due to the nature of the incident, local officers were in contact with officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London as they conducted their initial enquiries. While investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism. "Road closures are in place in the area and could remain in place for some time while the police investigation progresses." The force asked anyone with relevant information or footage to contact the police on 101, providing the reference 4607/27JUN. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said it dispatched "a number of resources including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, a volunteer emergency responder crew and an incident response officer to the scene." It also sent London's Air Ambulance.

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Bethany Minelle, arts and entertainment reporter
Jun 25
Harvey Weinstein will not face fourth New York rape trial

The judge formally dismissed the case on Thursday. In May, the 74-year-old's third trial over the allegation ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was deadlocked. The majority-male jury had been unable to reach a unanimous decision over whether Weinstein had raped former aspiring actor Ms Mann, now aged 40, in 2013 in a New York hotel. Ms Mann appeared to support Thursday's decision, saying in a letter that a prosecutor read to the court: "After a lot of thought and reflection, I have chosen not to proceed with a fourth trial against Harvey Weinstein. It was clear to me at this last trial I could no longer endure going through this any longer." Weinstein had a neutral expression as court officers led him out of court in his wheelchair. He had pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape in the third degree, and has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. The May mistrial came nearly a year after another New York jury failed to reach a verdict on a charge tied to Ms Mann's allegations, which she recounted across five days in court. At his ‌first ⁠trial in New York in 2020, Weinstein was convicted of raping Ms Mann and assaulting onetime production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. But the state's highest court overturned the conviction and Weinstein's 23-year prison sentence after concluding he did not get a fair trial. A Manhattan jury then convicted Weinstein of sexually abusing Ms Haley at a trial in June 2025, but found him ​not guilty of assaulting former model Kaja Sokola. The same jury were ⁠deadlocked on the third-degree rape charge relating to Ms Mann, and a mistrial was declared, paving the way for May's retrial. Weinstein ​was convicted of rape in California in 2022 and is serving ​a 16-year prison sentence. He is appealing that conviction and sentence. The Miramax studio co-founder will face up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced for abusing Ms Haley. Weinstein has remained in custody serving his setence at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island, while prosecutors weighed the possibility of a further New York retrial.

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Jun 26
Can Andy Burnham really govern without an election?

Andy Burnham is closing in on Downing Street as Nigel Farage endures a tricky political week. But does Burnham actually have a mandate to be prime minister? Or should we have a general election? Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman give their takes on what Burnham's first 100 days could look like and who might be in his cabinet, including the all-important role of chancellor. Harriet says one of her picks for the job has to prove his credibility. And with more scrutiny on Nigel Farage's £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne - how is Farage reacting? Farage has said he is "absolutely convinced I've done nothing wrong in any way at all" and he has "taken zero in personal expenses" since being elected in July 2024 "I'm very careful and very cautious about these things," he said. "I believe it to be a wholly private matter, the standards commissioner may take a different view." To listen without ads, get new episodes a week early, exclusive bonus episodes and much more, become a Sky News Insider. Find out more and subscribe at https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.

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David Currie at Trent Bridge
Jun 27
England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' side stumble on day three of third Test at Trent Bridge and drift towards series defeat

