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Aug 16
Man dies after being bitten by dog in Wakefield - as police make murder arrest

The 55-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the incident in Wakefield on Saturday afternoon and died later that evening. A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place causing injury. The dog understood to have been involved has been seized by police. Police initially received reports just after 1.30pm that an altercation had taken place on a foothpath off Blacker Lane, during which the man was bitten by the dog. Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cox, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "Sadly, a man has died and it is really important that we understand the circumstances of what has taken place. Read more from Sky News:'Fury' over death of teen British cyclistMultiple people killed and injured in motorway crash "We know that two people, one named Sophie, stopped to assist the injured man and direct officers. "We would urge these two women to come forward to help us with our ongoing enquiries into this tragic incident. "The initial altercation has happened in an area used by walkers and we are urging anyone who has potentially seen or heard any part of the exchange between these two men to please make contact."

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Aug 16
Hundreds gather for Bonnie Tyler procession in Wales ahead of funeral

The legendary Welsh rock singer, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died aged 75 last month in Portugal. Fans lined Newton Road in the Mumbles, where she lived, to watch the procession as the singer was transported back to her former home. Others waited outside Tyler's home on nearby Mumbles Road, where floral tributes were laid. Among those waiting to pay their respects to Tyler was Carys Edwards, 18, who says the singer was "an inspiration to everybody". She said: "Her music touched a lot of people, especially me. "I'm quite surprised how many people came here today, but then not as well, because she was such an icon. "She was always coming home and making sure that she came back to her fans in Wales. "Her songs really did touch a lot of people here in Wales, we loved her a lot. "When we found out she passed away, it was such a heartbreak to all of us. We cried and everything." Carys' mother, Melanie Smith, 53, added: "Most importantly, she was a Swansea girl, and she didn't forget that." Michael Bone, 58, and his partner Alan Hawkins, 54, travelled from Derby to watch the procession. Mr Bone said: "We thought it'd be nice to pay our respects. "For me personally, it's because in my teens, her music was quite prolific, for me it was her most iconic period in the 1980s." Read more from Sky News:'What on earth is a bus gate? It cost me £35'Au Vodka founders to toast £500m windfall from Sazerac sale A celebration of Tyler's life for family and friends will take place at Swansea Minster on Monday, before the singer makes a final journey through her home village of Skewen, located just outside the town of Neath. Famous for her 80s hits Total Eclipse Of The Heart and Holding Out For A Hero, Tyler was nominated three times for a Grammy award, and represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. She was awarded an MBE for her services to music by Queen Elizabeth II in 2023. Her final full live concert was at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on 19 March.

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Aug 14
Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

The veteran politician, who was deputy Labour leader under Gordon Brown, explained on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast how the process of investigating the Reform leader will now continue after he won the Clacton by-election today. Mr Farage resigned as Clacton's MP over scrutiny surrounding the £5m he was given by Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before he decided to stand to become an MP in 2024. He has maintained it was for personal reasons - namely security - and not political, which is allowed under the rules. Politics latest: Farage £5m gift inquiry reopened He said he wanted the people of Clacton to decide if they still had faith in him, and declared that they did after he won the by-election his resignation triggered with a larger majority than in 2024. The parliamentary standards commissioner had to pause the investigation into whether Mr Farage had broken Commons rules by failing to declare the money when he resigned, but shortly after he won the by-election, it was announced the inquiry has been resumed - in keeping with the rules. Baroness Harman said: "The standards commissioner will decide whether or not it's a breach of the code - I would think it's almost inevitable it is, and almost inevitable that he would decide it's a serious breach. "I think it's most likely the standards commissioner would propose a sanction which is more than a 10-day suspension from the Commons - which would trigger the possibility of a recall petition, where if 10% of the voters in Clacton vote for a recall petition that will trigger another by-election." She added she thinks 10% would be reached judging by the 26.7% of voters who chose Count Binface rather than Mr Farage in this week's by-election. And Baroness Harman said she thinks all the main parties would stand a candidate, unlike this time when they boycotted it. "I think at that point it will have been established that he has broken the rules seriously in relation to trying to keep this £5m secret, that the voters in Clacton, if they re-elect him don't care about that," she said."But I think voters in other parts of the country might not agree with the voters of Clacton and might think this man is not suitable to be prime minister." Pollster Luke Tryl, executive director of More in Common, also told the podcast there is a danger for Mr Farage in accepting the £5m in that people will see him as "the same as the rest of the political class", when he has tried to appear anti-establishment. He added: "I think that the danger of this £5m is that people compare it to things like the freebies, they compare it to some of those, I mean, I've had groups where people have compared it to the PPE scandal, and they just start to go, 'oh, goodness, this is going to be more of the same as well'."

