Mr Vance made the comments on X after the US state department also commented on the case, saying "two-tiered policing" must be rejected in the West. Now No 10 has accused people of "seeking to stir up division on our streets". The US vice president claimed Mr Nowak, an 18-year-old student, would "still be alive today... if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it". "Henry was far from the first to so needlessly lose his life, and I fear he won't be the last," he added. "Each time a life like his is lost, the proper response - the only response - is righteous anger." 'Our politics should bring people together' A Downing Street spokesperson responded: "In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division on our streets. "The Nowak family are grieving after Henry's horrific murder. They have said they do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We should be respecting their wishes. "Our politics should bring people together even in the most terrible of circumstances. That is who we are as a country." Sky News' US correspondent David Blevins said: "It's not unusual for the Trump administration to point to tragic murders in a bid to justify its policies on mass immigration and national sovereignty, but it's an entirely different matter altogether for one party in what we often call 'the special relationship' - the US - to accuse the other - the UK - of having a two tier criminal justice system and overseeing civilisational decline." Hampshire Police has faced allegations of "two-tier" policing following the release of bodycam footage showing Mr Nowak's dying moments after being stabbed. Despite telling the officers about his injuries, he was placed into handcuffs after his murderer Vickrum Digwa falsely claimed he had been racist towards him. The footage led to violent protests near where the murder took place in Southampton. Downing Street has rejected "any suggestion of two-tier policing across the United Kingdom". Lammy rejects two-tier allegations Responding to the US state department comments, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said: "I don't recognise... this caricature of Britain having a two-tier criminal justice system. I just don't recognise that." Read more from Sky News:Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosisWHO announces £386m plan to fight Ebola outbreak Separately, US tech mogul Elon Musk has been posting on social media about the case, leading to Mr Lammy calling on him to "stay out" of the affair. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage clashed in the Commons earlier this week, after the Reform UK leader hit out at what he called "two-tier policing". Digwa was given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years in prison for stabbing Mr Nowak with a ceremonial knife with a 21cm blade, which he carried as part of his Sikh religion. Speaking after Digwa was sentenced on Monday, Mr Nowak's father Mark said: "We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension." The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hampshire Police's response in Mr Nowak's case.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. "Veteran news anchor Jon Snow has shared that he's living with dementia, speaking publicly for the first time to raise awareness of a condition affecting around one million people across the UK," the Alzheimer's Society said. The charity said the 78-year-old has decided to speak out in a new documentary which will air on Channel 4 later this month. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised Mr Snow as a "true giant in journalism" and said his decision to go public with his diagnosis is "helping others feel less alone and raising awareness of a condition that affects so many families". Michelle Dyson, CEO of Alzheimer's Society, said: "Jon's decision to talk publicly about his dementia diagnosis is a real act of courage and his story will resonate with so many. "His support for Alzheimer's Society will help spark a national conversation about dementia that we so desperately need. "Despite being the UK's biggest killer, dementia is still not treated with the same urgency as other major health conditions like cancer. "Alongside his wife Precious, Jon is shining a light on the need for faster, fairer access to diagnosis. "I would encourage anyone needing help or information to call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 or visit alzheimers.org.uk." Read more from Sky News:Anthony Head dies aged 72Two men found guilty of stabbing TV presenter Mr Snow, who gave an exclusive interview to the Daily Mail, revealed he has had the disease since 2023 and that before his diagnosis he was reluctant to see a doctor and had insisted there was nothing wrong. The journalist also revealed he was part of a clinical trial for the condition and has previously spoken about how his mother, Joan, struggled with Alzheimer's in the years leading up to her death. Alzheimer's is the ongoing decline of brain functioning and can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities, according to the NHS. Louisa Compton, head of news, current affairs, specialist factual and sport at Channel 4, said: "It is a profound privilege that we are able to document his last big investigation, in a sensitively made film that frames Jon's current affairs nous alongside a new life lived with Alzheimer's. "We hope this film will go a long way to raise awareness of how to live whilst facing a life-changing diagnosis."

