The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier this year, and released on bail. And it emerged in May that detectives investigating Andrew will consider allegations of sexual misconduct in their inquiry into potential offences. Andrew served as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 until 2011, when he stepped down amid controversy over his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ms Giuffre accused Andrew of sexual assault - which he has vehemently denied. She took her own life in 2025, aged 41. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "Our misconduct in public office investigation is ongoing. We cannot go into specifics of the investigation, but we are following all reasonable lines of enquiry." Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19, and was interviewed under caution before being released under investigation. Read more from Sky News:Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78Rival bid to take over easyJet beats previous offer The legal definition of the offence can include a wide range of conduct, including sharing confidential financial information, financial misconduct, wilful neglect of duty and sexual misconduct. Andrew has strongly denied any wrongdoing. Searches were also carried out at his former homes in Windsor and Norfolk. Detectives are understood to be working through evidence recovered during the operation. The investigation was prompted by the release in the US of the FBI's Epstein files in January.

The 77-year-old BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter said in a statement confirming his diagnosis: "As Freddie Mercury once sang, 'You can't turn back the clock, you can't turn back the tide. Ain't that a shame'." He added that he was diagnosed in early 2025, and said that "there's no denying it's a serious condition with an uncertain future, but for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast" on BBC and Greatest Hits. "I'm grateful for the kindness and support I've already received. I will be as open as I can as things progress," Gambaccini said. "For now, I wish to be given the space to keep on broadcasting the music I love to the listeners I love even more. These are the days of our lives." Known as The Great Gambo, he has presented regular programmes on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4. He was a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope, and also hosted the Classic FM series Paul Gambaccini's Hall Of Heroes, the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint, Pick Of The Pops on BBC Radio 2, and America's Greatest Hits on Greatest Hits Radio, as well as the Paul Gambaccini Collection on Radio 2. New York-born Gambaccini was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005. The BBC's Head of Radio 2 Helen Thomas said in a statement: "On behalf of everyone at Radio 2 as well as all of his listeners, we send our love and best wishes to Paul, and continue to support him with his beautifully crafted weekly music show on Sunday evenings." See more from Sky News:Childhood dementia: Families being 'failed'At-home test can predict Alzheimer's risk: study He and his husband Christopher Sherwood have been receiving support from the Alzheimer's Society since his diagnosis. The charity's chief executive, Michelle Dyson, said that the presenter's experience "shows that there can be life after a dementia diagnosis - his fans will be delighted at his decision to carry on hosting his shows". She added: "Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be frightening, but it can also open the door to receiving treatment and support. "We hope that by sharing his diagnosis, Paul will encourage others to spot the symptoms and reach out if they are worried about themselves or a loved one. "The earlier someone is diagnosed, the better the chances are that they can continue doing the things they love and live independently for longer, and plan for the future." Alzheimer's disease and related dementias have impacted many notable figures worldwide: Last month, former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow revealed he was diagnosed with the disease. Hollywood actor Danny Glover revealed he has Alzheimer's disease this month, telling People magazine and NBC show Today that he had been diagnosed three years ago. Singer Tony Bennett, who died in 2023, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016 and went public five years later. Actors like Bruce Willis and Robin Williams have also suffered from other distinct forms of progressive dementia.

Baroness Harman praised Burnham for saying he will reach out more to the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP), attending their weekly meetings and voting alongside Labour MPs in parliament. Politics latest: Follow live She also backed Burnham's claim that he will require ministers to engage with Labour MPs more, and to use the whipping system as more like a HR department rather than to "punish" MPs. But speaking to our political editor Beth Rigby on Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson called Burnham's plans "absolute vapid bollocks". Baroness Harman, who was deputy Labour leader from 2007 to 2015, said Burnham has "got this different organism now, which is not just ministers sitting in their departments and him sitting in Number 10 and issuing edicts from the whips, but a kind of bottom-up thing from MPs' constituencies right through to Number 10 and him as prime minister, because he'll be mingling with them on a regular basis". "And I cannot tell you how different that is from how things work currently," she added. Baroness Davidson, however, was sceptical that Burnham would attend a meeting of the PLP every week. She said that if Burnham attends the PLP more than once every three months it would be "nonsense". She criticised "the idea that he's gonna stay home and do that instead of go to the G7 or NATO". Burnham received 322 nominations to become Labour leader on Thursday, with nominations open until Wednesday. He's expected to become Labour leader on 17 July, and prime minister on 20 July. Baroness Harman added that while a lot of Labour MPs "wish we weren't here and it had worked out better for Starmer", most are "really, really happy" about Burnham likely becoming leader. But, she said there were still "tough choices" that Burnham would have to make, such as on welfare reform. It was the discontent of many Labour MPs over Starmer's attempt to reduce the welfare bill that some have cited as the beginning of his leadership troubles, which ended with his resignation last month. Burnham has said he will devolve more power to mayors to help people get back into work, which he hopes will reduce the benefits bill. To listen to Electoral Dysfunction twice a week - including the members-only Sky News Insider edition - click here. Subscribers to Sky News Insider will be able to enjoy ad-free access, bonus episodes and early releases. (Requires paid subscription. UK only. 18+).