A ferocious Jofra Archer (2-14) spell reduced New Zealand to 12-2 in their second innings, leading by just 96, but a fine fifty from Rachin Ravindra (60no) fired the tourists back on top at 120-3 by stumps, 204 ahead. England had started the day with hopes of batting through and building a sizeable first-innings lead but instead stumbled from their overnight score of 223-2 to 354 all out to see New Zealand up by 84. Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, third Test, Trent BridgeGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract New Zealand get the ball talking to tear into England Much like when England claimed New Zealand's final six wickets for just 46 runs on the second morning, some disciplined bowling from the visitors early on day three wrestled the momentum back in their favour. With the pitch now offering more seam movement and variable bounce after being baked by the sun for the first two days, Nathan Smith (4-91) and Will O'Rourke (3-53) accounted for set batters Joe Root (21) and Jacob Bethell (74) in consecutive overs, neither able to add to their overnight scores. Jamie Smith (1) swiftly joined them back in the pavilion - three wickets falling across the opening six overs - after an umpire review that his edged drive from Nathan Smith to Daryl Mitchell at slip had carried, which replays confirmed. Harry Brook (58) and Ben Stokes (15) set about rebuilding the innings, albeit the skipper's scratchy form with the bat continued as he came close to being caught at gully when on one, the ball only just carrying to Devon Conway who did well to even get a glancing fingertip to it. Ball begins misbehaving off sun-drenched surface Brook and Stokes added 56 together to briefly take the sting out of things until, suddenly, Stokes was undone by a brutal nip-backer from Zak Foulkes (3-35), who hugely impressed after being brought in as a concussion substitute for Blair Tickner the previous evening. Brook went through to a 66-ball fifty just before lunch, but he too had his off stump knocked back by Foulkes soon after the interval - England seven wickets down and still some 116 runs in arrears. Gus Atkinson (23) and Archer (15) ate into that deficit a touch, each benefiting from being dropped - Ben Sears' miss of Atkinson at mid-on a particular howler - before they too fell foul off some wicked bowling. Archer fended a snorter from Smith to slip, while Atkinson's was a more tentative prod through to Mitchell off O'Rourke, but it came immediately after a brute of a delivery rapped him on the glove. Once Foulkes claimed Josh Tongue (2) to end the innings, a fired-up Archer appeared to be bringing England firmly back into the contest as he quickly accounted for Tom Latham (4) and Conway (5) inside the first five overs, the same openers who each managed more than 150 in New Zealand's record 317-run partnership against their hosts in the first innings. Archer's dismissal of Conway was particularly striking, a flat-footed fend to slip mere minutes after a brute of a delivery reared up off a length and struck him on the helmet. Such misbehaviour off the surface will have England fearful of having to chase too many on days four and five, albeit things did appear to again flatten as Ravindra and Mitchell (26no) put on an unbroken 69 for the fourth wicket through to the close. Atkinson claimed England's third, Henry Nicholls nicking one to a relieved Brook at slip, who had inexplicably failed to dive for a near-identical edge from Nicholls in Tongue's previous over. Broad: New Zealand in strong position | 'Tall ask for England' Sky Sports Cricket's Stuart Broad: "Certainly New Zealand's day. It started with their bowling and how much they made the ball talk. Then we had the intrigue and excitement of what Jofra Archer brought with the new ball and getting early wickets, breaking into that New Zealand batting line-up. "I think it has been a wonderful partnership [Mitchell and Ravindra]. Ravindra, when he came to the crease, had exactly the right tempo - finding the boundary but solid in defence. "New Zealand have got themselves in a pretty strong position. "If I'm in the England changing room, I'm thinking there's probably 10 balls in this surface that will get us out, so we'll have to score the runs quickly to make sure those 10 balls don't come our way. "I think England need it to be in and around 300, or under 300, which is a tall ask from here." England vs New Zealand - results and schedule All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runsSecond Test (The Kia Oval) - New Zealand won by 253 runsThird Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am) Watch day four of the third Test between England and New Zealand, live on Sky Sports Cricket on Sunday from 10.15am (first ball 11am). Stream cricket and more with NOW - no contract.

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Jun 27
Man convicted of murdering Rene Graham, 15, in children's play area

Police were called to Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park at around 7.20pm on 21 July 2024 following reports of a shooting. CCTV showed a man calmly approaching the children's play area before firing a single shot. Rene Graham, 15, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene. Aderahman Boumzough, 25, of no fixed address, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, where he was found guilty of the murder following a two-week trial. Footage also showed the suspect chasing and attempting to shoot a second victim, but the gun jammed and he fled. In March 2025, Rene's mother, Janay John-Francois, issued a plea urging the public to come forward with any information, telling Sky News: "It's broken, shattered my life... It's killing me on the inside." Read more from Sky News:Tributes to 'devoted mum' killed after train hit car in LancashireThreat of thunderstorms after June heat record broken A £20,000 reward was also offered by Crimestoppers for information that would help solve the crime. During their investigation, police used forensic work, witness enquiries, and detailed analysis of CCTV tracing the suspect's movements. Boumzough was arrested on 2 September 2025 and charged with murder and attempted murder the next day. Police subsequently uncovered a video on Boumzough's phone in which he rapped while appearing to reference the firearm malfunction. He said: "Don't you hate it when your ting jams? I was prepared to take soul, but Allah had a different plan". Boumzough was found guilty of murder and attempted murder following a two-week trial. He will appear at Woolwich Crown Court for sentencing on 3 July. A senior Met detective thanked a small pocket of the Ladbroke Grove community for their support in the case. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who led the investigation, said: "Following Rene's senseless murder, we made a direct plea to both the Ladbroke Grove community and those who had attended the event where he lost his life. A year on, we renewed that appeal, urging anyone with information to come forward and help us secure justice for Rene's family. "As part of that appeal, we released CCTV footage showing Boumzough pulling a firearm from his pocket in broad daylight, fleeing the scene, and attempting to shoot a second man as he made his escape. "While only a small number of people came forward, I would like to thank those individuals who provided statements and supported the investigation, including attending court, who refused to allow a dangerous individual such as Boumzough to live amongst them. "This conviction is the result of relentless work by officers who painstakingly reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage to trace the gunman's movements before and after the shooting."

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Nicole Johnston, news correspondent
Jun 25
Australia's highest-paid TV presenter faces backlash over Tommy Robinson interview

Karl Stefanovic is a household name in Australia as the long-time host of breakfast programme Today. But featuring Robinson, the founder of the anti-Islamist English Defence League, appears to have been a step too far for the Channel Nine network. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Channel Nine bosses held crisis talks after the episode featuring Robinson went online on Tuesday. It was no longer available on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts on Wednesday. The podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, was an independent production not associated with Channel Nine. The broadcaster is now negotiating terms for Stefanovic's departure, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Read more from Sky News:Heatwave could be new normalFamily sues Tesla over fatal crash In a statement, Channel Nine said: "The Karl Stefanovic Show is a completely independent production. Nine has no involvement, including in the guest selection and other editorial processes. "However, Nine is taking this matter seriously." In the podcast, which runs for almost an hour, Stefanovic said he admired Robinson's "tenacity" and "courage". As part of promotional photos and videos, the podcast host posed with his arm around Robinson on a London street. Robinson was denied a visa to enter Australia for a speaking tour in 2019 due to his criminal record.

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Jun 25
Ed Miliband should be Andy Burnham's chancellor, says Harriet Harman

Speaking on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, the veteran Labour peer said the "strongest candidates" were Mr Miliband and current Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Politics latest: Reeves tells next chancellor to 'stick to what I'm doing' Asked to choose who it "should" be between those two, she said: "I'm caught between Ed and Yvette, but I think, marginally, Ed." Mr Burnham, widely expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, is also thought to be planning to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor. Names rumoured to replace Ms Reeves, alongside Mr Miliband, include former health secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Ms Mahmood is thought to want to stay in here current job, however. On how to pick a chancellor, Baroness Harman said a prime minister needs to pick "somebody who's on the same page" as them. She said: "You cannot have economic policy division and strife between No 10 and No 11." Baroness Harman also said Burnham will "want a chancellor who is going to be radical". "It can't be business as usual," said Baroness Harman. "The Treasury likes to be the deficit reduction department - it needs to be the growth generating department." But, the former Labour deputy leader added that as well as someone "radical", the next chancellor also needs to be "credible". She said that Mr Miliband is "radical", but also "experienced", and "knows the Treasury inside and out". She pointed to the energy secretary's past role chairing the council of economic advisers for former chancellor Gordon Brown in the early 2000s. To make himself a "credible" chancellor, he would need to do "something big to show that he understands the fiscal cliff edge we're on". On Ms Cooper, Baroness Harman said although she "is not being talked about so much", she also has experience in the Treasury, and is also "radical".

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Jun 27
England vs Panama: Bukayo Saka fit and ready to start in Three Lions' final group game plus Reece James, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice injury news

Saka started on the bench for England's first two World Cup games against Croatia and Ghana and made second-half cameos as a substitute. This is due to a long-term Achilles issue that affected his season run-in at Arsenal. However, Tuchel revealed Saka has spent the last few days feeling back to his normal self after a strict medical process that included consultation with Arsenal. England's routes to World Cup finalWorld Cup fixtures day-by-day | World Cup kitsFollow the World Cup in the Sky Sports app "For Bukayo, it was the right thing [not to start him yet]," said Tuchel. "We agreed with Bukayo and especially the medical team at Arsenal in tight co-operation that this is the way to build him up. "He is now, since many days, fully free of pain and discomfort and is ready to go and ready to start." James could miss rest of World Cup Reece James' World Cup could be over - if England fail to reach the latter stages of the competition. Sky Sports News has been told James will be unavailable until well into the knockout stages of the tournament as he battles to recover from a hamstring injury. Tuchel named Djed Spence, Jarell Quansah and Ezri Konsa as the right-back cover options who can replace James. But the England boss was also questioned as to why he called up centre-back Trevoh Chalobah - instead of a natural right-back option - when full-back Tino Livramento picked up a tournament-ending injury earlier this month. "The thinking of calling Chalobah is to free up Quansah on the right full-back position for us," said Tuchel. "I saw him playing very strongly there for Liverpool and he played enough in a back three - which is not so far from the position - in Leverkusen. And we have Djed Spence. "No one could see that [James injury] coming. Reece was in good shape. "Konsa played in that right-back position as well for us on a high level. No problem. We would love to have Reece as a key player but he's not available. We will find solutions. That's what we do." Rice and Anderson fit - but Arsenal man has yellow-card issue Reports on Friday evening also put Elliot Anderson's participation against Panama in doubt due to muscle tightness. However, Tuchel said the England midfielder took part in full training on Friday and is available to start. Despite picking up a calf knock against Ghana, Declan Rice has also been passed fit - but the Arsenal midfielder is one yellow card away from being banned for the round of 32. "Yes and no," said Tuchel, when asked if that impacts his thinking. "He's experienced enough to handle it. But we are aware of it. He has a yellow card. "If he starts [against Panama], and I normally want Declan on the pitch, then he has to manage that and he will manage that. "Elliot Anderson was in full training [on Friday]. Declan Rice was in full training. They felt both minor issues after the Ghana match but have had time to recover. "Everyone except Reece James is available and ready to go. We will take the decision [on Friday night]." Tuchel: Anderson caused no distractions by Man City move Meanwhile, Tuchel also addressed Anderson's impending British transfer record move to Manchester City, who have agreed a £116m move for the Nottingham Forest player. Earlier this month, Tuchel revealed he does not want players focused on transfers on the day before a match and the England boss said Anderson has not caused any distractions - and he will facilitate that City move after the Panama game. "We had no distractions, no medical before the match," said Tuchel. "All the focus was all about his recovery and getting him available for training. "The focus was on training and travelling with us. No distractions from the main topic which is clearly the match. We want to win the match, win the group. We need Elliot in the right mindset. "The reality is that transfers are going on in world football while we are playing. Big transfers take a lot of time. "We know that things are going on behind the scenes. We will facilitate that transfer but after the match, not before."

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