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Jun 4
Three Royal Navy members who died in helicopter crash in Devon named

The Ministry of Defence said in a statement on X: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Navy Air Squadron, and Petty Officer Owen Green of 845 Navy Air Squadron, who died in Devon during routine training activity on 3 June." Lt Fisher was Britain's only serving female commando. The three were on board a Merlin Mk4 helicopter which crashed during a training exercise early on Wednesday. Police said emergency services were notified at around 3.45am after reports of a crash at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, Devon. Members of the UK armed forces have started paying tribute to the three killed in the crash. Commanding Officer of Commando Helicopter Force, Colonel Will Penkman, said: "It is a tragedy that we lost three members of the CHF family yesterday. "Cherished members of the force with bright futures ahead of them, they were all highly committed professionals infused with the Junglie spirit of the force. "Their loss leaves a terrible gap in our hearts and my thoughts go out to their family and friends who dearly loved them." The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Lt Fisher, Lt Cdr Gayson and Petty Officer Green were based in Yeovil, Somerset In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was "deeply saddened" by the crash, and later described the incident on social media as "utterly tragic". Defence Secretary John Healey said he was "devastated" at the three deaths of personnel who "served with excellence and will be much missed". This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

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Jun 4
Judge blocks Jewish group's attempt to stop Kanye West gigs

The US rapper, known as Ye, has already been stopped from performing in the UK, Poland and Italy this year. He has attracted widespread controversy in recent years for a series of antisemitic remarks, including celebrating Nazism and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler. Dutch authorities were under pressure to take similarly tough action by cancelling concerts planned for the city of Arnhem this weekend, with organisers claiming 70,000 tickets have been sold. The Central Jewish Council filed an emergency lawsuit on Tuesday to ban West from the country, but a judge in Amsterdam has rejected it. "There are no indications that West's presence in the coming days will lead to concrete public order dangers," a statement from the court said. The ruling was criticised by the council, which said: "The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic." The lawsuit came after the Dutch government's immigration minister, Bart van den Brink, said there was no legal basis for blocking West from entering the country. While his remarks were "reprehensible", there was "no reason to bar him", he said. Read more from Sky News:Your guide to the World CupGreenland is Denmark's 'for now', says US West, 48, issued a public apology for his past behaviour in January, blaming his behaviour on having bipolar-1 disorder and saying he had "lost touch with reality". Before the UK government blocked him earlier this year, which led to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival he had been booked to headline, West said he hoped to "present a show of change, bringing unity, peace and love".

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Jun 4
Starmer backs Labour MP Jess Asato suing Elon Musk's xAI over deepfakes of her in a bikini

The prime minister said Jess Asato "is absolutely right in the action she is taking" . He added: "Disgusting images were created, in her particular case by Grok. "I am really pleased that we took Grok on a few months ago, because that is the fight we should be in, taking on some of these platforms providers [and] some of these disgusting images, really disgusting. We won that. "But Jess is right, she is a parliamentarian. I am 100% behind the action that she has taken." He also accused Musk of "interfering in our politics in the last few days, trying to whip up division. That is not who we are in Britain." He added: "In Britain we are reasonable, tolerant people. When we have a terrible case like Henry's case, Henry Nowak, we react calmly as his family has done. "When it comes to disgusting images on Grok, we take Grok on and fight because that's who we are as a country." Ms Asato claims that Grok users created and shared fake images depicting her in a bikini, as well as a video showing her "being chloroformed and prepared ⁠for a sexual assault", after she criticised the chatbot in January. The MP for Lowesoft said she filed a claim at the High Court on Wednesday in a bid to seek accountability for the design choices that allowed Grok to create such images. She is seeking damages, but also wants to set a precedent for companies to be liable for the design of AI systems and to create "better guardrails" for tech companies in the future. Speaking to Sky's Cathy Newman, she said seeing the images of herself was "Scary. Demeaning. Humiliating." She added: "I'm going to try and prove that under our current and existing law that we have rights over our own image. "And at the essence of my case is a breach of privacy, and also a breach of data protection. Because I never consented for those images to be manipulated by AI and then shared back to me to humiliate me and silence me. And I think there needs to be a new standard and understanding of what our image rights are in this country. "I hope that if we win this case, that will actually create some sense of control, not just for women and girls, but for everybody." Following the backlash over xAI earlier this year, the company said its users would no longer be able to use Grok to generate sexualised images of real people. It has since become illegal to create or request a non-consensual deepfake of an adult in the UK. The claim filed at the High Court on Wednesday is being brought under the Data Protection Act and for tortious misuse of private information. Read more from Sky News:Stop speculating about Nowak murder, warns police watchdogNHS approves new drug for hard-to-treat cancer Ms Asato's solicitor, Ravi Naik of the law firm AWO, said: "Where there is a wrong, the law must provide a remedy, and that is as true of artificial intelligence as of anything else. "No one should be subjected to abuse like this, and no one should have to instruct a lawyer to get images like these taken down. "This content existed because of design choices made by engineers at xAI. It is built deliberately. "This is one of the first claims to test liability for the design of an AI system, and we aim to make it clear that safety cannot be an afterthought. Ms Asato has shown real courage in stepping forward." xAI has been approached for comment.

