Charlie Stefano grabbed the woman twice by the throat - including once as her dragged her across the floor and held her over a staircase. The 35-year-old also kicked her and snapped her phone in half during the attack in Chatham, Kent, in the early hours of 13 February. Police said the woman managed to escape the home and ran to a petrol station when Stefano was distracted. Worried members of the public raised the alarm and called police, and the defendant was arrested later the same day. When he was arrested, he was pictured in a custody image taken by Kent Police sticking his tongue out to the camera. Stefano, of Dagenham, east London, knew his victim and pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and actual bodily harm. A judge at Maidstone Crown Court this week sentenced him to two years and 10 months in prison and imposed a six-year restraining order. Two other charges of criminal damage and coercive and controlling behaviour were left to lie on file. Read more from Sky News:Travelodge boss quitsUK cinemas could ban AI glasses Detective Sergeant Leighton Prior, of Kent Police, said: "A woman has been left traumatised by Stefano's actions and I hope the prison sentence and restraining order can bring her some closure. "I would like to commend her courage in supporting his prosecution and ensuring a man who is a clear danger to women is now behind bars."

Many of the UK's chains could introduce "policies to prohibit and/or restrict the wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses", according to the industry's trade body. Money blog: Products that have most increased in price All of the major operators are considering their approach to the tech, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA), as they respond to the rise of what some people have dubbed "spy glasses" or "pervert glasses". The wearable technology features cameras embedded inside the frame and facilitates discreet recording. A small light flashes during taping. But no bans have been issued to date, as far as the UKCA is aware, as moviehouses seek to balance possible film recording and privacy concerns with the accessibility benefits some users can get from the glasses. Patrons with a visual impairment or who are hard of hearing can benefit from the spectacles, according to UKCA chief executive Phil Clapp. These glasses can be useful to some moviegoers. Bespoke subtitling can come with some smart frames, Mr Clapp said. Why now? While smart glasses are not a new concept, Meta's have proven popular, with more than seven million pairs sold in 2025 alone. An ad campaign fronted by billionaire Kylie Jenner has also brought new attention to the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled glasses. As well as taking pictures and recording video, Meta glasses enable conversations with AI, listening to music and taking calls. They also feature a screen on the right lens, allowing wearers to read messages, translate a conversation or look at a map without taking out their phone. How are others responding? Theatres, pubs and restaurants have been taking a stance on the technology as its popularity grows. One of the UK's biggest pub chains, Wetherspoons, has implemented an effective ban by not allowing people to record with the glasses in their pubs. The owner of theatres across London, the Edinburgh Playhouse and the Bristol Hippodrome, ATG Theatres, will also prevent attendees from recording using the glasses. His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service told The Guardian "the use of Meta glasses is prohibited" over restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals. A Meta spokesperson said the glasses "provide critical new technology for people in the blind and low-vision community". "Limiting how people can use this technology would be a major step backwards," they added. "Naturally, some places shouldn't be filmed at all, and that's reasonable, but rules should be applied consistently. Our glasses have a light that turns on to let people know when a photo or video is taken, something smartphones and other cameras don't have."

