Thomas, known to his supporters as Daniel Tommo, was arrested on Wednesday, police said. A Hampshire Police statement read: "A man has been arrested after a boat that had an emergency responder on board, was damaged in English Channel. "We received a report of the incident on Tuesday evening. "Last night (Wednesday 23 September), a 37-year-old man, of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of destroying ships or fixed platforms or endangering their safety under Section 11 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990, criminal damage, criminal damage with intent to endanger life, and conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals under Section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. "He remains in custody at this time." The arrest comes after Thomas, posted a video online appearing to show himself slashing an inflatable boat with a knife. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

Earlier this month, Ireland announced it would not participate in the event for a second year in a row, citing ​the ongoing loss ​of life ⁠in Gaza. Iceland, Spain and Slovenia also shunned the competition in May ​in protest at the inclusion of Israel amid its military ​offensive in ⁠the Palestinian territory. AvroTros, the broadcaster that usually ​facilitates the Dutch entry, said in August it would boycott Eurovision for a second year, arguing recent changes to the rules, preventing countries involved in "armed conflict" from hosting, were unclear. But it left the final ​decision in the hands of other ​broadcasters in the country, and on Wednesday the NPO - the umbrella organisation for the Dutch public broadcasting system - said it would take over responsibility for the Netherlands entry. The NPO said the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) ​had taken "important steps" in response to criticism by countries that ​had not participated last time, which it said should lead to ‌a ⁠more "unifying" event. The NPO admitted the decision would provoke "mixed emotions" in the country. The EBU last month announced it would be updating the contest's rules, relating to the countries which could host the event. Normally, countries are invited to host if their act has won the contest the previous year. Under the new rules, broadcasters cannot host if their country is involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event. Broadcasters 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". More from Sky News:Where the big moments in the UN happenWhy Chagos deal is headache Burnham could do without 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. Tensions surrounding the war in Gaza within the music industry have been heightened this month as Ed Sheeran was caught up in a media frenzy. His Loop tour plans were derailed after support acts pulled out in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who was dropped following pro-Palestine comments he made during a show in New Jersey. Sheeran has since apologised to fans for his handling of the controversy. As the world's largest live music competition, Eurovision is watched by millions around the world. Next year's competition is due to take place in Bulgaria in 2027 after singer Dara's victory for the country in May.

Is the Burnham bounce starting to show? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dig into a mega poll projecting Labour as the largest party at the next general election - but still 85 seats short of a Commons majority. What do these numbers mean for Andy Burnham, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage? And how could a split on the right of British politics help Labour keep the keys to Number 10? Plus, has Tony Blair's call to rejoin the EU made things awkward for the prime minister ahead of the Labour conference in Liverpool?

Hadjar stepped up to Red Bull at the start of this year after an impressive debut campaign with Racing Bulls in 2025 but has missed the last three rounds due to a wrist injury he suffered during last month's summer break. But the 21-year-old is now fit enough to drive and is back at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which takes place on Saturday - live on Sky Sports F1. Azerbaijan GP schedule: Why is the race on Saturday?F1 2026 standings | F1 2026 calendar | F1 Gossip ColumnDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 Red Bull had already announced last month that four-time world champion Verstappen signed a new contract to stay at the team until at least the end of 2030. "We're very excited to continue our journey with Isack. Since joining us at the start of the year, he has been superb on and off track, especially considering this is only his second Formula 1 season, which made extending his contract an easy decision," said Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies. "From the very beginning, Isack immersed himself in the team, spending every minute at the factory with his engineers to develop the car, always eager to learn and improve. "You could see from that first weekend in Melbourne that he handled the step up with remarkable composure and had earned his place in this seat." The second Red Bull seat alongside Verstappen is widely regarded as the toughest on the F1 grid after several drivers including Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda all struggled against the Dutchman. But, Hadjar has been closer to Verstappen than those drivers and has even got the better of his team-mate at times this season, so his seat has not come under scrutiny. Despite missing the last three race weekends, Hadjar is still eighth in the Drivers' Championship and reclaimed his Monaco Grand Prix podium after Red Bull and McLaren successfully appealed Gasly's overturned speeding penalties. "The period since his injury has been a difficult one for Isack, but this extension is a testament to how much we believe in him and we can't wait to see him back out on track," continued Mekies. "We still have a lot we want to achieve this season, but it's a great feeling to know that the drivers, engineers and everyone back at the factory are all heading in the same direction, committed and together." Hadjar added: "I am really excited to continue with Oracle Red Bull Racing. I came to this team eight months ago and immediately understood the scale and ambition of this organisation. "There are so many talented people at the factory, and you're aware of the privilege of driving for such an incredible team alongside a four-time world champion like Max. "From the moment I signed, I set out to dedicate myself to the team, and with the support of Laurent and everyone in Milton Keynes, I've been able to justify the faith they've had in me. I'm constantly looking to listen, learn and push myself further every single day about what lies ahead." 'If you're good, you stay' - Hadjar on extended deal and injury return Speaking to the media later on Wednesday in Baku when appearing in the Drivers' Press Conference, Hadjar said he had been completely relaxed about the contract renewal discussions - even claiming he did not know how long the deal was for. "I didn't even talk about it. You know, I let my people do the talking for me," he said. "I do it [the talking] on the track and that's about it. So yeah, it was very easy." And asked whether it was a mufti-year term, Hadjar replied: "I actually don't know. I don't care. Yeah, but, you know, if you're good, you stay, and that's it." The Frenchman also spoke about the nature of his wrist injury and how his rehabilitation had gone. "I have a small fracture outside of the wrist and it's just quite a long process," he said. "I didn't need any surgery, so it's all natural and it takes some time. It's still going to be painful for a while, but now it's going to be six weeks soon and, you know, it says that it's strong enough at the moment to resist the tensions. "I had a test on the sim, it went well. So, you know, I think it's a similar environment to the cockpit. It's actually, if anything, nearly identical. So, if it's fine on the sim, with the adrenaline on track and everything, I think I should be okay. "The training sessions have not been fun because I've been doing basically nothing with the left limb. So yeah, it's been a bit boring." Hadjar's injury was sustained during a routine workout that involved boxing. He said Red Bull had not placed any new restrictions on his training programme as a result, but admitted he needed to just "think twice" in future. "No. I mean, next time I'll just be more careful," he said. "You know, maybe strap myself and, yeah, that's it. It happens. There are no restrictions. I'm not five years old, so I just need to think twice before." What's left to play out in the F1 driver market? F1's current top four teams - Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull have now all locked in their driver line-ups for 2027 with no changes. Alpine, Williams and Cadillac's drivers are all under contract for 2027 while Audi are set to keep their pairing of Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg. That leaves Racing Bulls, Haas and Aston Martin as the only teams yet to nail down their drivers for next year - but there could be changes. Fernando Alonso is considering his future in the sport and is the biggest stumbling block in the driver market because if he retires, Aston Martin will have a seat available. Alonso says news "will not come soon" as he's unhappy with the current regulations in F1 which led to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem commenting he wants to accelerate the deficit of Aston Martin's engine supplier Honda. Britain's Oliver Bearman is set to stay at Haas but his team-mate Esteban Ocon could be without a seat as Haas are expected to give Ferrari junior Rafael Camara his F1 debut for 2027 after an impressive Formula 2 campaign for the Brazilian. The current F2 championship leader is Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov and history shows Red Bull are keen to give youngsters an F1 opportunity at the earliest opportunity. However, Red Bull have a tricky decision to make as both current Racing Bulls drivers of Arvid Lindblad and Lawson are performing very well this year, so dropping one of them would be harsh. Sky Sports F1's Azerbaijan GP live schedule Thursday September 246.55am: F2 Practice9am: Azerbaijan GP Practice One (session starts at 9.30am)*10.55am: F2 Qualifying*12pm: Team Bosses' Press Conference12.30pm: Azerbaijan GP Practice Two (session starts at 1pm)2.15pm: The F1 Show Friday September 255.10am: F2 Sprint*9.15am: Azerbaijan GP Practice Three (session starts at 9.30am)*11.10am: F2 Feature Race 1*12.30pm: Azerbaijan GP Qualifying build-up*1PM: AZERBAIJAN GP QUALIFYING*3pm: Ted's Qualifying NotebookSaturday September 267.55am: F2 Feature Race 210.30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Azerbaijan GP build-up*12PM: THE AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX*2pm: Chequered Flag: Azerbaijan GP reaction*3pm: Ted's Notebook* *also live on Sky Sports Main Event Racing on a Saturday! 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Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from reporting from the White House grounds last week. Mr Trump said ⁠they "shouldn't ​be able to constantly ​write or report FICTION ⁠and LIES" and claimed it was a national security issue. The three outlets filed a lawsuit and argued the ban was a "blatant violation" of their First Amendment right to press freedom. "Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists' credentials because it objected to our reporting," the publications said. In solidarity, other networks said they wouldn't provide TV pictures of the president's trip to the UN in New York. District judge Timothy Kelly has now issued a restraining order reversing the ban for 14 days to allow more time to examine the case. He questioned whether the administration had met its legal responsibilities and allowed the media outlets due process before banning them. The judge didn't give a definitive ruling but said he would be guided by comparable First Amendment cases. Two previous cases, including one that went to the Supreme Court, made it clear journalists had the right to have their case heard before their press pass was revoked. Justice Department attorney Michael Velchik argued those rulings were wrong. "Access to the White House is a privilege, not a right," he told the court. But lawyer for the media companies, Theodore Boutrous Jr, said the ban had already caused irreparable harm as they hadn't been able to properly cover major events. "We're at war. We have world leaders coming to Washington," he said. More from Sky News:Eight crew have attempted suicide on US warship'I hope Trump is waking up': Leaders on AI future President Trump had sought to defend the ban, posting on Monday: "The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish. It is instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS." He called them "corrupt" and a "threat to our National Security". Reporters from the three outlets - Betsy Klein of CNN, Akayla Gardner of MS NOW, and Politico's Cheyenne Haslett - said on Saturday they had been blocked from the White House and had their passes deactivated or taken away. Media and press organisations have been unanimous in criticising the president's ban. President of the White House Correspondents' Association, Jacqui Heinrich, said it meant Mr Trump could in future exclude other outlets if he objected to their reporting. "The American people, through a free and independent press, must be able to scrutinise those elected to power, regardless of whether government officials view it favourably," she said.

The former film producer had initially been found guilty of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley and raping an aspiring actress, Jessica Mann, at his first trial in New York in 2020. That ruling was overturned in 2024, along with his 23-year prison sentence, after the state's highest court - New York Court of Appeals - concluded he did not get a fair trial. A Manhattan jury convicted Weinstein of sexually assaulting Ms Haley at a second trial in June 2025. They also found him not guilty of assaulting former model Kaja Sokola. A fourth New York trial over the alleged rape of Ms Mann was dropped, after a third trial ended in a mistrial when the jury said it was deadlocked. Ms Haley addressed the court Wednesday just before Weinstein was sentenced. "Having been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein has had a devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away," Ms Haley said. "Making the decision to speak up will have me looking over my shoulder for years to come. It's a life sentence for me." Weinstein apologised in court to those he may have hurt. "I do have remorse for Miriam Haley's pain, but I have to reiterate my innocence," he told the judge while seated in a wheelchair. Judge Curtis Farber said Weinstein was once a king in the movie industry, "but recognition for these achievements will pale in comparison to what you did". He said Weinstein is now known as "a sexual predator, the literal face of the MeToo movement". The judge added: "You took what you wanted by force, and you have never accepted responsibility." He said Weinstein's 15-year sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release and a requirement that he register as a sex offender. Weinstein ​was convicted of rape in California in 2022 and is serving ​a 16-year prison sentence. He is set to be resentenced in LA after an appeals court threw out his original sentence. More from Sky News:UK to join new EU ocean science scheme amid El Nino concernsRAF aircraft crashes in Wales The Miramax studio co-founder - who has been facing growing health issues in recent years - is in custody serving his sentence at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island. Claims against the film mogul were a major driver for the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and abuse in 2017. Weinstein has denied raping or sexually assaulting anyone. Once he has been sentenced, he can appeal.

Drinking while in view of the pitch has been banned in the top five tiers of men's football since 1985, when fears over violence and hooliganism were at their height. Andy Burnham has now said the measure is unjust as the same rules don't apply to fans of other sports. The prime minister said: "I don't think it's fair for football fans to be singled out in that way." "I think that legislation dates to an era where football was very different, and I do believe there is a case to remove that discrimination," he added. "There are different ways it could be done, perhaps on a trial basis," Mr Burnham said. "But I'm not going to back away from what's been a long-held view of mine. I don't see how it can be fair that some supporters of one sport can be treated differently." The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) welcomed the prime minister's words and highlighted successful trials of alcohol in the stands in the women's game. Its chairman, Tom Greatrex, said it was unfair fans couldn't have a pint while watching games, "especially since you can sit in the same seat drinking alcohol whilst watching an Oasis gig or rugby league". But the UK Football Policing Unit said it would be "incredibly rash" to change the rules without proper consultation. "Other sports simply don't see the violence and criminal behaviour from their supporters that football does, albeit a minority, with alcohol often playing a significant part in violent and disorderly behaviour," it said. Mr Burnham raised the issue in July, just before he became prime minister, while watching rugby league at Everton's stadium with Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram. He was at the ground with friends who were holding pints of beer and said: "How come these lads can do that in my seat here when we can't do that at an Everton home game? Something wrong there. I think we need to look at that." More from Sky News:Trump media ban lifted by judgeEight crew have attempted suicide on US warship Education Secretary Lucy Powell said it was good the prime minister had started a conversation on the issue. Speaking to Sky's Sophy Ridge, she said any changes must maintain the "family environment" and "good atmosphere" at football matches. "Obviously people can drink at half time," she added. "They can drink before the game. There is a lot of alcohol in and around clubs if people choose to drink it. "What the prime minister's identified is that in other sports, cricket and rugby and other things, there isn't the same kind of limits on it." Scotland fans will be allowed to buy alcohol in two areas of the Hampden Park stadium concourse during upcoming games against Switzerland and Slovenia, after trials earlier this year went well. Alcohol has been banned in Scottish stadiums since the early 1980s.

His task now is to turn champions into serial winners. Arteta has overseen a total transformation of the club since his appointment in 2019. Arsenal, 10th in the Premier League table when he took over, were in a state of drift. Now, they are re-established among Europe's elite, unrecognisable in all departments. Arteta has joined a select group of 13 managers to have won the Premier League. He now has the chance to join an even smaller group, made up of only Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger, by winning it more than once. Mikel Arteta agrees new contract as Arsenal managerTransfer 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📺 Securing a first Champions League, after guiding Arsenal to only their second final last term, is another chance for immortality. The agreement over his new contract, described as an "utmost priority" by co-chair Josh Kroenke in May, reflects the club's belief that they are in the best possible hands. It also gives Arteta the chance to get closer to Guardiola's longevity at Manchester City. The club feel the departure of Arteta's old mentor from City, coupled with instability elsewhere, presents an opportunity to capitalise. Arsenal are in their "win window", to quote Kroenke. "We think we have a chance here to dominate," he said in May. Arteta's task has been made harder by the failure to add a level-raising forward in the summer. But his squad is replete with players in or approaching their peak years, between 24 and 28, now with the added experience of having won major silverware. The group look well-set to build on their success. But Arteta, the rookie head coach-turned elite manager whose work other clubs now strive to emulate, might be Arsenal's biggest asset of all, which is why the news of his contract agreement is so significant. Who better to nurture the culture which has underpinned their success than the man who painstakingly implemented it? Arteta ensures stability, allowing Arsenal to operate from a position of strength. "Getting the foundations in place is usually the hardest part of the journey," added Kroenke. His tenure has been a story of steady improvement, both domestically, where Arsenal have ended a 22-year wait for the title, and in Europe, where they have gone from Champions League quarter-finalists, to semi-finalists, to runners-up in three years. But there is work to do to sustain the trajectory. Their defeat to Brighton highlighted room for improvement. It felt like a slap in the face to Arsenal, largely because it was so uncharacteristic. Arteta's side, defined by their steeliness, hadn't lost a Premier League game by a margin of three goals since 2023. Arteta will hope to use the result as a wake-up call, and a reminder to his players that there can be no room for complacency in their efforts to retain their crown. "This is a big lesson for all of us to understand what it takes to win at this level," he said. He might even come to be grateful for it. Arsenal went into the season as most people's favourites to win the title. But only a handful of sides have gone back-to-back in the Premier League era. Arsenal haven't managed it since the 1930s. History shows the enormity of the task ahead of them. Part of the challenge for Arteta is to continue evolving the team. Heavily impacted by injuries to their best attacking players for a second consecutive season last term, Arsenal leaned into their defensive and set-piece prowess to get over the line in the title race. They remain a formidable outfit on both fronts. Clearly, there is still work to do in the transfer market to bring their attack up to the same level. For now, though, Arteta must get more from what he has, helped, at least, by a far clearer injury list. It is worth noting that the last time he had Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka fit for a full season, in 2023/24, Arsenal broke a club record for goals. The trio, together again at last, scored 10 goals in their first seven games of the campaign. More broadly, there have been signs of a return to a more possession-orientated playing style, and a greater desire to control games with the ball rather than without it. It is of course still early in the campaign to make definitive judgements. But Arsenal's numbers are up for possession, passes and passes in the final third compared to last season. Most interestingly, they are attempting nearly twice as many build-up attacks, defined as open-play passing sequences of 10 or more passes leading to a shot or touch in the opposition box. The Brighton gamed showed teething problems as they struggled to play through their opponent's press, repeatedly landing themselves in trouble. But for the most part Arsenal have looked a more cohesive and purposeful outfit in their attacking play. They trail Manchester City by three points in the Premier League table but the underlying data, usually the strongest indicator of future success, has them as the best-performing team again this season, despite what happened against Brighton. There has been less reliance on set-pieces. All but one of their 16 goals in all competitions this season have come from open play, the only exception being Saka's late penalty in their win over Sunderland. There was further evidence of increased offensive threat in their Champions League opener against Napoli, when they attacked relentlessly, only scoring once but generating 4.05 expected goals, their highest figure on record in the competition. The club will have to use future transfer windows to complete his squad. But the continued emergence of academy products, with Max Dowman and Marli Salmon the latest to benefit from the environment now in place at London Colney, offers further encouragement as Arteta's tenure enters a new era.