Wild-card Fery was looking to become just the second Briton after Andy Murray to reach the men's singles Wimbledon final in tennis' Open era, which began in 1968, but was progressively overpowered by Zverev, who will play a fifth career Grand Slam final on Sunday. The French Open champion took a while to work out how to beat Fery but used his natural, aggressive groundstrokes and big serve to see off the new British No 1 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 6-4. Follow Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic LIVE!Latest Wimbledon scores and results 🎾Men's singles draw I Women's singles draw I Order of Play📝Download Sky Sports app for analysis, news and videoNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract "First of all, Arthur Fery, an unbelievable player. I think he's going to be a senior citizen on our tour," said Zverev, who will face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final. "I think he will play on it for 15-plus years and he's going to have great results. This is just the beginning of his career. I really think he will do amazing things in this sport." Fery will still climb to a career high 36 in the ATP Rankings next week, having come into Wimbledon ranked 114th, and overtakes Cameron Norrie is the new British No 1. His straight sets win over French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals suggested the 23-year-old can be in amongst the sport's best players for years to come. How Zverev ended Fery's Wimbledon dream Fery said he would use the crowd to "my advantage" and he showed no semi-final nerves as he went head to head with Zverev in some lengthy baseline rallies from the off. But Zverev made the first break to go 3-1 up as he punished some unforced errors from Fery, before the 23-year-old hit back immediately and it was soon 3-3. Neither player was able to generate another break point chance so a tie-break was required and Zverev simply took off with a dominant display of serving and ball-striking to not drop a point in the tie-break and claim the first set. Fery never fully recovered and was broken early in the second set after a point was forced to be replayed due to a ball boy collecting a ball when 0-30 down. It coincided with Zverev finding a lovely rhythm on his forehand side and raising his groundstroke speed. Zverev's 3-1 lead quickly turned to a 5-1 advantage as he did not face a break point on his way to securing the second set. The energy from the crowd was now seeping away and it showed on the court as Fery went 0-30 down on his second service game. Although he recovered to hold, he was unable to repeat that feat in his next service game and went 4-2 down. It looked like Zverev was going to break for a second time at 0-40 up but Fery, urged on by the crowd, saved all three break points then made back-to-back aces. Nevertheless, Fery was unable to break back so Zverev cruised through to his first Wimbledon final. "It's amazing. This has always been the one Grand Slam I've struggled with, and all of a sudden I'm into the final at Wimbledon," said Zverev. "I'm incredibly happy and incredibly proud as well with everyone who was involved. We've got one more match to go on Sunday now, and that's what the focus is on."

