Rico Gedel, 25, is on trial, accused of killing Watkins, who was stabbed to death last October in his cell at the high-security HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Watkins, who was jailed in December 2013, had been serving a 29-year sentence with another six years on licence after admitting a string of sex offences - including the attempted rape of a fan's baby. Leeds Crown Court was shown bodycam footage of Gedel allegedly saying "I hope he sleeps" to officers who were searching his own cell after the incident. Gedel was laughing as he entered the room and when asked where the weapon was, he responded "I used my hands", said Patrick Wilson, who was part of the prison's dedicated search team (DST). Other footage appeared to capture Gedel wishing Watkins "a good night's sleep, Watkins lad". The court heard Gedel was "unhappy" about having to move wings the day before the fatal attack on 11 October and had threatened to "do something to get moved to segregation". Prison officer Adam Laycock said in a statement he had been involved in transferring Gedel from A wing to B wing. He said: "(Gedel) didn't want to move wings. He had mentioned a number of times that if he was moved he would do something." "I knew Gedel would rather go to segregation than be moved to somewhere he didn't want to be." Mr Laycock said he made his way to B wing on the day of Watkins' death after hearing a "code red" called, and saw Gedel being escorted by officers. "I noticed Gedel was looking somewhat smug, and seemed to have a smirk on his face," according to his statement that was read by prosecutor Chris Rose. Another prison officer from A wing, Justin Barrett, said he saw Gedel being restrained after the "code red". Mr Barrett said: "He had not been happy about the move from A to B wing. I heard him say he would do something to get moved to segregation." Read more from Sky News:Teaching assistant who spat at pupils is jailedMan pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate Trump An officer from the segregation wing at HMP Long Lartin, where Gedel was taken after Watkins' death, said Gedel seemed "proud of what had happened" and said he "felt like a celebrity". The makeshift weapon was made of a Stanley knife stuck to a piece of plastic cutlery with large amounts of tape, jurors were told. It was found in the prison bins, where it was disposed of by Samuel Dodsworth, the trial was told. Gedel passed the knife to Dodsworth, 44, after leaving Watkins' cell, the court heard. Gedel and Dodsworth both deny murder and possession of a makeshift knife in prison. The trial continues.

The 30-year-old has accused the tech giant of using her image without permission to market its TV sets. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted ​image of the pop artist on the front of cardboard boxes containing ​televisions for retail sale. This enabled the company to benefit from what seemed ⁠like her endorsement of the product, the lawsuit alleges. The image alleged to have been used ​on the TV boxes is titled Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024, and Lipa is the owner of all rights, title and interest in the image, according to the lawsuit. The suit was filed on Friday in the California federal court. Read more from Sky News:Adolescence dominates BAFTA TV ceremonyRemains of US soldier who fell off cliff found She has also accused Samsung Electronics of breaching publicity rights. Her lawyers have attached screenshots of social media postings and comments in the filing, claiming the singer's image on the front of the boxes drove potential customers to buy the ​product. One of ​the screenshots shows ⁠a fan saying they would get the TV "just because Dua is on it". The Grammy-winning artist became aware of Samsung's alleged ​infringement in June last year and demanded the tech company stop using ​her ⁠image, but it repeatedly refused to do so, her lawyers said. Samsung's alleged unauthorised use of Lipa's image has "caused and continues to cause dilution" of her "brand identity ⁠and ​commercial goodwill by falsely conveying to the consuming ​public that she approves of and endorses" the products in question, they said. A spokesperson for Samsung Electronics declined ​to comment to Reuters, saying it was unable to comment on pending litigation, while ​Lipa's lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the case.