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Aug 16
Novak Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after Cincinnati defeat

The 39-year-old said the condition was exacerbated by the heat and humidity in Ohio as he visibly struggled in a 6-2 4-6 4-6 loss to Argentina's world No 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante. Djokovic, currently world No 5 and playing his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in July, slumped to his hands and knees before taking a medical timeout midway through the second set. Latest scores and results from tennis' Cincinnati OpenLatest Sky Sports deals or stream tennis with no contractDownload Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video He told reporters: "Congrats to my opponent. It was not an enjoyable match for me, for sure. The way I felt… Not the first and I guess not the last time, but it is what it is." The 24-time grand slam champion added: "It's just a condition that I have, health-wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years. "[It causes] a lot of issues, especially when it is humid and it is hot. "I did anticipate it, but there are all these things, like nerves and everything involved that make it worse, and that's what happened." When asked if he would be returning to Cincinnati next year, three-time winner Djokovic said: "I certainly hope so, but it looks more likely not, unfortunately. But let's see what the future brings." Watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports. The US Open is also live on Sky Sports from August 30. Stream tennis with NOW.

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Aug 16
Multiple people killed and injured after car driven wrong way on M9 in County Kildare, Irish police say

Two cars were in a head-on collision on the M9 between junctions 3 and 4 near Athy at around 3am on Sunday. One of the vehicles was travelling in the wrong direction - southbound on the northbound carriageway of the motorway, according to police. Four people, who were badly injured, have been taken to hospital. They include the female driver and front passenger of the second car. They are both aged in their 30s and remain in a critical condition. A female rear seat passenger, aged in her 20s, is in a serious condition. The third passenger, a child, is also in a serious condition. The M9 from junction 3 to junction 4 northbound and southbound remains closed, and a forensic investigation is set to take place. A police spokesperson said: "A number of fatalities have occurred and no further details are available at this time." Read more from Sky News:'Fury' over death of teen British cyclistUkraine launches huge aerial attack on Russia A referral has since been made to Fiosru, the Office of the Police Ombudsman. It said in a statement: "The referral was made following a fatal road traffic incident on the M9. "One of Fiosru's on call team of investigators attended the scene and its independent investigation is ongoing. "In line with its statutory remit, Fiosru's investigation relates to incidents involving contact with gardai (Irish police) where a member of the public has died or been seriously injured. A referral does not necessarily mean a garda or gardai have been accused of wrongdoing." Officers have asked for any witnesses to come forward. They are also appealing to those who were travelling on the M9 northbound or southbound between 2am and 3am on Sunday morning and who may have dashcam footage of the incident.

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Aug 13
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

Nick Reiner, 32, pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of his father and mother, Rob and Michele Reiner, in the family's home in the affluent suburb of Brentwood. Grand jury charges unsealed on Wednesday replaced last year's original murder case, adding what prosecutors referred to as a "special circumstance" - the accusation that he lay in wait for the couple before the fatal stabbing attack. He was also charged with using a deadly weapon, a knife. The bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found at their home on 14 December. Nick Reiner was arrested the following day. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or be jailed for life with no chance of parole. A decision about whether to seek the death penalty will be made later, prosecutors said. Los Angeles County district attorney Nathan Hochman said it was "a profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted by the very people he is accused of killing". He added: "We hope that by having a grand jury return an indictment in this case it will bring us one step closer to a trial and achieving justice." Read more:Messi's doubts over playing futureRod Stewart gigs off after surgery Rob Reiner's films include When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, and This Is Spinal Tap. Michele Reiner was a photographer and producer. In April, Nick's brother Jake discussed how hard it was to cope with the death of his parents.