Mr Vance made the comments on X after the US state department also commented on the case, saying "two-tiered policing" must be rejected in the West. Now No 10 has accused people of "seeking to stir up division on our streets". The US vice president claimed Mr Nowak, an 18-year-old student, would "still be alive today... if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it". "Henry was far from the first to so needlessly lose his life, and I fear he won't be the last," he added. "Each time a life like his is lost, the proper response - the only response - is righteous anger." 'Our politics should bring people together' A Downing Street spokesperson responded: "In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division on our streets. "The Nowak family are grieving after Henry's horrific murder. They have said they do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We should be respecting their wishes. "Our politics should bring people together even in the most terrible of circumstances. That is who we are as a country." Sky News' US correspondent David Blevins said: "It's not unusual for the Trump administration to point to tragic murders in a bid to justify its policies on mass immigration and national sovereignty, but it's an entirely different matter altogether for one party in what we often call 'the special relationship' - the US - to accuse the other - the UK - of having a two tier criminal justice system and overseeing civilisational decline." Hampshire Police has faced allegations of "two-tier" policing following the release of bodycam footage showing Mr Nowak's dying moments after being stabbed. Despite telling the officers about his injuries, he was placed into handcuffs after his murderer Vickrum Digwa falsely claimed he had been racist towards him. The footage led to violent protests near where the murder took place in Southampton. Downing Street has rejected "any suggestion of two-tier policing across the United Kingdom". Lammy rejects two-tier allegations Responding to the US state department comments, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said: "I don't recognise... this caricature of Britain having a two-tier criminal justice system. I just don't recognise that." Read more from Sky News:Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosisWHO announces £386m plan to fight Ebola outbreak Separately, US tech mogul Elon Musk has been posting on social media about the case, leading to Mr Lammy calling on him to "stay out" of the affair. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage clashed in the Commons earlier this week, after the Reform UK leader hit out at what he called "two-tier policing". Digwa was given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years in prison for stabbing Mr Nowak with a ceremonial knife with a 21cm blade, which he carried as part of his Sikh religion. Speaking after Digwa was sentenced on Monday, Mr Nowak's father Mark said: "We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension." The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hampshire Police's response in Mr Nowak's case.

In the opening session around Formula 1's most-famous circuit on one of the sport's showpiece weekends, Ferrari's drivers were straight in a groove on a twisty track that had been tipped by rivals to particularly suit their 2026 car. Monaco's own Leclerc - who earlier this week renewed his contract at the team - topped the session by 0.226s from Hamilton with a best lap of 1:13.978. Max Verstappen took third for Red Bull but he alone was half a second off the pace. Monaco GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky SportsF1 2026 standings | F1 2026 Calendar | F1 Gossip ColumnDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Mercedes have claimed every Grand Prix pole and race win so far this season but the feeling is that they will have their work cut out to extend those runs this weekend. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was the quicker of the Mercedes drivers throughout the session and while he finished within a tenth of Verstappen in fourth, team-mate George Russell was a further half a second behind in fifth. McLaren won last year's Monaco race with Lando Norris but finished the first session over one second behind Ferrari this time, with the reigning world champion sixth and Oscar Piastri eighth. On Ferrari's fast start, Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle said: "It looked good, didn't it? "Charles had a couple of adventures early on, the lock-up [at Mirabeau] on the out-lap and he went across the chicane, while they were still struggling with understeer. But the raw pace looked extremely good." Audi enjoyed a positive start to the weekend with Nico Hulkenberg seventh and Gabriel Bortoleto ninth, while Alpine's Pierre Gasly rounded out the top 10. Hadjar and Alonso first to find the barriers Two drivers crashed during the opening hour of running around the barrier-lined track. Isack Hadjar's incident was the most significant when he lost control of his Red Bull exiting the higher-speed Swimming Pool section. The rear of his car got away from him through the sharp right-hander and sent him towards the outside wall and out of the session with 25 minutes to go, much to the Frenchman's surprise. "Yeah [I'm fine], but I don't understand why it snapped off like that," said Hadjar on Red Bull team radio. "I'm sorry." Norris had avoided a similar incident minutes before when he successfully corrected a slide out of the corner, the McLaren driver instead clattering over the kerbs and avoiding the barriers. Two-time Monaco winner Fernando Alonso broke his Aston Martin's front wing against the barriers when his car snapped left under braking coming out of the tunnel into the harbourside chicane. The Spaniard was at least able to continue and return his damaged car to the pits. Both incidents caused brief red flags in a session that saw numerous drivers find the run-off areas, including pacesetter Leclerc twice and Hamilton once. Sky Sports F1's Monaco GP live schedule Friday June 52.05pm: F2 Qualifying3pm: Team Bosses' Press Conference3.30pm: Monaco GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)5.15pm: The F1 Show Saturday June 69.40am: F3 Sprint11.15am: Monaco GP Practice Three (session starts at 11.30am)1.10pm: F2 Sprint2.15pm: Monaco GP Qualifying build-up3pm: MONACO GP QUALIFYING* Sunday June 76.50am: F3 Feature Race8.30am: F2 Feature Race10.50am: Porsche Supercup12.30pm: Monaco GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*2pm: THE MONACO GRAND PRIX*4pm: Monaco GP reaction: Chequered Flag* *Also on Sky Sports Main Event Watch the Monaco Grand Prix, the first of six races in eight weeks, live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime

In a statement, his daughters said he "passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family". The star was best known as librarian Rupert Giles in the cult US supernatural TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, which ran from 1997 to 2003. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, Head first rose to fame in the UK in the 1980s in the Nescafe Gold Blend television adverts. The ads, which ran from 1987 to 1993, saw Head play one half of the on-screen "Gold Blend couple," alongside Sharon Maughan, who struck up a slow-burning romance over a cup of coffee. More recently, Head appeared in football comedy Ted Lasso, where he played former Richmond FC owner Rupert Mannion. Other notable roles include playing the prime minister in Little Britain and Uther Pendragon in the TV show Merlin, the father of Prince Arthur. Head's daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, said in their statement that: "Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind but we know his legacy will live on in the shows he was a part of and in the audiences that love them." Over the years, the star also appeared in Motherland, Manchild, Silent Witness, Spooks, Doctor Who and My Family. Read more from Sky News:Two men recruited by Iran found guilty of stabbing TV presenterMan in his 50s dies after fight at Cornwall holiday park In July 2018, he joined the cast of the BBC Radio 4 long-running drama The Archers, playing Robin Fairbrother. Head was also a singer, having appeared in the West End and recorded music, including the album for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode. His long-time partner, animal welfare campaigner Sarah Fisher, died in December 2025 aged 61. His Ted Lasso co-star and a writer on the show, actor Brett Goldstein, has remembered Head as "infinitely charming and kind and fun and a joy" in a tribute shared to Instagram. He wrote: "Anthony Head was a brilliant actor who played the worst person in the world, which was an incredible skill because he was the best person. "He will be sorely missed. Love to his family." Award-winning screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies remembered Head as an "absolute delight" and in a lengthy tribute he recalled their time working together on shows including Doctor Who and Merlin. His Buffy co-star David Boreanaz described him as a "kind and generous soul" while actor Matt Lucas, who starred alongside him in Little Britain, wrote on X that Head was "unfailingly brilliant, and always so kind and warm".

In a statement, his daughters said he "passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family". The star was best known as librarian Rupert Giles in the cult US supernatural TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, which ran from 1997 to 2003. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, Head first rose to fame in the UK in the 1980s in the Nescafe Gold Blend television adverts. The ads, which ran from 1987 to 1993, saw Head play one half of the on-screen "Gold Blend couple," alongside Sharon Maughan, who struck up a slow-burning romance over a cup of coffee. More recently, Head appeared in football comedy Ted Lasso, where he played former Richmond FC owner Rupert Mannion. Other notable roles include playing the prime minister in Little Britain and Uther Pendragon in the TV show Merlin, the father of Prince Arthur. Head's daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, said in their statement that: "Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind but we know his legacy will live on in the shows he was a part of and in the audiences that love them." Over the years, the star also appeared in Motherland, Manchild, Silent Witness, Spooks, Doctor Who and My Family. Read more from Sky News:Two men recruited by Iran found guilty of stabbing TV presenterMan in his 50s dies after fight at Cornwall holiday park In July 2018, he joined the cast of the BBC Radio 4 long-running drama The Archers, playing Robin Fairbrother. Head was also a singer, having appeared in the West End and recorded music, including the album for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode. His long-time partner, animal welfare campaigner Sarah Fisher, died in December 2025 aged 61. His Ted Lasso co-star and a writer on the show, actor Brett Goldstein, has remembered Head as "infinitely charming and kind and fun and a joy" in a tribute shared to Instagram. He wrote: "Anthony Head was a brilliant actor who played the worst person in the world, which was an incredible skill because he was the best person. "He will be sorely missed. Love to his family." Award-winning screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies remembered Head as an "absolute delight" and in a lengthy tribute he recalled their time working together on shows including Doctor Who and Merlin. His Buffy co-star David Boreanaz described him as a "kind and generous soul" while actor Matt Lucas, who starred alongside him in Little Britain, wrote on X that Head was "unfailingly brilliant, and always so kind and warm".

Henry Nowak was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who was jailed this week, with a ceremonial Pesh Kabz, a 21cm Indo-Persian dagger previously used in battles to pierce through armour. Digwa claimed he carried the murder weapon for religious reasons. He was also carrying a kirpan, the small knife not usually more than six inches long, including the handle, that is more commonly carried by Sikh men. Harriet Harman, former deputy leader of the Labour Party, told Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast it should no longer be lawful to carry knives for cultural or religious reasons. "One of the issues on knife crime is whether it counts as lawful grounds to carry a weapon because you are a Sikh or it is a ceremonial knife," she said. "Now, the knife that was used to stab Henry was not a Sikh ceremonial knife, but there is a tradition of allowing Sikh knives to be kept as part of cultural and religious tradition - same as there's an allowance of, in Scotland, the dirk, the dagger that's in the top of men's socks. "These are currently a lawful reason to carry a knife. "If you were a chef carrying your knife to work or something like that, there's a recognition in the law that this is not carrying an offensive weapon. "But actually, I don't think that religious or customary grounds for carrying bladed weapons should be acceptable anymore." Read more: Henry Nowak protesters accused of 'hijacking' tragedy Under Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, carrying a knife for work, as part of national costume or for religious reasons are potential lawful defences. Mark Nowak, Henry's father, told reporters outside Southampton Crown Court this week: "People should not be able to walk openly through the streets of Britain carrying a 21cm blade."

