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May 18
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

The jury in California found the artificial intelligence company, which created ChatGPT, was not liable to Musk for having allegedly strayed from its original mission ‌to benefit humanity. The jury, which deliberated for less than two hours, sided with OpenAI, saying the lawsuit by the world's richest man was not filed on time. The trial has widely been seen as a critical ​moment for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence generally, both in how it should be used and who should benefit ​from it, including financially. Read more:Why WHO called global emergency over EbolaIran facing 'serious challenges' Following the verdict, Musk's lawyer said he reserved the right to appeal. But the judge suggested that would be difficult given Musk's timing. US District Judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, said: "There's a substantial amount of evidence to ​support the jury's finding, which is why I was prepared to dismiss on the spot." In his 2024 lawsuit, Musk accused OpenAI, its chief executive Altman and president Greg Brockman of manipulating him into giving $38m (£28m), before going behind his back by attaching a for-profit business to its original non-profit and accepting tens of billions of dollars from Microsoft and other investors. Musk described the conduct of the OpenAI defendants as "stealing a charity". OpenAI was founded by Altman, Musk and several others in 2015. But Musk left its board in 2018 and OpenAI set up a for-profit business the following year. The verdict followed 11 days of testimony and arguments, with Musk and Altman's credibility coming under repeated attack. Both sides accused each other of being more interested in money than serving the public. Musk's lawyer, Steven Molo, said in his closing statement: "Sam Altman's credibility is directly at issue. If you don't believe him, they cannot win." Musk, who in 2022 took over Twitter, now known as X, accused OpenAI of wrongfully trying to enrich investors and insiders at the non-profit's expense and failing to prioritise AI's safety. He also claimed Microsoft knew all along that OpenAI cared more about money than being altruistic. This was countered by OpenAI, which claimed it was Musk who pursued financial gain and that he waited too long to claim OpenAI breached its founding agreement to build safe artificial intelligence to benefit humanity.

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May 18
Channel 4 says 'very serious' claims of wrongdoing made against past Married At First Sight UK contributors

The broadcaster said it had removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK from its streaming platforms. The move follows an external review, commissioned by the broadcaster in April, into the welfare of participants on the programme. The BBC has reported allegations from two women who alleged they were raped during filming of the show. A third described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. They all alleged the show did not do enough to protect them. In a statement on Monday, Channel 4 said: "In April, Channel 4 was presented with serious allegations of wrongdoing against a small number of past contributors, allegations that we understand those contributors have denied. "The channel is mindful of the privacy and continuing duty of care towards all contributors, and cannot comment on or disclose details of those allegations. "Related to those allegations, Channel 4 was asked to respond to claims of failures in welfare protocols. Channel 4 believes that when concerns related to contributor welfare were raised through existing welfare and production protocols, prompt and appropriate action was taken, based on the information available at the time. "Channel 4 strongly refutes any claim to the contrary." Priya Dogra, chief executive of Channel 4, said: "I want to express my sympathy to contributors who have clearly been distressed after taking part in Married At First Sight UK. The wellbeing of our contributors is always of paramount importance. "It would be wholly inappropriate for me to comment on what are very serious allegations made against some MAFS UK contributors. "Those allegations - which I understand are disputed by the contributors accused - are not something that Channel 4 is in a position to adjudicate on. "We are also mindful of our ongoing duty of care to all contributors, and the need to preserve the anonymity and privacy of all involved. "On the claims that Channel 4 may have failed in its duty of care, I believe that when concerns about contributor welfare were raised, and based on the information available at the time, Channel 4 acted quickly, appropriately, sensitively and with wellbeing front and centre." The show, which is produced for Channel 4 by independent production company CPL, sees single people matched by experts to "marry" strangers who they meet for the first time on their wedding day. Sky News has contacted CPL for comment.

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May 18
Burnham’s '55% chance' of losing Makerfield and throwing Labour into chaos

Andy Burnham says Britain needs a "circuit breaker for politics" as he plots his return to Westminster. But with Labour sources putting his chances of success in the Makerfield by-election at less than 50:50, will his plan to stand for PM unravel before it's begun? Sam and Anne unpack the political chaos consuming Labour, including the growing speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's exit timetable, and Wes Streeting reigniting the row over rejoining the EU. Will voters see Burnham as Labour's saviour or a man who pushes the party deeper into crisis? And does the reopening of the Brexit wars play into Reform UK's hands?

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May 18
Jose Mourinho: Real Madrid agree deal for ex-Man Utd boss to return as head coach on two-year deal

Real Madrid have elected to bring Mourinho back 13 years after his first spell to bring order to a dressing room that has become embroiled in off-field controversy following a disappointing end to a trophyless season. An announcement is expected after Real Madrid's final game of the season against Athletic Club on Sunday. Mourinho, whose contract includes the option for a further year, is then set to be unveiled in Madrid next week. Alvaro Arbeloa has been in temporary charge of Real Madrid since Xabi Alonso was sacked in January, seven months into the job. Mourinho will hope he can fare better than his two former players. Transfer Centre LIVE!Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 Mourinho finished the season with Benfica on Saturday, beating Estoril 3-1 to finish third in Liga Portugal in an unbeaten league campaign. A clause in Mourinho's two-year Benfica contract, signed just eight months ago, allows him to walk away for £2.6m. Sky Sports News understands Mourinho will take four coaches with him from Benfica to the Bernabeu. Mourinho has a close relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez from his first spell. Jorge Mendes, Mourinho's agent, has negotiated the deal with Perez and Real Madrid for his client. Carragher: Mourinho appointment a strange one Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher: "He's managed some of the greatest football clubs in the world and has made a success of it. Whether he is the right man to fix a dressing room, I don't know. "It's a strange one, but it tells you where the world is in terms of big name managers of the past. For Real Madrid to go back to Jose Mourinho tells you there's not that quality out there. "When Real Madrid appoint managers, they don't do it the way we do in this country. The vision is for them to be here for three or four years. It doesn't always work out like that, but that is the idea. "Unless Real Madrid win the league or the Champions League, we always know that it is going to be a year. It changes that often that it is bound to come back round to the same people again." Analysis: 'Mellow' Mourinho will not rule with 'heavy fist' "Jose Mourinho is preparing to fly out to Madrid. He's in Lisbon at the moment. He's very excited by the challenge of going back to Real Madrid. "I actually met him for a bit of lunch [on Sunday] and he was buzzing at the prospect. "Real Madrid want him back because of his record the last time he was there, including that LaLiga victory with 100 points. No Real Madrid team before or since has achieved that. That's not been forgotten by Pérez. "And of course nobody is bigger in football really, many are equal, but certainly no bigger name in football still than Jose Mourinho. "The egos in that dressing room, the difficulty that Real Madrid have had with discipline, he has to go in and sort it out. I don't think any longer he rules with a heavy fist. He's mellowed quite a lot. It's more the arm around the shoulder these days. "He's not going to be doing any World Cup punditry because he wants to concentrate solely on getting the best out of that array of brilliant players at Real. "Jose believes he is still capable of replicating his success of the past. Mourinho was also offered the Real Madrid job in 2021 but he had to turn it down then because he had already given his verbal word and contractual word to Roma. "Carlo Ancelotti went to Real Madrid having been sacked from his two previous jobs, Bayern Munich and Napoli, and finishing 10th with Everton. Eyebrows were raised similarly then. We know how that ended." Analysis: Why Perez wants Jose to clear up Real Madrid mess Sky Sports News chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol: "They say you should never go back, but after 13 years, Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid. The big question is, why is he going back? The simple answer is you cannot say no to Real Madrid. "Mourinho's plan this summer was to leave Benfica and take over the Portugal national team. But then Real Madrid, and his great friend Florentino Pérez came calling, and he just could not say no. "Why do Real Madrid want him? Well, simply because they are in such a terrible state, on and off the pitch. Every time we read about Real Madrid recently, it has been for the wrong reasons. "What are the major issues that Jose Mourinho will have to deal with? Firstly, he has to sort out his relationship with Vinicius Junior. "How will Vinicius Junior feel about Jose Mourinho coming to Real Madrid and will it have any kind of impact on his decision whether to extend his contract at Real Madrid or not? "Also, Mourinho has to sort out this issue that Real Madrid have had all season. Can you have a Real Madrid team with both Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius in it? "Pérez thinks Mourinho is the kind of character who has the personality to sort out this Real Madrid dressing room once and for all." What has Mourinho won at Real Madrid? Mourinho was tasked with ending Pep Guardiola's dominance with Barcelona in his first Real Madrid spell. The Portuguese struggled in his first season in 2010/11 up against a side that is widely regarded as the greatest ever in club football. Real Madrid were humbled 5-0 in a damaging November defeat to Guardiola's Barcelona, who won LaLiga and the Champions League that season. However, Mourinho's side denied Barcelona a second treble in three seasons by beating them in the Copa del Rey final. Real Madrid then won LaLiga with Real Madrid in 2011/12, ending a four-year title drought, in a record-breaking campaign. His Real Madrid team became the first Spanish champions to win the league with 100 points - a record which was equalled by Barcelona the next season but has never been bettered. That Mourinho side still holds the record for most goals in a LaLiga campaign (121) and shares the record for most wins (32) in a league season in Spain.

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May 18
Channel 4 says 'very serious' claims of wrongdoing made against past Married At First Sight UK contributors

The broadcaster said it had removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK from its streaming platforms. The move follows an external review, commissioned by the broadcaster in April, into the welfare of participants on the programme. The BBC has reported allegations from two women who alleged they were raped during filming of the show. A third described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. They all alleged the show did not do enough to protect them. In a statement on Monday, Channel 4 said: "In April, Channel 4 was presented with serious allegations of wrongdoing against a small number of past contributors, allegations that we understand those contributors have denied. "The channel is mindful of the privacy and continuing duty of care towards all contributors, and cannot comment on or disclose details of those allegations. "Related to those allegations, Channel 4 was asked to respond to claims of failures in welfare protocols. Channel 4 believes that when concerns related to contributor welfare were raised through existing welfare and production protocols, prompt and appropriate action was taken, based on the information available at the time. "Channel 4 strongly refutes any claim to the contrary." Priya Dogra, chief executive of Channel 4, said: "I want to express my sympathy to contributors who have clearly been distressed after taking part in Married At First Sight UK. The wellbeing of our contributors is always of paramount importance. "It would be wholly inappropriate for me to comment on what are very serious allegations made against some MAFS UK contributors. "Those allegations - which I understand are disputed by the contributors accused - are not something that Channel 4 is in a position to adjudicate on. "We are also mindful of our ongoing duty of care to all contributors, and the need to preserve the anonymity and privacy of all involved. "On the claims that Channel 4 may have failed in its duty of care, I believe that when concerns about contributor welfare were raised, and based on the information available at the time, Channel 4 acted quickly, appropriately, sensitively and with wellbeing front and centre." The show, which is produced for Channel 4 by independent production company CPL, sees single people matched by experts to "marry" strangers who they meet for the first time on their wedding day. Sky News has contacted CPL for comment.

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Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter
May 18
Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

The Colombian singer said the decision marked the end of "brutal public targeting" and "sleepless nights" that impacted her and her family. The ruling relates to a dispute over the 2011 tax year, with the Madrid-based court concluding that Spanish tax authorities did not prove the singer was a resident of the country during that time. Spain's treasury has now been ordered to hand back more than 55m euros in wrongly imposed fines, plus interest, according to legal documents. Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, had always denied any wrongdoing and said her "name and public image" had been used "to send a threatening message" to other taxpayers in the country. "After more than eight years of enduring brutal public targeting, orchestrated campaigns to destroy my reputation, and sleepless nights that ultimately impacted my health and my family's well-being, the National High Court has finally set the record straight," she said in a statement sent to Sky News. "There was never any fraud, and the administration itself could never prove otherwise, simply because it wasn't true. Yet, for nearly a decade, I was treated as guilty." Shakira was previously in a relationship with Spanish footballer Gerard Pique, the father of her two children, and the case hinged on where she was living and how much she earned during certain periods. For a person to be considered a tax resident in Spain, they must spend more than 183 days in the country in any year. Spanish authorities were only able to prove Shakira lived in Spain that year for a total of 163 days, the High Court said. Representatives for the star said she was on a world tour in 2011, performing 120 concerts across 37 countries, and had no home in Spain at the time. Authorities first announced investigations into the star in 2018, accusing her of failing to pay income tax while living in Barcelona during a different period, between 2012 and 2014. In November 2023, Shakira reached a deal with prosecutors to avoid a trial over those charges. Read moreBulgaria beats Israel to win Eurovision song contest - as UK comes lastCasting for new James Bond under way The new ruling can still ‌be appealed before the Supreme Court and does not affect tax years after 2011. Shakira, who rose to global fame after her fifth album, Laundry Service, in 2001, is known for hits including Hips Don't Lie, Whenever, Wherever, Underneath Your Clothes, and Beyonce duet Beautiful Liar. She and her children moved to Miami in 2023 following her split with Pique.