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Jun 4
Erling Haaland: Man City threaten legal action over Real Madrid presidential candidate's pledge to sign striker

What actually happened? Real presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme, who faces current president Florentino Perez in Sunday's vote, claimed on Spanish TV show El Hormiguero on Wednesday night that Haaland had a release clause and wants to move to the Bernabeu. He also held up a Real shirt with 'Haaland 9' on the back. Riquelme, who also promised to sign Haaland's City team-mate Rodri, said: "If I break my promises regarding either of these players, I've signed a guarantee where I'd pay 100 per cent of membership costs for next season. "Haaland has a release clause, and he wants to come to Madrid." Transfer Centre LIVE!| Latest on YOUR Premier League club!Got Sky? Watch Sky Sports LIVE on your phone📱No Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺What was City's response? However, Manchester City have moved quickly to refute those claims, saying in a statement that there is "no chance" Haaland will be leaving the Etihad Stadium any time soon. The Premier League club also said they are considering legal action over the shirt stunt. A City spokesperson said in a statement: "The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue. "There is no chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it. "We are considering legal action for the use of our player image in this context." Haaland is under contract at the Etihad until the summer of 2034 and Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta and his father Alfie Haaland laughed off suggestions the 25-year-old could soon be heading to the Spanish capital. A joint-statement released in the early hours of Thursday morning said: "All very entertaining but not true. We wish all the best for both candidates in the Real Madrid elections." Haaland joined City in 2022 and signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract in January 2025. The Norway striker has been a prolific scorer since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, helping City win two Premier League titles and the Champions League. He has struck 162 times in 198 appearances for the club and won the Premier League's Golden Boot award in three of the past four years. Riquelme also said he would sign City midfielder Rodri, whose current contract runs until 2027. The 29-year-old Spain international has previously been linked with Real but City still consider him to be part of their plans. Rodri said earlier this week he did not want to discuss his future until after the World Cup. What was Perez's response? Meanwhile, current Real president Florentino Perez made his own election pledge on Wednesday night, seemingly confirming Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid as manager, if he wins next Sunday's presidential election. Perez posted a video on X in which Mourinho features in a Real shirt saying: "Yes", while the only other words to accompany it say: "Meanwhile, on TV, they just keep talking and talking and talking. So much history to be made." The video was posted in response to Riquelme's TV apperaance promoting his rival bid. Perez has made no secret of his intention to name Mourinho as head coach should he win the vote and remain for an eighth term in the role, but his social media post appears to have made it official. Mourinho is widely expected to agree a three-year-deal to return to the Bernabeu Stadium and replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who was appointed in January after Xabi Alonso's departure. Benfica have yet to confirm Mourinho's departure, while speculation has been mounting that Marco Silva is being lined up as his successor after the Portuguese announced he will leave Fulham when his contract expires in June. Real Madrid's presidential election on Sunday will be decided by the club's members. It is the first contested election since 2006 as club members will choose between incumbent Perez, 79, and businessman Riquelme, 37. Haaland viewed as 'integral' to Man City's future Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom: It's quite unusual for Man City to go on the record like this. They are refusing these claims. And they are only claims, unsubstantiated. But they come from someone who is trying to be elected as Real Madrid's president. He feels he has the authority to go on Spanish TV and make such claims - City are keen to nip this in the bud very quickly. Haaland has won the Golden Boot in three of the last four seasons, only Mo Salah interrupting that run. When he signed he helped them win their first Champions League. He was a major part of their trebling-winning season in 2023. He's been scintillating. He's a huge part of this club, and if you are a new manager coming in following Pep Guardiola leaving, he'll be viewed as an integral part of the future.