Ben Stokes' side left the visitors a target of 218 runs to win at the close of day two, as New Zealand bowler Nathan Smith utilised the uneven bounce to take six wickets for 70 runs. At one stage during England's second innings, the hosts lost four wickets in 11 deliveries, with all of Emilio Gay, Harry Brook, Joe Root and Stokes walking back to the pavilion in quick succession. Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, first Test, Lord'sGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract During the off-season, grounds staff at Lord's have been attempting to revitalise the pitch by relaying the outfield and blowing 200°C steam onto the wicket. The steaming process was utilised to kill off pathogens and revitalise the soil under the square. However, the wicket has played slow and caused the ball to move sideways, with England's bowlers utilising the bounce to leave New Zealand scrambling at stumps on day two, with 36 runs for a loss of three wickets. CricViz reports the Inconsistency Rating for the Lord's Test so far sits at 7.5 out of 10, the highest for a Test match in England. "High-quality bowling is on display from both teams, but it's on a substandard pitch - and it has been for quite some time," Hussain told Sky Sports. "This famous old ground is hosting its 150th Test match and is scheduled to stage three Tests this year. "It's a venue that blends the old and the new so well, but ultimately it's the 22 yards in the middle that matter. "Everything has been tried to improve it as the grounds staff know it lacks pace, offers variable bounce and seams when there is cloud cover. They put a dome over it, they have tried steaming it, but nothing has made a difference. "Throughout this Test match, it has lacked pace, and when it does quicken up, it begins to misbehave upwards." In December, the MCG was given a demerit point and was ruled 'unsatisfactory' by the ICC. It came as England's Boxing Day Test against Australia ended inside two days, with 36 wickets falling across 142 overs. The ICC will deliver their verdict on the Lord's pitch in the week following the conclusion of the first Test. Hussain added that the quality of the pitch, combined with the excellent fast bowling on display, made "batting impossible". "[There has been] absolutely no chance for the batters," he said. "Lord's has got so much going for it. The attention to detail at this ground in the periphery is absolutely spot on. "But the bit in the middle is the most important bit, and it's not good enough." Doull: 'The ECB could take games away from Lord's' Former New Zealand bowler and Sky Sports cricket analyst Simon Doull echoed Hussain's comments, calling on the ECB and MCC to replace the ageing wicket. He believes the ECB could even take matches away from Lord's if there is no improvement in the pitch. "The time comes when you ask: 'What are the ECB going to do about the Lord's pitch?' Doull said to Sky Sports Cricket. "I think the ECB have to combine with the MCC and say: 'I'm sorry, but we're going to take games away from you, because the pitch is not up to standard'. "Until the ECB decides that they will take games away from Lord's, then it doesn't force the MCC's hand to spend money and get the pitch redone." Doull expressed empathy for the grounds staff, who have been assessing all options on how to ensure the pitch remains adequate for both batters and bowlers. "The outfield looks magnificent and I feel for the grounds staff. They're working with a tired old pitch block, which is not conducive to what they want to do. "They are very good at what they do. They know what they have to do. But they're operating with a very poor surface and everything underneath it is just gone. "It's dead, it's old and it needs replacing." Broad: 'The pitch provided entertainment' While Stuart Broad agreed modern pitches needed to be better for batters, the former England fast bowler defended the Lord's pitch, explaining it has dished up an entertaining match so far. "I think on Test match surfaces and the quality of bowling you get in Test match cricket, you don't need as much sideways movement as this has offered, because bowlers can extract movement," Broad told Sky Sports Cricket. "There's been a lot of talk about the pitch. I was getting on the tube last night with people who had watched the cricket. All the conversation was about how much they had enjoyed the day. The roars of the wickets, the crowds and the unpredictability. "Whatever is said about the surface, ultimately, if the day is entertaining, that's a positive. Again today, it's been an enthralling day!" He added: "I'm certainly not saying that these pitches are great for Test match cricket; they need to be better batting surfaces than these. "What we saw in Australia during the Ashes, I thought Sydney was a brilliant and intriguing pitch. I think batters should be able to score hundreds, and bowlers should have to work to get wickets. "But it hasn't taken away from the entertainment." Watch day three of the first Test between England and New Zealand live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event from 10.15am on Saturday. Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with NOW.