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Jun 18
The 14 points which make up deal to end war

The White House made the announcement on Wednesday night, and Iran's foreign minister confirmed his side too had signed the document. Iran latest: Follow live updates It was done remotely, with Mr Trump providing his signature from France, where he's been for the G7 summit. It's not clear whether a signing ceremony planned in Switzerland this Friday is still going ahead. So what has been agreed between the US president's negotiating team and Iran? Here are the 14 points of the "memorandum of understanding" (MOU): 1. The first paragraph refers to the "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon", which Israel, conducting operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah, has partially occupied and has continued to strike. 2. In this point, the US and Iran agree to "respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs". 3. This point states that the two countries will "commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in (a) maximum 60 days, extendable with mutual consent". 4. The fourth paragraph states that, following the signing of the MOU, the US will begin the removal of its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fully ending it within 30 days. The US will also agree to remove its forces from the "proximity" of Iran within 30 days of a final deal. An unnamed senior US official has stated that their "force posture" in the region will return to its pre-conflict level. 5. Iran, in this paragraph, pledges to allow the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which needs to be de-mined, with "no charge". The US official added that the Gulf states will work towards a "broader agreement" on free passage through the strait. 6. The US, in the sixth point, undertakes to "develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least $300bn (£225bn) for the reconstruction and economic development" of Iran, though the US official stressed that no American money would go to the Islamic Republic. 7. In the seventh point, the US pledges to stop all sanctions against Iran, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, when a final deal is agreed. It states that the two countries "acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination". Read more:Trump's gone rogue and left Netanyahu horrendous choice 8. Crucially, Iran "reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons" in point eight. It also agrees to dispose of its stockpile of enriched uranium through a "mutually-agreed" mechanism under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. This was described by the US official as a "major, major win" for the country. 9. This point states that the two countries will "maintain the status quo" pending a final deal with regard to Iran's nuclear programme and posture of the US, which would not deploy any further military resources in the region. 10. The US, according to point 10, will "issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, and all associated services, including banking transactions, insurances, transportation". 11. The US, according to this paragraph, will unfreeze some funds and assets of the Islamic Republic upon the successful implementation of the MOU. 12. In this point, the two countries agree to establish a "mechanism" to "monitor the successful implementation... and future compliance" of the MOU. 13. The US and Iran pledge to "start negotiations regarding the final deal exclusively on the other paragraphs" upon signing the MOU. 14. And the last point states that the "final deal will be endorsed by a binding UNSC resolution".

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Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter
Jun 17
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing

Director-general Matt Brittin, who took up the role in May, told employees on Wednesday that £160m of staff and non-staff cost savings would be made from across BBC News and TV and radio teams by the end of the financial year. More savings across all areas will be set out in the coming months, with 700 corporate roles also expected to go and senior leader roles to be reduced by at least 10%, he added. In a follow-up message from Jonathan Munro, the interim chief executive of BBC News and Current Affairs, staff were told details of cuts and changes to specific shows, and that a review of chief presenter roles would also be carried out. These cuts are the first to be announced as part of a huge savings plan announced in April, with up to 2,000 jobs to go in total - the corporation's biggest downsizing in almost 15 years. In his memo, Mr Munro told staff: "Our news presenters have a unique relationship with our audiences. However, given the savings we need to make across the whole of BBC News, we are carrying out a review of our chief presenter roles. "This is designed to ensure we have the right number of presenters, deployed as flexibly and efficiently as possible, to balance audience needs with best value for money." On-air editor roles are also being reviewed and a proposal has been made to close dedicated social presenter roles. In one positive for Newsnight, Mr Munro said it would move to a peak-time slot on Fridays, "building on the success of its refreshed format". 'A doubly difficult time for everyone' The scale of savings needed "requires tough choices" and all divisions "will be making significant savings", Mr Brittin said in his internal note to staff. Overall, the plan is to cut commissioning spend across the Content, News and Nations departments by about £80 million in the year 2027-28. Broadcast TV channels and the radio network portfolio would be reviewed "as audiences move online", Mr Brittin said, and steps will also be taken to "reduce duplication, clarify accountability, and increase the speed of decision making". "We live in very uncertain times," the BBC boss added. "Our audiences rely on us every day to keep them informed, entertained and equipped to make sense of the world. Making savings while fulfilling our mission means a doubly difficult time for everyone." 'Death by a thousand cuts' Philippa Childs, head of media and entertainment union Bectu, responded to the announcement by saying the cuts were "far from ideal" taking place at the same time as the BBC's charter renewal - and that they would affect the broadcaster's ability to deliver its public service mission. "In an era of fake news and an industry that is becoming more concentrated in the hands of a few multinational corporations, the UK needs a confident, ambitious and sustainably-funded BBC more than ever," she said. "The charter renewal must put the BBC's funding on a secure, long-term pathway or it risks death by a thousand cuts." Read more from Sky News:World Cup data tracker: Who will win?Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis The union is in talks with the BBC "to mitigate the impact as much as possible", she added. Cathy Sweet, head of TV and film at entertainment and performing arts trade union Equity, described the cuts as "devastating" and said they risked the BBC becoming "unable to live up to its aim to inform, educate and entertain". Mr Brittin, a former Google executive, replaced Tim Davie as director-general in last month. Mr Davie announced his resignation from the corporation in November last year, amid controversy and a $10bn (about $7.5bn) lawsuit over the editing of a BBC documentary about Donald Trump.

