A red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso in Wigan Road, Bolton in the early hours of Sunday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. The Seat driver and two passengers, all believed to be aged between 18 and 19, as well as the driver of the Citroen, thought to be a man in his 50s, died after the collision, which happened at around 12.45am. All were declared dead at the scene, while five injured passengers were taken to hospital, the force said. The older man was the taxi driver, GMP Chief Inspector Helen McCormick confirmed in an update at 4pm. She said formal identification is taking place and the families of those thought to be involved have been informed and are being supported by specialist family liaison officers. Chief Inspector McCormick called the incident "devastating", adding that the crash scene was "particularly challenging" for the emergency services. Footage from a nearby property shared online showed a head-on crash, before both cars and debris were sent flying in different directions. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 12.50am this morning, three fire engines and the technical response unit attended a crash involving a taxi and a car on Wigan Road, Bolton. "Firefighters arrived quickly to make the area safe and used cutting equipment to help remove people from the vehicles before passing them into the care of North West Ambulance Service. "Greater Manchester Police assisted with cordoning the area. Crews were in attendance for roughly two hours." A local woman said they were woken by a "loud bang" and saw "quite a bit of debris" on the road, along with a red car that was "really damaged". Councillor Ayyub Patel, of Bolton Council, told Sky News the "incredibly tragic incident" had left the whole community "devastated". He offered his "heartfelt condolences" to the families and loved ones affected. Residents "will need time to process and recover from such a profound loss", he said, as he asked people to "avoid speculation and allow the investigation to take its proper course". A statement from Bolton Council of Mosques (BCOM) said: "BCOM is very sad to announce that there was a tragic accident early hours in the morning and the subsequent loss of four young lives. "BCOM is closely supporting the families and liaising with the relevant authorities. The authorities are professionally, expediently and empathetically dealing with all the necessary issues. "It is anticipated that details of the burial will be announced as soon as possible. Please make dua for the deceased and their families and allow them privacy." Read more on Sky News:Football star 'sorry' for remarkPothole performance revealedWeather warnings issued GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SICU) is urging any witnesses to come forward with information, including if they have any dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident. A scene is in place as the investigation continues, GMP said.

A family statement, posted on his website, confirmed Weir - who was diagnosed with cancer in July - died "peacefully, surrounded by loved ones" after developing "underlying lung issues". In a lengthy tribute, the statement added: 'Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music." Weir was one of the ⁠group's two frontmen and main vocalists for most of the band's history. Born in 1947 in San Francisco, and originally named Robert Hall Parber, Weir struggled at school, partly due to dyslexia. In 1964, he met folk musician Jerry Garcia, with whom he formed the Warlocks, which morphed into the ‍Grateful Dead. Weir was the youngest member of the original band and was sometimes referred to as "the kid". It was Weir who sang the verses on the band's trademark boogie anthem Truckin' and who wrote such key songs as Sugar Magnolia, Playing In The Band and Jack Straw. After the death of fellow co-founder and lead guitarist Garcia at the age of 53 in 1995, Weir carved out a solo career - much of it with his band, RatDog. He also participated in reunions of surviving Dead members in different configurations. Weir was linked to numerous other rock bands during his career, including Kingfish, Bobby And The Midnites, Furthur and in 2015 formed Dead & Company with a lineup of former Grateful Dead members. Read more from Sky News:Gabby Logan's tribute to fatherFuneral held for Brigitte BardotHottest video games for 2026 The band's colourfully dressed followers became known as Deadheads, who often wore tie-dyed psychedelic clothing - a visual representation of the group's improvisational form of music. Weir's own musical tastes ranged from Chuck Berry to cowboy songs to R&B and reggae. As the band's rhythm guitarist, Weir often played little fills, riffs and figures instead of straight chords. "I derived a lot of what I do on guitar from listening to piano players," he told GQ magazine in 2019. Thanks to relentless touring, constant musical evolution and a passionate fan base, the Grateful Dead - who existed from 1965 to 1995 - ‌did not have to rely on producing hit records. Weir's death leaves drummer Bill Kreutzmann as the only surviving original member. Founding bassist Phil Lesh died in 2024. Weir is survived by his wife, Natascha, and two daughters, Chloe and Monet.