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Jun 4
Man in his 50s taken to hospital after crossbow shooting at University of Surrey accommodation

A 21-year-old Saudi national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into custody while police carry out an investigation. Officers were called to reports of a shooting at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at around 10am this morning. The suspect, who was a former student at the university, was detained at the scene soon after and police say they are working closely with university authorities. A University of Surrey spokesperson said that the incident took place at around 9.50am and that a member of the campus safety team was "seriously injured". Police have appealed for information and witnesses to come forward. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition, police said. Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: "I appreciate that this incident will cause concern amongst our local communities, and I can reassure that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident. "We are working closely with the university as our investigation progresses. "The suspect was detained at the scene shortly after the incident and an investigation is now underway to establish the circumstances of the assault." He continued: "The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital and his next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers." Read more from Sky News:Ex-police officer falsely identified by Grok is forced to fleeSpaceX stock market debut set to make Elon Musk a trillionaire While the university's campus is fully open, a significant emergency services presence remains in place. Located in the west of Guildford, Manor Park is home to flats housing between three and nine students. The University of Surrey describes the campus as having its own launderettes, study space, common rooms, and a modern Manor Park Social bar.

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Jun 3
Actor Shia LaBeouf sentenced after pleading guilty to simple battery during Mardi Gras festival

New Orleans parish judge Juana Marine-Lombard gave the actor a six-month suspended sentence and two years of probation. LaBeouf was also ordered to keep away from the three victims and the bar. The Transformers star must also attend an alcohol treatment programme under the sentence, according to Sarah Chervinsky, a lawyer for the actor. LaBeouf had been released on bail following his arrest near the city's historic French Quarter. Footage of the 17 February encounter shows a shirtless LaBeouf, 39, shoving a person to the ground and hitting someone else in the face, "causing his nose to possibly dislocate", according to a New Orleans police report. Read more from Sky News:Man shot dead after taking 10 hostage in CaliforniaUniversal theme park gets £1.3bn taxpayer support Jeffrey Damnit, a well-known local entertainer who police identified as Jeffrey Klein in the incident report, said he was one of the people assaulted by the star. He said LaBeouf, who found fame on the Disney Channel as a young teen in the early 2000s, had pushed him from behind at the bar earlier in the night, using homophobic insults and threatening his life. Chervinsky said it was a "minor Mardi Gras bar tussle" and there was "no evidence it was about bias or prejudice". "Mr LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so," Chervinsky said. "Now he's looking forward to focusing on family, work, and new creative projects." Damnit's lawyer said his client hopes LaBeouf's behaviour improves after his substance abuse treatment. "In New Orleans we are all equal, we should all feel safe, and we don't treat people different based upon relative fame," attorney Michael Kennedy said. The Hollywood star is also known for films including Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, Constantine and, more recently, several independent movies. Mardi Gras is the pre-lent festival which coincides with carnival festivals around the world and attracts thousands of visitors to the city to see colourful parades, performers and festival goers.

