She performed in the 1960s group, best known for hits including Be My Baby, Walking in the Rain, Baby, I Love You and (The Best Part of) Breakin' Up, alongside her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett. The band's official Instagram page shared the news of her death, calling her "a light" to those who knew her. The post, which showed Talley Ross sitting in front of a portrait of the band, said: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross' passing. She was a light to those who knew and loved her. "As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie and Estelle, Nedra's voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. "Her contribution to the group's story and their defining influence will live forever. "Rest peacefully dear Nedra. Thanks for the magic." Talley Ross' daughter, Nedra K Ross, also shared the news of her mother's death on Facebook. She wrote: "At approximately 8:30 this morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord. "She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord. There will be a Celebration of Life in the future and I will post information when plans have been confirmed." The group, which formed in 1957, were known for their signature beehive hair and rocketed to fame due to their collaboration with music producer Phil Spector. The only released one studio album - Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica (1964) - but their music has stood the test of time. The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

She performed in the 1960s group, best known for hits including Be My Baby, Walking in the Rain, Baby, I Love You and (The Best Part of) Breakin' Up, alongside her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett. The band's official Instagram page shared the news of her death, calling her "a light" to those who knew her. The post, which showed Talley Ross sitting in front of a portrait of the band, said: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross' passing. She was a light to those who knew and loved her. "As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie and Estelle, Nedra's voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. "Her contribution to the group's story and their defining influence will live forever. "Rest peacefully dear Nedra. Thanks for the magic." Talley Ross' daughter, Nedra K Ross, also shared the news of her mother's death on Facebook. She wrote: "At approximately 8:30 this morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord. "She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord. There will be a Celebration of Life in the future and I will post information when plans have been confirmed." The group, which formed in 1957, were known for their signature beehive hair and rocketed to fame due to their collaboration with music producer Phil Spector. The only released one studio album - Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica (1964) - but their music has stood the test of time. The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

Can the King save the UK-US special relationship? As the King touches down in Washington for a state visit, Anne - who was at the White House correspondent's dinner -describes the moment a security incident plunged the night into chaos. With a critical three days ahead, Sam and Anne discuss the high-stakes diplomacy facing Britain and whether the strained relationship could be reset. Back in Westminster, with parliament days from prorogation, Sam runs through the key government bills hanging in the balance and previews a major day at the Foreign Affairs Committee, as the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal rumbles on. Plus, with 10 days to go until the local elections, and elections in Scotland and Wales, what options does Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have on the table after polling day?

Netherlands playmaker Simons went down clutching his right knee in the 58th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves, which earned Spurs a first Premier League victory of 2026. After Simons fell to the floor following a collision with Wolves defender Hugo Bueno, the 23-year-old attempted to run off the injury but collapsed in front of Tottenham's medical staff and subsequently left Molineux on a stretcher. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Tottenham news & transfers⚪Spurs fixtures & scores | FREE highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Tottenham games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 The absence of £52m Simons is just the latest injury blow for Spurs, who sit two points adrift of safety with four games to go, after seeing summer-signing Mohammed Kudus and captain Cristian Romero ruled for the rest of the season in the first month of De Zerbi's time in charge. Spurs confirmed the severity of Simons' injury on Monday morning and said he "will undergo surgery in the coming weeks" before beginning his rehabilitation with the club's medical team. Simons had revealed in a post on Instagram on Sunday evening that he would not be fit enough to feature in Spurs' final four league games of the season or this summer's World Cup for Netherlands. "They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way. My season has come to an abrupt end and I'm just trying to process it," the former Paris Saint-Germain player said. "Honestly, I'm heartbroken. None of it makes sense. "All I've wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me, along with the World Cup." Simons had endured a frustrating debut campaign in England, only showing flashes of his class under Thomas Frank before being bizarrely frozen out by Igor Tudor, but looked set for a key role with De Zerbi, especially after a wonder strike in a 2-2 home draw with Brighton. Instead, Simons can play no part in Spurs' desperate efforts to overturn a two-point deficit to 17th-placed West Ham in order to avoid their first relegation in 49 years. Simons added: "It'll take some time to find peace with this but I'll continue to be the best team-mate I can be. I have no doubt that together we'll win this fight. "I'll walk this path now, guided by faith, with strength, with resilience, with belief as I count down the days to getting back out there. Be patient with me." Spurs might pay 'ultimate price' for injury problems Ex-Spurs boss Tim Sherwood on Sky Sports FC: "Injuries have derailed Tottenham all season, and it can't be bad luck. "They need to review and [have] a good look at what's happening to their players because we can all get injured from contact, but a lot of these injuries are not contact. "They are twists and soft tissue injuries. And ultimately, it looks like they might have to pay the price for it, the ultimate price, which is relegation. "If you're a manager, you're going in, your players - some of your best players - keep getting injured and you can't get them back to fitness. "Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, it's been a hell of a long time since they've been injured. So they're going to need a good look at that in the summer." Spurs' persistent injury issues 'need to be looked at' Sky Sports News reporter Michael Bridge on Sky Sports FC: "If Tottenham do get relegated, they could still have James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Xavi Simons, three very big names, still at the club in the Championship. "That's a ruptured ACL for Simons; you can forget this year. That's done. "So with his wages and everything, you've got to look at the financial side of it as well. I'm sorry to say, but [Spurs' persistent injury issues] need to be looked at. This is ridiculous now. "When I saw [Simons' injury], I think, 'why is he walking? Why are [the medical team] getting him to walk it off?' I'm just asking questions out loud here. "It looked like a bad one when you see it and it is the worst possible one." 'Up and down first season for Simons' Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge: "We forget how young he [Simons] is and how difficult it is to move to the Premier League. So it's been a bit of an up and down first season for him. "He's been in the side, out of the side, he showed more glimpses when he was playing in the Champions League for Spurs this season. "But, over the last few weeks, under Roberto De Zerbi, he's really coming into his own. He scored that absolutely stunning goal against Brighton. "It really was a brilliant goal out of nothing. And this is what Spurs are going to miss over the next few games, just that individual bit of brilliance which he's capable of. "The players, they've got to step up, but they don't really have that kind of creativity in the side, so he's going to have to mix it and match it a bit more now. "He hasn't got many to call back from the bench, so it's going to be a difficult few weeks. That injury list is just absolutely ridiculous."

Dame Sarah, who officially became leader of the Church of England in March, met with the pontiff on Monday morning for a private prayer and discussion, before they each gave an address. The two leaders' churches do not agree on women's ordination and Catholicism does not allow women to become priests, but Dame Sarah and Pope Leo have found common ground. The archbishop arrived to meet privately with Leo in his library on Monday morning, and brought gifts including a jar of honey made from nectar from beehives in Lambeth Palace Garden, London. The pair then prayed together in the Chapel of Urban VIII within the Apostolic Palace, which houses the pontiff's private apartment and top offices of the Holy See. In her address, Dame Sarah told the pontiff: "You have spoken powerfully about the many injustices in our world today, but you have spoken even more powerfully about hope." She added that he could be "assured of a warm welcome from the Church of England" if he visits the UK. Dame Sarah's four-day pilgrimage to Rome comes after the King and Queen visited the Vatican last October. On that occasion, Charles and Leo made history by praying together in a symbolic moment of unity for Anglicans and Roman Catholics across the globe. Dame Sarah told the Pope on Monday: "I am mindful, too, of how much His Majesty The King valued his recent visit, especially the shared prayer and spirit of fraternity it embodied." Read more:Who is the new Archbishop of Canterbury?Trump deletes AI image of himself as Jesus Since assuming their positions, both religious leaders have called for peace amid ongoing war - but the Pope's statements have led to scathing criticism from Donald Trump. After Leo used his first Easter message to strongly criticise war and call on "those who have weapons [to] lay them down", the US president called the pontiff "weak on crime, and terrible for foreign policy" and demanded he "focus on being a great pope, not a politician". Pope Leo then doubled down on his comments, warning the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants". Dame Sarah - who is currently on a four-day pilgrimage to Rome - issued a statement backing the Pope's calls for peace, urging "all those entrusted with political authority to pursue every possible peaceful and just means of resolving conflict". Lambeth Palace said her visit to Rome is designed "to strengthen Anglican-Roman Catholic relations through prayer, personal encounter, and formal theological dialogue".