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said her party would raise the "age of consent" to "protect children" from harmful content such as extreme pornography. Politics latest: Minister 'very concerned' by violence in Iran The policy goes a step further than the Tories' previous calls for smartphones to be banned in schools - a position the government has rejected on the grounds that it believes it is for individual schools to stop them being used in classrooms and that most do this anyway. The Conservatives have said the ban is necessary in light of evidence showing that children are now spending record amounts of time online and are frequently being exposed to violent content, pornography and other extreme material, as well as potentially coming into contact with predatory or exploitative adults. Ms Badenoch said: "As a mum, I know parents are under real pressure online. "Our policy is simple: clear rules for children, but freedom for grown-ups. This is not about censoring adults or demonising social media companies, it's about helping people to take responsibility. "Government's role isn't to police speech or tell adults what to think, but it should draw clear, enforceable lines to protect children. A simple age limit for social media does that. It protects kids properly and stops adults being treated like children. "Our policy draws a clear line for under-16s, while protecting free choice and free speech for adults. Now the government must act." Asked about the Tories' pledge, Peter Kyle, the business secretary, said: "I don't think this is the right way forward." But he said the government was looking "very intently at Australia", where the policy was implemented last year. "There are a lot of challenges here, an awful lot of challenges here," he said. "There is the criminal, which we have tackled. There is also the health that we need to incentivise, and there was also the challenges that parents have - parenting in the age of smartphones." "None of us parented in an age where parents could teach us, and we were parented in how to deal with an online life, and a smartphone life. So parents just do not have the innate learned skills in parenting this age. "Anyone who's born from 2007 onwards has only ever known a life with a smartphone and all the apps that come on it. " He added: "I think that is what has led to this period, where it's been a wild west for young people, and parents just didn't have the vocabulary or the tools in order to set what is appropriate behaviour for families." It comes after Sky News reported how an 18-year-old has been living with PTSD after seeing a recording of a live video of a man taking his own life with a gun. Social media platform X, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has also faced criticism this week after numerous users, mainly women, posted saying they had seen AI-generated sexual images of themselves on X through the tool Grok. X has said it takes action against illegal content, including child sexual abuse material, "by removing it, permanently suspending accounts, and working with local governments and law enforcement as necessary". It then limited image editing on Grok to paid subscribers - but the changes were described as "insulting" by Downing Street. Read more:'I have PTSD after seeing an online suicide at 12'There's one big problem with Australia's social media ban Under the Tories' policy, platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat would be required to ensure they are using age-verification methods that would not rely on any form of government digital ID - for example through parental verification, biometric facial analysis, passport confirmation or other methods. The Conservatives have pointed to action taken by other countries including Australia, which has raised the age limit to 16 for social media use, while Malaysia has said it will do the same. Denmark, France, Norway, New Zealand, Canada and Greece are also considering imposing restrictions.Jane Rowland, co-founder of SafeScreens said: "For too long, the social media companies have had unrestricted access to our children's lives. "The core purpose of these profit-driven platforms is to monopolise attention and monetise data, and as such they will never be benign places for children to spend time. This bold initiative marks a turning of the tide against social media's exploitation of children and their data." :: Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

Bradley will undergo surgery in the coming days to repair bone and ligament damage, but it is not an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Bradley will miss Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off tie with Italy in March, but it is unclear whether he would be fit in time for this summer's World Cup should Michael O'Neill's side qualify through the play-offs. Martinelli to avoid further punishment for push on injured BradleyLiverpool news & transfers🔴 | Liverpool fixtures & scoresGot Sky? Watch Liverpool games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Liverpool revealed there is "no timeframe being placed" yet on the 22-year-old's return. Confirmation of Bradley's injury comes after Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli had pushed the defender as he lay injured on the ground before being stretchered off. Martinelli was booked by referee Anthony Taylor following the stoppage-time flashpoint with the winger widely criticised for his behaviour, which provoked anger among Liverpool's players. But the Brazilian, who apologised for his actions on social media after the game, will avoid further punishment from the Football Association, with the matter considered dealt with as it was seen at the time by Taylor. Martinelli returned to action in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. After the match, Mikel Arteta praised the response to the incident from Arne Slot, who placed no blame on the forward. "I must say I think the way Arne Slot spoke after the game, was brilliant. He knows how the players feel about themselves, how they feel about their colleagues. "That is somebody who knows the game really well, and how you react in a certain way. There was no intention to damage a player or not to respect a player." Bradley had made 21 appearances this season, having missed a number of matches with a hamstring problem. It leaves Reds head coach Arne Slot with Jeremie Frimpong, who has had his own injury problems since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, and Joe Gomez, himself only just returning from a hamstring issue, as cover, but neither can be considered a genuine right-back. Slot has had to utilise midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones in the position this season. Keane: That behaviour is an absolute disgrace Sky Sports' Roy Keane was critical of Martinelli's actions, labelling them as "an absolute disgrace". "It's not good. We know football, the player is a good lad," he said. "Throwing the ball at him, standing over him and getting a little knee on him. He tries to force him off. "That behaviour is an absolute disgrace. He's a good boy to roll over himself. Hopefully, Martinelli will have a look at it and hopefully, he'll apologise for it. Not good stuff that." Daniel Sturridge added: "It's disappointing to see. There's passion and there's being a winner, there's wanting to help your team-mates, but you've got to be respectful as a footballer. "Injuries are never a nice feeling. Martinelli is thinking time wasting but you've got to be self aware enough to see the guy is down. You've been there before. "It's disrespectful. It's probably worse than disrespectful." 'Reaction from Liverpool players saves Martinelli' Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher on Sky Sports News' Ref Watch: "If the players leave it alone, it's easier for the referee to deal with Martinelli. Once everyone else gets involved, it ramps up everything else. "I think what Martinelli does gets diluted and in many ways, they have helped him stay on the field." On if Martinelli should've received retrospective punishment: "I think not. "He's been given a yellow card for his actions. If the players leave it to the referee, he's got a different landscape to deal with. When they all pile in, he's got to check everybody else. "I think there's not quite enough there [for it to be a red card]."