Ward, 28, was accused of raping a woman in the back of a Mercedes after meeting her outside a New Year's party in east London in January 2023. Ward had denied two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. The jury unanimously found him not guilty of all charges on Friday. The actor became emotional as each count was read out, bursting into tears as he was cleared of all charges. There were shouts of relief from his family and friends in the public gallery. Ward was helped from the courtroom by his defence lawyer. The trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court had lasted two weeks, with the jury taking five hours and 25 minutes to make their decision. When asked during the trial what he thought about the encounter, Ward had said: "Everything we did was wholly consensual." He told the court he believed they were both "having a great time" and that they had a "mutual attraction". He said: "We engaged in consensual sex, had a great time and she was actively participating in what we were doing all the time." Speaking outside the court, Ward's solicitor Humzah Ilyas said the case had had a "profound impact" on the actor, but that he was "looking forward to getting back to doing the work he loves". He went on: "Micheal Ward is enormously grateful to the members of the jury for taking the time to examine the evidence in this case with such care. As he maintained throughout this case, this was a consensual sexual encounter. The jury agreed and cleared him of all wrongdoing. "It has been three and a half years since the police started investigating this matter, during which time Micheal's life, as well as his successful career, has been put on hold. This has, inevitably, had a profound impact on him and those closest to him. "Micheal is thankful this process has now reached a conclusion. He looks forward to getting back to the doing work he loves and focusing on the future." Mr Ilyas added: "As he starts to rebuild his life, Micheal would like to acknowledge those who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. They deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and have their allegations taken seriously." He said Ward, who stood next to his solicitor as the statement was read out and appeared emotional throughout, was also thankful to God and his family. Ward is best known for playing London drug dealer Jamie in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Top Boy. He was given the BAFTA rising star award in 2020 and has appeared in several films, including Blue Story and Sam Mendes' film Empire of Light. Born in Jamaica, Ward moved to east London as a young child. He was brought up along with his three sisters by his mother, after his father died in a car crash when he was two years old. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

Ward is accused of raping the woman after meeting her at a nightclub in east London. Under cross-examination during his trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Ward said that everything that took place was consensual and described the woman as an "active participant". Ward, 28, of Silvertown, east London, denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against the woman on 2 January 2023. Prosecutor Tracy Ayling KC told Ward "you were bent on getting what you wanted". Ward replied: "That definitely was not the case. I have no interest in being with someone who does not want to be with me." Ms Ayling added: "You were bent that night on having sex with her come what may." Ward said: "No miss, it was what we wanted. She was a willing participant in everything that went on." The court heard they later messaged each other. Ward sent her a smiling emoji with a heart and she told him to enjoy the rest of his night. Ms Ayling also said: "I would suggest you were only trying to make sure that she would not report what happened that night." Ward responded: "No, I would suggest that would be wrong." Ward previously told the jury that "everything we did was wholly consensual and we were having a great time". He said they had shared a "quite flirty" conversation and "passionate" kisses, which then turned into a "developing situation". Read more from Sky News:'Significant' heat health alert issuedAt least five dead after China landslide When Ms Ayling suggested "the only person who has a great time was you", Ward said: "She was consenting by the way she was moving with me and she was an active participant in everything we did." He said that everything that took place was consensual, including the intimate acts, adding "it was something she wanted to do and (it was) not that I forced her". Ward hosted a New Year party in Gants Hill, east London, after he spent Christmas with his close-knit family, the court heard. The party took place during a pause in his work schedule. Ward said he thought the woman was "very cute" when he saw her for the first time outside the venue, as she was with a group of friends. He told the court he chatted to them, had a "quite flirty" conversation with the woman, and asked for her Snapchat details. He said they kissed and hugged in a Mercedes outside the party, and later had an intimate encounter in another Mercedes outside an after-party. Ward denied he stopped her from attempting to get out of the unlocked car, in contrast to the woman's claims that she told Ward she needed to leave "on multiple occasions". On Tuesday, Ward told the court: "She stayed which allowed us to grow our sexual contact." Jurors previously heard the woman tell the court that she "did not use the word no" during the encounter and "completely shut down". Ward said he did not force her and they kissed, hugged, and had a conversation before she departed. He wanted to see her again, but he had a busy work schedule. The court heard they later exchanged messages and he sent her a smiling emoji with a heart, meaning he was going to miss her, and the woman told him to enjoy the rest of his night. The trial continues.

