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Sep 6
At least five dead in Amazon plane crash

There were at least five dead, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told a news conference. Three others are critically injured and two others are in hospital with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade rescue fire chief Ray Jadallah added. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the Boeing 767 overran the runway at around 2pm (7pm UK time) after heading into Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flights have been halted, with all runways and taxiways closed. Around 60 firefighters were at the scene. The plane came to rest beside a road, with two lorries parked nearby. Amazon earlier told NBC in a statement: "We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. "This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. "Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected." US secretary of transportation Sean Duffy posted on X: "We've issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway. "If you're traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations." Read more from Sky News:Infantino to stand for re-electionJenrick mocks protester after Reform conference The FAA has said that flights will be delayed once the airport reopens, with a low rate of arrivals and departures. Around 250 flights were delayed at the airport as of late afternoon local time on Sunday. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is "gathering information" about the crash.

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Sep 4
Russell Howard reveals his baby son Felix died shortly after birth

Russell Howard has revealed his baby son Felix died shortly after his wife Cerys gave birth earlier this year. In a post on Instagram, the 46-year-old comedian called it the "most devastating time of our lives". Paying tribute to the hospital staff for their "extraordinary compassion, kindness and humanity", he announced he and his wife were setting up The Felix Foundation in memory of their son, to help other families facing the same "devastating circumstances". In his post describing their loss, Howard wrote: "Earlier this year, our family changed forever when our beautiful baby boy, Felix, died shortly after birth. "During the most devastating time of our lives, the hospital staff who cared for us showed extraordinary compassion, kindness and humanity. "They helped us navigate an unimaginable heartache and gave us support when we needed it most." He described the support they received from a bereavement midwife named Lauren, who had lost her own baby, adding, "her care meant more to us than we can ever put into words". Sharing further details of their time in hospital, he said, "Felix was placed in a cool cot which meant that my wife and I were able to spend precious hours with our beautiful boy. "Those hours are among the most precious memories we have of Felix." Howard will host a special charity gala at The O2 in London on Monday 8 February, to help launch the foundation. The show will feature comedy stars Michael McIntyre, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea, Guz Khan, Greg Davies, Mo Gilligan, Michelle Wolf and John Bishop. Howard ended his post remembering Felix, saying: "We miss him dearly, every single day but we take some comfort in knowing that his name will stand for kindness, compassion and laughter, and that his legacy may help other families through the darkest moments of their lives." The foundation will aim to relieve the needs of parents, siblings and other close family members affected by miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, neonatal death or related bereavements by providing funding for specialist facilities, training, or other forms of support. Howard and his wife, Cerys Morgan, an NHS doctor, married in 2019 and have another little boy who was born in the summer of 2024. Howard is best known for his shows Russell Howard's Good News and The Russell Howard Hour, as well as appearances on panel shows including Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. He's also known for his live stand-up shows and two podcasts: Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things and GoalLess.

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Sep 6
'Get a life': Jenrick mocks protester after Reform party conference scuffle

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Czech Darts Open: Luke Littler topples Luke Humphries 8-6 in final on return to European Tour in Prague

Littler had not played in a European Tour event since March, but roared to glory with an 8-6 victory in Sunday night's final to end his opponent's hopes of winning this title for a third straight year. Littler hit five 180s and averaged just over 95 as both players struggled in the heat at the PVA EXPO after a long day which had already seen The Nuke overcome Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals, Danny Noppert in the quarter-finals and Krzysztof Ratajski in the last 16. Czech Darts Open: All scores from PragueLatest Sky Sports deals or stream no contractListen to Sky Sports' Love the Darts podcast "It's good to be back and I'm back with a bang," said Littler after his victory. World No 1 Littler won the first two legs against world No 2 Humphries in Sunday's final, only to see his rival, who has reached four of the last five finals in this tournament, reel off three straight legs to take the lead. Littler fought back to move ahead with a 130 checkout in the ninth leg - the biggest finish of the game - and then won the next two legs to move 7-4 ahead in a race to eight. Humphries rallied to win the next two legs and was millimetres away from sending the game to a decider, as he wired two darts at D16. Littler recovered to pin D10 to win this tournament for the first time, taking home the £35,000 first prize and guaranteeing his place at the European Championship in Dortmund in October. That's one of the titles that Littler wants to win as he eyes a clean sweep of major trophies in 2026 - and it means he's unlikely to play in any other regular European Tour events this season. "I'm not sure now I've won this one," he explained. "I think I've secured my place in Dortmund. That's obviously the one I'm chasing. "In two weeks time it's the World Series in Amsterdam. We'll have to see what happens, what the plan is and how busy I am." Humphries had overcome Gerwyn Price, William O'Connor and Andrew Gilding earlier on Sunday to reach the final for the third year in a row, but he was not upset at missing out on a 'three-peat'. "I can't be upset," he said. "The two darts I threw at D16 were right on the wire and if that goes in, it could have been a different game. "That's just the way it goes. He's a fantastic player. I've been playing here and there, not so great. Maybe good sometimes. I've got to dedicate my life a bit more to get better and keep pushing him. "I keep saying I'm not beating him in finals so I've got to change things to keep matching him. "I think he enjoys the challenge and I love it as well. Hopefully over the next four months, I push him and if he does the clean sweep [of major titles] he has to do it the hard way." Sunday's Czech Darts Open results Final Luke Humphries 6-8 Luke Littler Semi-finals Gerwyn Price 4-7 Luke HumphriesMichael van Gerwen 3-7 Luke Littler Quarter-finals Gerwyn Price 6-4 Ross SmithWilliam O'Connor 3-6 Luke HumphriesJonny Clayton 3-6 Michael van GerwenDanny Noppert 0-6 Luke Littler Afternoon session Gerwyn Price 6-1 Cameron MenziesRoss Smith 6-3 Gian van VeenWilliam O'Connor 6-5 Josh RockLuke Humphries 6-3 Andrew GildingJonny Clayton 6-4 Keane BarryMichael van Gerwen 6-4 Wessel NijmanDanny Noppert 6-5 Luke WoodhouseLuke Littler 6-3 Krzysztof Ratajski Sky Sports remains the home of darts with the World Grand Prix (September 28-October 4), Grand Slam of Darts (November 14-22) and World Darts Championship (December 10-January 3) all live. Stream darts and more through NOW with no contract.

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Sep 6
140 migrants in one small boat intercepted in English Channel, Sky News understands

The vessel left the Jobourg region of Normandy in France earlier, Sky News understands. It was then met in the Channel by two RNLI boats who took the migrants to Portsmouth. From there, the people were expected to be taken to a processing centre in Manston. Hundreds of protesters were in Portsmouth on Sunday evening. Hampshire Police said in a statement on Sunday night that a dispersal order was in place until Monday evening and that officers were "in the area to ensure the prevention of disorder". A Maritime and Coastguard Agency spokesperson said: "In response to a report on 6 September of a small boat heading towards the Hampshire coast, HM Coastguard sent lifeboats, an HM Coastguard helicopter, an HM Coastguard aeroplane and HM Coastguard Rescue Teams. "Border Force, Border Security Command, Hampshire Police and South Central Ambulance Service were also sent." It comes a day after anti-illegal migrant protests blocked the Port of Dover. Hundreds of masked, black-clad men blocked road access to the Kent port. Videos showed demonstrators marching through the town and chanting "Stop the boats" as dozens of police officers followed. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told Sky News's Sunday Morning programme that peaceful protest is not "dressing up in costumes" and "disrupting people's lives". He declined to comment "on the security and policing side of it" when pressed on the apparent unpreparedness of Kent Police, who described the protest as "spontaneous" in a statement on X. On the same programme, Reform UK's economic spokesman Robert Jenrick also condemned the disruption, while saying he understood the frustration with small boats crossing the Channel carrying migrants.

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Sep 4
1970s sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan dies at 82

The actor, who was also famous for playing the title character in the period adventure Dick Turpin, died surrounded by close family on Friday, aged 82. He passed away at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity's care home, in west London, where he had lived for 23 years. In a statement issued by the charity, his son James O'Sullivan said: "My dad was as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens over the years. Always kind spirited, good humoured, a doting grandfather and a wonderful dad - I will miss him dearly. "Although much of his career happened before I was born, I was fortunate enough to be able to enjoy and witness his incredible talents on the countless re-runs of his shows that made him the respected and loved actor that he was. "I would like to thank the incredible team at Brinsworth for their love, kindness and care over the last 23 years. They have been truly amazing and will always hold a special place in my heart." Giles Cooper, life-president of the Royal Variety, paid tribute to "a master of effortless charm and impeccable comic timing", who brought "pure warmth, wit, and unforgettable joy to millions of living rooms as a true giant" of British television. "He will be sorely missed by us all at the Royal Variety Charity." Read more from Sky News entertainment:Theatre team responds to actor quitting showSky News launches new Sunday current affairs programme O'Sullivan was a child actor when he made his first film appearance, playing a young boy singing in the Sunday School sequence of The Yellow Balloon, filmed in 1952 when he was eight and released the following year. His credits also included two Cliff Richard films - The Young Ones in 1961 and Wonderful Life in 1964 - as well as Cleopatra, in which he starred as Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII, the younger brother of the title character played by Elizabeth Taylor.

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Zia Yusuf defended by Jenrick after 'racism' accusation from cabinet minister

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Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli sensationally wins thrilling Monza race from George Russell and Max Verstappen

Antonelli was not expected to contend for victory due to grid penalties for exceeding his engine allocation but stormed through the field early on - in between the red flag for Charles Leclerc's huge crash - and showed tremendous pace to catch Russell on an alternative strategy. The two Mercedes and Max Verstappen pulled clear of the field in the first half of the race, exchanging the lead several times, due to the yoyo style of racing caused by the 2026 power units and the impact of having a slipstream around the long straights at Monza. Italian GP race result | F1 2026 standings | F1 2026 calendarDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 Antonelli and Verstappen pitted on Lap 29, just after half race distance, when a Virtual Safety Car came out for Lance Stroll stopping in his Aston Martin. After their pit stops, the pair emerged in sixth and seventh with a 15-second deficit to Russell but comfortably made their way back up to the top positions on fresher tyres. Antonelli caught Russell with five laps remaining but ran wide at the first chicane due to the track breaking up. However, he was soon back on Russell's tail and made the race-winning move with three laps to go, while Verstappen held off the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim third. It means Antonelli is 66 points ahead of Russell in the Drivers' Championship with the latter also expected to take grid penalties of his own at a future race. "Unbelievable! "I am so happy and I could have never imagined to be here today," said Antonelli. "But we managed to pull it off and I'm really, really happy." Norris limited the damage in fourth on a weekend McLaren struggled, but not without a feisty battle with Piastri during the final laps, and is 96 points behind Antonelli in the standings. Ferrari had huge hopes to win at Monza but Lewis Hamilton struggled to sixth, having been left frustrated since the opening lap when he was forced into the gravel by team-mate Leclerc who crashed hard on the third lap. Pole-sitter Pierre Gasly did not have the pace and dropped to seventh, ahead of Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad, his Alpine team-mate Franco Colapinto and the other Racing Bulls of Yuki Tsunoda. How Antonelli completed stunning comeback Mercedes had already planned an alternative strategy for Antonelli by starting him on the hard tyres and the championship leader made a phenomenal start to go from 19th to 12th in the three laps before Leclerc's huge shunt at the high-speed final corner. Leclerc gingerly walked away from the accident but the race was red flagged so the barriers could be repaired, which allowed everyone to switch tyres. Russell was on pole for the restart after he took the lead on the second lap from original pole-sitter Gasly, while Verstappen made up two spots and was third. Most drivers put on the hard tyres but Verstappen, Hamilton who was eighth after being edged into the gravel by Leclerc on the first lap, and Antonelli were among six drivers to choose the mediums. Russell held onto the lead but was caught by Verstappen, who quickly dispatched Gasly, and the Red Bull driver surprisingly had the speed to overtake Russell too. While Verstappen defended hard from Russell, Antonelli was remarkably up to third as he overtook the Racing Bulls drivers, Piastri, title rivals Norris and Hamilton, plus Gasly to be in third after just 13 laps. The field was bunched together so Antonelli joined the Verstappen, Russell scrap which turned into a Mercedes one-two as Verstappen struggled more on his tyres. Mercedes wanted their drivers to help each other with the use of Overtake Mode - which allows more electrical deployment when a driver is within one second of the car in front. After some back and forth, Russell and Antonelli slowly pulled away from Verstappen. But, the key moment came on Lap 29 as Stroll stopped with a reliability issue which caused a Virtual Safety Car. Given Russell was on hard tyres, Mercedes elected to keep him out but Antonelli and Verstappen pitted as they were on mediums. However, post-race Russell stated he thought Antonelli was also going to stay out. On fresh tyres, Antonelli again overtook Gasly, Norris, Hamilton and Piastri with ease, and was setting some blistering lap times to catch Russell. A change for the lead late on felt inevitable but Antonelli was caught out by his first overtake attempt on Russell when he ran wide at Turn 2 which was breaking up due to the intense heat at Monza. But, he got back onto Russell's tail after two laps and took the lead down to the Ascari Chicane with three laps remaining and went on to take a memorable victory. "It was quite scary there in the moment [when I went wide]. The tarmac was breaking up but I still thought I could do the corner," he said. "But once I went over a bit of gravel as well I went straight and I was like 'maybe I lost my chance'. But luckily we still had the pace and managed to bring it home." Formula 1 heads straight to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, with every session live from this Friday on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime

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