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Aug 13
'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

Youth unemployment is already at its highest level in more than a decade, and Andy Burnham has made getting more youngsters into work or training one of his first priorities as prime minister. Ministers argue their proposed reforms will help millions of workers who face uncertainty over their weekly hours and earnings and even support economic growth because it will improve employee "wellbeing and engagement". But Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said they will only serve to add more strain on businesses still reeling from the government's decision to raise employers' national insurance contributions. She warned: "Adding further costs when youth unemployment is soaring risks being a hammer blow to young people's job prospects, at precisely the time businesses across the country need to be creating more opportunities." Ms Dickinson's concerns were echoed by Kate Shoesmith from the British Chambers of Commerce, saying: "We are already facing a youth unemployment crisis – now is not the time to make it even more costly for employers to hire." UKHospitality chairwoman Kate Nicholls said the government should instead be seeking ways to "reduce the cost of employing people", and that young people would be most impacted by a zero-hours contracts ban. Read more from Sky News:UK braces for 37C highsTrump's press secretary to leave Reforms 'will give workers greater security' According to the government's impact assessment published yesterday, the direct cost to employers of a ban may be between £350m and £2.9bn per year. It is consulting on whether to apply the policy to anyone working 48 hours a week, but its preference is for it to be between eight and 20 hours. The proposals would mean workers get payments of between £5m and £1.2bn because of the right to payments for shifts getting cut or moved at short notice. A government spokesperson maintained it was "absolutely committed to ending exploitative zero-hours contracts". "These reforms will give workers in every postcode greater income security and predictability of hours," they added. The proposals have been welcomed by the Trades Union Congress, which accused critics of "scaremongering". "These are common-sense reforms, which bring us closer to the European mainstream," it said.

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Aug 16
Aston Villa transfer news: Zion Suzuki lined up as Juventus-linked Emiliano Martinez replacement after £29.9m deal agreed with Parma

The agreement comes on the same day Juventus submitted an £8.5m (€10m) bid for current Villa No 1 Emiliano Martinez. While the bid is below Villa's valuation for the Argentina international, negotiations are understood to be continuing with the Italian club. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Aston Villa news & transfers🦁Aston Villa fixtures & scores | FREE Villa highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 Suzuki has been at the heart of a transfer merry-go-round, having been heavily linked with a move to European champions Paris Saint-Germain; however, the proposed move hit a snag and gave Villa fresh encouragement to move for the Japan World Cup star. Juventus have been very interested in signing Martinez since the start of the window but were also hoping to sign Suzuki on loan from PSG had that deal had gone through. The goalkeeper, who turns 24 this month, joined Parma from Urawa Red Diamonds in 2024 after a loan spell in Belgium and has made 57 Serie A appearances over the past two seasons. No 1 for his country, he started all four of Japan's matches at this summer's World Cup, where they were knocked out by Brazil in the round of 32. Suzuki was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a Ghanaian father and Japanese mother before growing up in Japan. Aston Villa transfers In Johan Manzambi - Freiburg, £59.5m Joao Gomes - Wolves, £38m Modou Keba Cissa - LASK, undisclosed Blade Earley - Cambridge, free Alejandro Garnacho - Chelsea, loan Out Morgan Rogers - Chelsea, £117m Youri Tielemans - Man Utd, £35m Donyell Malen - Roma, £21.6m Lewis Dobbin - Southampton, £10m Enzo Barrenechea - Benfica, £10m Lucas Digne - Paris Saint-Germain, £8.5m Louie Barry - Sheffield Wednesday, undisclosed Yeimar Mosquera - Vitoria SC, undisclosed Sil Swinkels - Sheffield Wednesday, undisclosed Thierry Katsukunya - Cardiff, free Ronnie Hollingshead - King's Lynn, free Ewan Simpson - Airdrieonians, free Junior Wilson - Birmingham, free Evann Guessand - Crystal Palace, loan Sam Proctor - Shrewsbury, loan Joe Gauci - Lincoln, loan Andres Garcia - Getafe, loan Zepiqueno Redmond - Annecy, loan Kadan Young - Annecy, loan Oliwier Zych - Vitoria SC, loan

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