Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea in London on Friday afternoon. The 41-year-old, who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, resigned as a professor of sociology of education last week. The prime minister told broadcasters during a visit to Cornwall: "It's a tragedy on so many levels, but particularly just for everybody who knew Jason, his family obviously, his friends. We think of them today. "It's not a moment for any rushing to judgement. It's a moment for reflection, I would say, reflecting on how things came to this." Dr Arday's family told of their "shock" following his death and said he had faced a "campaign of misinformation". It followed reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis while at Liverpool John Moores University. Other claims also came under scrutiny, including that he ran 600 miles in six days, and raised millions for charity. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. "At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious." According to a Cambridge biography, Dr Arday was diagnosed with a form of autism that meant he couldn't speak until 11, or read and write until he was 18. But some who said they attended school with him questioned those claims, telling media he was often quiet but not mute. His supporters, meanwhile, said the intense scrutiny he was under was linked to racism. Dr Arday's family said they are "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son". "The campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason, who was a gentle man and who always wanted to see the best in everyone," they added. Professor Deborah Prentice, vice chancellor at the University of Cambridge said: "We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news. Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time." In Dr Arday's resignation letter, he told colleagues: "While criticism is an inevitable part of academic life, what I have experienced has gone far beyond scholarly disagreement. "The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love." He said his resignation shouldn't "be mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me". Dr Arday's friend, barrister Jolyon Maugham, told Sky News he had been speaking to Dr Arday nearly every day. He said he had tried to reassure him after the academic said he thought his life was over. Mr Maugham criticised the intense media coverage and questioned whether there was a legitimate public interest in the case - especially after Dr Arday resigned. Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said that Dr Arday "deserved due process and fairness". "I don't believe this was ever simply about 'professional conduct' or 'plagiarism'," he said in a statement. "There is a profound difference between scrutiny and a sustained public campaign that turns an individual into a symbol of everything the right believes is wrong with DEI. "The effect has been chilling. It tells black people and others from underrepresented backgrounds that entering prominent public positions will make you a target." Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy told Sky News that Dr Arday had been the victim of a media "witch hunt" before his death and "people jumped on the bandwagon". London mayor Sadiq Khan wrote on X: "(Jason Arday) faced an unacceptable public hounding and campaign of abuse. "I know many Londoners will be angry and upset this evening. Jason Arday was the victim of a pernicious public shaming that other people in his position simply wouldn't have faced." Read more from Sky News:Wildfires emergency phone alert sent to millionsLuigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare boss The Daily Telegraph reported last month that Dr Arday's thesis contained "more than 100 passages that are identical or nearly identical to a 2009 PhD thesis" by a Brunel University student - although it said he credited the student 17 times. Liverpool John Moores University previously said it conducted a "confidential procedure" after being notified about the plagiarism claims in September and that his PhD "still stands". The University of Cambridge initially said he was the target of a "vile" smear campaign but this week announced an independent investigation into his appointment. Dr Arday's memoir, Great And Unfortunate Things, is due to be published on 27 August, but the publisher faced calls to postpone its release. Last week, he cancelled promotional events for it. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

Nick Reiner, 32, pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of his father and mother, Rob and Michele Reiner, in the family's home in the affluent suburb of Brentwood. Grand jury charges unsealed on Wednesday replaced last year's original murder case, adding what prosecutors referred to as a "special circumstance" - the accusation that he lay in wait for the couple before the fatal stabbing attack. He was also charged with using a deadly weapon, a knife. The bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found at their home on 14 December. Nick Reiner was arrested the following day. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or be jailed for life with no chance of parole. A decision about whether to seek the death penalty will be made later, prosecutors said. Los Angeles County district attorney Nathan Hochman said it was "a profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted by the very people he is accused of killing". He added: "We hope that by having a grand jury return an indictment in this case it will bring us one step closer to a trial and achieving justice." Read more:Messi's doubts over playing futureRod Stewart gigs off after surgery Rob Reiner's films include When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, and This Is Spinal Tap. Michele Reiner was a photographer and producer. In April, Nick's brother Jake discussed how hard it was to cope with the death of his parents.

The veteran politician, who was deputy Labour leader under Gordon Brown, explained on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast how the process of investigating the Reform leader will now continue after he won the Clacton by-election today. Mr Farage resigned as Clacton's MP over scrutiny surrounding the £5m he was given by Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before he decided to stand to become an MP in 2024. He has maintained it was for personal reasons - namely security - and not political, which is allowed under the rules. Politics latest: Farage £5m gift inquiry reopened He said he wanted the people of Clacton to decide if they still had faith in him, and declared that they did after he won the by-election his resignation triggered with a larger majority than in 2024. The parliamentary standards commissioner had to pause the investigation into whether Mr Farage had broken Commons rules by failing to declare the money when he resigned, but shortly after he won the by-election, it was announced the inquiry has been resumed - in keeping with the rules. Baroness Harman said: "The standards commissioner will decide whether or not it's a breach of the code - I would think it's almost inevitable it is, and almost inevitable that he would decide it's a serious breach. "I think it's most likely the standards commissioner would propose a sanction which is more than a 10-day suspension from the Commons - which would trigger the possibility of a recall petition, where if 10% of the voters in Clacton vote for a recall petition that will trigger another by-election." She added she thinks 10% would be reached judging by the 26.7% of voters who chose Count Binface rather than Mr Farage in this week's by-election. And Baroness Harman said she thinks all the main parties would stand a candidate, unlike this time when they boycotted it. "I think at that point it will have been established that he has broken the rules seriously in relation to trying to keep this £5m secret, that the voters in Clacton, if they re-elect him don't care about that," she said."But I think voters in other parts of the country might not agree with the voters of Clacton and might think this man is not suitable to be prime minister." Pollster Luke Tryl, executive director of More in Common, also told the podcast there is a danger for Mr Farage in accepting the £5m in that people will see him as "the same as the rest of the political class", when he has tried to appear anti-establishment. He added: "I think that the danger of this £5m is that people compare it to things like the freebies, they compare it to some of those, I mean, I've had groups where people have compared it to the PPE scandal, and they just start to go, 'oh, goodness, this is going to be more of the same as well'."

The Super Giants were given a brilliant platform after a swashbuckling 114-run partnership - including 13 sixes - between opener Paul Walter (80 off 46) and Heinrich Klaasen (63 off 26) propelled their side to an imposing total of 186-4 from their 100 balls. The work of Harry Brook (49 off 31) and Ryan Rickelton (54no off 34) gave SunRisers hope, but the excellent bowling of Josh Tongue (4-26) against a fearsome top order brought Leeds' 2026 Hundred campaign to a close and secured his side's place in Sunday's final at Lord's, starting at 6pm live on Sky Sports Cricket. Scorecard: Manchester Super Giants vs SunRisers LeedsThe Hundred men's and women's eliminators - as it happenedWatch The Hundred and more sport contract-free on NOWTongue dismantles SunRisers' top order to seal Super Giants' win SunRisers got off to a flying start when Brydon Carse took the wicket of dangerman Tim Seifert - who smashed 80 off 40 balls against the same opposition three days ago - with the second ball of the contest. Jos Buttler (33 off 20) steadied the ship, though, putting on a fifty stand with Walter in a useful cameo that got his side back on track, before the swashbuckling Klaasen and Walter combined for their incredible partnership to set their opponents 187 to win. SunRisers opener Mitch Marsh (10 off 6) made a quick start, smashing boundaries in successive balls off Gus Atkinson's first five, but the explosive Tongue tempted him into an ill-advised top edge, and the dismissal of skipper Zak Crawley (6 off 3) followed when Tongue trapped him in front just four balls later. The batting side regained momentum as Brook and Rickelton combined well in an 81-run stand, but Brook's hopes of a quick fifty were dashed by a contentious Sonny Baker (2-39) lbw - replays showed the delivery was outside the line, but the SunRisers were out of reviews, leaving Brook helpless. Leeds were reeling after Dan Lawrence (2) and Matt Revis (4) were dismissed by brilliant catches by Leus du Plooy and Seifert respectively, and more outstanding bowling from Tongue and spinner Liam Dawson sealed what turned into a comfortable 20-run win to take the Super Giants one step closer to The Hundred title. Buttler: Players stood up in crucial moments Manchester Super Giants captain Jos Buttler, speaking to Sky Sports Cricket: "I'm really happy. So many players stood up in some crucial moments. "Tim Seifert has been in unbelievable form, so to lose him so early was disappointing, but Paul Walter has been incredible - so for him to be the backbone of the innings and score so well, showed what he could do. "All round with the ball we were great, finding ways to take wickets. Our Achilles heel at the start of the tournament was probably our catching, but we took some great catches. "Trent Rockets are a top side. They've got into the final because they've been the form side throughout the tournament. "We're in a good rhythm, but they've been able to rest up and prepare well. We'll find out [who wins] Sunday night." When is The Hundred final? Manchester Super Giants will face Trent Rockets in the men's final at Lord's on Sunday August 16. The women's final is at 2.15pm, with the men's final at 6pm, live on Sky Sports Cricket. Watch the women's and men's finals in The Hundred live on Sky Sports. Watch The Hundred and more contract-free on NOW

The most recent alleged attack occurred close to Chesterfield College, Derbyshire, in the early hours of 8 August. The victim, a woman in her 20s, told police she had been raped. Dylan Hall, 24, was subsequently arrested on 11 August in Chesterfield. He was also arrested in connection with a previous reported rape, which allegedly took place in Queen's Park, Chesterfield, on 18 June 2023. The victim, a woman in her 40s, came forward to Derbyshire Police in March 2026. Read more from Sky News:Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill nine peoplePM responds to death of Jason Arday Hall, from Chesterfield, was charged with four counts of rape - one relating to the 2026 incident and the others to the 2023 incident - on 12 August. He appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on 13 August and was remanded to prison. Hall is next set to appear at Derby Crown Court on 10 September.

Traditionally, the competition is hosted by the previous year's winning broadcaster, with the next show due to take place in Bulgaria in 2027 after singer Dara's victory for the country in May. Following an annual review by the organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the rules have now been updated. The winning Eurovision broadcaster will now "automatically be ineligible to host the contest if an armed conflict, a sensitive geopolitical situation, or any other situation materially affects the security, safety or stability of their state or immediate region", the rules now state. Changes to hosting tradition have been made in the past, with the 2023 contest held in Liverpool, in the UK, following Ukraine's win the previous year. At the time, the EBU said the Russia's war made it impossible to begin the 12 months of preparation needed to organise the show. In the run-up to this year's competition, which was held in Vienna, Austria, countries including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia all withdrew after Israel's place in the contest was confirmed. Their boycotts followed criticism from some broadcasters of Israel's role in the competition amid the war in Gaza. In the final, Israel claimed second place, as it did in 2025. Changes ensure contest 'remains fair' The EBU said the rule changes had been made following feedback from participating broadcasters, and that the updates would provide greater clarity for artists and production staff. Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said in a statement: "The Eurovision Song Contest is constantly evolving, and our annual review of the rules is an important part of making sure the contest remains fair, transparent and consistent for all those who participate, including the millions who engage with the event globally. "Guided, as always, by feedback from our members, we have clarified and strengthened several areas for 2027. These changes are about giving everyone involved greater clarity, protecting artists and ensuring the contest continues to provide a safe and welcoming environment, while preserving the spirit and integrity that make the Eurovision Song Contest so special." In circumstances involving a potentially difficult situation outside of armed conflict, the country would be assessed by an independent security body to help the EBU determine whether or not they could safely host. If the winning member is ruled ineligible, the EBU will identify an alternative host broadcaster to "assume all rights, obligations and liabilities associated with hosting the contest". Eurovision said this alternative broadcaster would organise the contest "in its own right" and not simply stage the event on behalf of the ineligible host. Read more from Sky News:The 1999 solar eclipse in picturesMessi raises 'serious doubts' over footballing future The rule changes also include an update to the minimum age for artists. At the moment, competitors need to be at least 16 on the day of their first rehearsal. This increases to 18 from 2027.

Youth unemployment is already at its highest level in more than a decade, and Andy Burnham has made getting more youngsters into work or training one of his first priorities as prime minister. Ministers argue their proposed reforms will help millions of workers who face uncertainty over their weekly hours and earnings and even support economic growth because it will improve employee "wellbeing and engagement". But Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said they will only serve to add more strain on businesses still reeling from the government's decision to raise employers' national insurance contributions. She warned: "Adding further costs when youth unemployment is soaring risks being a hammer blow to young people's job prospects, at precisely the time businesses across the country need to be creating more opportunities." Ms Dickinson's concerns were echoed by Kate Shoesmith from the British Chambers of Commerce, saying: "We are already facing a youth unemployment crisis – now is not the time to make it even more costly for employers to hire." UKHospitality chairwoman Kate Nicholls said the government should instead be seeking ways to "reduce the cost of employing people", and that young people would be most impacted by a zero-hours contracts ban. Read more from Sky News:UK braces for 37C highsTrump's press secretary to leave Reforms 'will give workers greater security' According to the government's impact assessment published yesterday, the direct cost to employers of a ban may be between £350m and £2.9bn per year. It is consulting on whether to apply the policy to anyone working 48 hours a week, but its preference is for it to be between eight and 20 hours. The proposals would mean workers get payments of between £5m and £1.2bn because of the right to payments for shifts getting cut or moved at short notice. A government spokesperson maintained it was "absolutely committed to ending exploitative zero-hours contracts". "These reforms will give workers in every postcode greater income security and predictability of hours," they added. The proposals have been welcomed by the Trades Union Congress, which accused critics of "scaremongering". "These are common-sense reforms, which bring us closer to the European mainstream," it said.

Arteta has entered the final year of his contract with the Premier League champions - despite co-chairman Josh Kroenke saying in May that a new deal was an "upmost priority" of the club. But Arteta says he and the club will come together to "resolve" a contract extension in "an organic way" - because he is happy at the club, and his bosses appear happy with him. 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📺 "They [the fans] don't have to worry about any of that because I want to be here, I'm extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with," said Arteta about his contract talks. "When we have the possibility, we will resolve that. That's it. "Everybody feels comfortable that the timing of the contract is not going to be an issue because my will certainly is to be here and I'm very happy here. My feeling from the club is the same one. That's why everyone is doing things in a very organic way." Does Arteta have enough attacking firepower this season? Arteta also addressed questions about whether his team have enough firepower this season to reclaim the Premier League title - and win the other competitions as well. Despite winning the Premier League and reaching the Champions League final, Arteta's Arsenal were accused of not being too attacking last term - although there was praise for their defensive solidity. Arsenal have added Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis to their midfield and attack this season - having sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas. Apart from that, the Gunners have mostly the same midfielders and forwards that ended last season - despite showing an interest in Vinicius Junior, Julian Alvarez and Bradley Barcola in the attacking areas. Asked if he has enough attacking quality up front at the moment, Arteta replied: "If they are fit, yes. "But when you look last year at the amount of days, games, months that we missed a lot of our important players and players with a lot of goal threat, the manner that we sustained to have the season that we had, I think is remarkable. "It talks about the team playing and conducting, and I think it's something that the team deserves credit for. "We're going to prefer to elevate our level, for sure, expecting that the rest will do the same, because that's traditionally what happened in the league in the last few years. And that's what we have planned this season, and we want to evolve it. "I have to prepare a team that is capable of winning in whatever the context is: because we're not good enough on the day, because the opponent is so good, because the differences in games. That's my job, that's how I will prepare the team."