Bradley Murdoch, who died last year without revealing the location of Mr Falconio's remains, was questioned by an Australian police officer as he received palliative care for terminal throat cancer. "I need you to have a think about if Peter Falconio was your son... and somebody knew something about where his body was," the officer can be heard telling him. Murdoch replied: "Don't beat around the bush, because I'm just going to cut you short every time, OK? "I know nothing. I've said this for 22 years. I know nothing." After the officer asked Murdoch to think about his answer, he launched a foul-mouthed tirade, strenuously denying any knowledge. "I'm not thinking about it. I've thought about, I thought about it for 22 f***ing years," he said. "I've been with these fellas for 22 years. They've all understood what's going on, I've said the same story over and over and over, and now you're here at the last minute because I'm fucking dying." Mr Falconio, 28, was shot in the head after he and his girlfriend Joanne Lees were ambushed on a remote highway near Barrow Creek in Australia's Northern Territory on 14 July 2001. Murdoch pulled up beside the British couple's camper van, and claimed that he had seen sparks coming from their vehicle. He shot Mr Falconio as he inspected the van before forcing Ms Lees into his vehicle, and binding her wrists with cable ties. Read more from Sky News:Man wanted over murders of wife and two children arrestedNew record as temperatures hit 35C or above on six days She managed to escape, and hid in the outback for several hours before flagging down a passing truck. Murdoch was convicted of Mr Falconio's murder in 2005, and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 28 years. Despite repeated searches across the vast Australian outback, Mr Falconio's body has never been found. Northern Territory Police said its thoughts remained with Mr Falconio's family and Ms Lees, whose "loss and uncertainty continue to be felt 25 years on". "Twenty-five years is a significant milestone, and the Northern Territory Police Force remains committed to bringing this investigation to its fullest conclusion, and will continue to pursue every avenue available," the force said. "There may still be someone who knows something, whether that be information they have never previously shared with police, or something Murdoch said to them." A reward for information leading directly to the discovery of his remains was doubled last year to 500,000 Australian dollars.

The BRIT Award-winning track has spent 16 consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, overtaking Wet Wet Wet's Love Is All Around, which set the previous record during the Four Weddings And A Funeral phenomenon of 1994. Wet Wet Wet offered Fender and Dean "huge congratulations," telling Sky News: "It's great to see amazing British artists continuing to produce songs that connect with so many people." Wet Wet Wet is now made up of Graeme Clark, Graeme Duffin and vocalist Kevin Simm, who joined the band in 2018, after former frontman Marti Pellow left the band in 2017. The band added: "We've always been incredibly proud of what Love Is All Around achieved and to hold that record for more than 30 years is something we never imagined when we first recorded the song. "It's been a huge part of our story ever since and we have the privilege of performing it to audiences on tour, seeing thousands of people sing every word back to us night after night." Meanwhile, Rein Me In could yet climb even higher up the all-time rankings. The song has drawn level with Bryan Adams' 1991 hit (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, from the movie Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, as the joint second longest-running No 1 single in UK chart history. Only Frankie Laine's I Believe from 1958 spent longer in the top spot. The success marks another milestone in an extraordinary chart run for Rein Me In, which was originally released by Fender more than a year ago as part of his third studio album, before being reworked as a duet with Dean. The song took 35 weeks from its chart debut to reach No 1 - the longest climb to the top in UK chart history - before finally reaching No. 1 in February 2026. Since then, it has become Fender's first UK No 1 single, the longest-running No 1 of the 2020s, and the only song in UK chart history to return to No 1 on four separate occasions during the same chart run. It is also only the second single ever to spend a full calendar year inside the UK Top 40. Earlier this year, Rein Me In was named Song of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards.