From dodging gunfire in Syria to navigating gang-controlled streets in Haiti, Hotspots shines a light not only on the stories themselves but how those stories are captured - through every breath and decision. "This is journalism at its most raw and its most genuine," says special correspondent Alex Crawford, who stars in the series alongside chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and their fearless teams. It is a testament to the journalists who venture into some of the world's most hostile and difficult to reach places to bring the truth to light. Told using only natural sound and raw action gathered in the field - with the entire team mic'd up - Hotspots immerses audiences in unfiltered reality. This multi-perspective coverage delivers unparalleled transparency in an era of fake news, giving viewers a real-time look at how Sky News' eyewitness storytelling unfolds on the front lines - and the challenges journalists face to uncover the truth. Last aired on TV in 2021, Hotspots returns with a new digital-first format and a host of exhilarating locations, including: Syria: Caught in the crossfire between armed groupsHaiti: Inside displacement camps where hostility takes on a different faceSomalia: Searching for ISIS hideouts in remote terrainColombia: Tracking coca farmers deep in the AmazonThe West Bank: Reporting under constant watch from Israeli forcesLibya: Discovering overloaded migrant dinghies drifting in the dark "Authenticity is what our viewers are desperate for. And we are giving it to them in spades now," says Crawford. "This fresh, behind-the-scenes Hotspots takes you right inside our team to give you an unvarnished look at how we operate, how we communicate and how we just plain survive in the most hostile and challenging of environments." Watch:Why Stuart Ramsay went back to Haiti's ganglandSectarian violence in Syria explained Ramsay, whose team takes viewers behind the scenes in the West Bank and Haiti, says he hopes it will provide an insight into "what it takes to bring you the news". "It takes a whole team to produce our stories, but as a rule you only ever see me! Hotspots gives people an opportunity to see the whole process, to see how we all work together, and to watch my team in action. "The job is not always easy, it has its challenges as you'll see, but I happen to think I have one of the best jobs in the world, and now through Hotspots you can (sort of) come along with me on assignment." Watch Hotspots on the Sky News Hotspots YouTube channel.