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Jun 3
Former victims minister urges PM to meet Epstein survivors after latest Mandelson files release

Ms Davies-Jones says politicians have spent days discussing powerful men, while survivors risk being an "afterthought" and "the PM needs to listen and act". She says the prime minister's approach to survivors was "one of many factors" that led to her resignation as victims minister. The prime minister has previously apologised to Jeffrey Epstein's victims for having "believed Mandelson's lies and appointed him". Asked whether the prime minister should meet survivors, Ms Davies-Jones gave a clear answer. "Yes," she said. "I think there is a strong case for the prime minister sitting down with survivors and listening directly to their experiences". When asked why she thinks the prime minister hasn't met victims she said: "That's for him to say". She added that his pledge to halve levels of violence against women and girls in a decade "doesn't happen without action". "If you're serious about putting victims at the heart of the response, then listening to them has to be more than a slogan," she said. Her comments come after an Epstein survivor told Sky News they felt ignored by political leaders despite the case returning to the headlines. Ms Davies Jones is planning to intervene in the debate on the files relating to Peter Mandelson on Wednesday to "ensure that the victims and survivors are heard and not forgotten". A government spokesperson said "Our thoughts remain with the victims of Epstein, who have lived with unimaginable trauma, and it is crucial that accountability is delivered". They added: "The Epstein scandal has exposed a culture that didn't value the lives of women. That is why government is deploying the full power of the state to halve violence against women and girls within a decade." Ms Davies-Jones' intervention comes as the prime minister is expected to meet alleged victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed. Number 10 was contacted for comment.

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Jun 4
Ryan Rozicki paying close attention to Chris Billam-Smith with late breakfast lesson ahead of cruiserweight clash

Former world champion Billam-Smith eyes a big performance at the Bournemouth International Centre to push back into title contention, with a showdown against Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia potentially awaiting the winner. Billam-Smith ends his 14-month absence from the ring with a likely bruising encounter against Rozicki, the hard-hitting Canadian who has seen 20 of his 21 professional victories come via knockout. How to watch Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki on Sky SportsBillam-Smith hits back at Rozicki over Opetaia verdictGet Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW Both cruiserweights are staying in the same Bournemouth-based hotel ahead of Saturday's card, Zuffa Boxing's first promotion outside of the UK, with Rozicki spotted earlier this week by Billam-Smith taking a closer look at his opponent. "At breakfast [on Tuesday], I've seen him with a video - I think they were analysing my fights, it looked like," Billam-Smith told Sky Sports. "I literally just looked around at breakfast and seen them with a laptop or whatever in front of them, but that doesn't bother me. "A lot of people that would bother, but I don't know what fight they're watching and I'll be very different to a lot of their fights. I'll be boxing different to any fight I've boxed before and I've added a lot to my game. "It doesn't really matter because once you're in there with me, it's different - you have to feel it." Rozicki confirmed the incident to Sky Sports but refused to reveal the footage of Billam-Smith they were watching, with the 31-year-old fully prepared for the challenge he expects to face in Saturday's main event. "I don't want to overlook Chris [Billam-Smith] - he's a world champion," Rozicki told Sky Sports. "Once somebody has a world title and they've defended it, to me, they're always classed as a world champion. "So when I look at him, I see a world champion in front of me. I don't take anything from him. I only give him credit. I don't look at his bad performances, I only look at his good performances. "I only think of him when he was at his best. Is there a part in the back of my mind that looks at him and thinks, I could cave this guy's skull in if I hit him? Yeah, but I don't let that at the front. "When the bell rings, those thoughts can come to the front." Billam-Smith has only had one fight since losing to Gilberto Ramirez by unanimous decision in November 2024, beating Brandon Glanton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last April, with the Englishman confident about seeing off Rozicki this weekend. "I watch a little bit [of an opponent's past fights] here and there, usually nearer the fight," Billam-Smith added. "We've watched bits through camp and I've watched bits through camp. "The more I watch with him, the more confident I get. At the same time, that tells me, am I missing something? He has got a new coach, so he can adapt and I'm expecting a different version of him. And I've got to adapt on the night as well. "By the time I get a lot of my work off, he'll just revert back to type anyway. That will be key - getting that out of him, reverting back to type - and then I can be good to go." Watch Zuffa Boxing 07 this Saturday live on Sky Sports, with early coverage streamed from 5pm ahead of live action on Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky One from 7pm. Get Sky Sports or stream boxing with no contract.

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