He's a former special adviser parachuted into a safe seat in 2001 who declared when he stood for leader in 2010: "No more special advisers parachuted into safe seats." He's the Liverpool-born Everton supporter who was booed at the Hillsborough disaster 20th anniversary memorial at Liverpool's Anfield football ground. Politics latest: First members of government resign in call for Starmer to quit And he's the Greater Manchester mayor who, when re-elected in 2024, insisted: "I'm here for a full third term. I'm not planning to head back to Westminster any time soon." Yet this self-styled "King of the North", Andy Burnham, is seen by many Labour MPs and activists as their salvation and the party's best hope - if he's allowed to run for leader. He's certainly popular. Opinion polls consistently put him well ahead of Sir Keir Starmer and other Labour leadership rivals. He's the only major Labour politician viewed favourably by voters. For example, a YouGov poll suggested 36% of voters view him positively and 27% unfavourably. Wes Streeting's rating was minus 20, Angela Rayner's minus 31 and the PM's minus 45. Another YouGov poll suggested 27% believe he would do a good job as PM compared with 22% a poor job. Among Labour voters it was 48%, compared with 60% who think Sir Keir is doing a poor job. Born in Aintree in 1970, Mr Burnham is a Cambridge graduate who became a researcher for the late Tessa Jowell and then special adviser to Chris Smith, who was culture secretary in Tony Blair's first term. He became MP for Leigh in Greater Manchester, with a majority more than 16,000, after the retirement of former Labour whip Lawrence Cunliffe and within two years was parliamentary aide to David Blunkett. He was on his way. After Labour's 2005 election victory, he became a junior minister, then middle-ranking minister at the Home Office before a sideways move to the Department of Health. When Gordon Brown became PM in 2007, he joined the cabinet as Treasury chief secretary, and then became culture secretary a year later and health secretary in 2009. After being heckled at Anfield as culture secretary in 2009, he became a champion of the Hillsborough bereaved, and eventually won a second inquiry, winning him cheers at the 25th anniversary. As health secretary, he was criticised for rejecting calls for a public inquiry into an unusually high rate of deaths at Stafford Hospital after concerns about its standards of care. After Labour's 2010 election defeat, he stood for the leadership, but came fourth behind the winner Ed Miliband, his brother David and Ed Balls, but ahead of left-winger Diane Abbott. He served as shadow education secretary, and then health, and stood for the leadership again after Miliband's defeat in 2015, and this time came second to Jeremy Corbyn. He was shadow home secretary under Corbyn, but a year later announced he was running for Greater Manchester mayor. He was elected in 2017 with 63% of the vote, in 2021 with 67% and in 2024 with 63% again. When he was first elected, Corbyn travelled to Manchester to celebrate his triumph, but Burnham chose to celebrate with his supporters instead. First challenge to Starmer thwarted As mayor, he has been a high-profile voice for northwest England, and promoted what he calls "Manchester-ism", with moves such as taking the city's buses back under public control. Tackling homelessness, he initially pledged to end rough sleeping in Greater Manchester by 2020, but by late 2019 he was forced to admit he would miss his target. He earned plaudits when he clashed with Boris Johnson over COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic, a high-profile rearguard action that earned him the title the "King of the North" for the first time. He ordered reviews into sex abuse allegations and grooming gangs in Rochdale, Manchester and Oldham, and backed calls for a national public inquiry. Despite pledging to serve a full term as mayor, as Starmer's woes deepened last autumn Burnham claimed on the eve of Labour's conference last year that he was being urged to stand for the Labour leadership. But that backfired, and Starmer saw off the challenge for a few months. Then, in early 2026, Burnham made his next move, a bid to stand as Labour's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election. He was thwarted when a sub-committee of Labour's national executive voted 8-1 - with deputy leader Lucy Powell his sole backer - to block him. Labour lost the by-election, and Burnham allies claimed he would have won. Now he's back again, this time with powerful allies, including Powell, Angela Rayner and Lisa Nandy, calling for him to be allowed to stand in a by-election this time. But time is not on Burnham's side. A swift contest, if it's triggered by Labour MP Catherine West's rallying call to mutineers, there almost certainly wouldn't be time for him to enter the race. His best hope is a contest delayed until later in the year. And even then, with Labour support at rock bottom in last week's elections, there's no guarantee he could win a by-election. But Burnham has proved before that he's a resilient politician and a fighter. That's what those MPs calling for Sir Keir to set a timetable for quitting claim Labour needs right now. And despite the obstacles potentially standing in his way - Labour's national executive and a volatile electorate in a by-election - he's ready to answer the call.

The forward, who joined the Gunners from Sunderland in 2017, leaves after nine seasons in north London. She made 265 appearances for the club, scoring 86 goals. In a glittering career at Arsenal, she has won the Women's Super League title, three League Cups, the Champions League and a Champions Cup. Live WSL table | Watch FREE match highlights from every WSL gameGot Sky? Watch WSL games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 "Leaving this club isn't easy," Mead said. "I don't think any words will truly be enough for what this club means to me. "It breaks my heart in ways I didn't expect, but I leave it with so much love, pride and so much gratitude. "Arsenal will always be a part of me, always." During her time at Arsenal, Mead made her England debut and went on to play a key role for the Lionesses as they won the Euros in 2022. She was named player of the tournament and was also part of the England squad that defended their Euros title in 2025. Director of women's football Clare Wheatley said: "Beth has made a huge contribution to our football club over nine years, and will go down in history as one of our best forwards and a legend of the club. "Beth is such a special person and will always be welcome at Arsenal. I know our supporters will join me in wishing Beth happiness and success in her future endeavours." Arsenal have announced that defender Laia Codina and midfielder Victoria Pelova will also leave the club at the end of the season when their contracts expire. A wonderful servant to Arsenal Analysis from Sky Sports' Laura Hunter: Mead has enjoyed some magic moments at Arsenal. None more special than the wonderful assist for Stina Blackstenius' winner in last year's Champions League final. It was fitting that a player who has lived and breathed Arsenal for the best part of a decade was so influential in a game of that magnitude. She's scored 86 goals for Arsenal, but that exquisite pass to unlock Barcelona will perhaps be remembered as her crowning moment. The 31-year-old has of course also been monumental for England over the years, changing the course of history on and off the pitch. As well as being a double European champion, she continues to be an active ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Action, supporting them in memory of her late mother. She is a pleasure to speak to. A highly likeable and humble character who doesn't take herself too seriously but is equally dedicated to her craft. She cares deeply about football. She cares about people too. Her presence will no doubt be missed by many at London Colney after such an impactful nine years. Indeed her departure, alongside Codina and Pelova, marks a change in direction at Arsenal as they seek to reinvent a side capable of challenging for the WSL under Renee Slegers. They haven't won the title since 2018/19. Work is clearly under way to address that reality.

Roman Lavrynovych, 22, has been giving evidence during his trial at the Old Bailey, and, along with two other men, denies arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses in north London linked to the prime minister. The court previously heard that a Toyota Rav4 car was burnt out in Kentish Town, north London, in the early hours of 8 May last year. Lavrynovych, from Lewisham in south east London, said he had initially refused an offer of £3,000 in cryptocurrency for the car job, but he said that El Money became threatening, and told him that he had "better do this job", because he knew where he lived and it "might be dangerous" for him, jurors heard. He is on trial alongside Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, from Romford in East London, and Petro Pochynok, 35, from Islington in north London, who all deny charges of conspiracy to damage property by fire between 1 April and 13 May last year. Lavrynovych also denies damaging two properties by fire with intent to endanger life on 11 and 12 May last year. On Monday, Lavrynovych told the court that he did not know who Sir Keir was, but was aware of Boris Johnson, the former prime minister. He said El Money's key aim was for the arson attacks to make the news. He added that Pochynok "was expected to record the process of how I did the fire but he did instead the recording of me walking away from the fire". An image showed Lavrynovych walking towards the camera and away from the vehicle that he said was at that point "set a little bit on fire". Footage of the alleged arson was sent to a