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May 15
Why winning Makerfield by-election may not be so easy for Burnham

The constituency of Makerfield has been a Labour safe seat for generations, but in the May elections, Reform UK won nearly every seat that was up for grabs at the local council. So how much of a gamble is it for Andy Burnham to try to stage a Commons return here? In his favour is his personal popularity in Greater Manchester and the fact he grew up in the area. Against him is the momentum of Reform and the fact that Makerfield hasn't benefitted from some of Burnham's key policies as mayor of the city. To discuss his chances, Niall speaks to Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester. Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show - why@sky.uk

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May 18
PGA Championship: England's Aaron Rai storms to maiden major with three-shot win over Jon Rahm at Aronimink Golf Club

Rai went into the final round two strokes back and was three behind with 10 holes to play, before a 40-foot eagle at the par-five ninth sparked a scoring burst that pushed him up a congested leaderboard. The world No 44 posted two birdies in a three-hole stretch from the 11th and added back-to-back gains from the 16th, including a sensational 70-foot putt at the par-three 17th, to grab control and a three-shot cushion. PGA Championship: Final round as it happenedFinal PGA Championship leaderboard [external]When are the majors? Key dates in 2026Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract A two-putt par at the last closed a final-round 65 and saw him end the week on nine under, with Rai ending a streak of 10 consecutive American winners at the PGA Championship and becoming the first English winner since Jim Barnes in 1919. Jon Rahm finished tied-second with overnight leader Alex Smalley as he chased the third leg of the career Grand Slam, while two-time PGA champion Justin Thomas shared fourth spot alongside Ludvig Aberg and Germany's Matti Schmid. Rory McIlroy's bid for back-to-back major titles ended five strokes back in tied-seventh with Xander Schauffele and Cameron Smith, while Kurt Kitayama jumped inside the top-10 with a round-of-the-day 63 and Scottie Scheffler ended his title defence on two under after a final-round 69. How Rai edged major thriller at Aronimink Some 30 players were within five of the lead heading into the final round, with Rahm making the first move after posting a birdie-birdie start to pull level with Smalley on six under. Rahm lost ground after bogeying the next, where Smalley held a 25-footer to scramble a par and remain ahead, only for a three-shot swing at the sixth seeing Smalley make double-bogey and Schmid to hole from 20 feet and card a third birdie in five holes. Rai - playing two groups behind the leaders - was one back after an opening-hole birdie but found himself two behind after bogeys at the sixth and eighth, before his long-range eagle at the ninth pulled him back tied-second and within one of Schmid. The German started his back nine with a bogey to hand the lead to Rai, who made a close-range birdie at the 11th and got up and down from the greenside bunker to pick up a shot at the drivable par-four 13th. Schmid birdied the same hole to halve Rai's advantage but fell three back when the Wolverhampton golfer took control of the tournament, two-putting from 20 feet to birdie the par-five 16th and holing his longest putt of the week at the next to leave victory all but confirmed. Rai then found the green in regulation at the par-four last and two-putted for a winning par, with his victory marking the first time in the modern era that the opening two men's majors of the year have been won by European players. "It [winning] is very surreal," Rai said. "It has been a bit of a frustrating season so to be stood here is definitely outside of my wildest imagination. I think it is really good consistency over the last few weeks with practice. My body feels great and I have really enjoyed the course this week." Rahm mixed four birdies with two bogey in a final-round 68 to end the week on six under, with Smalley finding an eagle-three at the 16th and cancelling out a bogey at the next with a 20-foot birdie at the last to also share second. Scheffler and McIlroy fall short at Aronimink McIlroy boosted his hopes of a third PGA Championship victory when he followed a 10-footer to save par at the first by birdieing the second, getting him within two, only to close out the rest of his front nine in pars. The world No 2 failed to capitalise on a 379-yard tee shot into the par-five ninth and saw his par streak ended with a bogey at the driveable 13th, where he hit a wayward three-wood into the rough and failed to find the green with his second. McIlroy kept his slim hopes alive by rolling in a 25-foot birdie at the next but was unable to take advantage of the 16th, leaving him level-par for the week on the par-fives, with a tied-seventh finish equalling his best finish at the PGA Championship since his 2014 victory. Scheffler went into the final day five back and outside the top-20 as he chased a fifth major in as many seasons, but the world No 1 - who can complete the career Grand Slam at the US Open next month - struggled on the greens throughout the week. "When I look back on a week like this, I feel I've had a really good year on the greens and to have a disappointing week on the greens at a major is a tough pill to swallow," Scheffler admitted to Sky Sports, having missed six putts from inside five feet during the week. What's next? The PGA Tour heads to Texas for The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, where Scheffler returns as defending champion. Early coverage begins on Thursday from 12.45pm on Sky Sports+ and 5pm on Sky Sports Golf. The DP World Tour is in Belgium for the Soudal Open, while the next men's major is the US Open at Shinnecock Hills from June 18-21, with both also live on Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract.

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