Some 128 people were reported to have previously been on the vessel when emergency responders were called out on Wednesday. The rescuers reached the boat - which had left The Gambia 27 days earlier - about midnight, and brought survivors on shore. Helena Maleno, founder of NGO Walking Borders, said on social media that survivors reported ​three women and a baby were among those who died during the crossing. Maritime Rescue told Reuters news agency that five ⁠bodies were on board the vessel when rescuers reached it. A statement from Maritime Rescue to Sky News said: "Yesterday afternoon we located a migrants boat departed from Gambia on 7 August that was in high difficulty off the southern coast of Gran Canaria. "We immediately sent assistance and rescuers, which reached the boat around midnight. "At dawn this morning, we confirmed approximately 80 deaths, out of a total of 128 passengers. The survivors were taken to the Arguineguín pier and are being cared for by local authorities." The bodies of many of those who died could not be recovered because of adverse ‌weather conditions, Maritime Rescue said. Fernando Clavijo, the Canary Islands regional leader, said the tragedy underscored the need for a state policy on migration, especially after a deadly ‌migrant surge in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in July. He said on X: "It is intolerable that lives continue to be lost. The Canaries cannot get used to or accept as normal the fact that the Atlantic continues to ⁠be a death trap." Spain's government has set itself apart on migration from other European countries, urging a more humanitarian approach and registering undocumented migrants to allow them to work and support its fast-growing economy. It has led to criticism from countries like Morocco, which is paid by the EU to help reduce the level of migration from Africa to the bloc. The Atlantic ​route from West Africa to the Canary Islands is one ⁠of the world's deadliest migration crossings. The journey is attempted by thousands of migrants each year, who try to reach the Spanish territory in overcrowded boats, despite the risks ⁠posed by rough seas, strong currents and ​long distances.

Right Before I Go, written by Stan Zimmerman - known for The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls - addresses suicide awareness using real notes and personal stories, and opens at the Soho Theatre in London on Saturday. At the weekend, actor Gerard McCarthy, known for TV shows including Hollyoaks and The Fall, shared a statement saying he had withdrawn from the production following Dame Maureen's arrival, "because of views she has publicly and repeatedly expressed regarding Israel and Palestine". The Jewish actress responded in an interview with The Times, calling McCarthy a "coward" for not addressing the issue with her directly and describing their actions as "virtue-signalling". Now, the creative team behind the show, which has just completed a run in Edinburgh, has issued a statement, saying it keeps "political affiliation separate from artistic collaboration" and "does not vet performers" on the basis of their personal or political views. "We understand that our cast and collaborators hold a wide range of perspectives, including on deeply personal and difficult subjects, and we respect the sincerity behind their decisions," the statement said."Right Before I Go will go on. Suicide and mental health affect people across every background and every political divide, and we believe the urgent work of raising awareness and saving lives is more important than our differences. "If anything, we believe that the ability to stand together - even alongside people we may not agree with - for a cause bigger than any one of us is itself an expression of the common humanity this play is about." The show is not-for-profit, the statement added, with cast, crew and collaborators "donating their time and talent because they believe in what this play can do". Read more from Sky News:Sewage dumped for more than 43,000 hours over summerPistol in lake could be linked to unsolved killings of British family Zimmerman, who is also a performer in the show, said Right Before I Go had "never been about one actor", but rather saving lives through raising awareness about suicide. "It already has and I'm so proud of that," he continued. "That's why we all must stay laser-focused on that goal." He also clarified that the play uses a revolving cast and said McCarthy was "never asked to appear on the same performance date" as Dame Maureen. In the post announcing his departure, McCarthy said he did not ask for the casting of Dame Maureen to be reconsidered, and "simply chose not to use my own platform to promote someone whose political views are at odds with my own". Dame Maureen, known for roles in Coronation Street and The Pianist, told Sky News in 2024 that there was "nowhere safe to be Jewish". In her interview with The Times, she said McCarthy needed to "grow up", saying it is "fair enough" if he did not want to work with her, but that he is going to "limit himself" in his career.