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No Writer
Jun 18
Polls open in Makerfield by-election

The vote in the Greater Manchester seat was triggered by the resignation of Labour's Josh Simons on 18 May. There are around 76,000 eligible voters across the constituency who can have their say in deciding their next MP. Polling stations will close at 10pm tonight, and eligible voters will need to bring ID to cast their ballot. Types of identification that can be used include a passport or driving licence. You can watch and follow live updates on Sky News when the polls close tonight.

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Jun 18
England 4-2 Croatia ratings: Harry Kane and Noni Madueke shine but will Thomas Tuchel make changes in defence?

Thomas Tuchel's side scored twice in each half to get their in Group L campaign off to an impressive start. Who caught the eye and whose place is maybe under threat going forward in the tournament? As it happened | Teams | Stats | Group L guideWorld Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World CupFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports AppGroup L guide | England's routes to World Cup finalWorld Cup 2026 fixture schedule and UK kick-off times Jordan Pickford - 7 Got a hand to Baturina's first equaliser, but the power of the strike was too much for the 'keeper, while he was helpless to prevent Musa from levelling again just before the break. Important stop to keep out Pasalic's drive with a quarter of an hour to go when England led 3-2. Reece James - 7 Linked up dangerously down the right with Madueke in the first half, but could have been tighter on Perisic for Croatia's second goal on the stroke of half-time. Was then moved into midfield when Spence was brought on. John Stones - 6 Mix-up with Pickford led to early Croatia corner and out of position for Croatia's first goal, but overall a composed display at the back before being replaced late on by Guehi. Ezri Konsa - 6 Lost Perisic for Croatia's second goal just before the break and there will be questions about an England back line that conceded two first-half goals. Could be replaced by Guehi for the second Group L game with Ghana. Nico O'Reilly - 6 Wayward first-half ball put his skipper in trouble, before being turned for Croatia's first equaliser. Spurned a glorious chance to head his side 4-2 ahead at start of second half, before seeing a close-range header clawed away by Livakovic. Elliot Anderson - 8 Put in a series of biting challenges on his World Cup debut and was key to England's press. Lovely pass to release Bellingham for his side's third to start the second half to cap off an eye-catching 23-pass move and will be a key presence in front of the back four if England are to go deep in the tournament. Declan Rice - 7 Consistently dangerous outswinging delivery from corners, including for Kane's second goal. Unlucky not to score with a curling effort at start of second half, before surprisingly being hooked with 18 minutes to go as an injury precaution. Noni Madueke - 8 Positive run to the byline created England's first effort on goal for Kane in what was a sign of things to come in the first half from the Arsenal flyer, before being felled for the early penalty. Hugely impressive attacking display down the right which will give Tuchel a selection headache going forward in the tournament when Saka returns to full fitness after an Achilles injury. Jude Bellingham - 7 Important challenge in the box on Musa to help preserve England's early lead, before losing the ball in the lead-up to Croatia's first goal. Brilliant solo effort to restore his side's advantage again just after half-time, before almost immediately adding a second from long range as the Real Madrid playmaker grew into the contest. Anthony Gordon - 6 Quiet display on the left wing from the new Barcelona flyer, who got the nod to start ahead of Rashford, but only because England largely favoured attacking down their right flank. Close to heading his side 4-2 ahead with a close-range effort, before making way for the Manchester United forward after 72 minutes. Harry Kane - 9 A man-of-the-match performance from the England captain, who kept his cool from the spot after seeing his initial penalty saved by Livakovic to give his side an early lead. The striker then headed in his 81st Three Lions goal to move level with Gary Lineker on 10 goals as his country's top World Cup scorer and the 32-year-old was even there at the end to make a goal-saving block with his midriff to prevent a certain Gvardiol goal. Substitutes Morgan Rogers - 6 Introduced with 18 minutes remaining but made little impact. Bukayo Saka - 7 Played a key role by setting up Rashford for England's late fourth after replacing Madueke on 72 minutes. Marcus Rashford - 7 Close to adding a fourth just moments after coming on with Rogers and Saka, only to be denied by Livakovic, before showing great composure to add his side's final goal with just five minutes left to play, the forward's 19th for his country. Djed Spence - 7 Could and should have scored his first England goal after entering the fray with 10 minutes to go, but faced with just the onrushing Livakovic to beat, the Spurs defender shot straight at the Croatia goalkeeper. Marc Guehi - 6 Late 87th-minute introduction in place of club-mate Stones and could start in England's second group game with Ghana.

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Jun 18
Scottish 'mafia boss' can be extradited to Spain, Dutch court rules

Amsterdam judges granted Spain's request to extradite Lyons during a hearing on Thursday. As the alleged head of the infamous Lyon crime clan based in Scotland, he is accused of running a global criminal empire operating across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is alleged to involve money laundering, shifting millions through shell companies, and drug trafficking. Lyons was initially captured in Bali on March 28, where Indonesian authorities paraded him in an orange prison suit and handcuffs and branded him a "mafia fugitive". He was then deported from Indonesia under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Spanish authorities. Since Spain has no extradition treaty with Indonesia, he was sent to the Netherlands as part of the process. During a previous extradition hearing, Dutch lawyers acting for Lyons told the hearing that his removal to Spain should be blocked as his human rights were violated during his arrest. His solicitor said: "This is in reality a secretive extradition, basically kidnapping of my client." Sky News' Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies, who was following events in court on Thursday, said judges "roundly rejected" that accusation. He added that, since there was no appeal process, this was a "massive, significant moment" for "Spanish authorities trying to get their man". Spanish police told Sky News that Lyons' imminent arrival on Spanish soil will be the "cherry on top" after a three-year investigation. In a written ruling, the International Legal Assistance Division of the District Court of Amsterdam said it had "authorised the surrender of the requested person to Spain". It found "no evidence of a general risk that suspects in criminal procedures will not receive a fair trial in Spain," adding that it was for the Spanish courts to assess whether Lyons' right to a fair trial had been infringed. Lyons detention follows a huge cross-border operation involving Spain's Guardia Civil, Police Scotland, Europol and authorities in several other countries. 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.

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Jun 17
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis

The former Top Gear presenter shared the revelation in the final episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm, which premiered overnight on Amazon Prime Video. The show documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire. He had warned fans on Instagram that the latest episodes would be a "difficult watch". "They're really, really difficult," he said in a video posted on Tuesday evening. Clarkson is seen revealing the news in the show to co-stars Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper, saying he's known since May. The 66-year-old describes the disease as "aggressive" but says it's at a "really early stage". "I've got cancer," Clarkson tells farm manager Kaleb and land agent Charlie during discussions about harvest planning. The TV host says he expects to be "fine" but will be out of action "for a while", before revealing in the final episode of the series that he has undergone an operation to remove part of his prostate. He says: "I won't know whether it's worked or not until November probably. The prostate, 10% of it's dead, the 10% where the cancer is." The programme later cuts to Clarkson in hospital, where he says "some of the treatment has gone awry". "I'm going to be here for a little while," he says. "I don't know what's going to happen." He adds: "We started season five with me in a hospital bed and here we are at the end of season five and I'm back in a hospital bed. "If this is all successful, I'll see you for season six. And if it isn't, I won't. Take care, everyone." Read more from Sky News:PM to face leadership challengeTrump leaves Netanyahu 'choice' In an earlier Instagram post to fans, Clarkson wrote: "Sombre news - Clarkson's Farm, ordinarily we try to keep the show bucolic and charming, and cheerful, but two episodes which drop in the middle of the night tonight are, they're none of those things, really." The news of Clarkson's cancer diagnosis comes two years after he underwent a heart procedure after suffering a "sudden deterioration" in his health. He told The Sunday Times doctors believed he was potentially "days away" from becoming very ill. "It seems that of the arteries feeding my heart with nourishing blood, one was completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way," he said. Clarkson later told The Sun he had been warned by medics that "a lot" of the work he does "will have to go" - and he must "cut my alarmingly high levels of cholesterol". Charity thanks Clarkson Prostate Cancer UK thanked Clarkson for sharing his diagnosis and treatment, saying it would raise "vital awareness". Chiara De Biase, the charity's fundraising and health strategy director, said: "Thankfully he found the disease at an early stage, but sadly this is still not the experience of many men across the UK." In a statement, she added that thousands of men every year "are diagnosed too late for a cure," but the Transform screening trial will "generate the vital evidence to ensure those at highest risk are diagnosed earlier". She said those worried about prostate cancer can access the charity's online risk checker or ask their GP for a blood test. Diddly Squat becomes a hit Clarkson is best known for presenting the BBC's Top Gear and then fronting another car show, The Grand Tour, on Amazon's streaming service, before also taking the helm of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Clarkson's Farm debuted in 2021. He has since become one of the most vocal critics of the government's inheritance tax plans for some farmers. It follows the presenter and his crew as they navigate the challenges of running Diddly Squat Farm near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. Since running the farm in 2019 and launching his reality series, Clarkson has become a vocal supporter of farmers and attended a protest in London against the Government's move to introduce inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024.

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Jun 17
Brexit has damaged Britain and Farage knows it, claims minister

Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer, a close ally of the prime minister, will say Labour are now "cleaning up" the "mess" left by politicians who campaigned for Leave. Politics Hub: Follow the latest His speech at an event held by the European Movement advocacy group comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of the referendum next Tuesday. Sir Keir Starmer's government is seeking closer ties with the EU, and he is holding talks with key European leaders in France this week as part of the G7 summit. A second EU-UK summit since Labour came to power is scheduled to take place in Brussels on 22 July, where a youth mobility scheme is set to be agreed. The divisive issue of the UK's relationship with the bloc has been brought back into the limelight in recent weeks, with prospective Labour leadership hopeful Wes Streeting describing Brexit as a "catastrophic mistake". The PM and chancellor, Rachel Reeves, have both suggested it had a negative impact on the economy but have promised they will not go back on their manifesto promises not to rejoin the single market or the customs union. Lord Hermer will repeat the argument that Brexit has damaged the UK economy in his speech later. 'Farage knows Brexit has damaged Britain' "Strikingly, the politicians who were key proponents of Brexit and major figures in the campaign to Leave now appear reluctant to remind us of the promises that they made," he will say. "When was the last time you heard Nigel Farage proudly talk about Brexit? Or make the case for the benefits it's brought Britain? "The reason he has become uncharacteristically quiet about what he used to describe as his crowning achievement is because he knows the damage it caused Britain, our standing in the world, and our economy." Expert analysis from Sky News:Trump's left Netanyahu with a horrendous choiceWhy Ukraine could have fresh hope of US support Mr Farage has previously said Brexit "has failed" but blamed it on the then-Conservative government for "mismanaging" Britain's departure. He has criticised Labour's attempts to get closer to the EU, notably an agreement with France designed to combat small boat crossings. The Tories have dismissed Lord Hermer's criticism, saying he "should focus on his job as attorney general".

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Jun 18
Desley Robinson vs Tamm Thibeault: Unified world title fight added to MVPW-05 headlined by Cherneka Johnson against Dina Thorslund

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) confirmed that unified IBF and WBO middleweight world champion Robinson will make her next 10-round title defence against Canada's Thibeault as the co-main event of MVPW-05 on Saturday August 8 at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event is headlined by Cherneka Johnson's defence of her undisputed bantamweight world titles against Dina Thorslund. Latest boxing headlines, reports, highlights and interviewsCherneka Johnson faces Dina Thorslund in undisputed world title clashBoxing in 2026: Key dates, results and upcoming scheduleGet Sky Sports or stream boxing and more with no contract Thibeault, who is Canadian but lives in Sheffield, is a two-time Olympian and has earned gold medals at the 2022 Amateur World Championship, the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 Pan Am Games. Unbeaten in four professional fights, she most recently defeated Italy's Christina Mazzotta by first-round technical knockout last September. Thibeault said: "Saturday August 8 can't come soon enough. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time, and after a few years training in Sheffield at Steel City Gym, I feel more ready than ever. "Sheffield is one of the great boxing cities in the world, and being surrounded by that culture every day has elevated every part of my game. "I'm grateful to MVP for giving me this opportunity in just my fifth professional fight to show exactly what I'm capable of and become a unified world champion, live on Sky Sports. "I'm preparing mentally and physically for a tough, experienced opponent, someone who knows what championship boxing looks like. This is not an opportunity I will let slip away." Robinson, 38, declared that "this is the best fight to make in the middleweight division". "This is the fight I've been waiting for, the best vs the best," she added. "I know Tamm Thibeault is a great boxer and I'll be ready for her come Saturday August 8." Also on the main card, MVP's top contenders Shurretta Metcalf and Amanda Galle will face off in an eight-round super flyweight battle at 115lbs. Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, said: "Desley Robinson vs Tamm Thibeault is one of the most compelling championship fights that can be made anywhere in the sport today, matching a unified world champion with a two-time Olympian and amateur world champion who has accomplished something almost unheard of by rising to become the number one contender across multiple sanctioning bodies from just four professional fights. "This is a true best-versus-best match-up between two world-class athletes in their prime. "Shurretta Metcalf and Amanda Galle are both coming off challenges for the undisputed bantamweight championship and looking to prove they deserve another shot at a title, this time at 115lbs, adding another high-stakes match-up to the card. "Combined with Cherneka Johnson vs Dina Thorslund in the main event, MVPW-05 delivers three elite fights with major championship stakes and implications. "MVP is continuing to build the premier home for the biggest fights in women's boxing, live on Sky Sports on Saturday, August 8."

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