She served as a Conservative MP for Maidstone, Kent, for 23 years from 1987 to 2010 and held several positions in Sir John Major's government. A statement from her management said: "It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG. "We send our deepest condolences to Ann's family and friends. We ask that the family's wish not to be contacted at this sad time is respected." Ms Widdecombe left the Conservatives in 2019 and joined the Brexit Party, serving as an MEP representing South West England in Brussels between 2019 and 2020. She joined Reform UK, the successor to the Brexit Party, as a supporter in 2023 and appeared at the party's conference the following year as its immigration spokesperson. In a tribute on X, Reform leader Nigel Farage said: "When Ann Widdecombe decided to stand for The Brexit Party in the snap 2019 European Elections, it was a big moment and huge boost. The voters loved her. "She played a decisive role in getting Brexit over the line and will be missed by us all." A spokeswoman for Sir Keir Starmer described her as "a distinctive figure in British politics". She said the prime minister was "saddened" by her death and "pays tribute to the conviction and dedication with which she served her country". Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Ms Widdecombe was a "formidable politician". She wrote on social media: "My deepest condolences and those of the Conservative Party to the family and friends of Ann Widdecombe. "She was a formidable politician who was never afraid to speak her mind and fought hard for what she believed. Always true to herself, her politics were strongly guided by her faith and her values. Rest in Peace, Ann." Former prime minister Boris Johnson described her as "a heroic Brexiteer and a great speaker". He said Ms Widdecombe "could move Tory audiences to such ecstasy that she was a very hard act to follow." 'Firm views' Health Secretary James Murray said Ms Widdecombe was "never shy of having quite firm views", adding that everyone "can recognise the contribution that she made to politics". Mr Murray told Times Radio: "I think she's been such a large part of our politics for many years. I mean, she was never shy of having quite firm views and sharing them quite willingly, and I can't say I always agreed with her views, but she was such a part of our politics. "I think everyone can kind of recognise the contribution that she made to politics and the role that she played in our public life." Ms Widdecombe also appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, partnering with Anton Du Beke, in 2010. She famously clashed with her Conservative colleague Michael Howard, when she was a Home Office minister and he was home secretary, describing him as having "something of the night about him". She also faced flak for defending a policy of chaining pregnant prisoners to their beds. Prominent Eurosceptic Throughout her political career, Ms Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and supported the Vote Leave campaign in the 2016 Brexit referendum. In a statement, her management company said she "loved the cut and thrust of political debate" and was a "consummate professional". Read more from Sky News:Hosepipe ban for millions more peopleWoman forced to bury husband in Cape Verde Her management continued: "Her life and career were driven by her strong Christian values and commitment to public service. "She loved the cut and thrust of political debate and, 16 years after leaving Parliament, was still actively campaigning for Reform UK and offering forthright views on the hot topics of the day across numerous radio and television programmes. "Ann was a valued patron of many causes, particularly her animal charities. "As Ann once said on The Graham Norton Show, 'we get one go this side of eternity, one go. Life is not a dress rehearsal, you take opportunities that you like and you go for it, that's my philosophy'. "A consummate professional and a delight to work with, indefatigable to the last, we know this news will come as a great shock to the many colleagues and friends she made along the way and our sympathies go to them and her family."

Guehi didn't take part in the final training session in Kansas City, Sky Sports News understands, but Thomas Tuchel has not yet given up hope that he will be able to start the game. The Manchester City defender was seen walking around the edge of the pitch at England's Swope Soccer training base on Thursday, but it's now clear he wasn't able to join his teammates on the grass. The problem is not thought to be serious, but time is running out for Guehi to prove his fitness. England's route to the World Cup finalWorld Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World CupFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Dan Burn is pushing to come into the England defence, should Guehi not make it. Burn came on in the 75th minute in the Azteca Stadium, and he was outstanding in the backs-to-the-wall victory, making six clearances - the most by any substitute at a World Cup since records began in 1966. That performance has impressed Tuchel, who is formulating a plan to try to counter the physicality of Norway's star man, Erling Haaland. Rice and James remain concerns for England Elsewhere, Declan Rice and Reece James remain concerns for Tuchel, who has some big decisions to make. Rice is being kept away from the rest of his teammates after being struck down with a stomach complaint following the trip to Mexico, but contrary to reports elsewhere, no other England player has been affected. England's medical staff are thought to be confident Rice will be able to feature in the quarter-final after he has been given further fluids and medication. As for James, while it is clear he is desperate to play and feels ready to answer Tuchel's call at right-back, the hamstring injury that has stopped him from training with the squad for almost three weeks is still a major concern. The England head coach will have to take advice from his medical staff later today about whether James can be risked, with the danger of him aggravating the injury, which would certainly put an end to his tournament. Analysis: Is Burn the answer to England's defensive problems? Sky Sports' Sam Blitz: Dan Burn spent nearly five World Cup matches watching on from the bench, but now he could be dropped into England's biggest games in 60 years - against one of the biggest players in the world. Nobody has been successful in keeping Erling Haaland quiet at the World Cup so far. Seven goals across four games puts him in the top two or three deadliest players England could face in this tournament. With Thomas Tuchel struggling for defensive numbers, it's a huge problem. But after Burn got his first taste of World Cup action as a defensive battering ram in the last 15 minutes against Mexico, Tuchel may have found himself the perfect solution with the 6ft 7in defender. In the Premier League, Haaland has failed to score against Burn in their team's last seven meetings - albeit some of those games coming against the Newcastle man as a left-back. The more recent numbers give more encouragement - Burn won all 12 of his duels against Haaland in the defensive third of the pitch during the season just gone. "I do enjoy playing against Erling purely just from a physical point of view," said Burn this week. "If I'm asked to do that, I'll be more than ready and more than happy to do that. "I quite like that sort of physical battle, and I get on well with him on the pitch. Although you'd have to ask him if he thinks the same thing." Another player who has a similar Haaland record to Burn against Ezri Konsa. The Aston Villa defender allowed Haaland to score in their first Premier League meeting, but has kept him quiet in the four matches since. "He's quick, strong, powerful and scores any kind of goals - head, feet, you name it," said Konsa to ITV this week. "We have to be aware of his qualities and try to keep him quiet." That's part of the problem - keeping Haaland quiet only takes you so far. In the last match against Brazil, Gabriel - one of the outstanding Premier League defenders - kept Haaland quiet for 80 minutes, limiting him to so few touches on the ball. But he still ended up with two goals, with his first seeing him clamber over Gabriel from a left-wing cross to head home emphatically. "You have to stay focused, especially with him," added Konsa. "Against Brazil he scored in the 80th minute. "Especially in this heat, when things aren't going well and you get tired, it's important you go back to the mentality and the mental strength to keep going." Konsa gave a clue into how Haaland could be stopped. "Stop the crosses, one million per cent, is key," he said - and is particularly pertinent given how Haaland overpowered Gabriel in the last game. But it is worth remembering that Haaland is used to getting one over Gabriel - this season's Premier League title aside. The Man City striker has scored in each of his last four games against Gabriel's Arsenal - and bullied the Brazilian in a similar way for the winning goal of their last Premier League meeting in April. Konsa and Burn's record of shutting Haaland out in recent games should therefore act as a major psychological boost, should the England pair start. Quansah given two-match ban for red card against Mexico Meanwhile, Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban following his red card in England's last-16 win over Mexico. The Bayer Leverkusen defender was given a straight red following a VAR review of a challenge on Jesus Gallardo in the second half at the Estadio Azteca, but Thomas Tuchel's men hung on for a famous 3-2 victory. The tackle has been deemed "serious foul play" under FIFA's disciplinary code and the governing body announced on Thursday that Quansah will serve an immediate suspension, ruling him out of Saturday's quarter-final with Norway in Miami and a possible semi-final against either Argentina or Switzerland. A FIFA statement read: "The FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed the following sanction on England's national-team player Jarell Quansah, who was sent off as a result of a direct red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and England played on 5 July 2026 at Mexico City Stadium: "2-match suspension for a breach of article 14 of the FIFA disciplinary code. "The suspension will be served in the upcoming match(es) of the representative team of England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and in accordance with art. 69 of the FIFA disciplinary code." The Football Association was unable to appeal against the red card but is understood to have made its feelings known to FIFA earlier in the week, especially around the VAR process. Haaland tells media to pile pressure on England ahead of World Cup clash Norway striker Erling Haaland has told the media they "should put every single pressure on the English lads" ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with England. Haaland has spearheaded Norway's first run to the last eight of the global tournament, scoring seven goals in five appearances as he has proved himself on the biggest stage. The Manchester City striker, who was born in Leeds, will come up against some familiar faces in what he calls a "special game", but he was keen to put all the pressure on Thomas Tuchel's men. Asked how he rated Norway's chances of winning the World Cup, Haaland told reporters in Miami: "Still really low. "I think there's some clear favourites out there, England's one of them. I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads." "It's a special game, definitely. I think for me it's super special, because I play in England and I was born in England, and you also play against team-mates and everything. "It's a funny game and it's going to be nice. "I think everyone should stay humble, they should be confident of progressing definitely, it's England."