The long-awaited sequel by developer Rockstar Games is expected to drop in November - 13 years on from the record-breaking GTA V. The game was due to be released in autumn 2025 but was pushed back to May 2026 before once again being delayed. Rockstar said the extra time would allow the team to "finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve". Once launched, players will be returning to the Miami-flavoured metropolis of Vice City in the fictional state of Leonida. The Bonnie and Clyde-style story will follow criminal couple Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos - the first playable female character in the series' history. GTA has always poked fun at American culture, with, arguably, some aspects of the nation's past decade of politics like something out of the game. GTA VI looks certain to continue the series' tradition of satire, and from the footage released so far it appears no expense has been spared in regards to bringing the sun-soaked streets of Vice City to life. The GTA series - which was created in Dundee, Scotland - is one of the biggest franchises in the industry. GTA V became the fastest entertainment product in history to make $1bn (in its first three days) and has since sold more than 220 million copies worldwide - making it the second best-selling video game of all time after Minecraft. GTA VI is similarly expected to be snapped up across the globe and achieve colossal sales. If history repeats itself, GTA Online will be the moneymaker. The persistent online world offers endless monetisation opportunities - with gamers enticed to splash out on new vehicles, weapons, properties, businesses and cosmetic upgrades. Expert research analyst Michael Pachter previously told Sky News he believes Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive Software will be able to charge $100 (about £75) for the base game alone with little complaint. However, the GTA series boasts two winning ingredients that some other games do not have - brand power and fan loyalty. If other AAA (Triple-A) game publishers attempt to follow suit and raise their own starting prices, they may find that any accepted GTA increase is the exception rather than the rule. As career criminal and former bank robber Trevor Philips (GTA V character) nicely put it: "I said something nice, not expensive." Fable The long-awaited Fable reboot is expected to drop sometime in 2026 following a delay from its initial 2025 release window. It will be the first new instalment in the action-RPG franchise since Fable: The Journey in 2012. The series has been on a hiatus since Microsoft's cancellation of Fable Legends and the subsequent closure of original developers Lionhead Studios in 2016. Playground Games, behind the successful Forza Horizon series, is developing the reboot for parent company Xbox Game Studios. Still set in the fictional world of Albion, the series will be updated with contemporary gameplay mechanics and visuals in a bid to attract a new generation of players. From the footage released so far, fans can expect a classic fantasy adventure filled with "life and death stuff". The storybook-styled world features scenic horseback riding, magical creatures, playful dialogue, and player-driven choices. As well as action-heavy combat, Fable's signature chicken-kicking option appears to be alive and well. While not much is known about our hero, British comedians Richard Ayoade and Matt King will be playing a giant and a once-great champion turned mentor respectively. The game will release on Xbox Series X/S as well as Xbox on PC and will be playable from day one via Games Pass. Given the IP (intellectual property) is owned by Microsoft, it's unlikely the game will make its way to PS5 any time soon after its initial release. 007 First Light 007 First Light is a James Bond origin story and will follow the resourceful recruit during his time within the MI6 training programme ahead of becoming the world-famous spy we know and love. The action-adventure game is due to be released in May - having been pushed back from March - and is inspired by Ian Fleming's novels and short stories. The original narrative is expected to follow Bond as he embarks on a mission that will earn him his licence to kill. This is the first Bond game since 007 Legends in 2012. The franchise went on an extended hiatus after previous publisher Activision had its non-exclusive licence to produce James Bond video games revoked by Eon Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 2013. IO Interactive, best known for developing the Hitman and Kane & Lynch franchises, is behind 007 First Light. Expect a heart-pumping blend of close-quarters combat, car chases, stealth kills, glamorous locations, gadgets galore, and appearances from the likes of M, Q and Miss Moneypenny. At The Game Awards 2025, famed musician Lenny Kravitz was unveiled as Bond villain Bawma. The "unpredictable and charismatic" antagonist has been described as someone who "rose from nothing, broke free, and built his own Kingdom of Aleph". The game should whet fans' appetite ahead of Bond 26 - which Denis Villeneuve is set to direct and will mark a new era of 007 films following the conclusion of Daniel Craig's run. Resident Evil Requiem Capcom takes us back to Raccoon City with Resident Evil Requiem. The survival horror game is scheduled to be released in February, with the developers promising a "heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core". Fans will be introduced to a new leading lady - FBI intelligence analyst Grace Ashcroft, who is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from the Resident Evil Outbreak games. Grace's nightmare begins after she is dispatched to investigate a mysterious death at an abandoned hotel where her mother was murdered eight years prior. As Grace investigates the team's person of interest - Victor Gideon - her path converges with that of veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy. The fan favourite returns to the series as a playable character, with both Grace and Leon forced to face their pasts in a bid to uncover the truth behind the Raccoon City incident that changed the world forever. The game follows on from Resident Evil Village, with players once again expected to go head-to-head with the horrors that await through combat, puzzle-solving and resource management. Previous antagonist Lady Dimitrescu proved to be a social media hit, so the next relentless stalker monster has big boots to fill.

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "not going to get into commentary on the comments from another country about their foreign policy or military plans". Politics latest: Mandelson refuses to apologise to Epstein victims following sacking So far, the UK government has issued statements of support to the protesters in Iran but has steered away from commenting on whether the US should intervene. Speaking to Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Ms Alexander said the UK's priority was to "stem the violence". Pressed on whether the UK would support threats of "aggressive action" in Iran by the United States, Ms Alexander said: "I'm not going to get into commentary on the comments from another country about their foreign policy or military plans. I'm simply not going to do it." It comes amid ongoing and widespread protests against the Iranian regime that began over the failing economy but grew into opposition with the government itself. US President Donald Trump has fuelled suggestions he could be prepared to take action against Tehran, saying Iran is "looking for freedom" and he stands "ready to help". His words are being interpreted with added weight after the Trump administration captured Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela. Maduro is facing drug trafficking charges in New York. The US also launched airstrikes against Iran last summer. In contrast to the government's position, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has indicated she would back the UK taking military action in Iran if it took place "with a broad coalition of countries". In an interview with the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, Ms Badenoch said Iran would "very happily wipe out the UK if it felt it could get away with it". She added that Iran, which the UK regards as a hostile state, had tried to "kill people on our soil" and she did not "have an issue with removing a regime that is trying to harm us". Asked if it would be right for the US and its allies to be involved in regime change, Mrs Badenoch added: "Given the threat that we're seeing to the people, I think that would be right." Pressed on what part the UK could play in helping to remove the regime, she suggested airstrikes similar to those carried out by the RAF against ISIS in Syria, with co-operation from France. "Well, you've seen the recent RAF strikes, for instance in Syria," she said. "We are talking about hypothetical situations. We have worked in alliance with other countries. I think this has to be something that we do with a broad coalition of countries. "That is the right way to do it, and to make sure that we create a stable Iran. The worst possible thing would be for this to escalate to a point where the situation gets worse, not better." Read more:Iran's regime is more vulnerable than everConservatives pledge to ban social media for under-16s Tory MP and former security minister, Tom Tugendhat, told Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that the UK "shouldn't be involved on the ground". "This is a matter for the Iranian people," he said. "It's their legitimacy. It's their revolution." More than a hundred people have been killed and thousands detained in the uprising against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rule. The protests in Iran began on 28 December and have transformed into the most significant uprising against the regime for several years. The internet and telephone lines have been cut off, but footage of events in Tehran and other cities has made it to social media. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said the number of confirmed fatalities had risen to 116, with 2,638 people detained.

In one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history, National League North Macclesfield, formed five years ago from the ashes of Macclesfield Town, started the day 117 places below Premier League Palace and became the first non-League team in 117 years to beat the FA Cup holders - ironically since then-Southern League side Palace beat Wolves in 1909. While Macclesfield celebrated a well-deserved 2-1 success, Palace boss Glasner looked stunned after seeing his side meekly surrender the trophy they won in May - the club's first major honour - and the Austrian said things need to change. FA Cup fixtures | Latest newsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺Download the Sky Sports app | Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp Speaking to the BBC, Glasner said: "Congratulations to Macclesfield. We lacked any kind of quality today. Conceding a set-play from a header - we had to do better. The second goal was slapstick. "At the other end, if you can't create clear-cut chances... it's just a lack of quality what we've shown today. We lost and we deserved to lose. "I was looking for quality from everyone. I brought on more attacking players [at half-time], but I have no explanation for what I've seen today. "You don't need tactics in these kinds of games. You just have to show what you're capable of and show a little bit of pride, and you'll perform in a different way. "But today we lacked everything." 'U21s would have done better' When asked what he said to his players in the aftermath of the defeat, Glasner told TalkSPORT: "Not a lot. "I think when you play here against a non-League team, I think you don't need tactics, I think you don't need a manager, honestly. "I was a player for 19 years so I know these things can happen, but the way we played - their goalkeeper could be man of the match and we could be in unlucky situations - but it wasn't that. "So that is what disappoints me most and this is what we have to change, we've seen this in the last weeks as well. "We conceded another set-play goal, so all the things, losing a header because we have no timing and the attack, it's no physicality, no pace, no dribbling, and then it's tough against any team. "But, on the other side, I think our U21s would have done better than we have done today. Therefore, things have to be changed." Crystal Palace are now without a win in their last nine matches in all competitions. They have lost six games in that run with their last victory coming against Shelbourne in the Conference League on December 11, and Glasner is now concerned for his side for the second half of the season. When asked if he was worried about his side's form, he said: "When you ask me straight after this game, yes, massively. "On the other side, I know the team and I know we need players back. "Looks like players who get the chance can't take it, maybe are not good enough, and it means we need all the others back because I've seen, a few weeks ago, a different team playing better. "We can see if we have five, six new players in the squad like we had today, didn't train the last month, then we have no structure and the individual quality is not good enough to win." 'Palace have been an embarrassment' Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison on Soccer Saturday: "Crystal Palace were nowhere near good enough. "Macclesfield were the better team. They were outstanding. "Palace were an embarrassment. I praise them all the time but they need calling out. Nowhere near good enough. "They thought they could just turn up at Macclesfield and win. "It's got nothing to do with the pitch. It's about going there and competing but Macclesfield wanted it more. "It's an unbelievable result for Macclesfield."