Rising oil prices as a result of renewed hostilities in the Iran war, and fears of further escalation in the conflict, have sustained pressure on bond yields, which are effectively the interest rate in the markets. In the UK, the yield on 10-year gilts stretched to 5.24% from 5.22% on Tuesday, while the 30-year hit 5.87%, up from 5.85%. And the trend could quickly trickle down into Britain's mortgage market, reports the Sky News Money blog, thrusting more pressure upon household finances. Politics Hub: Follow the latest Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB, painted a grim picture of the country's fiscal position, describing it as "deeply uncomfortable". She said: "Added to this, the interest rate futures market is pricing in more than three rate hikes between now and July, which could add significant pain to households. "The first hike could be in November, with UK interest rates expected to reach 4.26% by February next year." A 'major challenge' for PM The surge in borrowing costs comes just weeks before Chancellor John Healey is due to deliver his first budget and could have implications on Andy Burnham's spending plans. The prime minister has made clear his intentions to spend big on priorities such as the cost of living and defence; however, Ms Brooks said the rise in bond yields poses a "major challenge" for the government. "Every basis point increase in the cost of borrowing in the UK adds to debt servicing costs, which need to be paid by the public purse," she said. "Since the spring, the UK's interest-only bill has risen by up to £6bn by the end of this parliament. This is a large hole for the chancellor to fill next month." The budget is due to be delivered on 28 October. Burnham won't rule out tax rises At his first PMQs as prime minister on Wednesday, Mr Burnham refused to rule out future tax rises to help fund his pledges. Pushed by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on his plans, he said: "I've already indicated my first moves were to cut tax, but I'm not going to do what any prime minister has done and write the budget here. "I can also say to her that he [Chancellor John Healey] and I took a deliberate decision to set an early date for the budget so that we reduce the period for prolonged speculation of the kind that she is wanting us to indulge in today." The PM did, however, commit to spending 3% of GDP on defence by 2030, saying: "I've made that commitment, made it very clear, and I have done for a considerable period of time." Read more from Sky News:British woman stabbed to death in PortugalSix police officers sacked after racism complaint 👉Listen to Politics At Sam And Anne's on your podcast app👈 Fiscal responsibility 'essential' Speaking to Sky's Cathy Newman Show on Wednesday, Bridget Phillipson, the Labour Party chair and minister for women and equalities, admitted that "global factors" were causing "significant economic headwinds". She insisted it was the government's responsibility to ensure the UK has a "strong economy from which we can invest in our public services". Ms Phillipson said: "John Healey has made very clear that our approach on fiscal discipline and having a budget that allows us to invest in our country's future, but does maintain credibility where it comes to investors, is critical for any government." She said that, ahead of the budget, she would not be "engaging in speculation" over possible tax rises, adding that the chancellor had been "clear that fiscal responsibility is essential" amid current "challenges".

The 34-year-old's agreement was due to expire this summer but she has committed to another 12 months as Sonia Bompastor shapes her squad following a difficult season - the first time since 2019 that Chelsea failed to win the WSL. Bronze arrived at Stamford Bridge from Spanish giants Barcelona in 2024, going on to win a domestic treble in her first campaign, but endured an injury-hit second year. In total, she had made 56 appearances, scoring five times. Bronze said: "I feel like this is the right thing for me at this time. I've really enjoyed the last two years being at Chelsea and back in England, and I feel like we're in a place now where we're moving forward as a club." Transfer Centre LIVE! | Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 The club's official statement read: "Her experience and never-say-die attitude are invaluable to the Chelsea side, and we are delighted that she has committed to remain with us." The full-back, a five-time Champions League winner, has also played an integral role in England's success over the past decade, a key part of the European Championship-winning squads of 2022 and 2025. News about the situations of out-of-contract goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and forward Aggie Beever-Jones is yet to be confirmed. Bronze a stabilising figure at changeable Chelsea Sky Sports' Laura Hunter: Lucy Bronze has been a vital part of Chelsea's post-Emma Hayes era. She was seen as a staple signing when first recruited by Sonia Bompastor and remains as important now as the club navigates choppier waters. Everyone connected with Chelsea has spoken of the difficulties of last season. Finishing six points adrift of eventual champions Manchester City is not good enough by their lofty standards. And as a consequence, change was inevitable. Sam Kerr, Millie Bright and Guro Reiten's respective exits were a part of that evolution. But Bronze is viewed in a different camp. Her leadership is highly valued by Bompastor and her experience is stabilising for a side that, at times last term, were in freefall. Additional incomings must surely now be the club's focus, as well as concluding negotiations with other members of the squad. No news on Hampton or Beever-Jones, nor are there many murmurings of further approaches for a much-needed striker after missing out on Man City's Khadija Shaw and Salma Paralluelo, who remains without a club after leaving Barcelona. Plenty of work to be done, then, but this is a positive step and one that should aid what looks to be an arduous rebuild process.

