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Apr 6
Man dies after attack outside bar in Bournemouth - as three people arrested on suspicion of murder

Officers were called to a report of an assault outside MyBar in Charminster Road at about 3am on Monday. A man in his 40s, from Christchurch, was pronounced dead at the scene. Dorset Police said two men, aged 37 and 46, from Bournemouth and a 34-year-old man from Poole have been arrested. Detective Chief Inspector Nicky Jenkins said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died and a detailed investigation is under way to establish what happened. "An extensive cordon has been put in place and I would like to thank the public for their understanding while vital work at the scene is carried out." The officer added: "We know there were a number of people in the area at the time who may have witnessed what happened and we would ask them to please get in touch. "I am also appealing to anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check it for any relevant footage." Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police.

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Apr 6
Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show for first time since her mother's disappearance

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on 31 January and was reported missing the following day. Officials say her blood was found on the front porch. Purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but deadlines for paying have passed. Authorities believe she was kidnapped or abducted. During the investigation, the FBI released surveillance videos showing a masked man on the porch that night. Today co-anchor Ms Guthrie, 54, has acknowledged she's a changed person since her mother's disappearance and that it's difficult to press ahead without knowing what happened to her. Despite a search that involved thousands of federal and local officers and volunteers, there has been no sign of the mother-of-three since she went missing. In a video message released by her New York church on Easter Sunday, Ms Guthrie said she felt "moments of deep disappointment with God, the feeling of utter abandonment". But she said the resurrection is not fully celebrated "if we do not acknowledge the feelings of loss, pain, and yes, death". "Perhaps this is too dark a message to share on Easter morning, but I have long believed that we miss out on fully celebrating resurrection if we do not acknowledge the feelings of loss, pain and, yes, death," she said. "It is the darkness that makes this morning's light so magnificent, so blindingly beautiful." In her closing message, she said: "I see a bright vision of the day when heaven and Earth pass away because they are one, on Earth as it is in heaven. "When we celebrate today, this is what we celebrate, and I celebrate, too. I still believe. And so I say with conviction, 'Happy Easter.'" Announcing her return to NBC's flagship morning show, Ms Guthrie said she was unsure whether she'll feel like she still belongs. "It's hard to imagine doing it because it's such a place of joy and lightness," she said just over a week ago on Today in her first interview since her mother's disappearance. "I can't come back and try to be something that I'm not. But I can't not come back because it's my family." Read more from Sky News:Hiker fighting for his life after bee attackSponsors withdraw from festival after Kanye booking Ms Guthrie, one of US morning television's most recognisable faces, has been a co-anchor on Today since 2012. There had been a great deal of speculation about whether she would return to the show. "I want to smile, and when I do it will be real," she told broadcaster Hoda Kotb, who returned to Today to fill in for Ms Guthrie while she concentrated on the search. "Being there is joyful, and when it's not I'll say so." Nancy Guthrie made occasional appearances on Today over the years, once taking part in a cooking demonstration and surprising her daughter on set. When Savannah Guthrie returned to her hometown of Tucson last year for a segment recorded for the show, the pair attended one of their favourite restaurants and talked about their love of Arizona. The Guthrie family has offered a $1m (£754,000) reward for information leading to the return of their mother. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department both said late last week that they had no updates. Early on, some media outlets reported receiving ransom messages linked to the case. Ms Guthrie said she and her siblings responded to two they believed to be real and offered to pay. Ms Guthrie said her celebrity status might be the reason her mother was taken, but that possibility was "too much to bear".

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Apr 6
Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts

Launched in 2023, the alerts warn people of a danger to life in their area. Testing has seen mobile phones play siren-like sounds with messages displaying on screens. Now, research from the PA news agency has uncovered when the alerts were almost sent for real. The most notable of these was the Southport riots in the summer of 2024. Widespread unrest erupted following the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July of that year. After the killings, and following online rumours that the perpetrator was a small boat migrant, violent rioting broke out in several locations. Mosques, community centres, libraries and hotels housing asylum seekers were all targeted. A recent government analysis found the situation was "largely instigated" by far-right groups. British-born Axel Rudakubana later admitted to the murders. According to the information obtained by PA through a Freedom of Information request, the situations "represent 'near misses' where the Cabinet Office has considered the use of the Emergency Alerts capability, which was ultimately stood down". Another time, the government considered sending every phone in the UK a message was earlier in 2026. It was thought debris from the Chinese Zhuque-3 space rocket could land on Britain after re-entering the atmosphere. This was wide of the mark, as the wreckage ended up hitting the water more than 1,000 miles south of New Zealand, near the Antarctic. The government said they considered the alert "due to the size of the debris, which was larger than usual". Back in May 2024, an outbreak of the parasite cryptosporidium contaminated tens of thousands of people's drinking water in Devon, with some left requiring hospital treatment. The government considered using the emergency alert to tell residents to boil water before using it. Read more from Sky News:At least eight dead in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquakeWorld's tallest building hit by lightning In September 2025, there were concerns that the Kilroot gas power station in Northern Ireland might have to be shut off as it was nearing its yearly running limit. Having been told power shortages might be on the cards, the Cabinet Office looked into warning people via their mobiles - but decided against it. Alerts were also considered for severe weather during Storm Babet in 2025, and during rain and wind in Scotland and the North East of England in 2023. A government spokesperson said: "As the public rightly expects, the government actively considers how to respond to a wide range of potential events. "The emergency alerts system is a vital public safety tool designed to be used sparingly. Its activation threshold is very high and strictly reserved for threats to life."

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Apr 5
FA Cup semi-final draw: Chelsea face Leeds as Man City drawn with Southampton

Leeds booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years with a dramatic penalties win over West Ham and will play Chelsea at Wembley after they thrashed League One Port Vale 7-0. Manchester City, who thrashed Liverpool 4-0 to reach the final four for an eighth consecutive season, will face promotion-chasing Southampton after they stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal at St Mary's in a 2-1 win. 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 The semi-final matches will take place at Wembley Stadium on either Saturday April 25 or Sunday April 26. Fifty years on from their last FA Cup victory, Southampton must stop City from reaching the final for a fourth successive season if they wish to repeat their 1976 success. Seven-time winners City, who last won the FA Cup in 2023, have lost to Crystal Palace and Manchester United in their last two finals. Eight-time winners Chelsea, who have not won the FA Cup since 2018, take on their 1970 final opponents in Leeds. The Londoners came out on top in that contest after it went to a replay. Leeds bounced back from that final defeat to lift the FA Cup in 1972 – but have not progressed beyond the semi-final stage since 1987. What does it mean for FA Cup semi-finalists' fixtures? Chelsea's fixtures Sunday April 12: Man City (H) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSaturday April 18: Man Utd (H) - Premier LeagueTues April 21/Weds April 22/Thurs April 23 (date to be announced): Brighton (A) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSat 25/ Sun 26 April: Leeds (N) - FA Cup semi-finalMonday May 4: Nottingham Forest (H) - Premier LeagueSaturday May 9: Liverpool (A) - Premier League Leeds' fixtures: Monday April 13: Man Utd (A) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSaturday April 18: Wolves (H) - Premier LeagueTues April 21/Weds April 22/Thurs April 23 (date to be announced): Bournemouth (A) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSat 25/ Sun 26 April: Chelsea (N) - FA Cup semi-finalFriday May 1: Burnley (H) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsMonday May 11: Tottenham (A) - Premier League, live on Sky Sports Man City's fixtures: Sunday April 12: Chelsea (A) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSunday April 19: Arsenal (H) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsTues April 21/Weds April 22/Thurs April 23 (date to be announced): Burnley (A) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSat 25/ Sun 26 April: Southampton (N) - FA Cup semi-finalMonday May 4: Everton (A) - Premier League, live on Sky SportsSaturday May 9: Brentford (H) - Premier League Southampton's fixtures: Tuesday April 7: Wrexham (A) - Championship, live on Sky SportsSaturday April 11: Derby (H) - ChampionshipSaturday April 18: Swansea (A) - ChampionshipTuesday April 21: Bristol City (H) - Championship, live on Sky SportsSat 25/ Sun 26 April: Man City (N) - FA Cup semi-finalTuesday April 28: Ipswich (H) - Championship, live on Sky Sports

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Apr 6
Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts

Launched in 2023, the alerts warn people of a danger to life in their area. Testing has seen mobile phones play siren-like sounds with messages displaying on screens. Now, research from the PA news agency has uncovered when the alerts were almost sent for real. The most notable of these was the Southport riots in the summer of 2024. Widespread unrest erupted following the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July of that year. After the killings, and following online rumours that the perpetrator was a small boat migrant, violent rioting broke out in several locations. Mosques, community centres, libraries and hotels housing asylum seekers were all targeted. A recent government analysis found the situation was "largely instigated" by far-right groups. British-born Axel Rudakubana later admitted to the murders. According to the information obtained by PA through a Freedom of Information request, the situations "represent 'near misses' where the Cabinet Office has considered the use of the Emergency Alerts capability, which was ultimately stood down". Another time, the government considered sending every phone in the UK a message was earlier in 2026. It was thought debris from the Chinese Zhuque-3 space rocket could land on Britain after re-entering the atmosphere. This was wide of the mark, as the wreckage ended up hitting the water more than 1,000 miles south of New Zealand, near the Antarctic. The government said they considered the alert "due to the size of the debris, which was larger than usual". Back in May 2024, an outbreak of the parasite cryptosporidium contaminated tens of thousands of people's drinking water in Devon, with some left requiring hospital treatment. The government considered using the emergency alert to tell residents to boil water before using it. Read more from Sky News:At least eight dead in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquakeWorld's tallest building hit by lightning In September 2025, there were concerns that the Kilroot gas power station in Northern Ireland might have to be shut off as it was nearing its yearly running limit. Having been told power shortages might be on the cards, the Cabinet Office looked into warning people via their mobiles - but decided against it. Alerts were also considered for severe weather during Storm Babet in 2025, and during rain and wind in Scotland and the North East of England in 2023. A government spokesperson said: "As the public rightly expects, the government actively considers how to respond to a wide range of potential events. "The emergency alerts system is a vital public safety tool designed to be used sparingly. Its activation threshold is very high and strictly reserved for threats to life."

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Apr 6
Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship of Wireless Festival after Kanye West booking

The US rapper has previously been condemned over his antisemitic remarks. The 48-year-old musician - who has not performed in the UK since he headlined Glastonbury in 2015 - is set to top the bill for all three nights of the festival in London's Finsbury Park in July. A Pepsi spokesperson said: "Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival." Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker and Captain Morgan, said on Sunday evening it had also withdrawn. A spokesperson said: "We have informed the organisers of our concerns and as it stands, Diageo will not sponsor the 2026 Wireless festival." PayPal, which is a payment partner for the festival, will not appear in any future promotional materials, the Press Association reported. Sky News has approached festival organisers for a response. In the time since he last performed on UK soil, West has drawn criticism for antisemitic X posts, a Super Bowl advert directing people to a swastika T-shirt and a song referencing Hitler. Sir Keir said it was "deeply concerning" that West has been booked "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism". "Antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted clearly and firmly wherever it appears. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe and secure," the prime minister said. West, also known as Ye, has been barred from X over antisemitism on multiple occasions. In January, West took out a full-page advert in the Wall Street Journal to apologise, titled: "To Those I've Hurt." "I am not a Nazi or an antisemite," it said. "I love Jewish people." West attributed his previous outbursts to his bipolar-1 disorder, writing: "In early 2025, I fell into a four-month-long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behaviour that destroyed my life. "I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret." The rapper also apologised to the black community, saying he had let it down. West previously lost his deal with Adidas following a post on his social media in 2022, in which he shared an image of a swastika inside a Star of David. Adidas, which had worked with the rapper on his Yeezy trainers, subsequently donated more than $150m (£117m) to anti-hate groups. Read more from Sky News:UK military reveals locations through exercise appBryan Cranston on his new role Shortly afterwards, he drew criticism over a TV advert that directed people to a website selling a swastika t-shirt and released a song titled Heil Hitler. Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, last week called for the government to ban West from entering the UK. He said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood should "ban him from coming to this country - we've got to take antisemitism more seriously". In a post on X, the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) backed banning West from entering the UK. It said: "The government can ban anyone from entering the UK who is not a citizen and whose presence would 'not be conducive to the public good'. "Surely this is a clear case." Sky News understands the Home Office is yet to receive an application for West to enter the UK.

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Apr 3
Look to faith this Easter, says Starmer, during period of 'real anxiety'

The prime minister released his statement as is traditional from Downing Street. He said that in 'times when some seek to divide, the government is committed to working across faiths and differences, to build a country that is more resilient, inclusive and connected'. This follows a row earlier last month over whether Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square as part of Eid constituted a "domination" of public space, as argued by the shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy and agreed by Reform. A Passion of Jesus performance, showing the story of the crucifixion, was put on in the square on Good Friday. Sir Keir also addressed the impact on cost of living from the war in the Middle East. In his Easter message, Sir Keir said: "Easter is a celebration of hope, new life and renewal. "Across the country, churches and Christian communities quietly and tirelessly support families, children and neighbours - offering comfort, bringing people together, and standing alongside those who need it most. "It is precisely that spirit of service which exemplifies national renewal, and reflects the very heart of Christ's example. "This Easter comes at a time of real anxiety for many people. Conflicts abroad, pressures at home, and uncertainty about the future weigh heavily on families and households. "In moments like these, faith offers reassurance and grounding - a reminder that we are not alone, and that hope can still take root even in difficult soil." Read more:Weather warnings over Easter weekendBeatrice and Eugenie to miss Easter church service The prime minister added: "Our country is at its best when we choose community over division, kindness over indifference, and service over self‑interest. "I thank everyone who gives their time through churches and Christian charities, and wish Christians across the UK and around the world a very happy Easter filled with peace, hope and the promise of new life." Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch also shared a message, describing Easter as "a reminder that even in the darkest times, renewal is possible and that light can overcome darkness". "At the heart of the Christian faith is a story of redemption, of second chances, of perseverance and of the belief that better days lie ahead," she said. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 "In a world that can often feel uncertain, perhaps even bleak, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and challenges at home, that message matters more than ever. "Across the country, we also see the cultural value of Christianity in the quiet, everyday impact of that faith in acts of kindness, service and sacrifice in our communities. I wish Christians and all people across the United Kingdom a very happy Easter."

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Apr 6
Caroline Dubois reveals she fell ill on day of fight with Terri Harper | 'I would jump at Katie Taylor fight'

Dubois dropped her British rival Harper in the course of taking a unanimous decision victory at Kensington's Olympia on Sunday evening. The win saw her unify Harper's WBO lightweight title with her WBC championship. As well as the threats Harper posed, Dubois had to contend with falling sick too. Dubois defeats Harper to win world championship grudge matchScotney wins incredible battle to become UK's youngest undisputed champGet Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW "Today I woke up with the worst flu I ever had. I was [thinking] today of all days, this has happened," Dubois said after the fight. "Waking up today not feeling 100 per cent, I've been walking around with a cold towel over my head, wrapped around my neck. "I was feeling not the best and I was just telling myself to pace this fight. "This was a test. I pushed through and I was able to get the victory." Now a unified world champion Dubois will benefit from the experience of her 10 rounds with Harper. "It was really tricky because she was a lot smarter than I thought she was going to be. She's smart and she's experienced. She knows how to get through a fight. She knows how to box," the Londoner said. "I've only been in the ring 13 times [as a pro fighter] and I'm still working out how to navigate the rounds, navigate the pressure and all that stuff. But I think I did okay. "I know if I had pushed the fight and pressed the fight I would have taken her out, but it was experience. I give her credit, she was very smart, she was trying to be as smart as she could." What next for Dubois? Nakisa Bidarian, the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions which represents her, would like to match Dubois with Katie Taylor, the two-weight undisputed champion, Olympic champion and superstar of Irish boxing. "My dream scenario is for Caroline to be the last dance partner for Katie Taylor," Bidarian said. "Maybe Katie Taylor seizes an opportunity to, not pass the baton, but give Caroline the opportunity to take the baton from her. "I think that will be a massive fight at Croke Park." Dubois would welcome that fight, but is not expecting it. "I've got a lot of time for Katie, I think she's a legend. If she said, 'Caroline Dubois, let's do this', she wants to test herself against me, I would jump at the opportunity. Who wouldn't? Who honestly would say no to Katie Taylor?" Dubois said. "She's a legend it would be an honour to step in the ring with her." It is, though, not a target for Dubois. She wants a showdown with American rival Alycia Baumgardner. "We'll see who truly is the best. That's the fight I want by the end of the year. There's no need to waste time. There's no need to mess around. Let's make it happen, the best versus the best, there's 5lb difference [in weight]. She's older than me, she's more experienced than me, let's see. "That's the fight I want. I would take it over a unification bout. I know she's going to run a mile from this fight. "If she wants to say I can do more, I'll have another unification. "The biggest fight in women's boxing, I want that fight. I want Alycia, I want her next."

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