Baroness Harman praised Burnham for saying he will reach out more to the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP), attending their weekly meetings and voting alongside Labour MPs in parliament. Politics latest: Follow live She also backed Burnham's claim that he will require ministers to engage with Labour MPs more, and to use the whipping system as more like a HR department rather than to "punish" MPs. But speaking to our political editor Beth Rigby on Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson called Burnham's plans "absolute vapid bollocks". Baroness Harman, who was deputy Labour leader from 2007 to 2015, said Burnham has "got this different organism now, which is not just ministers sitting in their departments and him sitting in Number 10 and issuing edicts from the whips, but a kind of bottom-up thing from MPs' constituencies right through to Number 10 and him as prime minister, because he'll be mingling with them on a regular basis". "And I cannot tell you how different that is from how things work currently," she added. Baroness Davidson, however, was sceptical that Burnham would attend a meeting of the PLP every week. She said that if Burnham attends the PLP more than once every three months it would be "nonsense". She criticised "the idea that he's gonna stay home and do that instead of go to the G7 or NATO". Burnham received 322 nominations to become Labour leader on Thursday, with nominations open until Wednesday. He's expected to become Labour leader on 17 July, and prime minister on 20 July. Baroness Harman added that while a lot of Labour MPs "wish we weren't here and it had worked out better for Starmer", most are "really, really happy" about Burnham likely becoming leader. But, she said there were still "tough choices" that Burnham would have to make, such as on welfare reform. It was the discontent of many Labour MPs over Starmer's attempt to reduce the welfare bill that some have cited as the beginning of his leadership troubles, which ended with his resignation last month. Burnham has said he will devolve more power to mayors to help people get back into work, which he hopes will reduce the benefits bill. To listen to Electoral Dysfunction twice a week - including the members-only Sky News Insider edition - click here. Subscribers to Sky News Insider will be able to enjoy ad-free access, bonus episodes and early releases. (Requires paid subscription. UK only. 18+).

Quansah was shown a straight red card after a VAR review early in the second half at the Azteca for an ankle-high challenge on Jesus Gallardo. While dismissals of this nature usually carry a one-game ban, it was upgraded to two as a result of the challenge being considered 'serious foul play'. Guehi, Rice & James train ahead of Norway clashHow do England stop Erling Haaland and Norway's other threats?Bellingham unlocked? How Thomas Tuchel has helped him find a new level Tuchel was critical of the officials post-match, claiming that the "referees are just not good enough". The upgraded ban also comes at a time when FIFA is under fire after suspending United States forward Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year after his sending off against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun was subsequently cleared to play in the 4-1 defeat to Belgium. There had been some suggestion that Tuchel's comments on officials may have been a factor in the decision to extend Quansah's ban, but the German revealed he had not been given a reason why that was the case. "I don't think so," he said when asked if his comments could've impacted the length of the ban. "We also have no explanation." The Three Lions fought valiantly in the hostile atmosphere of the Azteca despite being a man down for the majority of the second half to progress to the last eight. Tuchel believes that spirit will be important in overcoming a Norway side brimming with confidence. "I think we took a big step in our last match, but it was only a step," he added. "We're still hungry, we still have dreams and we still have a big goal to play for. The next step is to win the quarter-final. "We left this match behind. We take the positive things and the belief with us, but everything that matters is ahead of us." 'Not good enough' - Tuchel's full quotes on officials after Quansah red Speaking to BBC Sport immediately after the win against Mexico, Tuchel said: "It's just not good enough. Referees are just not good enough. Fourth officials are just not good enough. "It's the bottom line. Is this a clear and obvious mistake for the [Mexico] penalty? For sure not, but VAR gets involved. "They overturn a situation where he doesn't even give a foul. Not good enough." He would go on to add: "We give everything and then decisions are overturned in a very questionable way. "But it's not only about the big decisions, the little decisions, the consistency in the decisions. You're just out there, it's like almost on the open sea, in front of the court, you don't know what's going to happen. They're just not on the level. "You play at the highest level now. You need highest‑level refereeing. There are only athletes out there. The game has changed massively and it's just not good enough. It's just not good enough for the players, for the game." Tuchel handed triple injury boost ahead of Norway game While Tuchel may be without Quansah due to suspension, he was handed a timely boost after confirming that Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James were all available for selection in Miami. Rice had been struggling with illness after Monday's last-16 win in Mexico and had been kept away from team-mates, while Guehi missed England's training session in Kansas City on Thursday with concerns emerging about a hamstring issue. However, both players took part in training in Miami on Friday, ahead of Saturday's showdown with Norway in the city. James also took part in the session, his first since sustaining a hamstring injury during England's second group stage game against Ghana. However, head coach Thomas Tuchel revealed that all three were available for selection on Saturday. "We had everyone available in training. That's the best news," Tuchel said during his press conference. "We have the full choice except for our suspended player [Quansah]." Kane relishing Haaland battle One of the main storylines going into the encounter with Norway is which of the two goal machines on either side will make the biggest difference. Erling Haaland has lit up his first World Cup and currently has seven goals to his name, with England skipper Harry Kane sitting just behind on six. Kane, who is set to draw level with Wayne Rooney to become England's most-capped outfield player, is ready for the challenge. "Erling has been incredible," Kane said. "Physically, he's a machine. His finishing is at the highest level, and obviously his goal-scoring record speaks for itself. "I see myself as a different player, although I score the same goals. I like to be a little more involved. I don't think he's one to compare ourselves. "I respect him a lot as a player, as a fellow professional. Obviously, I'm hoping he has a quiet day tomorrow, but I think his overall performance over these recent years speaks for itself."