taskmaster called El Money who had been instructing him on the jobs via Telegram, the court has heard. The defendant said he El Money had wanted video of the fire to be broadcast on the news, but it was not, the defendant said through a translator. Read more from Sky News:Labour MPs who want Starmer to resignNew rules to stop killer kitchen deathsTeaching assistant jailed for child cruelty El Money was unhappy with the result, Lavrynovych said, telling jurors: "[He] told me that we did a bad job, and the car is not on fire there." Lavrynovych added: "He said that it's a video for two seconds and there is no view of the fire being set up. "And he said that later they had checked and they didn't see [the] car on fire. He told me that this video might be not a genuine one." Lavrynovych was then tasked with setting fire to the main door of a building on a nearby street on 11 May. Jurors previously heard that it was managed by a company of which the prime minister had once been a director and shareholder. "He told me there are no people in there… he told me the specific time, and he said at that time there are no people there," the defendant added. He allegedly used white spirit, and he told the court the job was deemed a "success". A property belonging to the prime minister, and occupied by his sister-in-law, was then set alight the following night, the court heard. When Lavrynovych made several requests for payment, El Money said: "Look, you attacked a home of a very high ranking individual in Britain. I will send you money. "You need to leave the city. If police detain you, send a secret message 'geranium', and I will send a lawyer over to you. "I will give you money for a week's expenses and for a new phone. We won't be in contact for a week." Lavrynovych said he never attempted to send a secret message using the code word. The trial continues.

Rico Gedel, 25, is on trial, accused of killing Watkins, who was stabbed to death last October in his cell at the high-security HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Watkins, who was jailed in December 2013, had been serving a 29-year sentence with another six years on licence after admitting a string of sex offences - including the attempted rape of a fan's baby. Leeds Crown Court was shown bodycam footage of Gedel allegedly saying "I hope he sleeps" to officers who were searching his own cell after the incident. Gedel was laughing as he entered the room and when asked where the weapon was, he responded "I used my hands", said Patrick Wilson, who was part of the prison's dedicated search team (DST). Other footage appeared to capture Gedel wishing Watkins "a good night's sleep, Watkins lad". The court heard Gedel was "unhappy" about having to move wings the day before the fatal attack on 11 October and had threatened to "do something to get moved to segregation". Prison officer Adam Laycock said in a statement he had been involved in transferring Gedel from A wing to B wing. He said: "(Gedel) didn't want to move wings. He had mentioned a number of times that if he was moved he would do something." "I knew Gedel would rather go to segregation than be moved to somewhere he didn't want to be." Mr Laycock said he made his way to B wing on the day of Watkins' death after hearing a "code red" called, and saw Gedel being escorted by officers. "I noticed Gedel was looking somewhat smug, and seemed to have a smirk on his face," according to his statement that was read by prosecutor Chris Rose. Another prison officer from A wing, Justin Barrett, said he saw Gedel being restrained after the "code red". Mr Barrett said: "He had not been happy about the move from A to B wing. I heard him say he would do something to get moved to segregation." Read more from Sky News:Teaching assistant who spat at pupils is jailedMan pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate Trump An officer from the segregation wing at HMP Long Lartin, where Gedel was taken after Watkins' death, said Gedel seemed "proud of what had happened" and said he "felt like a celebrity". The makeshift weapon was made of a Stanley knife stuck to a piece of plastic cutlery with large amounts of tape, jurors were told. It was found in the prison bins, where it was disposed of by Samuel Dodsworth, the trial was told. Gedel passed the knife to Dodsworth, 44, after leaving Watkins' cell, the court heard. Gedel and Dodsworth both deny murder and possession of a makeshift knife in prison. The trial continues.

