His predecessor, John Healey, stood down earlier this month in protest of the overdue defence investment plan (DIP). The extra £13.5bn of investment expected with it fell "well short" of what was needed, Mr Healey said. Mr Jarvis has spent the last two weeks "refocusing" the defence blueprint - expected to be published before July's NATO Summit - to prioritise getting kit to troops on the front line, officials said. The UK's elite commandos have been promised £500m for rapid boats and strike drones as part of changes, with a focus on Arctic region - amid anxiety about Russian activity in the region. In the 2024/25 financial year, the UK spent £60.2bn on defence. The new high-speed commando insertion craft - special vessels used to covertly transport troops from the rapid-response force - will be used for such operations as the seizing of Russian shadow fleet tankers. Earlier in June commandos were involved in taking over a Russian oil tanker in the Channel in the first operation of its kind. Mr Jarvis said: "We're investing in new lethal strike drones, high-speed boats and amphibious transport ships to give our commandos the equipment they need to stay ahead of adversaries and defend us. "The defence investment plan will prioritise getting the latest kit into the hands of our frontline forces, so they can continue their vital work in an increasingly dangerous world." The plan, originally due last year, has been delayed by government wrangling over the budget. Announcing the "shifted" focus, the Ministry of Defence said the DIP will see the UK work with NATO ally Norway in the High North. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to publish the DIP before the NATO summit on 7 July in Turkey, despite most major policy and spending commitments being paused until his successor is confirmed. But defence chiefs will want to ensure the plan has the backing of the new PM, widely expected to be Andy Burnham, who recently became an MP again after the Makerfield by-election.

The judge formally dismissed the case on Thursday. In May, the 74-year-old's third trial over the allegation ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was deadlocked. The majority-male jury had been unable to reach a unanimous decision over whether Weinstein had raped former aspiring actor Ms Mann, now aged 40, in 2013 in a New York hotel. Ms Mann appeared to support Thursday's decision, saying in a letter that a prosecutor read to the court: "After a lot of thought and reflection, I have chosen not to proceed with a fourth trial against Harvey Weinstein. It was clear to me at this last trial I could no longer endure going through this any longer." Weinstein had a neutral expression as court officers led him out of court in his wheelchair. He had pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape in the third degree, and has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. The May mistrial came nearly a year after another New York jury failed to reach a verdict on a charge tied to Ms Mann's allegations, which she recounted across five days in court. At his ‌first ⁠trial in New York in 2020, Weinstein was convicted of raping Ms Mann and assaulting onetime production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. But the state's highest court overturned the conviction and Weinstein's 23-year prison sentence after concluding he did not get a fair trial. A Manhattan jury then convicted Weinstein of sexually abusing Ms Haley at a trial in June 2025, but found him ​not guilty of assaulting former model Kaja Sokola. The same jury were ⁠deadlocked on the third-degree rape charge relating to Ms Mann, and a mistrial was declared, paving the way for May's retrial. Weinstein ​was convicted of rape in California in 2022 and is serving ​a 16-year prison sentence. He is appealing that conviction and sentence. The Miramax studio co-founder will face up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced for abusing Ms Haley. Weinstein has remained in custody serving his setence at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island, while prosecutors weighed the possibility of a further New York retrial.