It is the latest in a spate of open water deaths this summer during successive heatwaves. Police were called to an incident at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham, at around 7pm on Friday. They found a man, 18, who was unresponsive in the water. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. Detective Inspector Steven Horton said: "We have tragically recovered the body of an 18-year-old man from the water, and are conducting extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances. "Our thoughts remain with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. "I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of open water. We strongly encourage people to stay safe and refrain from entering large bodies of water including reservoirs, rivers, canals, or ponds. "Your safety is our priority. Please look after yourselves and enjoy the weather safely." Read more from Sky News:Temperatures hit 35C or above on six separate daysMan wanted over UK murders arrested in South Africa The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potential increase in water-related incidents, including risks from cold water shock and drowning, as the hot weather continues. During the May heatwave, at least 15 people, mostly children, drowned while swimming in open water. On Friday, Derbyshire Constabulary announced that the body of an 18-year-old man had been recovered from the water near the weir at the Darley Abbey Mills complex after two teenagers got into difficulty. Forecasters have said areas of England and Wales will continue to exceed 30C throughout the weekend, and into next week, as it was announced that 2026 had become the first year to record temperatures of 35C on six separate days.

Ward, 28, was accused of raping a woman in the back of a Mercedes after meeting her outside a New Year's party in east London in January 2023. He had denied two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. The jury unanimously found him not guilty of all charges on Friday. The actor became emotional as each count was read out, bursting into tears as he was cleared of all charges. There were shouts of relief from his family and friends in the public gallery. Ward was helped from the courtroom by his defence lawyer. The trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court had lasted two weeks, with the jury taking five hours and 25 minutes to make their decision. When asked during the trial what he thought about the encounter, Ward had said: "Everything we did was wholly consensual." He told the court he believed they were both "having a great time" and that they had a "mutual attraction". He said: "We engaged in consensual sex, had a great time and she was actively participating in what we were doing all the time." Ward's life and career 'put on hold' for three and a half years Speaking outside the court, Ward's solicitor Humzah Ilyas said the case had had a "profound impact" on the actor, but that he was "looking forward to getting back to doing the work he loves". He said in a statement: "Micheal Ward is enormously grateful to the members of the jury for taking the time to examine the evidence in this case with such care. As he maintained throughout this case, this was a consensual sexual encounter. The jury agreed and cleared him of all wrongdoing. "It has been three and a half years since the police started investigating this matter, during which time Micheal's life, as well as his successful career, has been put on hold. This has, inevitably, had a profound impact on him and those closest to him. "Micheal is thankful this process has now reached a conclusion. He looks forward to getting back to the work he loves and focusing on the future." Mr Ilyas added: "As he starts to rebuild his life, Micheal would like to acknowledge those who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. They deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and have their allegations taken seriously." He said Ward, who stood next to his solicitor as the statement was read out and appeared emotional throughout, was also thankful to God and his family. Influencer thrown out of court earlier in trial Following the not guilty verdict, it emerged that earlier in the trial, a social media influencer had been kicked out of the courtroom and threatened with contempt of court. Murad Merali, a content creator who boasts more than half a million followers on platforms including YouTube and TikTok, was confronted in court on 3 July by Judge Rosa Dean, the Recorder of Redbridge, who told the YouTuber to delete his posts and then ordered him to "leave the building". The Attorney General's Office is not believed to be taking any further action. Ward is best known for playing London drug dealer Jamie in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Top Boy. He was given the BAFTA rising star award in 2020 and has appeared in several films, including Blue Story and Sam Mendes' film Empire of Light. Born in Jamaica, Ward moved to east London as a young child. He was brought up along with his three sisters by his mother, after his father died in a car crash when he was two years old.