The report, by the influential Labour Growth Group, will argue a drastic change of economic strategy is needed if Labour wants a chance of winning the next general election. Politics Live: More than 50 Labour MPs now calling for Starmer to resign It was put together in part by MP Chris Curtis, co-chair of the LGG, who has publicly joined calls for Sir Keir Starmer to stand down as prime minister, and will be viewed as a significant intervention in a week the PM tries to shore up his position. Seen by Cabinet ministers, the publication will set out a series of policies to remake the link between hard work and reward. Polling by the centrist group suggests 79% of voters say the basics of a decent life are more expensive than they need to be, and the window of opportunity is closing for Sir Keir's party to take action. The group's data also reveals that ex-Labour voters are united on their diagnosis of what's wrong, whether they have defected to Reform UK or the Green Party. The polling was carried out between 30 April and 2 May, days before voters dealt what many in the Labour Party have called an "existential" blow in the local and devolved elections. "Britain should be a country where hard work, enterprise and service are properly rewarded," says Curtis, a former YouGov pollster. "But for too long we have built an economy where owning scarce assets pays better than doing useful work, and where too many people profit from broken systems rather than creating value. That can change. Our job is not to manage the consequences of failure, but to rebuild the foundations of a decent economy: more homes, cheaper energy, stronger industries, better care, and markets that work for people again." A member of the 2024 parliamentary intake, Curtis says the plans will help Labour "rebuild its coalition, take on the vested interests that hold Britain back, and put right what has gone wrong". More than 50 Labour MPs have so far expressed publicly their desire to see the PM resign either immediately or within a certain timeframe. A large number in the latter camp want to give Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, a chance to return to Westminster before pursuing any leadership contest. But speaking to Sky News on Monday, Curtis said while he has "immense respect" for Keir Starmer, he doesn't have a plan "to implement the kind of change that this country needs" and "it's time for us to look for new leadership". The Labour Growth Group was established after the 2024 general election and now works with more than 100 Labour MPs, though the report doesn't represent the views of all its members. The group looks at ways to drive economic growth, which Labour has flagged as one of its key priorities in government. Mark McVitie, Labour Growth Group director, says the party is "drowning in speculation about personalities" while "the country is only interested in what we can actually do to remake the link between an honest day's work and a good, secure life. "We have done this work because the substance is what matters and the country is years ahead of mainstream politics on the diagnosis. They will not vote for more of the same. Anyone serious about how Labour wins again, or governs well, will have to engage with the argument here." Read more from Sky News:Teaching assistant who spat at and pinched pupils jailedNew rules to stop killer kitchen deaths Among the proposals due to be presented are a cut of up to 2p to employee national insurance; a reform of capital gains tax, and a greater devolution of powers to local mayors. It also argues Thames Water should go into administration and services including water, care, children's services and dentistry should be monitored under a new 'Essential Services Accountability Regime' with clawback powers and public interest ownership tests. Infrastructure projects involving the grid, transport and defence - to name a few - should also move through a single consent route on a statutory timetable to end "the decades-long strangulation of British capacity by overlapping consents, tactical litigation and institutional vetoes". On Monday, the prime minister vowed to prove his doubters wrong by forging stronger ties with the European Union, nationalising British Steel and boosting prospects for young people, as pressure continues to mount on the future of his premiership.

Arsenal were leading 1-0 when Callum Wilson struck a last-gasp leveller, the ball clearly crossing the line despite Declan Rice's best efforts to keep it out. Referee Chris Kavanagh awarded the goal on field. But the strike did not survive a lengthy VAR process. Kavanagh was sent to the pitchside monitor to review the incident by VAR official Darren England and after 17 replays, totalling four minutes and 17 seconds worth of stoppage, eventually ruled that there had been a foul by Pablo on David Raya. West Ham 0-1 Arsenal - Match report & highlightsAs it happened | Teams | StatsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlights "This is an earthquake, a tremor of a moment," Neville said on commentary at the London Stadium. "Arsenal Football Club's first title in 22 years could rest on this. This is one of those moments where Arsenal might think their name is on the trophy... "VAR Darren England is the FA Cup referee. He won't face a more pressurised moment than that at Wembley." The denial of the goal has big ramifications at both ends of the Premier League. Arsenal's fate remains in their hands and they are now two wins away from clinching the title. Perhaps just as significant, though, is West Ham's predicament at the bottom. Their 18th loss of the campaign has ensured the safety of both Nottingham Forest and Leeds, meaning their only hope of avoiding the drop now rests on Tottenham taking their place in the relegation zone. Spurs, who are one point ahead of West Ham, face Leeds on Monday Night Football. Speaking after the match, Roy Keane added: "The one thing you say when you go up, VAR are going to check everything, do not put your hands on the goalkeeper! Certainly don't leave it on for three or four seconds. "There is all sorts going on but because the goalkeeper had such a big part to play, I think it is a foul. It was really silly from West Ham. Don't make it such an obvious foul because they are going to check." Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp also agreed with the decision and said "it was a brave VAR call but it was the right one". Former Arsenal and West Ham striker Ian Wright said it was "without doubt" the correct decision. "I think David Raya catches that simply if he's not impeded," Wright said. "You can see it there, pulling him there, and then the arm comes across." Neville: The drama of all dramas Elaborating on the dramatic stoppage-time scenes in east London, Neville said he was impressed by England's composure in handling the high-pressure scenario. "For Darren England, it's all eyes on him," Nev said on the Gary Neville podcast. "At the start, we don't know. Was it over the line? That was what I was thinking but it looked over the line and Declan Rice, as it turned out, was way behind the line. "But then we see obviously a VAR check for a foul on the goalkeeper and I think that's the biggest moment in VAR history in the Premier League. "There are a lot who aren't fans of VAR, and maybe rightly so, but it could have just made Arsenal champions, and it could have got a decision right that wouldn't have been right. "I was wondering whether Darren England had the courage, had the nerve to overturn, and what was he going to do in this moment. I have to say we get the luxury, and I wish all fans at home and fans in the stadium got the luxury of being able to hear them, because to be fair he was composed, he was walking through it, he was talking to the referee, he was talking to his colleague who was sat next to him, and he walked through it perfectly. "He checked everything around it, there was a little foul by Rice behind, I think that was maybe after the Raya foul, and just the fact that Pablo just had his arm there and he wasn't looking at the ball. He wasn't looking to play the ball, and he was looking just to impede the goalkeeper. "If it's just one of those where you're just going up as a movement, then I think maybe that's something that he would have got away with, but that prolonged lasting arm across Raya, they have to then call it. "Darren England made the right decision and Arsenal breathe the biggest sigh of relief, probably that those fans have breathed for a long, long time." Nuno: Referees don't know what a foul is West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo speaking to Sky Sports: "Due to the circumstances and the way it finished, we are all upset. "Look, there is a referee and VAR, there is circumstances in the past that have been judged different. Let's not go further than that. "Due to the recent seasons, it has been happening [similar incidents]. Even the referees don't know what is a foul and what is not a foul, it creates doubt. "Let's look at the game overall. We made a very good match. Arsenal is a tough team. We lost the game." Bowen: Raya has to expect contact West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen also had his say on the incident after the game, claiming goalkeepers get extra protection from officials and that Raya should have been expecting contact from players challenging for the ball. "Goalkeepers are protected more than outfield players and there is a lot of holding inside the box. Are you going to look at those every time and give a penalty? That is the only way that is the right way to do it. "You can't wipe a goalkeeper out but the keeper has come in to grab the ball and has to expect contact. It's the Premier League; there is going to be contact. "I just think if you look at something long enough, you will find something to give. "I can guarantee that pundits and people watching know football is a physical game. If you're going to give it, give it every week. Where is the line and where is the bar?" Arteta: I congratulate the referees, it took bravery Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to Sky Sports: "I am going to certainly remember this day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. "We knew it was going to be tough day; they are fighting for their lives and we are trying to win the Premier League. "When I had to be critical, I have been. Today I have to congratulate them [the referees]. You need a lot of courage and bravery to stand out and give the opportunity to the referee to have a look at the action. "When you see the picture, there is no question that it is a clear foul. They were very brave."