Jake Reiner, whose younger brother Nick has been charged with their murders, has told how his "world collapsed" after being informed that his parents had been found dead at their home in Los Angeles on 14 December. Writing on Substack, the 34-year-old actor and writer said: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed. I was in a trance. "The only thing I could focus on was that I needed to get to my childhood home. I needed to get to my sister [Romy]. I needed to figure out what the hell just happened." He added: "It's too devastating to comprehend. I still wake up every morning having to convince myself that, no, it's not a dream. This truly is my living nightmare." His father, 78, and his mother, 70, were found dead in the bedroom by paramedics responding to an emergency call. "They should be enjoying the rest of their lives peacefully while growing older together," wrote Reiner in the post, entitled "Mom and Dad". "Instead, that was ripped away from them, from me, from Romy, and there was nothing we could do about it." He went on: "My parents won't be at my wedding, they won't get to hold their future grandchild, and they won't get to see me have the successful career I'm still seeking. "It simultaneously breaks my heart and enrages me." Reiner did not name his brother, who is alleged to have stabbed his parents before fleeing, in the post. However, he said: "Sure, any loss of a parent is devastating, but nothing compares to losing both of them at the same time and, on top of that, having your brother be at the center of it. It's almost too impossible to process." Read more from Sky News:Trump's $1m 'gold card' is yet to pay dividendsWorld Cup final tickets on sale - for £1.7m each Nick Reiner, held without bail since his arrest, has pleaded not guilty to their murders. The 32-year-old is due to return to court on 29 April for the scheduling of a preliminary hearing, where prosecutors will present evidence and a judge will decide if it is enough for him to go to trial.

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones, said the effects of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would result in price hikes due to energy supply issues rather than shortages on supermarket shelves. Politics latest: Defiant Starmer signals intent to fight on On how long higher prices will remain, he told the BBC: "I think our best guess is eight-plus months from the point of resolution that you'll see economic impacts coming through the system. "People will see higher energy prices, food prices and those types of issues, flight ticket prices, as a consequence of what Donald Trump has done in the Middle East." Mr Jones is heading up a contingency planning group of ministers meeting twice a week to focus on live monitoring of stock levels and what plans are in place for addressing supply chain disruption. The group will assess how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the subsequent reduction in oil, gas and ammonia supply - and hike in prices - is directly affecting the UK. Ministers are keen to stress there are no shortages yet, and drivers should continue to fill up as usual and not change travel plans over fears of potential jet fuel shortages. There have also been fears the war could hit stocks of carbon dioxide, made from ammonia, which is used in the slaughter of some animals, in food preservation and to make sparkling drinks, as well as for defence purposes and medical uses such as MRI scanning. Ammonia is also used in fertiliser for crops. Earlier this month, reports said the government was planning for a worst-case scenario in which the UK could face food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues due to CO2 shortages. Read more:Labour leadership chatter growsIs Ed Davey a disruptor or centrist dad? Sir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the new Middle East Response Committee on Tuesday, which Mr Jones will report into. Mr Jones said: "This is not our war. The government made the right call to stay out of the conflict and only take defensive action to protect Britain's interests. "We're acting now to prepare for, and mitigate where possible, the impact on our economy and domestic security as a result of the conflict. "The prime minister wants to see a toll-free Strait of Hormuz reopened as soon as possible. The UK is working tirelessly with our international partners to find a permanent solution to this crisis and minimise the knock-on impact to households. "We will always put the British people's interests first."