His predecessor, John Healey, stood down earlier this month in protest of the overdue defence investment plan (DIP). The extra £13.5bn of investment expected with it fell "well short" of what was needed, Mr Healey said. Mr Jarvis has spent the last two weeks "refocusing" the defence blueprint - expected to be published before July's NATO Summit - to prioritise getting kit to troops on the front line, officials said. The UK's elite commandos have been promised £500m for rapid boats and strike drones as part of changes, with a focus on Arctic region - amid anxiety about Russian activity in the region. In the 2024/25 financial year, the UK spent £60.2bn on defence. The new high-speed commando insertion craft - special vessels used to covertly transport troops from the rapid-response force - will be used for such operations as the seizing of Russian shadow fleet tankers. Earlier in June commandos were involved in taking over a Russian oil tanker in the Channel in the first operation of its kind. Mr Jarvis said: "We're investing in new lethal strike drones, high-speed boats and amphibious transport ships to give our commandos the equipment they need to stay ahead of adversaries and defend us. "The defence investment plan will prioritise getting the latest kit into the hands of our frontline forces, so they can continue their vital work in an increasingly dangerous world." The plan, originally due last year, has been delayed by government wrangling over the budget. Announcing the "shifted" focus, the Ministry of Defence said the DIP will see the UK work with NATO ally Norway in the High North. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to publish the DIP before the NATO summit on 7 July in Turkey, despite most major policy and spending commitments being paused until his successor is confirmed. But defence chiefs will want to ensure the plan has the backing of the new PM, widely expected to be Andy Burnham, who recently became an MP again after the Makerfield by-election.

A ferocious Jofra Archer (2-14) spell reduced New Zealand to 12-2 in their second innings, leading by just 96, but a fine fifty from Rachin Ravindra (60no) fired the tourists back on top at 120-3 by stumps, 204 ahead. England had started the day with hopes of batting through and building a sizeable first-innings lead but instead stumbled from their overnight score of 223-2 to 354 all out to see New Zealand up by 84. Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, third Test, Trent BridgeGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract New Zealand get the ball talking to tear into England Much like when England claimed New Zealand's final six wickets for just 46 runs on the second morning, some disciplined bowling from the visitors early on day three wrestled the momentum back in their favour. With the pitch now offering more seam movement and variable bounce after being baked by the sun for the first two days, Nathan Smith (4-91) and Will O'Rourke (3-53) accounted for set batters Joe Root (21) and Jacob Bethell (74) in consecutive overs, neither able to add to their overnight scores. Jamie Smith (1) swiftly joined them back in the pavilion - three wickets falling across the opening six overs - after an umpire review that his edged drive from Nathan Smith to Daryl Mitchell at slip had carried, which replays confirmed. Harry Brook (58) and Ben Stokes (15) set about rebuilding the innings, albeit the skipper's scratchy form with the bat continued as he came close to being caught at gully when on one, the ball only just carrying to Devon Conway who did well to even get a glancing fingertip to it. Ball begins misbehaving off sun-drenched surface Brook and Stokes added 56 together to briefly take the sting out of things until, suddenly, Stokes was undone by a brutal nip-backer from Zak Foulkes (3-35), who hugely impressed after being brought in as a concussion substitute for Blair Tickner the previous evening. Brook went through to a 66-ball fifty just before lunch, but he too had his off stump knocked back by Foulkes soon after the interval - England seven wickets down and still some 116 runs in arrears. Gus Atkinson (23) and Archer (15) ate into that deficit a touch, each benefiting from being dropped - Ben Sears' miss of Atkinson at mid-on a particular howler - before they too fell foul off some wicked bowling. Archer fended a snorter from Smith to slip, while Atkinson's was a more tentative prod through to Mitchell off O'Rourke, but it came immediately after a brute of a delivery rapped him on the glove. Once Foulkes claimed Josh Tongue (2) to end the innings, a fired-up Archer appeared to be bringing England firmly back into the contest as he quickly accounted for Tom Latham (4) and Conway (5) inside the first five overs, the same openers who each managed more than 150 in New Zealand's record 317-run partnership against their hosts in the first innings. Archer's dismissal of Conway was particularly striking, a flat-footed fend to slip mere minutes after a brute of a delivery reared up off a length and struck him on the helmet. Such misbehaviour off the surface will have England fearful of having to chase too many on days four and five, albeit things did appear to again flatten as Ravindra and Mitchell (26no) put on an unbroken 69 for the fourth wicket through to the close. Atkinson claimed England's third, Henry Nicholls nicking one to a relieved Brook at slip, who had inexplicably failed to dive for a near-identical edge from Nicholls in Tongue's previous over. Broad: New Zealand in strong position | 'Tall ask for England' Sky Sports Cricket's Stuart Broad: "Certainly New Zealand's day. It started with their bowling and how much they made the ball talk. Then we had the intrigue and excitement of what Jofra Archer brought with the new ball and getting early wickets, breaking into that New Zealand batting line-up. "I think it has been a wonderful partnership [Mitchell and Ravindra]. Ravindra, when he came to the crease, had exactly the right tempo - finding the boundary but solid in defence. "New Zealand have got themselves in a pretty strong position. "If I'm in the England changing room, I'm thinking there's probably 10 balls in this surface that will get us out, so we'll have to score the runs quickly to make sure those 10 balls don't come our way. "I think England need it to be in and around 300, or under 300, which is a tall ask from here." England vs New Zealand - results and schedule All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runsSecond Test (The Kia Oval) - New Zealand won by 253 runsThird Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am) Watch day four of the third Test between England and New Zealand, live on Sky Sports Cricket on Sunday from 10.15am (first ball 11am). Stream cricket and more with NOW - no contract.