She served as a Conservative MP for Maidstone, Kent, for 23 years from 1987 to 2010 and held several positions in Sir John Major's government. A statement from her management said: "It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG. "We send our deepest condolences to Ann's family and friends. We ask that the family's wish not to be contacted at this sad time is respected." Ms Widdecombe left the Conservatives in 2019 and joined the Brexit Party, serving as an MEP representing South West England in Brussels between 2019 and 2020. She joined Reform UK, the successor to the Brexit Party, as a supporter in 2023 and appeared at the party's conference the following year as its immigration spokesperson. In a tribute on X, Reform leader Nigel Farage said: "When Ann Widdecombe decided to stand for The Brexit Party in the snap 2019 European Elections, it was a big moment and huge boost. The voters loved her. "She played a decisive role in getting Brexit over the line and will be missed by us all." A spokeswoman for Sir Keir Starmer described her as "a distinctive figure in British politics". She said the prime minister was "saddened" by her death and "pays tribute to the conviction and dedication with which she served her country". Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Ms Widdecombe was a "formidable politician". She wrote on social media: "My deepest condolences and those of the Conservative Party to the family and friends of Ann Widdecombe. "She was a formidable politician who was never afraid to speak her mind and fought hard for what she believed. Always true to herself, her politics were strongly guided by her faith and her values. Rest in Peace, Ann." Former prime minister Boris Johnson described her as "a heroic Brexiteer and a great speaker". He said Ms Widdecombe "could move Tory audiences to such ecstasy that she was a very hard act to follow." 'Firm views' Health Secretary James Murray said Ms Widdecombe was "never shy of having quite firm views", adding that everyone "can recognise the contribution that she made to politics". Mr Murray told Times Radio: "I think she's been such a large part of our politics for many years. I mean, she was never shy of having quite firm views and sharing them quite willingly, and I can't say I always agreed with her views, but she was such a part of our politics. "I think everyone can kind of recognise the contribution that she made to politics and the role that she played in our public life." Ms Widdecombe also appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, partnering with Anton Du Beke, in 2010. She famously clashed with her Conservative colleague Michael Howard, when she was a Home Office minister and he was home secretary, describing him as having "something of the night about him". She also faced flak for defending a policy of chaining pregnant prisoners to their beds. Prominent Eurosceptic Throughout her political career, Ms Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and supported the Vote Leave campaign in the 2016 Brexit referendum. In a statement, her management company said she "loved the cut and thrust of political debate" and was a "consummate professional". Read more from Sky News:Hosepipe ban for millions more peopleWoman forced to bury husband in Cape Verde Her management continued: "Her life and career were driven by her strong Christian values and commitment to public service. "She loved the cut and thrust of political debate and, 16 years after leaving Parliament, was still actively campaigning for Reform UK and offering forthright views on the hot topics of the day across numerous radio and television programmes. "Ann was a valued patron of many causes, particularly her animal charities. "As Ann once said on The Graham Norton Show, 'we get one go this side of eternity, one go. Life is not a dress rehearsal, you take opportunities that you like and you go for it, that's my philosophy'. "A consummate professional and a delight to work with, indefatigable to the last, we know this news will come as a great shock to the many colleagues and friends she made along the way and our sympathies go to them and her family."

Spin bowler Ecclestone (3-68) removed all-rounder Deepti Sharma (57) and tailenders Sayali Satghare (1) and Kranti Gaud (1) to increase her haul across 10 Tests, 84 ODIs and 113 T20Is to 338, above previous record holder Katherine Sciver-Brunt (335). Only India's Deepti (357) and compatriot Jhulan Goswami (355) have more wickets in women's internationals than Ecclestone, with the England star also eclipsing Australia great Ellyse Perry (336) during her late-innings burst in London on Friday evening. Stream England vs India Test contract-free with NOWAs it happened on day one of the historic Lord's TestListen to episodes of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Ecclestone's three breakthroughs in six balls came amid India losing their final four wickets for 11 runs after a previous wobble of 3-39 from 190-3 once an 89-run stand between Smriti Mandhana (83) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (58) had been broken as the set batters and Richa Ghosh (13) fell. England came out to bat around 45 minutes before stumps with Tammy Beaumont - playing her last match for her country after a 17-year international career - pinned lbw for two by Gaud, who would also have ousted Heather Knight (1no) in the same fashion had India reviewed, with her delivery poised to clatter the stumps. The hosts closed on 21-1 from 11 overs - Maia Bouchier is 17 not out after a brace of boundaries - cutting their deficit to 264. The day, which began with home captain Nat Sciver-Brunt opting to bowl in roasting conditions, was also notable for an excellent 19-over spell of off-spin from England debutant Maddy Villiers, whose 2-79 included bowling Harmanpreet through the gate with a gem of a delivery on the cusp of tea. England battle back with the ball at Lord's Lauren Filer (2-40) struck in just the second over of the match while fellow seamer Lauren Bell (1-50) - one of six players in the XI to figure in Sunday's T20 World Cup final defeat to Australia at Lord's - took a wicket at the end of the seventh as India slipped to 37-2. However, Mandhana shared half-century partnerships with Jemimah Rodrigues (35) and Harmanpreet, while Deepti's knock rallied India from 229-6 before the innings ended in a hurry thanks to Ecclestone. England, who handed a Test debut to all-rounder Alice Capsey as well as Villiers, were wayward with the ball in the morning session and perhaps fortunate to end up bagging as many as three wickets. Shafali Verma (0) edged Filer behind, Yastika Bhatia (12) had her off stump knocked back by a Bell beauty and Rodrigues dragged a driveable delivery from Issy Wong (2-41) on to her stumps. There was far greater accuracy after lunch, with Wong rewarded for a particularly probing spell when she induced an edge behind from Mandhana shortly after a pause in play due to Harmanpreet suffering from cramp. The livewire Villiers - who has played 22 white-ball matches for England - cleaned up Harmanpreet with a sharply-turning delivery, while she later trapped Sneh Rana (13) lbw on the sweep. Mandhana, Deepti among those to fire for India Mandhana profited from England's morning looseness to notch a 50-ball half-century - her sixth fifty-plus score across nine Tests - with her innings including trademark gorgeous cover-driven boundaries as well as powerful pulls and a scorching slog-swept six. Deepti's fifty, which ended when she failed to get the elevation to clear Knight at midwicket and holed out off Ecclestone, was her fifth in Tests and could prove crucial come the final analysis. Around dismissing Deepti, Ecclestone pinned Satghare leg before and castled Gaud, while Filer's second wicket of day came when she had Ghosh flicking to Wong at deep fine leg off the bottom of the bat. This is the 16th Women's Test between England and India, with the previous 15 seeing 11 draws, three India victories - including the most recent meeting in Mumbai in December 2023 - and a sole England triumph in Jamshedpur way back in 1995. After day one at Lord's, the latest instalment remains in the balance. Wong: England have had a brilliant day England fast bowler Issy Wong, speaking to Sky Sports Cricket: "I think we've had a brilliant day. When you win the toss and bowl, getting yourself into a position where you bowl the opposition out before the end of play is a really good effort. "All of the bowlers chipped in, so we're really happy. There's enough in the pitch, enough movement off the seam. "[Villiers] bowled unbelievably. It's been a long time coming for her as she's obviously played the other two formats a while ago. "We were all buzzing for her to come back in, get the whites on and show exactly why she's in the team. She bowled fantastically." Watch day two of the standalone Women's Test between England and India at Lord's live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.30am on Saturday (11am first ball). Stream cricket contract-free with NOW.