Ms Steinem "passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her", a post said on her official Instagram page. It added that she had died on Tuesday. "Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end," the post said. It did not say how she died. Ms Steinem was the face of a movement that radically changed rights for women in the US in the 1960s, campaigning so they could eventually apply for credit cards without a man's signature, be admitted to Ivy League universities that previously barred them and legally get an abortion. Her first brush with national fame came in 1963, when she went undercover as a Playboy bunny to report on the poor working conditions in Hugh Hefner's Playboy clubs. Ms Steinem earned some of the highest recognitions possible, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the top civilian honour in the US. Her campaigning for reproductive rights was spurred on by her own illegal abortion at the age of 22, which she publicly revealed years later, in 1969. Ms Steinem co-founded Ms Magazine, one of the first feminist publications in the US, in 1971 and spent much of her life as an advocate on the road - emphasising that feminism should embrace women of every race. With her trademark middle-parted hair and aviator glasses, she was hugely recognisable and spoke at universities and community centres, as well as attending rallies and marches. The activist continued working up until her death and her latest memoir, An Unexpected Life, is scheduled for release later this month. Her foundation said: "Gloria's greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. "Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humour."

The 82-year-old former pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday via video link from HMP Channing Wood to enter his pleas. He denied four charges of indecent assault, two counts of indecency with a child, and two charges of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. The alleged offences occurred when the complainant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was aged eight to 11. The offences allegedly took place at Glitter's home address in Kensington and Chelsea, west London. Glitter is accused of committing the offences against the girl between 1978 and 1981, after allegedly giving her chocolate and inviting her to his home. According to the charges, Glitter is accused of at least 20 incidents of sexual abuse against the girl. Judge Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, remanded Glitter into custody and adjourned the case for a three-week trial starting on 27 November 2027. Read more from Sky News:Four charged with murder after death of newborn baby girl21 killed in bus crash in Egyptian area popular with tourists The Metropolitan Police previously said the allegations were first reported to the force in January last year and Glitter was interviewed in July 2025 in relation to the investigation. Glitter was one of the biggest stars of his time, selling 18 million records in five years in the early 1970s and enjoyed transatlantic success with hits including Rock And Roll (Parts One And Two), I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am), and Do You Wanna Touch Me. The glam era was short and, despite a series of comebacks, his final UK top 40 hit was in 1984 with Another Rock And Roll Christmas.

As Reform UK kicks off conference season in Birmingham, Nigel Farage appears to have some work to do. The party has gone from dominating the political conversation to facing a fall in polling numbers, mounting scandals and fresh questions over Farage's leadership. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy preview a crucial three days for Reform, with major announcements expected on migration and the economy - while a French connection could be significant. Elsewhere, the Conservatives are ramping up the pressure on Andy Burnham over defence spending, unveiling their own plan on how they would cut welfare to fund more money for the military. Plus, ahead of Sunday's state elections in Germany, Anne reports from the campaign trail on the rise of the far-right AfD party and her dramatic encounter at a rally in Lutzen. Sam and Anne will return on Sunday afternoon for a special de-brief episode to reflect on the Reform party conference.

Norris, who has won the last two Formula 1 races, has been with McLaren since making his F1 debut in 2019 and says the contract was "probably the easiest contract I've had to sign". The 26-year-old admitted though, in a wide-ranging interview with Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle which will air at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, that there were other options. Lando Norris launches single-seater team LN4 Fusion ahead of 2027 debutItalian GP: 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? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 "There was opportunity of course. But opportunity that is positive. There's opportunities to gamble at times," he said. "I'm a driver that personally I would take one or two tougher years over instant success - as I did a few years ago with McLaren. "As much as I want to win every single year, not everything is about I need to be with a team tomorrow that's going to win the next race and do this and do that." Norris pointed to the "strong" group of people at McLaren, led by team bosses Zak Brown and Andrea Stella, as a key reason to stay at the Woking-based outfit. He added: "A good amount of it is also am I just happy? I was happy to be with McLaren even when we weren't winning because I'm still in an amazing opportunity and I still get to do the job I love and travel and do all these things. So not everything to me is about ultimate performance. A lot of it and a big part of it is the people that I'm with. "Just the fact I feel I'm at home and I'm enjoying it. And that almost has enough control as saying 'I need to be with a team that is going to be performing and winning championships'." Would Norris ever join Ferrari? Norris is currently in great form after claiming pole position and the win at the last two Grands Prix in Hungary and the Netherlands to cut his deficit to championship leader Kimi Antonelli to 83 points. He has another good opportunity this Sunday as Antonelli will start at the back of the field due to grid penalties for exceeding his engine allocation. But, McLaren will still have the challenge of beating George Russell plus Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, who both have upgraded engines. Hamilton and Leclerc will have huge support from the Tifosi at Monza, which features the most iconic podium as it overlooks the main straight and thousands of fans post-race. Brundle pointed out Hamilton had previously stated he would stay at Mercedes before achieving his "dream" of joining Ferrari and asked if Norris would ever consider joining the Scuderia in the future. The McLaren driver said: "That's not something I want to think about for now. Since I was a kid, you always think of yourself in different positions. "My dream was always to be with McLaren. That's why I feel like I'm in a very fortunate position as I am. But you always want to experience the other side of things, whether that is Ferrari or other teams and Mercedes. "It's just human. I think that you want to experience what it's like to be in this position and that position. "Also, the history of other teams. The fact Lewis also went to Mercedes from McLaren and then to Ferrari, I think it's also pretty cool that you try different things and you experience different stuff. "It depends a little bit on what you want to achieve in your career. Do you want ultimate success every single year? Do you want to just experience what it's like to go to a different team and experience Ferrari or Mercedes? "For now, I'll say I'm not thinking of it. But ask me again at the end of 2030." Sky Sports F1's Italian GP live schedule Thursday September 31pm: Drivers' Press Conference4pm: Paddock Uncut Friday September 47.30am: F3 Practice8.55am: F2 Practice11am: Italian Grand Prix Practice One (session starts at 11.30pm)*12.55pm: F3 Qualifying1.50pm: F2 Qualifying2.35pm: Italian Grand Prix Practice Two (session starts at 3pm)4.15pm: The F1 Show5.20pm: Team Bosses' Press Conference Saturday September 58.25am: F3 Sprint11.15am: Italian Grand Prix Practice Three (session starts at 11:30am)1.10pm: F2 Sprint2.15pm: Italian Grand Prix Qualifying build-up3pm: ITALIAN GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING*5pm: Ted's Qualifying Notebook Sunday September 67.10am: F3 Feature Race8.40am: F2 Feature Race10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Italian GP build-up2pm: THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX4pm: Chequered Flag: Italian GP reaction5pm: Ted's Notebook *also on Sky Sports Main Event Formula 1 heads to Monza for Ferrari's home race at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime