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Jul 5
UK set for highs of 34C next week as heatwave conditions may return

A week-long warning over higher temperatures took effect on Saturday in parts of the UK, as the soaring heat poses a greater risk to life for vulnerable people. Fans staying out in the early hours of Monday to watch England play Mexico in the World Cup will see temperatures in the mid to high teens. A heatwave could be declared later that day in parts of the south-east, after temperatures reached 29C on Saturday and the same was expected on Sunday, while up to 31C have been forecast for Monday. Temperatures will approach the low 30s next week before a peak of 34C on Thursday in the south east, the Met Office said. But while a prolonged spell of hot weather is expected in parts of the UK, it will not be as hot and humid as last month's heatwave. And a yellow rain warning will come into force in parts of north-west Scotland at 5pm on Sunday, until 10am on Monday, where there could be 40mm of rainfall widely and up to 100mm over the highest ground, the Met Office said. Yellow heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), covering the East Midlands, east, south-east and south-west of England, including London, and the West Midlands, from midday on Saturday until 8pm on 11 July. Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell said: "This coming night should be quite warm across much of England, temperatures in the mid to high teens. "At 1am in the South East of England temperatures will still be around 16 or 17C, further north, you're looking at 14 or 15C, so pretty warm for overnight. "It should be quite comfortable for walking home after the match. It's looking quite dry across much of England tonight." Read more from Sky News:Prince Harry not bringing family to LondonUK to replace fleet of destroyers Ms Mitchell added that temperatures reached 29C on Saturday and similar is expected on Sunday. She said: "We're already in heatwave threshold category in the South East so, by the end of tomorrow, the South East will officially be in a heatwave." Last week the UK set a provisional June temperature record of 37.7C in Lingwood in Norfolk, according to the Met Office. It beat the previous June record for the UK of 35.6C, which dates back to 1976.

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Jul 5
A 'pinch me moment': Details emerge from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding

Two guests who attended the ceremony told NBC News several major stars were in attendance, including Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Nicks, and Paul McCartney. The pop superstar and American football player tied the knot at a ceremony held under a shroud of secrecy. The couple, both 36, first started dating in 2023 after the Kansas City Chiefs player attended her Eras Tour concert at the Kansas City stadium. The guests who attended the ceremony, who arrived in a black car concealed by a tent, said they walked through a tunnel featuring photos of Swift and Kelce from when they were babies, through childhood and up to their wedding. They then arrived in the couple's "secret garden", where they saw major A-list celebrities and could not believe how many major stars were in attendance. They described Swift's Christian Dior dress as stunning and said Kelce was also dressed in white. As it happened: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot The couple wrote their own vows, which the two guests said were heartfelt and beautiful. They said Swift sang a little bit while saying her vows, with actor Adam Sandler acting as officiator. "You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional," one guest said. The reception that followed included performances by McCartney and Nicks. Swift herself did not perform, but the guests said during the rehearsal dinner the night before both Swift and Kelce performed their favourite rock and roll song together. Read more from Sky News:Major Ukrainian drone attack strikes St Petersburg oil terminalFresh health warning as new heatwave on the way The guests said the food served at the wedding came from Swift and Kelce's favourite restaurants around New York City One of the dishes was cacio e pepe, prepared in front of the guests in a cheese wheel. The guests said they were drinking Ace of Spades champagne, which is co-owned by Jay-Z, who was also in attendance. They said there was also a games room where guests could earn tickets to put in a raffle for items including Chanel handbags, Dior purses and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that Swift and Kelce used for their first date. The guests said the entire wedding was a "pinch me moment" and they could not believe they were really there. They described it as the ceremony of the century. No official photos from the event have been made public, nor have either Swift or Kelce publicly commented on the wedding.

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Jul 5
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Jul 5
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka knocks top seed Aryna Sabalenka out as Novak Djokovic tops Roger Federer's record for match victories

Former world No 1 Osaka progressed to the women's singles quarter-finals with a 6-2 7-6 (7-2) victory, in the process avenging her recent French Open defeat to Sabalenka. The striking entrance outfits Osaka wears to walk on to the court have already generated headlines at this tournament, and the lace gown she strode on to Centre Court in was no exception. Britain's Arthur Fery wins five-set thriller after nose-bleed delaysWilliams sisters out of Wimbledon doubles after 'heartbroken' Serena injuryDownload Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video 📺Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract 📱 As well as looking the part, Osaka is also performing like a star once play gets under way, especially this time when she delivered her first win over the world No 1 in eight years. Osaka had lost her last three matches against Sabalenka, which included a defeat at the French Open a month ago. But Osaka had learned the lessons of those experiences and was on the front foot once she broke Sabalenka early in the first set. Sabalenka fought back, but Osaka, after a nervy hold of serve, scored a stunning double break. The Belarusian could not recover from that in the first set, which Osaka took emphatically. Sabalenka took a pause to leave the court before looking to regroup in the second set. She never gave up, especially after giving herself a pep talk with a slap of the racket to her head and Sabalenka matched Osaka much more closely in the second set. They battled all the way through to a tie-break, but that was where Osaka excelled. She stormed ahead to get five match points. Sabalenka slammed down an ace to delay her, but Osaka sealed the next point to take the tie-break and a memorable victory. "I'm just really grateful. For me, this court is so special, and this is the first match I've won on this court," Osaka said. "I really appreciate it with the atmosphere. "It was a really fun match! Even if I lost, I would have thought it was a fun match." She continued: "It's been a long time since I've had so much fun on court, and to do it here means a lot. "Going into this match, I'd lost to her three times in a row. That really sucked, I wanted to turn things round and I'm really glad I got the opportunity to do that." Djokovic apologises for 'outbursts' Djokovic topped Federer's record for the most men's singles match wins at Wimbledon when he beat Roman Safiullin on Centre Court before Osaka's blockbuster showdown with Sabalenka. Seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic beat Safiullin in four sets to take his 106th match victory at the All England Club. But it was not plain sailing for the great Serb who was troubled by Safiullin, a qualifier ranked 132nd in the world, before claiming a 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 3-6 6-3 win. Djokovic started brightly enough with a break but Safiullin broke back and dragged Djokovic into a tie-breaker, which the Serb won. He kept his composure to chalk up the second set but Djokovic's frustrations became more apparent. He repeatedly held his hands up to the sky and when Safiullin slammed a ball past him to break in the third set, Djokovic even smashed a ball into the back of the court. That earned a round of boos at Centre Court but there were plenty of cheers for at times brilliant rallies between the pair. Djokovic had to vary his approach to win, rushing to the net to land expert volleys. He broke in the fourth set and controlled the action from there, finishing with a fantastic serve and volley to progress to the quarter-finals. He acknowledged his "outbursts" afterwards. "I apologise," Djokovic said. He added: "Today it was one of those days where I didn't want to stay in the rally for too long. So I had to mix things up. "Survive to thrive. That's how I feel. So hopefully the thriving part is coming." Sinner eases to straight-sets win while Gauff leaves it late Defending men's champion Jannik Sinner beat Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki in straight sets in the final match on Centre Court, while Coco Gauff defied Wimbledon's 11pm curfew by little more than a minute to clinch a quarter-final spot. Former Wimbledon junior champion Mochizuki, playing in the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time, produced several eye-catching moments during his match with Sinner, with his never-say-die attitude endearing him to the crowd. He was particularly impressive in the second set, taking the world No 1 to a tie-break, but Sinner would ultimately storm it without dropping a point and then broke early in the third as he secured a 6-3 7-6 (7-0) 6-3 victory. "First time we play against each other, so I didn't know exactly what to expect but tried to handle certain situations better than him," Sinner said. "I think I did but he's an incredible player. "To come from qualifiers and play such a high level for as long as he did, I wish him nothing but the best and he should be proud of himself. "Still, I'm very happy with today's performance and I'm just trying to step up a little bit better every day." Gauff reached the last eight at Wimbledon ‌for the first time as she battled back to beat Switzerland's Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 in a ‌topsy-turvy match that went late on Court One. The 11th-seeded Bencic, a ​semi-finalist last year and Olympic champion ⁠in 2021, took the ⁠first set on her third set point after the erratic Gauff spurned a 3-0 lead. Gauff found her range in the second set, breaking Bencic's serve twice on her way to forcing a decider, and the seventh seed swiftly had Bencic on the back ⁠foot again in the third. With the clock ticking down to Wimbledon's 11pm cut-off time, Gauff set ⁠up match point with only two minutes to go and closed things out in the nick of time.

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Jul 5
Woman, 22, dies in skydiving accident near airfield

Emergency services were called to reports of an incident near Langar Airfield at 12.13pm on Sunday. The 22-year-old woman was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Nottinghamshire Police. Her family have been informed, and no one else was hurt, the force added. A file is being prepared for the coroner. Read more:Bodies of missing men found in carWoman arrested over baby's crash death "This was a tragic incident, and we are working with partners to understand what happened," detective inspector Rachel Mayfield said. "As our investigations continue at the scene, our thoughts are with the woman's family and everyone else who has been affected by this incident." Anyone with information has been asked to contact police.

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Jul 2
Harry Potter fans warned to stay off tracks at Glenfinnan Viaduct as 'Hogwarts Express' returns to service

West Coast Railways' Jacobite train service runs through the Highlands from Fort William to Mallaig and passes over the renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct. The viaduct - on the West Highland Line - had a starring role in a number of the boy wizard movies based on JK Rowling's books, and attracts thousands of excited Potterheads from around the world hoping to catch a glimpse of the "Hogwarts Express". According to the National Trust for Scotland, Glenfinnan welcomes 600,000 visitors annually. As the Jacobite's latest season gets under way, Network Rail Scotland is urging visitors to put safety first. Neil Cook, route crime manager, said: "The Jacobite steam train's journey over Glenfinnan Viaduct is a magical sight but it's not worth risking your life for. "Too often, we receive reports of dangerous behaviour, with people climbing fences, standing on the railway, or walking along the track to try to get closer. "Trains can come from either direction, are quieter than people expect, and can't stop quickly. "The Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail offers dedicated viewing spots and most importantly, keep people a safe distance from the railway. "We insist everyone visiting uses those areas and helps keep themselves and others out of harm's way." Read more from Sky News:Queen meets JK RowlingWonka star's voice recreated by AI Trespassing on the railway is a criminal offence and applies to the tracks, the viaduct and surrounding railway land. Anyone caught can be removed, issued a fine and prosecuted in court. Chief Superintendent Lorna McEwan, from British Transport Police, said: "Stepping on the tracks is never worth the risk - it's illegal and puts lives in immediate danger. "Every trespass incident not only risks serious injury or worse but also causes major disruption for passengers and freight across the network. "We work closely with our partners at Network Rail to detect and deter trespass, as well as taking enforcement action for anyone who disregards the rules and places themselves or others in danger. "Please follow the advice - stay off the tracks, follow the guidance, and enjoy the view safely."

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Jul 3
Number of women in Burnham's cabinet 'a central issue' for female Labour MPs, says Harriet Harman

Speaking on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Harriet Harman said that although Mr Burnham has "got a strong team of women around him and he's got a good record in Manchester of always including women and not having a boys' club", the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) "are not prepared to take it on trust any more". Politics Hub: Follow the latest Baroness Harman added that the number of women in Mr Burnham's cabinet is going to be a "central issue because the women are going to make it so". Mr Burnham is currently the only declared candidate in the upcoming Labour leadership contest, with no other candidate expected to run against him. He will likely become prime minister on 20 July if he remains the only candidate. Baroness Harman said there would be "no more playing nice by the women in the Parliamentary Labour Party", following accusations of a boys' club and misogyny in Downing Street under Sir Keir Starmer. "They really want to see their place on equal terms now," she added. Put to her by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby that, as deputy Labour leader under Gordon Brown she was denied the post of deputy prime minister, alongside reports that Mr Burnham could appoint both Miliband brothers to senior roles in his cabinet, Baroness Harman said there is "scar tissue here". The Women's PLP has drafted a letter to Mr Burnham demanding he ensures at least 50% of ministerial jobs, and jobs in Number 10, go to women, our political reporter Faye Brown has reported. Mr Burnham attended a meeting of the Women's PLP on Tuesday, with multiple sources present telling Sky News that he was receptive to the jobs idea. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 'Regretful' the next leader likely be another man Baroness Harman added that while there has "been a very big welcome for Andy Burnham", female Labour MPs were also "regretful that once again, the Labour Party has got their next male leader". Labour have never had a female leader, although they have had two female acting leaders, including Baroness Harman. The party has had four female deputy leaders, including the incumbent, Lucy Powell. Some female Labour MPs have told Sky News that the demands made of Mr Burnham over jobs will make it more likely that a woman succeeds him when the time comes. "There are many talented women in the PLP. The chances of them succeeding [Burnham] are more likely if you've held high office," one MP said.

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Jul 5
US Senior Open: Padraig Harrington defends title at Scioto Country Club as Ian Poulter finishes fourth on debut

Harrington produced five birdies in six holes in the final round to beat Stewart Cink to his third title, who finishes runner-up for the second year running after a final round 71 left him four shots off top at 8-under for the weekend, even after a bogey-free 64 in the third round. Ian Poulter finished fourth on five under on his US Senior Open debut after an impressive final round 67 got him back into contention, but fellow debutant George McNeill in third kept the Brit at bay despite a final round 71, finishing at six under. When are the majors? Key dates, results and 2026 scheduleNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract "It's different, I've got to say," said Harrington. "It feels great, but obviously there wasn't the drama that I know we normally provide down the stretch. "That doesn't mean that I wasn't feeling it. I was really trying to stay in it, stay focused. I knew I had a nice lead which let me play to the middle of the greens, let me hit the shots. "But I did hit some big shots coming on the way home to take all the stress out of it. I had a great week putting. Golf is easier when you putt well." Harrington has now matched Miller Barber for the most US Senior Open titles in tournament history, with all of his three wins coming in the last five editions. He also joins Barber (1985), Gary Player (1988), and Allen Doyle (2006) as the only golfers to win the US Senior Open back-to-back. "I like creating records, and to be part of that is a big deal. It just shows how hard it is," Harrington said. "I'm seeing guys coming along, and I'm kind of realising there is only a window to win these tournaments. They have told me and other players that it's kind of up to about 56-57, then it starts going downhill quickly. "But I was thinking and feeling that way, that you only have a set period to get your major wins on the Senior Tour because not that you're getting older but new guys are coming in." Retief Goosen, a two-time tournament winner, shared fifth place with Jamie Donaldson and Paul Stankowski with four under for the weekend. Watch the PGA Tour live on Sky Sports, with the ISCO Championship from July 9-12 live on Sky Sports. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract.

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