Five people were injured, with two being treated at the scene and three taken to hospital after the incident in Ealing Broadway, west London, just before 2.30pm on Saturday. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "At this time, it is believed they have all suffered non-life-threatening or life-changing injuries. "The car involved did not stop at the scene but was stopped in nearby Grange Park a short time later. The driver, a 34-year-old Somalia-born British man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder. "Due to the nature of the incident, local officers were in contact with officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London as they conducted their initial enquiries. While investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism. "Road closures are in place in the area and could remain in place for some time while the police investigation progresses." The force asked anyone with relevant information or footage to contact the police on 101, providing the reference 4607/27JUN. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said it dispatched "a number of resources including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, a volunteer emergency responder crew and an incident response officer to the scene." It also sent London's Air Ambulance.

Karl Stefanovic is a household name in Australia as the long-time host of breakfast programme Today. But featuring Robinson, the founder of the anti-Islamist English Defence League, appears to have been a step too far for the Channel Nine network. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Channel Nine bosses held crisis talks after the episode featuring Robinson went online on Tuesday. It was no longer available on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts on Wednesday. The podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, was an independent production not associated with Channel Nine. The broadcaster is now negotiating terms for Stefanovic's departure, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Read more from Sky News:Heatwave could be new normalFamily sues Tesla over fatal crash In a statement, Channel Nine said: "The Karl Stefanovic Show is a completely independent production. Nine has no involvement, including in the guest selection and other editorial processes. "However, Nine is taking this matter seriously." In the podcast, which runs for almost an hour, Stefanovic said he admired Robinson's "tenacity" and "courage". As part of promotional photos and videos, the podcast host posed with his arm around Robinson on a London street. Robinson was denied a visa to enter Australia for a speaking tour in 2019 due to his criminal record.

Andy Burnham is closing in on Downing Street as Nigel Farage endures a tricky political week. But does Burnham actually have a mandate to be prime minister? Or should we have a general election? Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman give their takes on what Burnham's first 100 days could look like and who might be in his cabinet, including the all-important role of chancellor. Harriet says one of her picks for the job has to prove his credibility. And with more scrutiny on Nigel Farage's £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne - how is Farage reacting? Farage has said he is "absolutely convinced I've done nothing wrong in any way at all" and he has "taken zero in personal expenses" since being elected in July 2024 "I'm very careful and very cautious about these things," he said. "I believe it to be a wholly private matter, the standards commissioner may take a different view." To listen without ads, get new episodes a week early, exclusive bonus episodes and much more, become a Sky News Insider. Find out more and subscribe at https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.

Scotland's fate was sealed on Saturday night following Ghana's defeat to Croatia, and confirmation of Clarke's resignation came within an hour of that. The 62-year-old - who had been at the helm for seven years - was the first men's head coach to lead the nation to three major finals. 'Bye-Bye, Scotland' - Every word of Clarke's leaving letter to Tartan ArmyScotland's fixtures and results | Latest Scotland newsScottish Premiership: Every match across opening weekend live on Sky SportsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream the Premiership with no contract Qualification for this summer's World Cup was Scotland's first since 1998. That had followed consecutive European Championships, and resulted in Clarke being rewarded with a new four-year deal just last month before the squad flew out to the USA. However, Scotland exited the World Cup after defeats to Brazil and Morocco followed a narrow win over Haiti, meaning they have still not reached the knockout stages of a major tournament - and leading to the former Kilmarnock, Reading and West Brom boss stepping away from the job. Clarke reveals 'pride and satisfaction' In an open letter to supporters, Clarke - who had managed a record 81 games - said: "When I was first approached by the Scottish FA about the position of head coach I was advised by many people to leave well alone as the job had become a poisoned chalice. "In my head I was just the wee boy from Saltcoats who had done well in his chosen profession and my country wanted me to be their leader, at least in a football sense. I couldn't find a reason to turn the approach down. My job remit was simple: qualify for a major tournament. "As I reflect on my seven years in the job my overriding emotion is pride, closely followed by satisfaction. "In time I will be able to reflect on a tumultuous seven years, but one element that has given me the greatest satisfaction is witnessing the reconnection of our national team and our fans. "From my opening game against Cyprus in front a half-empty Hampden Park and a largely apathetic crowd to the frenzy of such unforgettable matches as our 2-0 defeat of Spain and that memorable night against Denmark. "They were magical occasions; nights that will endure in Scottish football folklore. This reconnection was never more evident than during the past few weeks. "From Miami to Boston and New Jersey, our fans won the hearts and minds of the American public and football fans across the world. "Let us not forget that the players won a World Cup finals match for only the fifth time in Scottish football history, and the first for 36 years. The team were responsible for giving everyone the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime and I am proud to have played a part in that. "The most emotional part of this goodbye is for my players, without whom we wouldn't have had any of the memories that we've accumulated from 2019 until now. "From our captain Andy Robertson with 97 caps to those at the start of their journey with the national team, almost every player that has been called upon in my time as head coach has turned up and given everything for their country, hence a period of sustained improvement for our national team. "I quite quickly realised that continuity and familiarity would help these players to bond with each other and my staff, leading them to understand what is needed to be more successful at international level. They deserve all the praise and adulation that they receive and it was truly an honour to be called their gaffer. "Thanks for having me and good luck to my successor." How Scotland's World Cup unfolded Scotland started their tournament with a 1-0 win over Haiti, their first victory at the World Cup since 1990, and topped the group after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco. Clarke's side had chances to add to their one-goal lead, which could have provided a vital boost in terms of their goal difference, but failed to score any further goals against Haiti, who are placed 83rd in the FIFA world rankings. A 1-0 defeat to Morocco then followed, conceding the deciding goal after just 70 seconds, with penalty controversy at the forefront of the discussion after the game. John McGinn and Scott McTominay both saw claims for spot-kicks waved away but even after the defeat, their chances of qualification for the knockouts sat at around 70 per cent. But a 3-0 loss to Brazil in their final game of Group C was disastrous. It meant they finished third with their goal difference decimated. Scotland had been left with an agonising wait to see if they had picked up enough points and achieved a sufficient goal difference to qualify as one of the tournament's eight third-placed teams. Their chances, however, decreased with every subsequent group game played, until their exit from the tournament was confirmed following Ghana's 2-1 loss to Croatia, which meant it was no longer mathematically possible for them to finish as one of the top eight third-placed teams. Did Scotland evolve under Clarke? Despite being the first head coach to take Scotland to three major finals, the Tartan Army have at times been divided on how Clarke performed during his seven years in charge. He took over in May 2019, and fast-forward around 18 months, Scotland had qualified for a first major finals since 1998. The heroics of their dramatic win over Serbia in the Euros play-off were not to be repeated against Ukraine in 2022, as Scotland missed out on a spot at the Qatar World Cup. However, his side bounced back and produced some big results - including a 2-0 win over Spain at Hampden - to seal a spot at Euro 2024. That was before World Cup football returned for the first time in 28 years, as a dramatic qualifying campaign ended with a famous victory against Denmark. Who will ever forget Scott McTominay's overhead kick or Kenny McLean from the halfway line? However, it has been the performances at those major tournaments that has frustrated fans. There has been just one win, which was against Haiti over a fortnight ago. Aside from a draw against England at Euro 2020 and then Switzerland four years later - Clarke's side have lost every other match and like all Scotland teams before, never progressed past the group stages. Those results lead to questions from fans over squad selection. Some feel he has got it wrong, others recognise that he hoped continuity would lead to success. Loyalty has always been key to Clarke. The truth is, he has remained loyal, but he has evolved the squad. Of those included in his first pool of players, just six were in his group that went to the USA for the World Cup. From the starters against Cyprus in May 2019, Andy Robertson, John McGinn, Kenny McLean and Scott McKenna remain and also started Clarke's last game against Brazil. Scott McTominay came on as a substitute seven years ago and became key to Scotland's success in recent years too. John Souttar was the other to make that 2019 squad and go to the USA. Over the past seven years, Clarke gave debuts to 15 of his squad that went to the World Cup. Only Craig Gordon, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, McKenna, Robertson, Souttar, Kieran Tierney, Ryan Christie, McGinn, McLean and McTominay had featured for Scotland prior to Clarke's arrival. As well as giving debuts to the likes of Angus Gunn, Dom Hyam, Nathan Patterson, Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes and Lawrence Shankland, Clarke has always been looking to the future. Under him, Ben Gannon-Doak, Findlay Curtis, Tyler Fletcher, Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller have all been given their first caps and will be key for the national team going forward. The truth is, change has never been revolution but it has been evolution. Seven years on, Scotland are in a better place than they were before Clarke arrived. There may have been frustration on the biggest stage at major finals, but he has Scotland fans dreaming again and believing in a squad of players that can deliver history in the future. 'Scotland underwhelmed under Clarke at major finals' Sky Sports News reporter Luke Shanley: "The World Cup ultimately was a disappointment for Scotland. For the 13th time at a major tournament, they were out at the group stage - a big frustration for Scotland, certainly in terms of the manner in which it happened as well. "Yes, they got off to a good start with a win over Haiti. Ultimately, it wasn't enough. Losing to Morocco, conceding early in that game and then individual errors against Brazil also didn't help Scotland's cause in a 3-0 defeat. "It just wasn't enough in the end to get through as one of the best third-place teams, and the Scotland head coach is gone. He had just signed a new four-year deal before the tournament started. "The big question is who will come next for the Nations League campaign, where Scotland have Slovenia, North Macedonia and Switzerland in the group. Of course then it's all about qualifying for Euro 2028, which Scotland will co-host. "Four of the players who started with Steve Clarke in May 2019, started against Brazil - Scott McKenna, Andy Robertson, Kenny McLean and John McGinn. It's been a long journey. "He's the most capped Scotland head coach and you could argue one of the most successful - the only Scotland boss to take the team to three major tournaments, but only one win from those nine games. They've underwhelmed. "The Tartan Army have certainly been delighted by being able to go to major tournaments, but it's not worked out in the end. "He will be remembered as the Scotland manager who got Scotland back to major tournaments in Euro 2020, Euro 2024 and the World Cup in 2026. A lot of great moments in terms of qualifying, but ultimately not here at the tournament." What's next for Scotland? Whoever replaces Clarke will find themselves in action in around three months, when attention turns to their Nations League campaign. The first tie is away to Slovenia on September 26, with six group games played in a short three-month window, concluding with a trip to take on Switzerland on November 16. Scotland were demoted from League A after a play-off defeat by Greece last year and return to the second tier for this year's competition. The new boss will then hope to lead Scotland to the UK and Ireland co-hosted Euros in 2028, and then the World Cup in four years.