Huge amounts of jamming and spoofing have been detected around the Strait of Hormuz, as militaries seek to fight off drones and shadowy oil tankers try to evade detection. Multiple countries in the Gulf are carrying out GPS disruption, electronic warfare expert Dr Thomas Withington from the RUSI thinktank told Sky News, pointing not just to Iran but to the US and other Gulf states. Iran, he says, has mastered the technology. Analysis from Windward, a maritime intelligence company, shared with Sky News shows there have now been more than a million GPS jamming incidents in the Middle East Gulf since the start of the war - accounting for 98% of all incidents across the world. It's not hard to find evidence of it either. A look at a ship tracking map of the Strait of Hormuz shows odd things: tankers appearing to zoom across dozens of miles at wild angles, or huge clusters of vessels apparently stacked on top of each other. All evidence that GPS-reliant systems are being fooled. The evolution of GPS disruption The ability to mess with GPS - the system we use to navigate day in, day out - has now become a routine part of modern war. And it's not confined to the battlefield. In September 2025, a plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen suffered suspected GPS jamming. The EU said the plane was able to land safely, adding: "We have received information from Bulgarian authorities that they suspect this blatant interference was carried out by Russia." Two pilots previously spoke to Sky News about their experiences with jamming, and the impact it has on the aviation industry. The use of GPS disruption at sea is not new either - it's a well-known occurrence in the Black Sea around Russian-held ports - but the sheer scale of it has rocketed since the start of the Iran war. A look at a map of jamming or spoofing in and around the Strait of Hormuz shows large areas where GPS is hugely degraded, affecting everything from drones to passenger jets. The result is that despite the Strait of Hormuz crisis being confined to a relatively small geographic area, figuring out what is going on can be tricky. Which countries are jamming in the Gulf? To increase its capabilities, Iran has bought jamming equipment from Russia and developed its own systems, says Dr Withington. "The sheer saturation of jamming [in the region] is very much a reflection of what has been anticipated in the event of any confrontation between Iran and anyone else," he told Sky News. GPS jamming was seen in the build-up to the US operation to remove Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, and it would seem the Americans are also utilising GPS disruption in the Gulf, Dr Withington says. Others in the Gulf "will absolutely be doing it", he added. "Probably more around airports, oil refineries, perhaps railway terminals, that kind of thing. The sort of critical national infrastructure that could be a target." Elsewhere in the Middle East, Israel has long been accused of GPS jamming - to such an extent that Israeli and Lebanese civilians have reportedly matched on dating apps as the disruption messes with their device location. RUSI security analyst Noah Sylvia previously told Sky News how Israel uses spoofing to impact the accuracy of cheaper munitions used by Hezbollah and Hamas that might navigate via GPS. Using 'spoofing' to hide oil tankers? One of the areas that Iran has used GPS disruption to increasing effect has been through its "deceptive shipping practices", senior maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann says. Before the war, Iranian tankers would gather in international waters and then "spoof" their location to make it look like they are still there, she says. But instead they will actually be sailing "dark" (with their AIS shipping trackers off) to Iran's Kharg Island where they can take on oil before returning to their original location. There they may do a ship-to-ship transfer of cargo before a tanker sets off carrying its sanctioned cargo. It may be thousands of miles away before it reappears on public ship tracking, Ms Bockmann says. Read more from Sky News:Streeting says he will run in any leadership raceIran reveals plan to charge fees to use Strait of Hormuz All this gives rise to questions over whether GPS can continue to be a reliable method of navigation. "Absolutely," says Simon Cooper from QinetiQ, a defence company working in the UK on anti-GPS jamming technology. "Global navigation and satellite constellations are hugely important to our everyday world and they'll continue to be in the future," he said. "What's really important is to understand how they operate in different environments and to create the conditions whereby they can maintain their resiliency."

A majority-male jury had been weighing whether Weinstein, now 74, raped former aspiring actor Jessica Mann, now aged 40, in 2013 in a New York hotel. But in a note to Judge Curtis Farber, the jury said it could not reach a unanimous decision. Weinstein had pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape in the third degree, and he has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. The mistrial comes nearly a year after a different 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. Weinstein's lawyers ​have argued that Ms Mann made up the rape allegation after regretting that her consensual romance with Weinstein failed to advance her film career. While Weinstein remains behind bars, the mistrial leaves the New York rape charge in limbo after three trials. Read more from Sky News:New Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 65CIA chief visits Cuba Judge Farber said outside the presence of the jury that it was clear they were "hopelessly deadlocked" and that there was no reason to keep them any longer. He told lawyers for both sides to return for a hearing in June. It was not immediately clear whether prosecutors would seek ​to try the case for a fourth time. Weinstein appeared expressionless as court officers ushered him out in his wheelchair. In a statement, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said his office would "consider our next steps in consultation with Ms Mann". "Her perseverance and bravery are inspiring to the members of my office, and more importantly, to survivors everywhere," Mr Bragg said. 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 Justice Curtis Farber declared a mistrial on that count. That paved the way for this year'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.

The constituency of Makerfield has been a Labour safe seat for generations, but in the May elections, Reform UK won nearly every seat that was up for grabs at the local council. So how much of a gamble is it for Andy Burnham to try to stage a Commons return here? In his favour is his personal popularity in Greater Manchester and the fact he grew up in the area. Against him is the momentum of Reform and the fact that Makerfield hasn't benefitted from some of Burnham's key policies as mayor of the city. To discuss his chances, Niall speaks to Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester. Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show - why@sky.uk

The halfway co-leader recovered from a nightmare start to his third round to mix seven birdies with five bogeys in a two-under 68, giving him a two-shot advantage over a five-way tie for second that contains Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Ludvig Åberg. Aaron Rai is also one back as he bids to become the first English winner of the PGA Championship since 1919, with Matti Schmid and Nick Taylor completing the group on four under, with Rory McIlroy's three strokes behind as he chases back-to-back major victories. PGA Championship: Third round as it happenedLeaderboard: Latest PGA Championship scoresLatest PGA Championship headlines and videoGet Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract McIlroy is joined on three under by American trio Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed and Maverick McNealy, while Justin Rose is four back and defending champion Scottie Scheffler fell five behind after a second successive 71. A remarkable Saturday saw 14 different players hold at least a share of the lead at some point, with just five strokes separating the top 30 players heading into Sunday's final round. McIlroy, Rahm in major contention as Smalley leads Just eight strokes separated the halfway leaders from the cut mark after gusting winds and tough pins led to a congested leaderboard, with the early starters on Saturday morning capitalising on the best scoring conditions. Chris Kirk threatened to equal the lowest round in men's major history before closing his third-round 65 with a double bogey, while Rose - who chipped in for eagle to make the cut on Friday - made five birdies on his front nine to also get to two under. McIlroy was five off the halfway lead but briefly joined top spot after following a front-nine 32 with birdies at the 11th and driveable 13th, with the world No 2 insisting he still had a chance to claim victory despite bogeying the penultimate hole of his round. "I've climbed my way out of that hole [slow start] a little bit," said McIlroy, looking to win the PGA Championship for a third time. "I'm proud of myself for doing that, but there's one more day left. I feel like I still did enough to think I have a chance." Rahm sits one back despite bogeying the final hole of his third-round 67 and Åberg moved to four under with a two-under 68, while Schmid birdied three of his last five holes and Taylor posted a bogey-free 65 to all share second spot. Scheffler - chasing a fifth major title in as many seasons - dropped outside the top 20 after struggling with his putter during a one-over 71, while Jordan Spieth's hopes of completing the career Grand Slam look over for another year after a level-par 70 saw him fall seven behind on one over. Smalley reaches new heights with historic major lead Smalley, who held a share of the lead after both the first two rounds, bogeyed three of his first four holes and cancelled out a birdie at the seventh with a dropped shot at the eighth. The world No 78 responded with back-to-back birdies around the turn and picking up another at the driveable par-four 13th, before holing from 25 feet at the 15th and two-putting from 50 feet at the par-five next to briefly go two ahead. Smalley failed to get up and down from the sand to save par at the 17th but made amends with a 15-foot birdie at the last, securing the American - still yet to win on the PGA Tour - his first 54-hole lead as a professional. "I've been in the final group before, but obviously not on a stage like this," Smalley told Sky Sports. "There's a lot of people up around the top of the leaderboard, so it's a wide-open golf tournament. I will try to hit the best shot I can and see where that takes me." Who will win the PGA Championship? Watch the final round live on Sunday from 4pm on Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract.

The WHO said 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected Ebola cases had been reported as of Saturday in DRC's remote Ituri province across at least three health zones, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday at least 87 people had died in the eastern province, with 336 suspected and 13 confirmed cases recorded. Four people have died among the confirmed cases. In Uganda's capital, Kampala, two apparently unrelated laboratory-confirmed cases, including one death, were reported on Friday and Saturday, from people travelling from the DRC, the WHO said. The Ugandan health ministry said the cases were "imported" from the DRC and the body of the patient who died in Kampala was later taken back to the DRC. A laboratory-confirmed case was also reported in the DRC capital, Kinshasa, from a person returning from Ituri, the United Nations health agency added. The WHO said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. Africa CDC has raised concerns about the risk of further spread of the disease due to the proximity of affected areas to neighbouring Uganda and South Sudan. The agency also warned of an "active community transmission" as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease. Difficulty tracking cases Africa CDC director-general Dr Jean Kaseya said the first cases were reported in Mongwalu health zone, a high-traffic mining area, before migrating to the Rwampara and Bunia "as patients sought medical care, enabling spread across three health zones". Of the 87 deaths, 57 are in the Mongwalu health zone, 27 in the Rwampara health zone and three in Bunia, Ituri's main city. Mr Kaseya said a large number of active cases remain within Mongwalu in particular, "significantly complicating containment and contact tracing efforts". Ongoing attacks by Islamic State-backed militants are also restricting surveillance and rapid response operations in Ituri, he added. Congolese Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba said late Friday the suspected index case in the current outbreak is a nurse who died at a hospital in Bunia. Mr Kamba said the case dates back to 24 April. He said the nurse presented with symptoms suggestive of Ebola, but he did not say whether samples from them were tested. DRC has experienced 17 Ebola outbreaks since the disease was first identified in the country in 1976. Read more from Sky News:Man dies after shark attack in AustraliaTrain hits bus in Thailand - eight dead One of the deadliest outbreaks, between 2018 and 2020 in eastern Congo, killed more than 2,000 people. The country's eastern regions are also facing ongoing violence involving armed groups, including the M23 rebel movement and the Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Force, complicating efforts to contain the disease. Dr Gabriel Nsakala, a public health professor involved in previous Ebola responses in DRC, said the country had extensive experience dealing with outbreaks but warned rapid action would be essential. "In terms of training, people already know what they can do," he said. "Now, the expertise and equipment need to be delivered quickly."

Auditions have been taking place in the past few weeks, according to entertainment business outlet Variety, meaning fans' five-year wait for a new film could end soon. Amazon would not comment on whether auditions had started, and in a statement, said it does not "plan to comment on specific details during the casting process". The last James Bond film, No Time to Die, was released in 2021. The next film, the first since Amazon took creative control of the franchise, will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, whose credits include Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Sicario. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will be producing via Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films, respectively, while the script is being written by Steven Knight. Amazon said the creative team behind the next film had been taking shape over the past several months. Speculation about who will star as the new 007 has been rife, with Variety reporting that famous casting director Nina Gold is leading the hunt. She has worked on Game of Thrones, The Crown, and five films in the Star Wars franchise. Read more from Sky News:Teenage e-bike rider jailed for killing great-grandmotherCIA chief visits Cuba amid US demands Who are the bookmakers' favourites? Callum Turner - The 36-year-old actor is the favourite for the role. He has previously starred in Fantastic Beasts, Masters of the Air and The Capture. He's also engaged to pop superstar Dua Lipa. Harris Dickinson - Recognised for his roles in Iron Claw, Triangle of Sadness and The King's Man, could this 29-year-old actor, writer and director be the next Bond? Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Originally soaring to fame in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, the 35-year-old has since starred in 28 Years Later, Kick-Ass and Bullet Train. Jacob Elordi - Shooting to global fame in Euphoria, the 28-year-old made headlines for his roles in Saltburn and the new Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein films. Henry Ashton - Known for his roles in My Lady Jane and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Ashton only pivoted to acting in his late 20s, making speculation around him all the more impressive. Theo James - A 41-year-old actor and producer, he is famous for his roles in The White Lotus, Allegiant and The Gentlemen. Amazon MGM Studios announced in February 2025 that it would develop the next chapter of the Bond franchise.

The interest rate investors demand on 10-year loans to the state, known as bonds, hit 5.168%, surpassing a previous decade-long high set on Tuesday. Not since June 2008 has the government borrowing cost been so high. Major global economies, such as the US and Germany, have also seen borrowing price increases in recent weeks due to inflationary fears triggered by the war in Iran. Oil and gas supply disruption has made energy more expensive, sparking fears of a new round of inflation and higher interest rates as a result. Money blog: Major pensions reform becomes law But the UK is facing rises above that of other states. While the country is more exposed to energy price shocks due to its reliance on imports of oil and gas, it appears the challenge by Mr Burnham is fueling this sharp rise. Mr Burnham issued a statement on Thursday night saying he would seek permission from the Labour Party to stand in the Makerfield by-election to return to parliament, with the incumbent Labour MP making way for him. It is thought that he intends to launch a leadership bid to oust Sir Keir as prime minister once he is back in the House of Commons. From the end of trading on Thursday night to Friday afternoon, the 10-year bond yield, the interest rate investors demand to lend to the state, rose 3.5%, a steep increase for bonds. Longer-term borrowing costs, too, saw significant increases and blew past recent highs, reaching 5.84%. The last time the interest rate on 30-year bonds was this high was May 1998. Why? Investors seeking a higher return to lend to the UK signify greater concern about its ability to repay debts. Questions around who will lead the country, what support they may have and what their policies may be can contribute to the perception of risk. Mr Burnham said last year the country had to put behind it the idea of "being in hock to the bond markets".

Semenyo's 72nd-minute flick broke the deadlock for City to seal a domestic cup double and 20th major title success for Pep Guardiola since he moved to Manchester. City came up against a stubborn Chelsea resistance, with interim Calum McFarlane lining up in a back five as Levi Colwill impressed on just his second start back from injury in front of England boss Thomas Tuchel. However, Chelsea lacked the firepower and creativity to find a breakthrough and leave a fifth consecutive Wembley final without a goal, with Cole Palmer once again struggling to make an impact. Here Sky Sports rates the players... Report: Chelsea 0-1 Man CityAs it happened | Teams | StatsDownload the Sky Sports app | Get Sky Sports on WhatsAppChelsea Robert Sanchez - 6 In a full skull cap on his return from the head injury he picked up against Nottingham Forest. Made a few decent saves when called upon, keeping out Erling Haaland, Matheus Nunes and Rayan Cherki. Could do nothing to stop the goal. Malo Gusto - 5 Service from the right not good enough. Chelsea needed more from him playing at wing-back, providing the width in Calum McFarlane's five-at-the-back formation. Wesley Fofana - 6 Had a job on his hands up against Nico O'Reilly and Jeremy Doku but kept them from having too much of a say. Levi Colwill - 7 Chelsea's best player. Distribution was key to progressing Chelsea up the pitch. They have missed his line-breaking passes. Second start back from ACL injury but you would not have known it. Thomas Tuchel was watching in the stands. Could he have earned an England recall? Jorrel Hato - 6 Had lots to do playing on the left of Chelsea's back three, being asked to step into midfield at times. Did not do too much wrong. Chelsea were ultimately undone by a moment of brilliance. Felt he should have had a penalty but Abdukodir Khusanov was too strong. Marc Cucurella - 5 Replaced by Pedro Neto after 74 minutes. Had a good battle up against Antoine Semenyo down the Man City right. Caught out when Haaland drifted into the channel to set up Man City's opener. Otherwise, solid but failed to make an impact in attack. Reece James - 5 Showed signs of his rust in his first start since March. Dispossessed by Jeremy Doku in the first half by his own box and fortunate that Haaland failed to capitalise. Moises Caicedo - 6 Had his work cut out for him in a midfield battle with Rodri and Bernardo Silva and then had Mateo Kovacic off the bench to deal with. Nearly scored only to see Rodri clear his goal-bound header from a corner. Cole Palmer - 5 Chelsea's star man has had an in-and-out season and he was largely anonymous against his former side. Had a few nice touches in the first half but failed to get into the game. Spent a lot of his time tracking back. Chelsea need to help him get his spark back this summer. Enzo Fernandez - 6 Wonderful scissor pass for Joao Pedro in the first half after 21 mins. Deserved to get it back before team-mate slipped over when shooting. Meaty challenge on Silva earned him a booking. Fortunate his follow-through did not connect otherwise it could've been more. Fought until the last and lifted the ball into the roof of the net late on. Joao Pedro - 5 Wasted opportunity on the break from Fernandez's pass over the top early in the first half, slipping before he got his shot off. He would have been better off looking to find his team-mate for the return pass. Went down too easily on numerous occasions in the penalty box. Spent too much of his time on the floor. Subs Pedro Neto - 5 Brought on for Cucurella after 74 minutes at wing-back. Failed to have the desired effect down the left as an attacking alternative for his team-mate. Liam Delap - N/A Brought on for James after 83 minutes. Alejandro Garnacho - N/A Brought on for Joao Pedro after 86 minutes. Man City James Trafford - 6 Had little to do in the first half when Chelsea failed to register a shot. Nearly cost his team after the break by giving away a corner unnecessarily that Chelsea came close to scoring from. This was not the season he was expecting, but a domestic cup double is not bad for your domestic cup keeper. Matheus Nunes - 7 Strong tackle on Cucurella in the first five minutes down the left. Chelsea's first progression into the final third. Defended well by heading out Gusto's cross into the box after 21 minutes. Hit the post late when City were 1-0 up. Abdukodir Khusanov - 7 Rescued Silva after his error gifted possession to Joao Pedro in the first half by stepping across Chelsea attacker in the box to stop him going through on goal. His speed continues to be such an asset for City. He made a few other crucial recovery runs. Marc Guehi - 8 Great line-breaking pass to find Haaland for a chance before half-time. Steady as ever at the back to deal with Chelsea's counter-attacking threat. Never put a foot wrong. What a signing he has been. The England defender lifts the FA Cup for the second season running. Nico O'Reilly - 7 Chelsea struggled to pick him up all game and he could have ended up with a few assists. Semenyo headed over from his perfectly dinked cross shortly after the restart. Made the wrong decision on a few other occasions when crossing, but overall another solid showing. Big threat. Bernardo Silva - 7 Ran the midfield for City alongside Rodri and then Mateo Kovacic. Was caught out in possession by Joao Pedro in a dangerous position. His error, as it did against Palace, went unpunished. Barely put a foot wrong otherwise. City will struggle to replace him this summer. Rodri - 6 In the right place at the right time to clear Caicedo's goal-bound header in the second half. Thrown straight in from the start after missing the last four games through injury and was smooth but unspectacular in holding midfield. Jeremy Doku - 7 Picked James' pocket in first half and it should've resulted in a goal but Haaland was caught in two minds. City's hero so many times over the last few weeks was tantalising as ever in possession. Even without scoring he plays such a crucial role. Omar Marmoush - 5 Hooked at half-time. It was a big call to start the forward ahead of Rayan Cherki and his first-half performance did not justify his inclusion playing up top alongside Haaland. Antoine Semenyo - 8 Produced a moment of utter brilliance to break the deadlock in the second half by flicking in from Haaland's cross. Nothing Colwill nor Sanchez could do to keep him out. Made amends for his earlier missed headed chance. What a signing he has been. Match winner and player of the match. Erling Haaland - 7 His cup final curse for City may continue, but the striker produced the assist for Semenyo's winner. Drifted into the channel undetected to allow Silva to cut Chelsea open before squaring for Semenyo. Spurned a good opening early on when caught in two minds. Ten finals and no goals for City. He will not like that. Subs Rayan Cherki - 7 Half-time introduction and quickly brought poise and creativity in the final third, which had been sorely missed. Mateo Kovacic - 6 Brought on for Rodri after 65 minutes. Added an extra impetus and zip to City's play and helped them to yet another FA Cup triumph.