The document tells people arriving in the UK after fleeing other countries that women are allowed to "earn their own money" and "make their own decisions about their lives". Politics latest: Deporatations hit 10-year high Men appear to be the primary target for the instructions, although there are also resources for asylum seekers who think they may be victims of illegal behaviour. The guidance states that people are expected to not make sexual remarks about someone "even if you think it is a compliment", whistle or make "kissing sounds" at someone, follow someone or "block their path", make rude or offensive gestures, or "verbally abuse someone because of their gender, religion, or how they look". The guidance warns throughout that breaking the law can lead to trouble with law enforcement, lead to someone losing accommodation or support, and could affect an asylum claim. People are warned it's a serious crime to take or share sexual images without someone's consent. As well as the guidebook, a series of posters have been designed by the Home Office to inform asylum seekers. The guidance was published in a nine-page document titled "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: A guide for asylum seekers". Sections include gender equality, domestic abuse, sex and consent, and respect in public – as well as getting help and living in the UK. Some 101,000 people claimed asylum in the year ending December 2025, 4% less than the previous year, with around 46,000 detected arrivals coming to Britain via illegal routes, such as small boats. Illegal migration and the visible issue of people crossing the Channel in small boats are policy areas the government is determined to look tough on, and these documents are understood to be part of a plan to ensure not knowing the law is not an excuse for illegal actions. It has also been focused on by parties like the Conservatives and Reform UK, and there have been a series of high-profile criminal cases involving asylum seekers. Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Instead of trying to train these mainly young, male illegal immigrants to behave in a civilised way towards women, they should be deported." In a video posted on X, Reform home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf described the guidance as a "disgrace". Read more:Asylum seekers jailed for rape on Brighton beachAsylum seeker jailed for abducting and raping 12-year-oldAsylum seeker jailed for seven years for raping woman Examples of the guidance in the document include a section stating that "everyone in the UK is expected to treat men and women equally" – and "even if you are a family member, like a husband, father or brother", you must never do things like stop a woman working or studying, control what she wears or where she goes, or make decisions for her without her agreement. Domestic abuse is defined in the guidance as physical violence, threats, controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and taking away someone's documents. Asylum seekers are told they are expected to treat family and their partners with respect, let them make their own choices, and never physically or verbally abuse or control them. The sex and consent page explains that both people must consent to sex without threat or pressure, someone can change their mind at any time even if they agreed previously, and someone "asleep, drunk, or unable to respond" cannot consent. It adds: "Consent is needed in every situation. This means even if you are married or in a relationship with someone, they must consent to sex every time." The chapter says that people are expected to never use "threat, force or pressure" to make someone have sex, never try to have sex with someone who is asleep, drunk or unable to consent clearly, and to stop if someone says no or changes their mind. It is mentioned that anyone under the age of 16 is considered a child and therefore legally cannot consent to having sex. How to behave in public is also covered, with asylum seekers "told that people have different beliefs, religions, cultures, relationships and ways of life", and they must "treat others with respect, even if you disagree with their beliefs or how they live". Tap to never miss an episode: Follow Cheat Sheet here Support numbers for victims are provided at the bottom of each section and in a chapter at the end of the document. A Home Office spokesperson said: "We expect everyone who comes to the UK to abide by our laws. If they do not, they will face consequences, including the refusal of their asylum claim and removal from the UK."

Chelsea were linked earlier this summer, with Manchester United also long-term admirers of the teenager, who started Arsenal's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain in May. But, asked in press conference ahead of Friday night's Premier League opener against Coventry - live on Sky Sports - if he is confident that Lewis-Skelly will remain as an Arsenal player, Arteta replied: "100 per cent." He later added: "The players that have been raised in our [academy] system and they feel that love and connection with the club, it brings something else. There is no question about that. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪Arsenal fixtures & scores | FREE Arsenal 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📺 "We need to look after them in a very special way because they bring value that is very difficult to [find]. That's why, when we can, we have to protect those assets as much as possible, develop them, and make them very important for the club." Could Arsenal players leave - and are they a 'bad selling club'? Arteta was also asked if Arsenal need to have some brutal conversations about letting players go. The likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri have been linked with moves away from the club. "It's a really tough moment. We need to face that reality," said Arteta. "But you have to face it with a real honesty and transparency. When you're on the other side, it's exactly what you need. "You might not like what you've been told, but if it's truthful, if it's the reality and honest and makes you make better decisions and have more clarity for the next step in your career, you have to do that. These are always difficult conversations. But they need to be done. "We all know everything has a start and an end. When it ends, our job and duty is to do it in the best possible way, with respect and admiration for the player and the relationship. But at the end, we need to make difficult decisions. "Without talking any specifics, it is something we are working on with every individual. I want to have the squad as big as possible because we know what we're fighting for, we learn again from the past. Especially last year when we had injuries in two or three areas of the pitch. "The deeper squad we have, the better. But the players have to feel valued and feel important." Arsenal do not have the best record of selling players though. Their all-time record sale is still the £35m that Liverpool spent on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain nine years ago. Asked if Arsenal are bad at selling, Arteta replied: "It's not bad or good. It's what you have in relation to what you have to the options that you have to sell. "Maybe we've been extraordinary depending on the level on players that we have, the ability, their contract and the will to go. "A possible issue you can face is maybe you want to make certain decisions with certain players but they are happy and want to stay as well. It's a lot of factors that have to be right when you want to sell a player. It's not that simple, in my opinion." Asked if Arsenal need to sell players to buy more in the market, Arteta replied: "Depending on the sporting success as well. "There isn't any club in Europe who's had the growth that Arsenal have had in terms of value, performances, revenues. That's something very big. "Some other clubs maybe need to sell. We have taken an approach to raise the level and capacity of the club big time." Guimaraes a doubt for Premier League opener Arteta is unsure whether Bruno Guimaraes will be ready to make his first league appearance for the club against Coventry. The Brazil midfielder came off at half-time in the Community Shield win over Manchester City - and was seen with an ice pack on his leg after being withdrawn. "Let's see how it is. It's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow," said Arteta. Asked about the impact of the new £75m midfielder, Arteta said: "That's what new signings bring: new energy. "Something to prove in front of them as well. Competition. When you talk about players, the same with Christos [Tzolis] or Illan [Meslier] since day one, it lifts the level." However, Arteta gave a glimmer of hope that incoming signing Ezri Konsa could feature against the Sky Blues. Konsa, who is set to arrive in a £51m move from Aston Villa, needed to be registered by 12 noon on Thursday to feature in the league opener. "I'm always positive and confident," said Arteta. "I cannot control it. It doesn't depend on us. We are trying our best to achieve that. "When we're ready to announce something, we'll let you know."

Police in the Valais region of Switzerland said a hiker discovered the remains on 26 July and added that they were exposed by the melting Trift Glacier. Officers said the remains were then taken to a hospital, where a DNA comparison established they were two mountaineers who had gone missing in the Weissmies mountain area in 1992. The men, both Belgian, were 39 and 41 years old at the time of their disappearance. Neither has been publicly identified by authorities. According to Belgian news outlet VRT, the head of Brussels' missing persons unit, Gerry Van Loock, said: "The bodies were found because the glacier's ice has retreated, exposing part of the area. "This made the area more accessible, and the remains were uncovered." He added that he hopes the families of those missing can get confirmation so "the grieving process can begin and they can move on with their lives, however difficult that loss may be, of course". "A bad answer is still better than no answer at all," Mr Van Loock said. As glaciers continue to melt due to rising temperatures - primarily driven by manmade climate change - more missing bodies are emerging in mountainous or remote areas, experts say. See more from Sky News:Travelodge boss quitsSussexes to return to UK Three years ago, DNA tests confirmed a body found on a Swiss glacier near the Matterhorn was that of a German mountaineer who disappeared in 1986. Elsewhere, human remains were recovered in Tyrol and Pakistan last year after several decades, as glaciers shrank.

The Heroes and Nashville star, who died on Sunday aged 36, was found in cardiac arrest by police at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina. Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, shared her first public comments on her daughter's death on Tuesday, speaking to Sky's US partner NBC News. Vogel said: "I think Hayden was an amazingly talented person in so many departments. "And I think young people who grow up in the entertainment industry - it is a struggle and it's a very challenging industry and it's not unusual for them to sadly find the wrong path. "People, they feel pushed into things, even the managers and agents want to control them and I think it becomes very difficult to be true to yourself and I think Hayden sadly lost her way and I wish it were different." Vogel recalled her last conversation with the actress was in October 2025. She said: "Last spoke probably when I was in California and I was trying to work with her to clean up quite a bit. Other than texting, but we had not texted in some time." It comes as NBC News also reported that Panettiere's ex-boyfriend and his brother were on the scene when she died, citing a police incident report. Officers responded to a call made by an acquaintance, and the star was found "unresponsive" inside the residence where she had been temporarily staying, according to the coroner's office. It said first responders tried to save Panettiere but their resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at 2.32pm local time (10.32pm UK time). In the heavily redacted report, the Greenville Police Department said former boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the scene inside the Judson Mill Lofts complex. Matthew Bryan, the responding officer, said he spoke to Zach Hickerson first, who was "very emotional" while emergency medical services (EMS) were "working on Hayden", according to the report. Brian Hickerson did not become emotional until EMS declared her dead, the report added. According to the report, Brian Hickerson showed police a "bag of medication" that Panettiere was taking at the time of her death. Matthew Bryan also said he was wearing a body-worn camera throughout the emergency response. The video recorded has not yet been publicly released. A post-mortem examination carried out by the Greenville County coroner's office found that "no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death". The cause and manner of death have not been confirmed. Read more from Sky News:UK couple killed in Greek crash on honeymoon namedSacked FIFA executive sends message to colleagues Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who was in a relationship with Panettiere from 2009 to 2018 and shares a child with the actress, has paid tribute, writing on Instagram: "Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief. "The announcement of Hayden's tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon. "Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya." In 2018, Panettiere relinquished full custody of Kaya to Klitschko as she struggled with addiction and mental health. Touching on her struggles, Klitschko said his former partner had also experienced the "darker sides" of Hollywood. "She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry," he said. Solange Knowles, Beyonce's sister, also paid tribute to Bring It On: All Or Nothing co-star Panettiere. She said in a post on Instagram: "Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story. We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing." Panettiere started acting as a child, appearing in soaps before gaining wider recognition for her role in the 2000 sports drama Remember The Titans alongside Denzel Washington, and as the voice of Dot in Pixar's 1998 film A Bug's Life. She later found fame playing cheerleader Claire Bennet in the superhero drama Heroes before going on to star as up and-coming country singer Juliette Barnes for six seasons on the hit TV series Nashville.

Mr Miliband summoned Israel's charge d'affaires - the country's top diplomat in the UK - on Wednesday to set out the UK's "profound objection" to Israel publishing a tender for the construction of about 1,200 homes, as part of the E1 programme of "expansion". He called it an "unacceptable and destructive act" and said the UK would not "stand back and accept the destruction of the two-state solution", as he demanded "an immediate reversal". Politics latest: Follow live The foreign secretary said the UK had been clear, both publicly and privately, about its opposition to the project, which he said "cut across the heart of Palestine and risks separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem". This sparked a fiery statement from Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, who said he rejected "outright the statement of the UK foreign secretary and the patronising tone of his words". He said the right of Jewish people to live in the area in question was recognised over a century ago through the Balfour Declaration and likened their right to live in the disputed territory to British people's right to live in London. Read more:UK cinemas could ban AI glassesTravelodge boss quits "The UK government's systematic policy of blaming only Israel while ignoring Palestinian extremism has already contributed to a massive wave of antisemitic hatred and attacks against the British Jewish community," he said. "The UK government's decision to damage the relationship between our countries is deeply unfortunate. But Israel will not be a passive victim of this policy. "Israel will defend its rights, its interests and its people." Mr Miliband added that the UK will set out a "comprehensive set of measures" in the coming weeks in response to Israeli government policies to protect the viability of the Palestinian state, which the Starmer government formally recognised last September. Plans to build on the E1 area have been mooted for decades and have long been internationally condemned, with settlements deemed illegal under international law. While successive Israeli governments have held off due to international pressure, Benjamin Netanyahu's government gave the green light for construction a year ago to "erase" the idea of a Palestinian state. The total number of housing units approved by the Israeli government last August sits at 3,401, with a tender put out for the first 1,234 on Tuesday.

In a relatively surprise announcement on the eve of his home Dutch Grand Prix, the first race back after the sport's summer break, Red Bull announced that Verstappen had extended his contract with them by two further years, to 2030. The four-time world champion had been linked with Mercedes in each of the previous two years, while his management were understood to have spoken to McLaren. Verstappen had also called his whole F1 future into question earlier in the year with strong criticism of the sport's current engine rules. Dutch 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? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 Asked in a Red Bull press conference at Zandvoort following Thursday's announcement if he had been close to considering a future away from Red Bull, and whether there had been the chance to join a rival, Verstappen replied: "I think I was closer to retiring than changing teams! "But, no, all good." Asked directly in the later official drivers' press conference about the existence of any rival offers, Verstappen said: "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter, does it? Well, not to me." What changed for Verstappen to want to stay in F1 after rules complaints? While Verstappen's previous contract at Red Bull ran to the end of the 2028 season, the deal was known to contain performance break clauses, while it had appeared in the new season's early weeks that the Dutchman might opt to walk away from the sport entirely due to dissatisfaction with the new-for-2026 power unit regulations which feature a near 50-50 split between between electrical and traditional internal combustion power. But constructive talks between the sport's stakeholders, including drivers, led to early-season refinement of the regulations and an agreement to reduce the contribution of electrical power in 2027 and 2028. Verstappen said on Thursday: "I have to say after the first few races I said to Laurent [Mekies, Red Bull's team principal], 'don't come to me with any kind of questions about the future, because I don't even know if I want to stay!' "But honestly, we always kept it very open. I mean, I love racing and I think I had a lot of very good discussions with F1, but also with the FIA, and I think we are, let's say, slowly working towards something that becomes better and better. "Also from my side, of course, you know, I adapted, I accept the situation that I think we're all in and just trying to make the best of that. "I think also with the year that I signed to, it again opens up the door maybe when potentially the V8s come in to look at that again as well." Verstappen was referring to the fact that 2030 could coincide with the first year of the sport's next engine formula, with a return to V8 engines - last used in the sport in 2013 - on sustainable fuels and with an element of electrification currently being explored. He added: "It's what I said a bit before where I accepted kind of the situation that we're in. Personally, of course, I'm not happy with it but, at the same time, with the discussions that I've had with F1 and FIA already trying to make little improvements for next year or the year after. "Plus, the year that I signed to - leaving the door open for a potential V8 return - I'm willing to accept that at the moment. It's, let's say, not fantastic but I still love racing. "It's still a Formula 1 car. And some tracks [for energy deployment] are better than others. But, yeah, for sure, we know that in some areas I think we can improve. So, hopefully, over the years, it will get a little bit better." 'I never felt that desire or need to change to another team' Verstappen and Red Bull have enjoyed stunning success in their decade together so far, with four drivers' titles from 2021-2024 and 71 race wins to establish themselves as one of F1's most decorated partnerships. But the wholesale change in rules for this year has proved trickier so far, with just four podiums in 11 races, while Red Bull have appeared a team in transition over the past two years following a number of high-profile senior departures including Christian Horner, Adrian Newey and Helmut Marko. Verstappen's long-standing race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, will also join McLaren by the start of the 2028 season. But Verstappen said he had not felt the need to look for a different challenge elsewhere. "A few names have left but, at the same time, it's still my family," said Verstappen, who was first signed by Red Bull to their junior programme as a 16-year-old in 2014. "I never felt that desire or need to change to another team, to try and win somewhere else. If I feel well within the team here, why should I? Because I know that they do everything for me and they know that I do everything for them once I'm on the track and trying to get the results." Verstappen's new deal will take him up to 15 seasons as a senior Red Bull driver and the 28-year-old quipped: "Practising for my own marriage! Just seeing how long I can eke that out in racing terms, and then try and triple that, at least, in marriage. "I always said already, back in the day, when Dietrich (Mateschitz, team founder) was still alive, I said to him, my goal and target would be, of course, to race for Red Bull forever. So, we are on the good way." Verstappen also batted away questions about whether, like his previous deal, there were break clauses in the latest contract. "I mean, I've never disclosed anything in my contract," he replied. "So, yeah, that stays the same." Sky Sports F1's live Dutch GP schedule Thursday August 201pm: Drivers' Press Conference4pm: Paddock Uncut Friday August 2111am: Dutch GP Practice (session starts at 11.30am)12.55pm: F1 Academy Practice2.30pm: Team Bosses' Press Conference3pm: Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying (session starts at 3.30pm) Saturday August 228.15am: F1 Academy Qualifying10am: Dutch GP Sprint build-up11am: DUTCH GP SPRINT*1.30pm: F1 Academy Race 12.20pm: Dutch GP Qualifying build-up*3pm: DUTCH GP QUALIFYING*5pm: Porsche Supercup Race 1 Sunday August 239.35am: F1 Academy Race 210.50am: Porsche Supercup Race 212.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Dutch GP build-up2pm: THE DUTCH GRAND PRIX4pm: Chequered Flag: Dutch GP reaction *also on Sky Sports Main Event The Formula 1 season resumes after the summer break with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix from Friday, with every session live on Sky Sports. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime