Speaking to the media for the first time since Qatar has come under repeated missile and drone attacks, the prime minister told Sky News that the country had entered what he called "a very difficult period" - but praised the professionalism of its defence and security forces. For a man who has mediated some of the world's most complex crises, what stood out to me was how angry he was about Iran's actions. "It is a big sense of betrayal," he told me. "Just an hour after the start of the war, Qatar and other Gulf countries have been attacked. We made clear that we were not going to take part in any wars against our neighbours." Iran war latest: Trump and Starmer speak on the phone For a country that has long kept diplomatic channels open with Tehran - even during the most volatile moments - the tone was striking. Qatar has traditionally positioned itself as a global mediator, able to speak to everyone. That relationship with Tehran now appears strained. "All the attacks on the Gulf countries - we never expected this from our neighbour," he said. "We have always tried to preserve a good relationship with Iran, but the justifications and pretexts they are using are completely rejected." Yet even as he condemned the strikes, the prime minister repeatedly stressed that military escalation would only deepen the crisis - and that the responsibility to step back lies with all sides. "We continue to seek de-escalation," he said. "They are our neighbours - it's our destiny." Read more:Lib Dem leader calls for King's US state visit to be cancelledSky reports from scene of large explosion in central Israel His message was directed not only at Tehran. He also called on the US to reduce tensions, warning of the risk that the entire region slides into war. Diplomacy, he argued, remains the only viable path out of the crisis. "The miscalculation by the Iranians to attack Gulf countries has destroyed everything," he said, but insisted the answer now must be renewed negotiations. He also pushed back against claims that Iran's strikes were aimed at military targets. International airports, water utilities and gas infrastructure have all been in Tehran's crosshairs. The prime minister added: "25% of the attacks are targeting civilian facilities. What has this got to do with the war? What do they want to achieve?" Over and over again, he returned to the global stakes - and that what happens in the Gulf won't stay in the Gulf. Qatar supplies roughly 20% of the world's gas and is one of the planet's largest fertiliser producers - meaning any sustained disruption would impact markets, food supplies and people worldwide. Even as the Gulf states insist this is not their fight, however, they are an integral aspect of it. And that, perhaps, is the central danger of this moment - a war that began between the US, Israel and Iran is now dragging in countries that want no part of it, but increasingly find themselves on its front lines.

The incident happened in the Beverly Hills area of LA on Sunday afternoon. Police confirmed to NBC News in Los Angeles that the star was home with her partner A$AP Rocky and their three young children. It is believed seven to nine rounds from an AR-15-style rifle were fired from a car - with at least four striking the house. What appear to be bullet holes can be seen in photos of the front gate but no injuries were reported. Police identified the woman as Ivanna Ortiz and said she remained in custody on $10m bail, according to NBC News. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky share a daughter and two sons.

The latest late-night broadside from Donald Trump has torn another strip off the tattered remains of the special relationship Sir Keir Starmer has spent the past year trying to cultivate. Politics Live: 'PM learning lessons from what went wrong in Iraq' The US president's scornful tirade against both the PM - and indeed, the whole of the UK ("our once Great Ally") - makes it very clear he's not going to forgive Starmer for refusing permission for American planes to use British military bases in their initial attack on Iran. As break-ups go, it's a bitter one, especially given the diplomatic effort and political capital Starmer has expended to develop his reputation as the so-called Trump whisperer. The Conservatives were already attacking the PM for failing to do more to support the US and Israel; now shadow home secretary Chris Philp claims he's "severely damaged the special relationship". Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been in Mar-a-Lago this weekend, surely hammering home his critique of the government with the Trump administration. Now it's emerged that former Labour prime minister Sir Tony Blair also believes Starmer is wrong not to have backed America from the start of the conflict, telling attendees at a private event, "if they are your ally and they are an indispensable cornerstone for your security…you had better show up". But for many in the Labour Party - and beyond - Blair is the very last person who should be giving advice on following American presidents into wars in the Middle East. Iran war latest: New supreme leader chosen His criticism of Starmer is therefore something of a godsend for the current PM - as it highlights the contrast between his own cautious approach to Blair's hugely controversial decision to join George W Bush's disastrous invasion of Iraq in 2003. Speaking on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was quick to make the comparison between "people in politics who think we should always agree with the US, whatever" and Sir Keir Starmer's decision to act "in the UK's national interest". "I think the point is to make sure that actually we learn the lessons from some of the things that went wrong in Iraq," she said. "I think that is exactly what Keir Starmer has done." Read more:US v Iran - how did we get here?Trump bruised by old ally turning its back The PM has made his own support for the principles of international law very clear this week - as well as his explicit opposition to Trump's stated goal of "regime change from the skies". The government claims the fundamentals of the British-American alliance are unchanged by this diplomatic spat. But Trump is clearly a dangerous adversary - and who knows how far-reaching the implications of this less-than-special relationship could be in terms of tariffs, security cooperation or the Chagos deal. 👉 Listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 For now, Starmer's decision to take a stand against the controversial president is winning him some plaudits among his own MPs - and perhaps with the public too. Recent polling suggests a slight uptick in his own popularity since the start of the Iran war - and only one in five voters supports the idea of Britain joining air strikes against the regime. It's been a long time since Starmer has found himself so firmly on the side of public opinion.

India smoked 255-5 after losing the toss in Ahmedabad, with Sanju Samson (89 off 46) passing fifty for the third straight match and opening partner Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21) slamming the fastest fifty of this year's tournament, from 18 deliveries. New Zealand were bundled out for 159 in 19 overs in reply - they were 72-5 after 8.1 - as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (4-15) bagged each of his wickets with slower balls. New Zealand's hearts broken again as India add to dynastyScorecard: India vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup finalT20 World Cup final - as it happened in AhmedabadStream cricket and more without a contract through NOW Bumrah was on a hat-trick after cleaning up Jimmy Neesham (8) and Matt Henry (0) in the 16th over and ended with career-best T20I figures after dismissing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner (43 off 35). Ishan Kishan - who had earlier tonked 54 from 25 balls - also produced two excellent catches, the second of which, a juggling effort at deep midwicket, removed Tim Seifert (52 off 26), and then a simple grab to get rid of Daryl Mitchell (17). Since going over a decade without picking up a global limited-overs title following Champions Trophy glory in England in 2013, India have won the last three, with their T20 triumphs in 2024 and now this year sandwiching the 2025 Champions Trophy. India beat New Zealand in that 50-over final a year ago and routed the same side on Sunday, becoming the first men's team to win the T20 World Cup at home and extending the Black Caps' wait for a maiden World Cup title after a fourth defeat in a final. India get off to a flier in final An early onslaught left the Kiwis shellshocked as Samson and Abhishek pounded India to 98-0 after seven overs - ample wides adding to the score and New Zealand's decision to select pacer Jacob Duffy (0-42) in place of off-spinner Cole McConchie spectacularly backfiring - while the hosts were then 203-1 after 15. Neesham's three-wicket burst in one over, in which Samson, Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav all fell - Suryakumar for a golden duck to a diving catch from Rachin Ravindra in the deep - dragged New Zealand back into the game, only for Shivam Dube (26no off 8) to collar Neesham's final over for 24 as India eclipsed the 253-7 they piled on against England in the semi-final run-fest in Mumbai. Dube dropped Finn Allen on nought in the first over of the chase, a blunder that could have cost India with the Kiwi opener blazing a T20 World Cup record 33-ball hundred in the nine-wicket demolition of South Africa in the last four. However, Allen (9) holed out off Axar (3-27) Patel before Bumrah removed Ravindra (1) with his first delivery - a superb slower ball that Kishan caught on the dive at deep square - and India went on claim a first victory over New Zealand in four attempts at T20 World Cups following losses in 2007, 2016 and 2021. India will aim to claim a first 50-over World Cup since the 2011 edition on home soil when the ODI showpiece is next held in Africa towards the end of 2027, having finished runners-up to Australia in 2023. India banish Ahmedabad blues Since that defeat in Ahmedabad three years ago, India have only suffered one loss across the next three ICC limited-overs events - earlier this month against South Africa in the Super 8s, also in Ahmedabad. There would be no issues at that venue against New Zealand, though, with batting brutality, fielding excellence - bar Dube's early dose of butterfingers and some sloppy errors from Hardik Pandya - and genius Bumrah playing their part. Bumrah's final wicket came when he castled Santner with a delicious off-cutter in the 18th over, before Abhishek picked up the title-winning wicket when Duffy (3) skied to Tilak Varma at long-on. New Zealand's runners-up finish follows the same result in the 2015 and 2019 50-over World Cups and 2021 T20 World Cup. They lost by the "barest of margins", to nick Ian Smith's iconic phrase, against England in an ODI World Cup epic seven years ago at Lord's, but this defeat at Narendra Modi Stadium was gargantuan. Watch cricket, including all England home internationals and The Hundred, plus more live on Sky Sports. Stream contract-free.

Dozens of trains were cancelled on Sunday after a four-storey building in Union Street, close to Glasgow Central Station, caught fire. The building has partially collapsed. Network Rail said the fire has been brought under control. Several businesses said on Monday their sites have been "destroyed", while a local MSP added the damage "looks like something out of the Blitz". A spokesperson for Network Rail said on Monday: "Glasgow Central Station remains closed following the fire in a building on Union Street on Sunday. "While the fire is now under control, emergency services are still on site and we continue to support their response. "The station will remain closed today and likely tomorrow. Timescales for reopening will only be confirmed once we are able to safely gain access and carry out the necessary checks. "All services to and from Glasgow Central are currently suspended, and passengers should continue to follow alternative travel arrangements as advised by their train operators. "We will provide further updates as soon as more information is available." ScotRail said on its website that 15 of its 36 routes have been disrupted over the incident, with no trains calling at Glasgow Central. First Minister John Swinney said in a post on X: "I am deeply concerned about the fire near Glasgow Central Station tonight, and very grateful to all of the emergency services who are responding. "Please continue to follow travel guidance, avoid the area and stay safe." 'Something out of the Blitz' Paul Sweeney, Labour MSP for Glasgow, said on X that the building - which he notes dates back to 1851 - had partially collapsed. "I hope the fire can be contained", he added on Sunday night. "The corner of the Forsyth Building, as well as the Caledonian Chambers and Central Hotel seem unaffected. "It's a massive blow to Union Street with the restoration of the Egyptian Halls in prospect." On Monday morning, Mr Sweeney told BBC Radio Scotland the damage "looks like something out of the Blitz" and that there are now concerns the remainder of the building will not be viable. "There's the cafe, there's the Blue Lagoon (fish and chip shop), of course, which is famous for many Glaswegians. It's been completely wiped out, destroyed. "I mean the building is a gutted shell... I spoke to building control officers last night on site. They don't have much hope that the building can be saved at all. Businesses close after site 'destroyed' In a statement on Instagram, a shop called Sexy Coffee said its business, located inside the building, had been destroyed. "We are absolutely devastated to confirm that the shop has sadly been destroyed in the fire," the statement said. "It is heartbreaking for us and our team, especially after the support and loyalty we have received from so many of you over the years." The shop added "this is not the end", and said: "We will rebuild, revamp the shop, and reopen as soon as possible. "In the meantime, our Argyle Street branch remains open, and we would love to welcome you there. "Thank you to all of our amazing customers for your continued support. It truly means everything to us. The owner of Willow Hair Salon confirmed on social media that "it looks like our entire building has been burnt to the ground" after the fire on Sunday. Annabel said that the fire ripped through the back of the building - "it's f***ed basically, the whole thing", she added - before saying all her appointments for the week are cancelled. Read more from Sky News:Rangers and Celtic fans in 'shameful' on-pitch clashesFormer Scotland rugby union captain stripped of MBE A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said it was alerted at 3.46pm to reports of a building fire on Union Street. "At its height, nine fire appliances and specialist resources were mobilised to the area, where firefighters are currently working to extinguish a fire affecting the ground floor of a four-storey building", the fire service said on Sunday. In an update at 6am, a spokesperson said: "The incident has since been scaled back and nine appliances, including three high-reach vehicles, remain in attendance. "There are no reported casualties, and crews remain at the scene."

During the ceremony, as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award on stage, a racial slur was shouted out by Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, who was there to celebrate a film about his life. The BBC failed to cut the slur from its broadcast of the 22 February event, and viewers could see the offending moment for more than 12 hours before the programme was taken down from BBC iPlayer. In a letter to Dame Caroline Dinenage, chairwoman of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Mr Davie said the BBC made a "genuine mistake" in allowing the racial slur to be broadcast. He said: "I want to assure you that the BBC profoundly regrets the events around the broadcast of the BAFTAs on Sunday 22 February. "The BBC has apologised for the serious mistake that was made, in allowing a racial slur to be broadcast and then remain on iPlayer overnight and into Monday morning. "We understand the hurt and shock that the mistake caused. I'd like to make clear: although the racial slur was symptomatic of a disability and an involuntary tic, it should never have been broadcast. "It was a genuine mistake, and we take full responsibility for our error." It came as a message to BBC employees, seen by Sky News, reveals "frustration" within the corporation about the way the fall out from the controversy had been handled. The email from BBC chief content officer, Kate Philips sent on Friday afternoon says an investigation into the BAFTAs broadcast is ongoing and acknowledges the "upset and hurt" caused. Ms Philips also tells BBC staff: I've really appreciated your honesty as you've detailed the impact this has had. "I know there is frustration that my first email didn't give more detail, but I thought it was more important to reach out to you all at that point, than wait until I had a further update." Mr Davie who announced his resignation in November - said that there were two incidents where a racial slur was shouted during the ceremony. Regarding the incident where Jordan and Lindo were on stage, he said: "Although this is the subject of ongoing review, our initial evidence gathering has found that no one in the on-site broadcast truck heard this when they were watching the live feed. "Because no one in the broadcast truck was aware it was on the live feed, there was therefore no editorial decision made to leave the language in." The BAFTAs programme was edited down from the three-hour live show filmed two hours earlier that evening, and went out on BBC1 at 7pm. Read more from Sky News:Four arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for IranBAFTAs host addresses 'trauma triggering' broadcast Both Lindo and Jordan appeared to pause after the insult was heard, then continued their presentation. Davidson, who was attending the ceremony as the inspiration behind the film I Swear, which dramatises his life, said he is "deeply mortified" his involuntary tics caused him to blurt out the offensive language. The backlash to the incident overshadowed the film's success at the ceremony, with relative newcomer Robert Aramayo, who plays Davidson, taking home the best actor award over the likes of Oscar favourite Timothee Chalamet and Hollywood royalty Leonardo DiCaprio.

The King is due to visit the US next month to commemorate 250 years since the country's independence. But there have been calls for the monarch to postpone the visit in the wake of the escalating row between Washington and London. President Donald Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Sir Keir over the UK's refusal to allow the US to launch its initial attacks on Iran from British bases. Politics Live: PM 'learning lessons from what went wrong in Iraq' Sir Ed called on the prime minister to cancel the King's trip due to the "illegal" war launched more than a week ago that has seen retaliatory airstrikes across the Middle East. The Lib Dem leader said on Sunday: "Keir Starmer should advise the King that the state visit to the US scheduled for April should be called off. "At a time when Trump has launched an illegal war that is devastating the Middle East and pushing up energy bills for British families, it's clear this visit should not go ahead. "A state visit from our King would be seen as yet another huge diplomatic coup for President Trump, so it should not be given to someone who repeatedly insults and damages our country." Sir Keir's decision not to grant permission for the first wave of military action prompted a raft of criticism from Mr Trump in recent days, including a personal attack on the prime minister as being "not Winston Churchill". Sir Keir later granted permission for "defensive" US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. After reports that the UK was preparing an aircraft carrier to go to the Middle East, the US president posted on Saturday that the UK was "finally giving thought" to sending two, but "we don't need them any longer". He added: "But we will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!". Downing Street confirmed this afternoon that Mr Trump has since spoken to Sir Keir in a phone call. The call was understood to have lasted 20 minutes. A readout from Downing Street about what was discussed said: "The leaders began by discussing the latest situation in the Middle East and the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use of RAF bases in support of the collective self-defence of partners in the region. "The prime minister also shared his heartfelt condolences with President Trump and the American people following the deaths of six US soldiers. "They looked forward to speaking again." Read More:Polling suggests PM's Iran stance is with public opinionWhy hasn't the Iranian regime collapsed?Sir Keir has defended his decision not to permit the US to use British bases in the opening assault against the Tehran regime, suggesting it could have been unlawful. Speaking to Sky News's Trevor Phillips earlier, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the prime minister would not turn to "rhetoric or hyperbole" and would focus on "calm, steady decision-making". The prime minister agreed a week ago to allow the US to strike Iran defensively from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia, an island in the Indian Ocean. This weekend four American bombers landed at Fairford and the US started using British bases for "specific defensive operations" to prevent Iran firing missiles in the region.

The world No 1 defeated James Wade in the final for the second year in succession - becoming the first back-to-back UK Open winner since Michael van Gerwen in 2016. Littler has not lost at a premier ranking event since defeat to Wade at the European Championship in Dortmund last October. Luke Littler retains UK Open with win over James WadeLuke Littler among Laureus World Sports Awards nomineesPremier League Darts schedule and full resultsGot Sky? Watch darts and more on Sky Sports appNot got Sky? Get instant access contract-free on NOW The teenager has won the last two World Championships and is also the reigning World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam, Players Championship Finals and World Masters champion. The European Championship, won last time out by Gian van Veen, is the only major PDC ranking title not currently in his possession, while he was beaten in the final of the non-ranking Premier League by Luke Humphries in 2025. Asked if a clean sweep of the sport's prestigious trophies is his goal, Littler said: "That is obviously the main aim. "Even when I came off from my [UK Open semi-final against Josh Rock], I was straight on Instagram and TikTok, having a scroll and seeing how many consecutive semis it has been. I know my semi-finals record is good and my finals records is there as well. "I am always on social media and I think it was a day or two before I travelled down I saw the last person to go back-to-back here was Michael [van Gerwen] 10 years ago. It was Gary Anderson at the Worlds. I took it game by game and got the job done." Littler: Premier League win in Cardiff 'massive' Littler made a sluggish start to this season's Premier League, failing to reach a final across the first four weeks of the competition. But he bounced back in Cardiff last week with his first nightly win, hitting 170 finishes against home favourites Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton en route to the trophy. Littler added: "The Premier League [in Cardiff] was a massive win as it has obviously not been the start I wanted. Hopefully I can kick on and get even better. "Even leading up the Premier League, people were doubting me not to win a game. I then beat [Price and Clayton] in their backyard and hit a 170 against them both." Littler hoping to meet tennis star Alcaraz Littler, who described Wade as a "gentleman" who has "plenty more left in the tank" after he beat 'The Machine' in Minehead on Sunday night, has been nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award Men's world tennis No 1 Carlos Alcaraz is among those shortlisted for World Sportsman of the Year and Littler hopes to speak to the Spaniard at the ceremony. He added: "Hopefully I can meet Alcaraz. I am a big tennis fan and he won me some money against Novak Djokovic [recently]! "It is an amazing feeling, I think I have broken through twice now, I did it in 2024! It is obviously massive." Watch Night Six of Premier League Darts, from Nottingham, live on Sky Sports Action from 7pm on Thursday. Stream darts and more sport with NOW, contract-free