This year's Open Championship will be hosted at Royal Birkdale, while the tournament will return to the 'Home of Golf' at St Andrews in 2027. However, Trump's Turnberry Golf Club, which has been seeking a spot on The Open rotation for many years, will not host The Open in the foreseeable future and until multiple logistical issues can be addressed. Where are the upcoming majors being held?Latest PGA Tour results and scheduleGet Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract Muirfield has also been omitted from the R&A's immediate plans. The Scottish golf club last hosted The Open back in 2013, when Phil Mickelson won by three shots to claim the Claret Jug. While it is widely regarded as one of the top 100 golf courses in the world, former R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said in 2016 that Muirfield would not host The Open until the course lifted its ban on female members. "If the policy at the club should change, we would reconsider Muirfield as a venue in future," he said. A year later, members at Muirfield voted to allow female golfers to apply for membership, but it has still not been granted a spot in The Open rotation, even after Rory McIlroy urged the R&A to add it back to the rota in January. A return to Muirfield will not happen until at least 2031, after it was revealed that its neighbour, the Renaissance Club, would host the Genesis Scottish Open until 2030. The Open returns to Royal Lytham The Open, which will be played from August 3 to August 6 in 2028, returns to Royal Lytham for the first time since 2012 when Ernie Els lifted the famous Claret Jug for a second time. The South African joined an illustrious roll of champions at Royal Lytham & St Annes, including Bobby Jones, Bobby Locke, Peter Thomson, Sir Bob Charles, Tony Jacklin, Gary Player, Seve Ballesteros, Tom Lehman and David Duval. Mark Darbon, chief executive of The R&A, said: "Royal Lytham & St Annes is widely renowned as one of the world's finest links courses and has witnessed many great championship moments since The Open was first played there in 1926 when the legendary Bobby Jones won. "This is one of golf's most cherished and historic venues and The Open's return to these famous links will spark huge interest among fans to be part of one of the world's great sporting events and celebrate the rich traditions of golf's original Championship." Tim Walker, chairman of council at Royal Lytham & St Annes, said: "We are honoured to be chosen as the host venue for The 156th Open in 2028. "The club has a long and successful association with The Open, and we take great pride in our place within the Championship's history. "It is fitting that this announcement comes as we mark 100 years since Bobby Jones' victory here in 1926 and the granting of our Royal status. "We look forward to welcoming the world's leading players, together with spectators and audiences from across the globe, to our links on England's golf coast." The R&A is moving The Open Championship back to August in 2028 to ensure its schedule does not clash with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Scottie Scheffler won The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in 2025 to secure his fourth major title and first Claret Jug. This year's Open will be staged at Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. Lytham and St Annes will also host this year's AIG Women's Open from July 29 to August 2, live on Sky Sports. Trump, Turnberry and the R&A The US President has long hoped that Turnberry could one day return to The Open rotation. Mr Trump, who bought the resort in April 2014, reportedly made requests to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for the south Ayrshire venue to be selected to stage the championship. Turnberry's Ailsa Course has hosted The Open four times, with Stewart Cink's triumph in 2009 being the last time the major was staged at the Scottish course. Approximately 120,000 spectators passed through the gates during all four rounds of the tournament. While it is one of the best golf courses in the British Isles, the R&A believes the course would pose logistical and financial difficulties due to its remote location on the Ayrshire coast. The R&A addressed the matter in 2021, explaining it had reservations that the focus of an Open Championship at Turnberry would not be on the golf course but rather on matters relating to the US President. That statement came shortly after the PGA of America withdrew Trump National Golf Club Bedminster's right to stage the 2022 PGA Championship. "We had no plans to stage any of our championships at Turnberry and will not do so in the foreseeable future," an R&A statement read. "We will not return until we are convinced that the focus will be on the championship, the players and the course itself, and we do not believe that is achievable in the current circumstances." In 2025, Trump's son, Eric, met with R&A officials to speak more on the venue. The talks were largely positive, but a sticking point remained. Darbon said that he "would love" to see the event return to Turnberry, but added that the golf course was not logistically and financially viable. "Unless we address the logistical challenges, it's difficult for us to go back. I met a couple of months ago with Eric Trump and some of the leadership from the Trump golf organisation from Turnberry," Darbon said at the time. "We had a really good discussion. I think they understand clearly where we are coming from. We talked through some of the challenges that we have, so we have a good dialogue with them." The Guardian reported in 2025 that a spokesperson from the Prime Minister's government had also contacted the R&A to request that Turnberry host The Open in 2028. However, any decision to host the final major of the golf season was independent of the government. "We regularly engage with government and local government regarding venues," an R&A spokesperson told Sky Sports in 2025. "We have explained the logistical challenges around Turnberry to the government, and they are aware of the position." The R&A received over one million applications for tickets to the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, with last year's event at Royal Portrush breaking records, with 278,000 patrons entering the grounds during all four tournament days - the highest attendance for The Open outside of St Andrews. "I think we've been extremely clear on our position in respect of Turnberry," Darbon said. "We love the golf course but we've got some big logistical challenges there. You see the scale of their set-up here and we've got some work to do on the road, rail and accommodation infrastructure." Despite that, the PGA Tour will this week head to Trump National Doral in Miami for the inaugural Cadillac Championship, the fourth Signature Event of the 2026 season, live on Sky Sports. Watch all four rounds of The Cadillac Championship at Donald Trump's Miami golf course, with live coverage commencing on Thursday from 4pm on Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract.