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The US rapper, known as Ye, has already been stopped from performing in the UK, Poland and Italy this year. He has attracted widespread controversy in recent years for a series of antisemitic remarks, including celebrating Nazism and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler. Dutch authorities were under pressure to take similarly tough action by cancelling concerts planned for the city of Arnhem this weekend, with organisers claiming 70,000 tickets have been sold. The Central Jewish Council filed an emergency lawsuit on Tuesday to ban West from the country, but a judge in Amsterdam has rejected it. "There are no indications that West's presence in the coming days will lead to concrete public order dangers," a statement from the court said. The ruling was criticised by the council, which said: "The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic." The lawsuit came after the Dutch government's immigration minister, Bart van den Brink, said there was no legal basis for blocking West from entering the country. While his remarks were "reprehensible", there was "no reason to bar him", he said. Read more from Sky News:Your guide to the World CupGreenland is Denmark's 'for now', says US West, 48, issued a public apology for his past behaviour in January, blaming his behaviour on having bipolar-1 disorder and saying he had "lost touch with reality". Before the UK government blocked him earlier this year, which led to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival he had been booked to headline, West said he hoped to "present a show of change, bringing unity, peace and love".

Lord Mandelson and the former prince face questions amid controversy over their respective links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Both were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. They were subsequently released under investigation. Both have denied wrongdoing. Speaking about both cases on Thursday afternoon, director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said: "I really don't think that anyone should expect an early resolution of the investigation. "It wouldn't be at all surprising if it took over a year, not because of any lack of urgency, but because of the complexity, and also the international dimension is an extra factor to be considered, notwithstanding that in some cases you can get evidence back in an hour, that's not always the case, and formal procedures have to be gone through that sometimes involve courts, and that can have significant delay, so complex, time-consuming but no lack of urgency around that case." Mr Parkinson added that the police are "responsible for investigations" but that the CPS has been "providing early investigative advice". The update comes after the release of a second tranche of documents relating to Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the United States. The files have fuelled renewed scrutiny of the vetting process and reignited political debate about Mandelson's links to Epstein.

Robinson, exiled since early 2024 due to fitness issues but now recalled as England seek control in their bowling line-up after the chastening 4-1 Ashes defeat, removed Devon Conway (1), Kane Williamson (0) and Rachin Ravindra (0) in the space of four balls. There has never been any doubt about the Sussex seamer's skill - he bagged 76 wickets in his first 20 Tests at an average below 23 - and he displayed that on Thursday, albeit in extremely juicy conditions, as he helped England shred the Black Caps' top order. Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, first Test, Lord'sGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract Robinson pinned Conway and Ravindra lbw around having the great Williamson caught at short leg by England debutant Emilio Gay during a triple-wicket-maiden, with Ravindra's dismissal, to the final delivery of the second over, leaving New Zealand 2-3. The 32-year-old (4-10 from six overs) then returned to bowl Daryl Mitchell (12) as the Kiwi batter played a costly leave, while Gus Atkinson trapped Tom Latham (3) lbw and Josh Tongue splattered the stumps of Tom Blundell (4) for his 50th Test wicket as the visitors closed a remarkable 16-wicket day 79 runs in arrears. It was a truly frantic start to England's post-Ashes reset, with Harry Brook (56 off 71 balls) and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips (31no off 34) the only batters on either team to reach 20. England rolled by New Zealand before Robinson lights up Lord's Ben Stokes' side were guilty of a raft of soft dismissals during the drubbing Down Under, with much of the talk since, particularly from head coach Brendon McCullum across multiple media assignments over the last week, about playing "smarter" cricket. A quick glance at the scorecard would suggest that did not happen but their skittling in 39.4 overs was down to the visitors' pinpoint seam attack way more than injudicious shots, with Kyle Jamieson (5-62), Nathan Smith (3-38) and Will O'Rourke (2-25) excelling as a back spasm limited fellow quick Matt Henry to four overs. Opener Gay (8) edged a corker from Jamieson - who snaffled his sixth five-wicket haul in just 20 Tests in his first five-day fixture in over two years - having got off the mark by nailing the same bowler's full toss for four and then striking a delicious boundary through mid-on in the giant New Zealand quick's second over. Brook, one of those to gift his wicket in The Ashes, profited from drops on eight and 45 - Conway, at backward point, and Ravindra, in the deep, the guilty parties respectively - as he counterpunched from 55-5. England lost three wickets for three runs from 31-1 after an initial two-hour rain delay had come with the hosts 24-1 after 10 overs - Ben Duckett (19) and Jacob Bethell (2) were pinned lbw while Joe Root (1) edged a lifter from O' Rourke to slip. Jamie Smith (1) then shouldered arms to a delivery from Jamieson and had his off stump clattered, while the man he had swapped places with in the batting order, captain Stokes (12), fell to a spectacular one-handed catch from Williamson at slip after Jamieson induced the edge. Jamieson then accounted for Atkinson (4) and Robinson (1) around another stoppage for rain and bad light, while he also took the catch at deep fine leg to remove Brook after the batter hauled a leg-side delivery from Nathan Smith in his direction. Brook clubbed 10 boundaries during his half-century, reaching fifty from 64 deliveries, and it may turn out to be a crucial intervention with this game threatening to be a low-scorer. Shoaib Bashir (14) and Tongue (10no) added 22 for the final wicket - the second-highest stand of the innings, behind only the 39 Brook and Stokes had put on for the sixth wicket - and then it was over to Robinson to show England what they had been missing. Robinson: I thought I'd never play for England again England seam bowler Ollie Robinson, speaking to Sky Sports: "I can't really put this into words right now. It feels a bit surreal. I couldn't have dreamt it, to be honest. It's been an amazing couple of hours, and it's just so good to be back. "There were obviously doubts. I thought at Christmas time, I was never playing for England again. To get back in and get the support of everyone, it been amazing. So special. "When we looked at the pitch this morning, it looked like it was going to play a lot better than it did. New Zealand obviously bowled really well against us and we knew we had to follow suit. "To get then six down there at the end was a great effort from everyone." Watch day two of the first Test between England and New Zealand, at Lord's, live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event from 10.15am on Friday. Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with NOW.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement on X: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Navy Air Squadron, and Petty Officer Owen Green of 845 Navy Air Squadron, who died in Devon during routine training activity on 3 June." Lt Fisher was Britain's only serving female commando. The three were on board a Merlin Mk4 helicopter which crashed during a training exercise early on Wednesday, leaving wreckage strewn across a hillside. Police said emergency services were notified at around 3.45am after reports of a crash at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, Devon. People living nearby described hearing a "huge bang" shortly after the aircraft went low overhead and seeing the sky lit up by a "red flash". Emergency personnel and accident investigators are still at the crash scene. Members of the UK armed forces have started paying tribute to the three killed in the crash. Commanding Officer of Commando Helicopter Force, Colonel Will Penkman, said: "It is a tragedy that we lost three members of the CHF family yesterday. "Cherished members of the force with bright futures ahead of them, they were all highly committed professionals infused with the Junglie spirit of the force. "Their loss leaves a terrible gap in our hearts and my thoughts go out to their family and friends." Defence Secretary John Healey added on X: "Lieutenant Commander Gayson, Lieutenant Fisher and Petty Officer Green embodied the best of our Armed Forces. Their loss is truly devastating. "Tonight, we are all thinking of their families, loved ones and those who served alongside them at this deeply tragic time." The MoD said Lt Fisher, Lt Cdr Gayson and Petty Officer Green were based in Yeovil, Somerset. The Royal Navy's two air bases are located close to Devon. RNAS Culdrose, one of Europe's largest helicopter bases, is near Helston in Cornwall, while RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset houses more than 100 aircraft. The scene of the crash was close to Okehampton battle camp, a military facility on the edge of Dartmoor which has been used for training Merlin helicopter crews from the Commando Helicopter Force. Merlin helicopters usually have a crew of four and can carry up to 24 troops. Lt Fisher joined the Royal Navy in 2019 and previously described it as a "massive privilege and a huge honour to serve my country". Her achievement of becoming the only serving British female commando was celebrated by the UK armed forces and NATO, with the MoD describing her as an "inspiration to countless people". She posted to her thousands of followers on social media about some of her achievements, including stepping into the cockpit of a Merlin helicopter for the first time in August last year. Before joining the navy, she had graduated from Imperial College London and worked as a geologist for BP, until she switched careers. She competed for Great Britain at triathlon after accepting a comission and set out to pass the 16-week All Arms Commando Course - something very few women have been able to do, to date, telling the BBC she was determined to pass. She told the corporation: "It took me five years to get into the Navy because I kept failing and kept failing and I knew I wanted to be here and I eventually (got) here and I've had a really great career. "Just commit 100% to it if you want to be Marine, if you want to do the commando course - you've got to commit with everything you've got, and it is possible. It's not an impossible task." Outside of the navy, she also participated in ultra-marathons around the world and took part in ITV TV shows Take Me Out and Ninja Warrior UK. Lt Cdr Gayson became a member of the Royal Navy in 2008 and was promoted to the role of Lieutenant Commander in 2020. The MoD said his leadership was "exemplary" and labelled him the "utmost professional". Petty Officer Green joined the Royal Navy in 2022 and picked up a high number of flying hours during missions in demanding Arctic conditions. The MoD said he had become one of his squadron's most experienced operators in extreme environments, adding that he made a "significant contribution to squadron capability and mission success". In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was "deeply saddened" by the crash, and later described the incident on social media as "utterly tragic".

New Orleans parish judge Juana Marine-Lombard gave the actor a six-month suspended sentence and two years of probation. LaBeouf was also ordered to keep away from the three victims and the bar. The Transformers star must also attend an alcohol treatment programme under the sentence, according to Sarah Chervinsky, a lawyer for the actor. LaBeouf had been released on bail following his arrest near the city's historic French Quarter. Footage of the 17 February encounter shows a shirtless LaBeouf, 39, shoving a person to the ground and hitting someone else in the face, "causing his nose to possibly dislocate", according to a New Orleans police report. Read more from Sky News:Man shot dead after taking 10 hostage in CaliforniaUniversal theme park gets £1.3bn taxpayer support Jeffrey Damnit, a well-known local entertainer who police identified as Jeffrey Klein in the incident report, said he was one of the people assaulted by the star. He said LaBeouf, who found fame on the Disney Channel as a young teen in the early 2000s, had pushed him from behind at the bar earlier in the night, using homophobic insults and threatening his life. Chervinsky said it was a "minor Mardi Gras bar tussle" and there was "no evidence it was about bias or prejudice". "Mr LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so," Chervinsky said. "Now he's looking forward to focusing on family, work, and new creative projects." Damnit's lawyer said his client hopes LaBeouf's behaviour improves after his substance abuse treatment. "In New Orleans we are all equal, we should all feel safe, and we don't treat people different based upon relative fame," attorney Michael Kennedy said. The Hollywood star is also known for films including Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, Constantine and, more recently, several independent movies. Mardi Gras is the pre-lent festival which coincides with carnival festivals around the world and attracts thousands of visitors to the city to see colourful parades, performers and festival goers.

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What actually happened? Real presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme, who faces current president Florentino Perez in Sunday's vote, claimed on Spanish TV show El Hormiguero on Wednesday night that Haaland had a release clause and wants to move to the Bernabeu. He also held up a Real shirt with 'Haaland 9' on the back. Riquelme, who also promised to sign Haaland's City team-mate Rodri, said: "If I break my promises regarding either of these players, I've signed a guarantee where I'd pay 100 per cent of membership costs for next season. "Haaland has a release clause, and he wants to come to Madrid." Transfer Centre LIVE!| Latest on YOUR Premier League club!Got Sky? Watch Sky Sports LIVE on your phone📱No Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺What was City's response? However, Manchester City have moved quickly to refute those claims, saying in a statement that there is "no chance" Haaland will be leaving the Etihad Stadium any time soon. The Premier League club also said they are considering legal action over the shirt stunt. A City spokesperson said in a statement: "The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue. "There is no chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it. "We are considering legal action for the use of our player image in this context." Haaland is under contract at the Etihad until the summer of 2034 and Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta and his father Alfie Haaland laughed off suggestions the 25-year-old could soon be heading to the Spanish capital. A joint-statement released in the early hours of Thursday morning said: "All very entertaining but not true. We wish all the best for both candidates in the Real Madrid elections." Haaland joined City in 2022 and signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract in January 2025. The Norway striker has been a prolific scorer since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, helping City win two Premier League titles and the Champions League. He has struck 162 times in 198 appearances for the club and won the Premier League's Golden Boot award in three of the past four years. Riquelme also said he would sign City midfielder Rodri, whose current contract runs until 2027. The 29-year-old Spain international has previously been linked with Real but City still consider him to be part of their plans. Rodri said earlier this week he did not want to discuss his future until after the World Cup. What was Perez's response? Meanwhile, current Real president Florentino Perez made his own election pledge on Wednesday night, seemingly confirming Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid as manager, if he wins next Sunday's presidential election. Perez posted a video on X in which Mourinho features in a Real shirt saying: "Yes", while the only other words to accompany it say: "Meanwhile, on TV, they just keep talking and talking and talking. So much history to be made." The video was posted in response to Riquelme's TV apperaance promoting his rival bid. Perez has made no secret of his intention to name Mourinho as head coach should he win the vote and remain for an eighth term in the role, but his social media post appears to have made it official. Mourinho is widely expected to agree a three-year-deal to return to the Bernabeu Stadium and replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who was appointed in January after Xabi Alonso's departure. Benfica have yet to confirm Mourinho's departure, while speculation has been mounting that Marco Silva is being lined up as his successor after the Portuguese announced he will leave Fulham when his contract expires in June. Real Madrid's presidential election on Sunday will be decided by the club's members. It is the first contested election since 2006 as club members will choose between incumbent Perez, 79, and businessman Riquelme, 37. Haaland viewed as 'integral' to Man City's future Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom: It's quite unusual for Man City to go on the record like this. They are refusing these claims. And they are only claims, unsubstantiated. But they come from someone who is trying to be elected as Real Madrid's president. He feels he has the authority to go on Spanish TV and make such claims - City are keen to nip this in the bud very quickly. Haaland has won the Golden Boot in three of the last four seasons, only Mo Salah interrupting that run. When he signed he helped them win their first Champions League. He was a major part of their trebling-winning season in 2023. He's been scintillating. He's a huge part of this club, and if you are a new manager coming in following Pep Guardiola leaving, he'll be viewed as an integral part of the future.