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Jun 8
Christian Eriksen back home and 'doing well' after collapsing during match

In an Instagram post, the midfielder said the collapse was different to when he collapsed during a Euro 2020 match five years ago, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He added that his Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) "did exactly what it was designed to do". Eriksen, 34, wrote: "I want to let everyone know that I am doing well and that I am home with my family. "As you can probably imagine, receiving a shock from my ICD has had a major impact on both me and my family, but I want to reassure everyone that this was a different situation from what happened in 2021. I am feeling good, and my recovery has already started. "In addition to being grateful for the support and assistance of all the players and the medical team on the field, I am also incredibly grateful to the doctors who have cared for me and my heart over the years. "Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it. "For now, my focus is on recovering, spending time with my family, going on vacation, and playing football with my children." Footage showed the 34-year-old midfielder clutching his chest in the 65th minute of the game and falling to the ground. The match was quickly halted and abandoned shortly afterwards. In an update on Monday, the Danish side's team doctor said he had spoken to the former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United player, adding that he is "doing well". In a statement issued via the Danish Football Union, Morten Boesen said: "[Eriksen] is with his family and in good spirits. "The expectation is that he will be discharged soon and can return home. "We are taking good care of the players and staff and remain in regular contact with them." Eriksen had to be resuscitated on the pitch during a Euro 2020 game against Finland in 2021 after suffering the cardiac arrest. He was then fitted with the special heart-starting device which allowed him to continue his playing career. Denmark had a 2-1 lead when Eriksen briefly went unconscious during the match at the Nature Energy Park stadium in Odense, Denmark's third-largest city, on Sunday. Read more:At least 19 dead after Philippines earthquakeTrump storms out of interview Dr Boesen, who was also involved with the team when Eriksen's cardiac arrest occurred five years ago, confirmed on Sunday that the player had been taken to hospital for tests. He said: "Christian is doing well and walked off the pitch himself. "As I see it, the pacemaker is responding as it should. He was briefly gone, but regained consciousness very quickly, and we were quickly in contact with him." Neither Denmark nor ⁠Ukraine qualified for ​this year's World Cup, which kicks off later this week. Eriksen joined Wolfsburg last summer on a two-year deal, but his latest medical emergency is likely to cast doubt over his playing future.

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Jun 8
Singer-songwriter to the stars Talay Riley stabbed to death in London

Artist Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, died after he was found with stab wounds in Silvertown on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said. The Grammy award-winning songwriter was pronounced dead at the scene. The musician worked with Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding and numerous other artists. He has almost 77,000 listeners on Spotify and had toured with Usher and other artists. In a tribute on social media, his brother, artist Scribz Riley, whose real name is Michael Orabiyi, said: "My heart is shattered! This doesn't feel real. It feels like a bad dream. Just before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do. I never imagined that would be our last conversation." He added his brother was a "friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people's lives". "He loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit," he said. Rapper Stormzy commented on the post: "I'm sorry bro", while singer Kehlani wrote "Big hugs Scribs I'm so sorry" and British rapper Wretch 32 said: "Sending love to you & your family bro. Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten, Never! RIP." Craig David, Paloma Faith and Oritse Williams also joined in the social media tributes. "Omg I am in shock. I had no idea I worked with him quite a few times and he was such and amazing talent and fun person to be around," Paloma Faith said. In a statement, Orabiyi's family said: "Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He brought love, light and joy to our family and to all who knew him. "We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit and remarkable talent. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever. "May his soul rest in perfect peace." A second man in his 20s, who suffered stab wounds in the incident on Friday, remains in hospital, police said. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident, the Metropolitan Police said. A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further inquiries. A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action after police questioning. The artist received a writing credit for the song Lights On on R&B artists H.E.R's self-titled album, which won a Grammy in 2019.

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Jun 8
John Swinney won't say whether Nicola Sturgeon should hand back Peter Murrell gifts

SNP leader Mr Swinney also said he had no knowledge of Murrell and his family reportedly selling their Portuguese villa before the ex-SNP chief executive claimed legal aid during his embezzlement case. Ms Sturgeon has acknowledged that some of the gifts she received from her estranged husband were bought using cash embezzled from party members. Murrell, who embezzled £400,310.65, admitted to using SNP money to pay for goods that included a 9ct gold pendant he bought for Ms Sturgeon. Speaking in Glasgow on Monday, Mr Swinney was asked whether Ms Sturgeon should return any items bought for her with such funds. He said: "There's a process under way involving the Crown, which has made representations to the court about a confiscation order, which will relate to all of these different issues. "So, I think it's best if I leave that to the court to decide on these particular issues, because they will be material to the judgment that's got to be arrived at in response to the claim made by the Crown." Read more:Operation Branchform timeline: The downfall of Peter Murrell Murrell is set to face legal action to recover the money he embezzled from his party - which he ran as chief executive from 2001 to 2023. The 61-year-old used false invoices and fake expenses to bankroll a lavish lifestyle, which included the purchase of a state-of-the-art motorhome. It was reported at the weekend that Murrell and his family sold their jointly-owned villa in Portugal after receiving legal aid. Mr Swinney said he had "no knowledge" of the sale but that legal aid claims were "assessed on the basis of very strict criteria". He added the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has said it was satisfied "that the correct judgments have been pursued". Last week, Mr Swinney revealed his party had "opened up discussions" with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) amid concerns Murrell's embezzlement may have led to illegal VAT claims. Opposition parties are also calling for a Holyrood inquiry into the SNP - something not supported by the party. Ms Sturgeon earlier spoke of the "pain" and "bewilderment" she felt after discovering that some of the gifts Murrell gave her had been purchased with money he embezzled, including the £425 gold necklace he bought for her from a shop in Shetland that she was often pictured wearing. "I loved that necklace and I wore it a lot," the former first minister said in an interview. "And this is the other thing, the idea that I would have gone about wearing things that I had known were anything other than what they were presented as, a gift from my husband. "And to then find out that these were gifts given to me that he'd bought with the party's money causes a level of, I don't know, pain, bewilderment... I'm going to try. I am just not sure I will ever properly come to terms with that." Ms Sturgeon said she felt like she was "serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit". A spokesperson for SLAB said: "Unlike civil legal aid, SLAB don't have any specific powers in criminal legal aid to recover (clawback) any assets which may be released to Peter Murrell at the end of the case to offset the legal aid costs. "However, we are considering if there are other legal measures that might be used to safeguard the legal aid fund in this event. "We would work with the Scottish government and the legal profession if it was decided that the current powers in criminal legal aid to recover assets which may be released at the end of a case to offset legal aid costs should be reviewed as part of the reform process."

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Jun 8
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson: ECB investigating a 'breach of team protocols' involving England internationals

In January, ECB chief executive Richard Gould said England players would be subjected to a midnight curfew, among other restrictions, following incidents in New Zealand and during the Ashes last winter. An ECB statement read: "The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men's Test against New Zealand. Reset or repeat? Have England really changed since Ashes?England player ratings: Returning Ollie Robinson stands outGot Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract "Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place. "We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course. "The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible." England wrapped up a 115-run win over the Black Caps at Lord's on Sunday in their first Test since their Ashes humiliation. England captain Stokes steered his side to victory, despite expressing frustration over the standard of the Lord's pitch, while Atkinson did much of the damage with second-innings figures of 5-30. Is there a drinking culture? In March, ECB managing director Rob Key insisted the England men's team "does not have a drinking problem" following an incident involving Harry Brook in New Zealand and a mid-Ashes trip to Noosa. Brook, the current Test vice-captain and white-ball skipper, admitted he was fortunate to keep his captaincy position after describing his altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international against New Zealand last winter as a "terrible mistake". The 26-year-old was issued with a final warning and fined approximately £30,000. "I don't think they have a drinking problem," Key said. I don't think it's fair to put everyone into that bracket. I think the majority of those players are unbelievably diligent and will do whatever they can to try and maximise their potential and play as well as they can for England. "Like a lot of teams, there's two or three players that can be irresponsible with alcohol given that opportunity. What we're trying to do is try and find that happy medium. "It's not about drinking so they can get away from the game. Cricket is different to a lot of other sports, especially international cricket when you are away for the entire year, almost. Even if you're playing at home, you're away." Key continued: "The stress, the scrutiny on these multi-format players is tough. So, can we be better? Do we need to keep evolving? I think the game does, to be honest, and that's not a problem I'm going to be able to solve on my own. We need to be able to create opportunities and situations where these players can make the right decisions. "We can take away the temptation, but as I said, it's finding that sweet spot in the middle. Because you go too hard on them, like your kids, then they rebel one way. For the most part, this team, we try to trust them as much as we can and they've made good decisions. "The Harry Brook-Wellington incident clearly hit us hard and no more so than Harry in particular. He's not the first person, he probably won't be the last either to do that, but I'm hoping that will be the making of him. Going back to that decision, a lot of the stuff that I've read and seen, we've spoken about, we debated all of those things. "We believe that Harry Brook made a horrendous mistake, but he came to us - and Harry up to that point had a pretty clean slate. Before any of this Wellington business came about, Harry Brook had committed to English cricket. He had said 'no I don't want to go to the IPL, I'll get banned for three years because I want to do what's best for England cricket and my England cricket career', and I believe that deserves some credit and that's why we made the decision we did." The second test against New Zealand is not until June 17 at the Oval, live on Sky Sports. 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) - June 17-21 (11am)Third Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am)

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Jun 8
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson face investigation amid 'nightclub incident'

England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson "were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday when an incident took place", a statement from the ECB said. It continued: "We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course. "The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible." Read more:Christian Eriksen back home and 'doing well' after collapsingSir Chris Hoy's inspiring message of hope amid cancer battle England, playing their first Test since losing the Ashes, had wrapped up a 115-run win over the Black Caps at Lord's on Sunday. Stokes, 35, helped steer his team to victory despite complaining about the standard of the Lord's pitch. Atkinson played a major role in the win - taking five wickets in New Zealand's second innings and seven in the match. England will resume their Test series against New Zealand on 17 June at The Kia Oval in south London.

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Jun 5
Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. "Veteran news anchor Jon Snow has shared that he's living with dementia, speaking publicly for the first time to raise awareness of a condition affecting around one million people across the UK," the Alzheimer's Society said. The charity said the 78-year-old has decided to speak out in a new documentary which will air on Channel 4 later this month. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised Mr Snow as a "true giant in journalism" and said his decision to go public with his diagnosis is "helping others feel less alone and raising awareness of a condition that affects so many families". Michelle Dyson, CEO of Alzheimer's Society, said: "Jon's decision to talk publicly about his dementia diagnosis is a real act of courage and his story will resonate with so many. "His support for Alzheimer's Society will help spark a national conversation about dementia that we so desperately need. "Despite being the UK's biggest killer, dementia is still not treated with the same urgency as other major health conditions like cancer. "Alongside his wife Precious, Jon is shining a light on the need for faster, fairer access to diagnosis. "I would encourage anyone needing help or information to call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 or visit alzheimers.org.uk." Read more from Sky News:Anthony Head dies aged 72Two men found guilty of stabbing TV presenter Mr Snow, who gave an exclusive interview to the Daily Mail, revealed he has had the disease since 2023 and that before his diagnosis he was reluctant to see a doctor and had insisted there was nothing wrong. The journalist also revealed he was part of a clinical trial for the condition and has previously spoken about how his mother, Joan, struggled with Alzheimer's in the years leading up to her death. Alzheimer's is the ongoing decline of brain functioning and can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities, according to the NHS. Louisa Compton, head of news, current affairs, specialist factual and sport at Channel 4, said: "It is a profound privilege that we are able to document his last big investigation, in a sensitively made film that frames Jon's current affairs nous alongside a new life lived with Alzheimer's. "We hope this film will go a long way to raise awareness of how to live whilst facing a life-changing diagnosis."

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Jun 7
Talks held with Iran over jailed UK couple, David Lammy says, as he addresses proposed prisoner swap

The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who have been detained in Iran since January 2025, are calling for the UK government to exchange Iranian convicted stalker Richard Jan for the pair. Mr Foreman told Sky News that Iranian authorities had signalled their interest in Jan, who is serving a life sentence and has been dubbed the UK's "worst stalker", and his release could be used to secure their freedom. On the proposed prisoner swap, Mr Lammy told Sky's Trevor Phillips: "Of course, arrangements can be made of that kind, but the specifics on this would not be right. And I'm not sure from what I've heard that this is… credible". Mr Lammy, who is also the justice secretary, said he could not go into detail on their case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians". Ms Foreman's son, Joe Bennett, said he was hopeful there had been a "shift" in the UK government's approach to his mother and stepfather's case following Mr Lammy's comments. "The question that we wanted to ask as a family is, if this isn't the solution or a proposed solution, then why not?", he said. "Anything can be done in theory, but it's been a long time coming where it gets the attention it warrants. "And the conversation to be had, at least we can either get a proposed path to their release or closure that this isn't a solution." Richard Ratcliffe, whose wife Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was jailed in Iran for almost six years, said Mr Lammy's words were encouraging, and a prisoner swap should be on the table. "It is welcome that David Lammy is making positive noises," he said. "Of course, he is the secretary of state [for justice], so it is in his gift to review parole board decisions, it's in his gift to discuss with his colleagues and find a way." He said that Jan's case had been raised as part of discussions to secure his wife's release so it was "not a surprise that he continues to be on the table". Read more from Sky News:No 10 criticises those who 'stir up division' on Nowak murderDefence spending plan delay has left the UK less safe Sir Jeremy Hunt, who was the foreign secretary while Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was imprisoned in Iran, said the UK government should be doing "everything it possibly can" to free the Foremans but urged caution. "Obviously, what you don't want to do is something that leads to the next person being illegally detained by the Iranians," he said. "So you have to be careful that you don't reward the kind of absolutely despicable behaviour that we're seeing from Iran, one of the very few governments in the world that will arbitrarily detain an innocent person as a tool of diplomatic leverage." The couple were travelling through Iran on a motorcycle trip around the world when they were detained by Iranian authorities on espionage charges.

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Jun 8
England vs Australia: Hosts suffer five-wicket defeat in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up in Cardiff

Inserted after losing the toss, England slumped to 19-3, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring three on her return to the side after Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4) and Amy Jones (2) were dismissed. England were indebted to Alice Capsey (45 off 36 balls) and Freya Kemp (41 off 27 balls) for salvaging a score of 157-6 from 20 overs, but it proved well short against a stacked Australian batting line-up. Scorecard: England vs Australia, T20I, CardiffStream T20 World Cup matches FREE in Sky Sports AppWatch the Women's T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports and NOW A 51-run first-wicket stand between Beth Mooney (43 off 24) and Georgia Voll, and Ellyse Perry's 64 off 44 moved Australia to the cusp of victory before Tahlia McGrath hit the winning runs with 10 balls to spare. England return to Sophia Gardens to face India in their final T20 World Cup warm-up on Wednesday before kicking off the tournament against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday, live on Sky Sports. World Cup warm-up defeat for England against Australia England found themselves three wickets down just 25 balls into their innings with the bat after being inserted by Australia. Wyatt-Hodge sparked the top-order collapse when her middle stump was uprooted by Kim Garth in the second over, with England's other opener, Jones, falling in the next when she chipped to McGrath off Megan Schutt. That brought Sciver-Brunt to the crease, but the England captain's comeback would last just seven balls before she was clean bowled by Alana King's first delivery. Capsey and Knight, six days on from their match-winning heroics against India in Taunton, steadied the England ship with a 54-run stand for the fourth wicket. That partnership ended when Knight found the hands of McGrath at backward point while attempting a reverse sweep off King. The big-hitting Freya Kemp proved a more than able deputy alongside Capsey, who fell five runs short of a half-century to a dubious lbw decision off Schutt, the ball striking her pad after she had ventured way down the wicket. Kemp and Dani Gibson ensured Capsey's departure did not derail England, adding fifty for the sixth wicket to help post a respectable total before Kemp fell to Sutherland in the final over. Australia's openers extinguished any hope of an England victory by accumulating a third of the required runs before Voll nicked behind off Lauren Filer's final ball of the powerplay. Capsey followed her heroics with the bat by bowling Mooney, who fell seven runs short of her half-century, but that only spurred Perry on further. More than 50 per cent of Perry's runs came from boundaries as she struck nine fours to move Australia into a winning position that not even the loss of Ash Gardner to Lauren Bell and Grace Harris to Sophie Ecclestone in the space of four balls could derail. Perry was denied the chance to seal victory when she fell to a superb Gibson catch on the boundary, leaving McGrath to scramble a game-clinching two. Sciver-Brunt pleased by fightback with bat England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt: "We didn't have the best of starts with the bat but we had some brilliant partnerships to get us a great score. "That set up a platform for Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson to come in and accelerate towards the end. From where we were, we got a great score. "Alice Capsey seems really clear with what she wants to do and how she wants to go about it. She really committed to her shots. "The rest of us can learn a bit from her - but hopefully she doesn't waste her runs in the warm-up games! It is great to have people in form. "Kemp can be so explosive with the bat and offers that all-round performance. She can affect the game from anywhere." Plenty of positives for Australia Australia captain Sophie Molineux: "It was very pleasing from all three aspects of the game. "The girls did well, there was heaps of energy, a few different combinations with the ball, the spinners got into the game and Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney took the game on with the bat. "There were lots of positives." England's Women's T20 World Cup fixtures All games live on Sky Sports, all times UK and Ireland Friday June 12: England vs Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 6.30pmTuesday June 16: England vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pmSaturday June 20: England vs Scotland, Headingley 6.30pmWednesday June 24: England vs West Indies, Lord's 6.30pmSaturday June 27: England vs New Zealand, The Oval 6.30pmStream T20 World Cup matches FREE Everyone can stream all 12 group matches involving England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as the semi-finals and final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup live for FREE on the Sky Sports App. All you have to do is download the latest version of the Sky Sports App onto your phone or tablet and log in. Download the Sky Sports App on: iPhone & iPadAndroid Watch every ball of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup exclusively live on Sky Sports and NOW, starting with England vs Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday.

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