The investigation relates to the surveillance of locations and individuals. Officers arrested one Iranian and three dual British/Iranian nationals, shortly after 1am in Barnet and Harrow in north London, and Watford in Hertfordshire on Friday. Iran war latest: Trump says invasion would be 'waste of time' The men were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected National Security Act offences. Two men, aged 40 and 55, were arrested at addresses in the Barnet area, along with a 52-year-old man in Watford and a 22-year-old man in Harrow, according to a police statement. Officers said searches were taking place in Barnet, Watford and another address in Wembley. Another six men, aged between 20 and 49, were arrested at the same location in Harrow on suspicion of assisting an offender. One of the men was further arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. All 10 men remain in custody. Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: "Today's arrests are part of a long-running investigation and part of our ongoing work to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it. "We understand the public may be concerned, in particular the Jewish community, and as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us." It comes as the US and Israeli military continue to launch airstrikes on Iran, which has retaliated with drone attacks across the Middle East. The UK is not involved in offensive operations but is providing defensive assistance to allies in the region. In a statement to the Commons on Monday, Sir Keir Starmer hinted at the challenge faced by counter-terrorism officers. "In the UK, Iran has directed threats toward dissidents and the Jewish community," the prime minister said. "Over the last year alone, Iran-backed plots against people in the UK have been disrupted. We must be clear about the threat that Iran poses." In October, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum described an increase in state threats and said his officers had "tracked more than 20 potentially lethal Iran-backed plots" in just one year. Commenting on the arrests, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood thanked the security forces and police for keeping "Britain safe from a potential threat". "The Jewish community and the wider public will understandably be concerned by today's arrests. We continue to monitor the situation closely and engage with those affected," she added in a post on X. Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel said: "The alleged attempts to spy on the British Jewish community highlight the foul antisemitism at the heart of the fundamentalist regime in Tehran." Read more from Sky News:Iran accused of stoking antisemitismIran summons UK envoy over arrestsAlleged terror plot against Israeli embassy Jewish groups, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said they were grateful to police, but the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) also criticised the government, saying ministers had not "taken seriously" the Iranian threat, which had been "long recognised by British Jews". "The government's failure to keep its promise to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)... has sent the message that support for the brutal Iranian regime and its Jew-hating and West-hating ideology is perfectly acceptable in Britain," the CAA added in a statement.

The 44-year-old star spent the night in the cells after being detained by officers on Wednesday evening, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesperson confirmed. She has been scheduled to appear in court on 4 May. Meanwhile, her Instagram account, on which she frequently shares short videos of herself dancing in her living room, appears to have been deactivated. Searching for the account, which had more than 42m followers, now brings up the message "Sorry, this page isn't available". The singer "showed signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests" after being pulled over, police said. The spokesperson said: "At approximately 8.48pm, a black BMW 430i was reported to the CHP's Ventura Communications Centre for driving erratically at a high rate of speed on southbound US-101 near the Borchard Road exit in Newbury Park." Spears, who police said was alone in the car, was later arrested for "driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol" and taken to Ventura County Main Jail, north west of Los Angeles. Ventura County Sheriff's Office online records give Spears' height as 5ft 5ins and her occupation as "celebrity". Chemical test results are pending and the investigation is ongoing, police said. She was released from jail at around 6am local time. Her representative said, after the news emerged, that her arrest was "completely inexcusable" and the incident "can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life". In a statement, they said: "This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life. "Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. "Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being." In 2007, Spears avoided a criminal hit-and-run trial by paying for damages after photographers pictured Spears steering her car into another vehicle as she tried to park in a California car park and walking away after assessing the damage to her own car. In 2021, she went through a high-profile court battle to end the 13-year conservatorship that had allowed her father to control her freedom and finances due to concerns over her mental health. While Spears has not released new music for several years, in February, she sold part of her rights to her back catalogue to music publisher Primary Wave. While the exact fee is unknown, Sources told TMZ the deal was of similar value to the $200m (£150m) deal signed by Justin Bieber when he sold his back catalogue. In 2024, Spears said she would "never return to the music industry" and shut down speculation that a new album was on the way.

While there are often briefings out of cabinet and Parliamentary Labour Party meetings, revealing details of top-secret talks held by the NSC "should be a red line", the former deputy Labour leader said. Her comments on Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast come after intimate details of NSC deliberations held just preceding and following the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran were revealed by The Spectator. Iran war latest - follow live The magazine reported that at a meeting last Friday, Sir Keir Starmer wanted to allow the US to use British bases for political reasons, but was blocked by four cabinet ministers, led by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. The prime minister then agreed to it for defensive purposes on Sunday after the US made a formal request the previous day. Although Sir Keir has said there was not a "specific decision to be made" on the Friday, the government has not denied the story, so this appears to be the first leak of top-secret NSC deliberations since 2019. 👉 Listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Speaking to our political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Baroness Harman hit out at the leaker or leakers, saying national security discussions need to be held in private. She said: "The prime minister has got to be able to go to his NSC and discuss issues with colleagues - that's how government functions." 'Red line' has been crossed Details of cabinet meetings and weekly meetings of Labour MPs often leak, and although Harman "disapproves" of that, "it's not the end of the world". "But there should be a real red line against briefing out of National Security Council," she continued. "It's particularly worrying because it seems the briefing is not criticising the decision. They're supporting the decision, but they're just saying it wasn't Keir Starmer's original decision - he was just overridden by other members of the cabinet. "So I think it's utterly dysfunctional and destructive, and I thoroughly disapprove of it. I'm really dismayed about it. "Any prime minister needs to be able to discuss with the cabinet colleagues in the NSC and actually not be undermined." Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson agreed, saying the NSC should be "a sacrosanct space where the most top-level security people" are "able to discuss things and make decisions in the national interest". Read more from Sky News:Trump sacks Kristi NoemUK diesel hits 16-month high Leaks from the NSC are rare, and the last time conversations appeared in the media was in 2019, when contents of two meetings were published in newspapers. In September that year, details of an NSC meeting about bringing back the British children of Islamic State fighters in camps in northern Syria were published by the Mail On Sunday. Before that, in April, details of an NSC meeting about whether Chinese firm Huawei should be involved in the UK's 5G network were published in The Daily Telegraph. Then prime minister Theresa May launched an internal leak inquiry, which led to the firing of the then defence secretary, Sir Gavin Williamson, although he denied being responsible. Downing Street has not said if Sir Keir has launched an inquiry after the leak of last week's NSC meetings.

Spurs' latest defeat, a 3-1 home loss to Crystal Palace, was their fifth in a row and third under Tudor, who was tasked with the responsibility of turning their ailing campaign around when replacing Thomas Frank 22 days ago. Tudor is their seventh head coach in less than seven years. He watched as his team capitulated in front of a despairing crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday - conceding three goals in seven first-half minutes after Micky van de Ven was sent off. Some fans were seen fleeing the ground before half-time. By the time Spurs next play at home - against Nottingham Forest, live on Sky Sports - they could conceivably find themselves inside the bottom three rather than hovering above it. The deepening crisis at Tottenham comes after winning the Europa League last season and advancing to the knockout stage of this year's Champions League, a competition some believe must now be sacrificed, somewhat inexplicably, in order to prioritise Premier League safety. So, where now? Sky Sports' Michael Bridge answers key questions. Tudor refuses to comment on future after Palace defeatTottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace - Match report & highlightsTottenham news & transfers⚪ | Spurs fixtures & scores'If you need a lift, Spurs will help you out' I did wonder last night if Tottenham would consider making a change. Igor Tudor was brought in because of his reputation as a firefighter but it hasn't happened. Three games, three defeats. I'm not sure you can look too deeply at the north London derby, Tudor had about 12 fit players to choose from for that game. But last night [against Crystal Palace] was the absolute must-win. No excuses. Palace have not been on a great run themselves. But if you're feeling flat, Spurs will be there for you. It was quite an atmosphere last night, so many fans just numb. They can't believe what they are seeing. It could even get worse before it gets better. This is the reality: Tottenham could be the first team in history to look at resting players for a Champions League last-16 tie. I'm genuinely serious about that. 'Spurs too used to losing' The club are being forced to take stock again. There will be discussions happening today. We talk about who to bring in, what is attractive about Spurs at the moment? This is a massive football club, best stadium, best training ground. But the problem over the past few years is that they have got used to losing. The key difference now is that three teams were essentially already down by January last season; this year, clubs are fighting for their place. Spurs can't keep relying on West Ham and Nottingham Forest to lose games. The way I see it at the moment, I don't see where Spurs' next point is going to come from. That is a worry. What do you actually have? There are about 12 fit players; their faces are on the floor. It might look great on the outside, with this state-of-the-art stadium, but inside you've got a massive job. Are club planning a change? Tudor is scheduled to take Tottenham's press conference on Monday night ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital. It suggests the club are not expected to make another change in the dugout, despite the significant fallout from defeat to Palace, with Tudor dismissing questions over his future and insisting the team are "going in the direction I want to go". Tottenham have nine games to save their season, next travelling to Anfield in the league to take on Liverpool, before a high-stakes meeting with Nottingham Forest on March 22, live on Sky Sports. Spurs fixtures & scores What would implications of relegation be? Tottenham Hotspur being relegated would be one of the biggest stories in Premier League history. Rival clubs are foaming at the mouth at the idea. It's simply unthinkable that a club of Tottenham's size slip into the Championship, but they're heading that way after countless defeats. Many regard Spurs as having the best stadium in the world. It generates on average £4.5m per match. Some Spurs players reportedly face up to 50 per cent wage cuts if they're relegated but just how many would actually stay at the club? They will have to rip up managerial targets. Does a new director of football come in? Season ticket pricing details have already been released. They will also have to be rethought. There are a very small minority who think relegation would be a good thing as the club needs a reset and some at board level might deserve it but the truth is, they really don't fully understand the scale of consequences. Instant promotion would be far from a guarantee with so much upheaval in a short summer.

The British defence secretary, visiting the base at the time, was taken into "a windowless room" just before he was due to dial into a COBRA meeting. The warning system at the base is quite unsophisticated, unable to be specific like the Israeli equivalent, and so the alarms are sounded out of caution, not necessarily because something is incoming, but it did underline the threat to the island, so close to Lebanon and the Iranian proxy Hezbollah which is believed to be responsible for the attacks. One drone did get through the defences on Sunday. It flew undetected, low to the sea, and was described as "tiny". But it still managed to put a hole in a hangar normally used to house American U2 spy planes. It probably wasn't a lucky shot: the hangar, with two U2s parked outside, is clearly visible on Google Maps. In my interview with John Healey I asked him when the option to deploy a Royal Navy destroyer first hit his desk. He suggested he'd had options for weeks. I pressed him to clarify it was his decision to delay then, and he didn't disagree. But afterwards, defence sources told me the Royal Navy only gave him the option on Tuesday. Either way, whether military planners or the defence secretary himself, the plan came too late for the Cypriot government and people on the island. The ship won't depart until next week. A French frigate, the Languedoc, has already arrived off Cyprus. Based in Toulon, it was already much closer of course, but notably able to leave port immediately. Read more from Sky News:Day Six of Iran warKurds chomping at the bit as they prepare for war Cyprus is being targeted because of the presence of British military, and they expect the UK to defend it accordingly. Britain did take some precautions before the war with Iran started. Six F35 jets were sent to complement eight Typhoons permanently stationed in Cyprus. Some of those F35s have been used to shoot down drones over Jordan in recent days. Ground based, short range air defences have also been deployed and Wildcat helicopters, which have a capability to detect drones, are due to arrive in Cyprus over the weekend. Senior military commanders argue that events have moved quickly, which they have, although the drumbeat to war was getting louder for weeks and Iran made no secret of its threat to attack widely across the region in response. Attacks on RAF Akrotiri, which houses US personnel and belongs to Britain, still historically one of Iran's main enemies, should not have come as a surprise. The British government originally denied the Americans access to use British bases for attacks on Iran because they didn't agree with the legal basis for the war. It has now reversed that decision based on the theory that American strikes on Iranian missile batteries are helping defend the region, and thereby British interests, from Iranian attacks. On those grounds, would Britain go further and join in with offensive attacks, I asked the defence secretary. Three times he refused to rule that out.

Yalda Hakim, who hosts international news show The World With Yalda Hakim, won presenter of the year, home news correspondent Mollie Malone was named emerging talent of the year, and 24 Hours In The Kill Zone by international news correspondent John Sparks won in the digital journalism category. It is the ninth year in a row Sky News has won the channel of the year award. Executive Chairman David Rhodes said: "We are so proud to continue the rich legacy of Sky News in live and breaking news for people across the UK and, especially at this time, around the world. "Sky News has changed so much since we first won this award, when we were a single TV channel. "Adding streaming and digital audiences, we've never left behind that commitment to eyewitness video that the judges have recognised, which makes it more meaningful for so many hardworking colleagues to receive this award." Yousra Elbagir: TV journalist of the year Elbagir has reported extensively on the war in Sudan over the last year, including an investigation into the "killing fields" where thousands have been targeted. "It is a crisis that has slipped from global attention even as the suffering worsens," she said. "The siege of my hometown, Khartoum, and the destruction of my family home brought the realities of this war painfully close - a reminder of what's at stake in the stories I share." 'A privilege to be on the ground' Hakim was unable to receive her award in person because she's reporting on the ground in the Middle East. She has also reported from Israel and Ukraine and has interviewed numerous world leaders in the past year. "During one of the most intense and consequential periods for global affairs it's a privilege to be on the ground, face to face with the people most impacted by conflict," she said. Among her interviews was one with Pakistan's defence minister who, when asked about funding and training terrorists, said his country had been "doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades". Malone has covered growing issues with safety in UK prisons including how drones are being used to transport contraband inside. She has also reported on criticism of the government's violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy. Sparks' digital journalism award follows his coverage after he joined Ukrainian troops in an area targeted by explosive-carrying drones. Like Hakim, his coverage of the war in the Middle East means he was not able to accept his award in person. Sky News also had nominations for deputy political editor Sam Coates in the political journalist of the year category; data and forensic correspondent Tom Cheshire was nominated for specialist journalist of the year, special correspondent Alex Crawford was also nominated in the television journalist of the year category. And Sky News' coverage of Syria: After Assad was also nominated in the news coverage - international category.

Donald Trump has said he was "very disappointed" in Sir Keir Starmer. Did the prime minister fall short of his reputation on the international stage? Or has he put Britain first by standing up to Trump - will we look back at this moment as a success? It's been a huge week in the Middle East with global repercussions and Beth, Ruth and Harriet are discussing how Starmer has dealt with it all. Ruth explains why she thinks Starmer should have rained "fire and brimstone" on Iran for its attack on the British bases at Akrotiri in Cyprus. Meanwhile, Harriet explains how the legacy of the Iraq war still looms large over Labour and is playing into their decisions about Iran. And Beth explains the leaks from the National Security Meetings where decisions were made over Iran and what it says about Starmer's leadership. Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.

England conceded over 250 in a T20 international for the first time as India posted a massive 253-7 after being inserted at the toss, but Bethell's 45-ball hundred took Harry Brook's side to the cusp of a remarkable victory. Bethell shared in a superb 77-run partnership with Will Jacks (35 off 20) for the fifth wicket, leaving England needing a gettable 82 off the final six overs when the latter departed. Axar Patel, who had earlier taken a terrific, tumbling catch over his shoulder to dismiss Brook (7), also played his part in a stunning relayed effort on the boundary to do for Jacks. Scorecard: England vs India, T20 World CupMen's T20 World Cup 2026: Full fixtures and resultsStream T20 World Cup without a contract on NOW Sam Curran (18 off 14) couldn't clear the boundary as effectively, while the returning Jasprit Bumrah (1-33) was typically miserly, ensuring England's required rate steadily climbed - even with Bethell's hundred heroics at one end. Bethell went through to three figures as he hammered his seventh six, to go with eight fours, off the first ball of Hardik Pandya's penultimate over. But just three more runs were added from the next five balls - which included Curran's demise - to see 30 needed off the last, where Bethell was run out first ball. The game finally beyond England, Jofra Archer struck three sixes to get them closer to the initial target, but it's India who advance as they bid to successfully defend their title in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Samson stars again as India set T20 World Cup record Sanju Samson had earlier proven the mainstay of India's extraordinary total - a new T20 World Cup record - as he smashed seven sixes and eight boundaries in his 89 off 42 - but he should have been dismissed for just 15. Serving up a chipped chance to Brook at mid-on in the third over, the skipper somehow shelled the simple grab - and Samson made him and England pay. Abhishek Sharma (9) holed out to deep midwicket in Will Jacks' second over, but Ishan Kishan came in and blasted 39 off 18 as part of an explosive 97-run stand with Samson for the second wicket. The 100 came up for India in the ninth over as a 19-run Liam Dawson over was bettered by a 20-run hammering of Curran. England, desperate for an answer, finally found one as Adil Rashid (2-41) removed Kishan, but Samson found another more than useful foil in Shivam Dube (43 off 25). Samson would ultimately fall to Jacks (2-40) to start the 14th over, perishing unselfishly in pursuit of more boundaries as opposed to playing for a potential century. India's momentum was far from derailed with his departure, as Dube, Hardik (27 off 12) and Tilak Varma (21 off 7) continued to dish out the punishment to England's attack - Archer, in particular, getting the treatment as his four overs cost 61. Tasked with pulling off the second-highest T20I run chase of all time, there was at least a clarity afforded England's batters in the approach required - and Bethell certainly enjoyed himself. England were 38-2 when Brook (7) fell cheaply to start the fifth over, bringing Bethell to the crease. He swiftly struck his second ball for six, and hit three more to start Varun Chakravarthy's next over. Varun would bowl Buttler (25 off 17) two deliveries later but it would otherwise be a torrid night for the leg-spinner, as he conceded 64 from his four overs. A quickfire Tom Banton (17 off 5) cameo, as well as the more telling contributions from Bethell and Jacks, helped England soar past the 100 mark off the first ball of the ninth over, Bethell bringing up a 19-ball half century in the 11th. But the wicket of Jacks - to a fine bit of work on the boundary by Axar - ultimately proved decisive as Bethell didn't quite have enough support at the end to see England over the line. Brook on drop and 'unbelievable' Bethell England captain Harry Brook: "We gave it a red hot crack and unfortunately we were on the wrong side. "I will hold my hands up and say that I made a big mistake dropping Samson because catches win matches, it's that old famous phrase. "Unfortunately it just didn't go our way in the field tonight, but on another day it comes off. There was a little bit of poor execution here and there, so we probably didn't execute as well as we could have. "Bethell was unbelievable. I think he's going to earn some serious money in his career, and he will definitely have a long career with England. "He has shown the world how good he is tonight. That innings is an extremely big positive to take from this tournament." McCullum: I would love to stay as head coach England head coach Brendon McCullum: "At a hostile ground with total Indian support, the toughness the lads showed to take the game as close as we did, I am incredibly proud. "I think they have been incredibly led by Harry Brook, who has grown as a leader. Young players have grown as well, so should be proud." "I love the job. It's a great job. It doesn't come without its challenges of course but that is the nature of it. "I feel we have achieved some really cool things over the last couple of years but there is still so much to achieve across all formats. "I would love to carry on so we will see what unfolds. Right now, it's about getting home, seeing some fast horses and playing some shocking golf. "A bit of time to reflect. To let things land and objectively look at what is and isn't working. We will see what happens and I would love to help lead the team through to the next stage." Watch the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 1pm, Sunday (1.30pm first ball). 2026 Men's T20 World Cup knockouts All times UK and Ireland; all games live on Sky Sports Semi-finals Wednesday March 4 New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets (Kolkata) Thursday March 5 India beat England by seven runs (Mumbai) Final Sunday March 8 New Zealand vs India (Ahmedabad, 1.30pm)