The Lebanese army and state media said that an Israeli commando force landed on the mountains along the border with Syria before heading to the eastern town of Nabi Chit, where they clashed with Hezbollah and local fighters. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 41 people were killed and 40 wounded. Lebanese army commander General Rudolphe Haikal claimed that the Israeli force was dressed in Lebanese army uniforms, and used ambulances with signs of Hezbollah's Islamic Health Organization, during the operation. A resident of Nabi Chit told The Associated Press that the Israeli force entered the town and dug up a grave in a cemetery before it left. Follow live updates on the Iran war Hezbollah said its members clashed with the Israeli force, and that Israel's air force conducted around 40 airstrikes in the area in order for the unit on the ground to be able to withdraw. The Israeli army's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee posted on social media that the force did not find Arad's remains. Arad went missing after parachuting from a fighter jet that crashed in Lebanon in 1986. He had been involved in an operation against suspected Palestinian militants. A Shiite Muslim faction called the Believers' Resistance captured Arad alive after he landed, and released some photos of him early on before all traces of him disappeared. Arad was believed to have been held in Nabi Chit until 1988, after which he went missing following a fierce battle between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops in the village of Meidoun, further south. Read more:Inside bombed Beirut - where Hezbollah makes the rulesPanic on the streets of Beirut amid fears of all-out war Arad's wife Tami, meanwhile, has urged Israel's leaders not to endanger the lives of Israeli soldiers in their search for him. "Our desire to know what happened to Ron stops the moment it endangers Israeli soldiers," she wrote on Facebook. "For 40 years, we have lived with the fact that Ron is missing, and we want to know what happened to Ron, but not at any price. The sanctity of life is above any closing of the circle of certainty for us." Adraee said the Israeli force did not suffer any casualties in the operation.

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

Kemi Badenoch said there was a need to reduce the capability of Iran to attack British bases, adding that the UK is currently just "catching arrows". Defence Secretary John Healey said her comments "insults the men and women of our Armed Forces" and that she should apologise. On Saturday, the leader of the Opposition said she was "not going to apologise" for criticising the government's refusal to order the RAF to target Iranian missile launchers, rather than intercepting rockets and drones once they're in the air. While she didn't directly refer to her "hanging around" remark, she hit out at Mr Healey, saying she would never criticise British troops or service personnel. Speaking at the Conservative Party's spring conference in Harrogate, Ms Badenoch said: "I think that it is a disgrace that rather than get a grip and get HMS Dragon out of Portsmouth, our defence secretary is busy criticising me and trying to make it look like I'm criticising our troops. I would never do that." Ms Badenoch originally said on Friday that there needed to be an effort to stop missiles from being launched, instead of just focusing on shooting them down. "You can't always wait for people to attack you. Sometimes you have to make sure that you get there first to stop their ability to hurt your citizens," she said. "They're not doing enough...What they're doing is catching arrows," she told BBC Breakfast. "It's not working. We need to actually make sure our bases aren't being hit." Pressed on whether she supported firing on Iranian missile bases, she said she did, adding: "What else are our jets doing, just hanging around there? "They need to be able to see who is attacking us and stop them from firing at British soldiers or even British people in hotels." Read more from Sky News:Water companies using bailiffs to collect debtsSeven dead in Russian strikes in Ukraine On Friday, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, said RAF jets could legally strike Iranian missile sites being used to attack British interests. He stressed that F35 and Typhoon jets were currently only shooting down missiles and drones fired by Iran at allies in the region. The UK has already given the US permission to use British bases to carry out defensive strikes against Iran's missile facilities. The controversy comes as Ms Badenoch launches her most scathing attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to date, calling him a "political hostage, held at the behest of a load of half-rate left-wing MPs". In a speech at the Conservative spring conference in Harrogate today, the Tory leader will accuse the prime minister of "sitting on the fence" while the rest of the world rearms. Kemi Badenoch claims Labour is "nothing like the patriotic party of yesteryear" and is "playing student politics" over the Iran war.

The trip, which is a crucial part of preparations for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup, was due to take place in Abu Dhabi, but due to the ongoing political situation in the Middle East, it had to be relocated to South Africa from March 10-27. There are eight players on the tour yet to make an England appearance, with Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Alexa Stonehouse, Davina Perrin, Rhianna Southby and Ellie Threlkeld all getting their chance to impress the England selectors. England out to 'capture nation' at Women's T20 World CupEngland to face Scotland and Ireland at T20 World CupNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with NOWChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want The teams have been named after Jan Brittin and Rachael Heyhoe Flint, two legends of English cricket who both lifted a World Cup trophy on home soil. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead Team Brittin, coached by Jon JJ Lewis, and vice-captain Charlie Dean has taken charge of Team Heyhoe Flint, coached by Luke Williams. Head Coach Charlotte Edwards will work across both squads. Edwards said: "This is a big opportunity for every player involved to put their hand up and demonstrate that they're an invaluable part of our World Cup plans. "It's the same chance for every player, whether they're new to the team or they've played 100 games. We want to use this series as a chance to stretch ourselves and put ourselves under pressure in competitive match situations. "We've had two training camps this year, in Oman and Stellenbosch, which focused on skills. Adding a more competitive element is our next step and I'm really pleased with how the group is coming along ahead of a massive summer." Team Heyhoe Flint (Coach: Luke Williams)Em Arlott (Warwickshire)Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze)Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Surrey)Charlie Dean (Somerset, captain)Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire)Mahika Gaur (Lancashire)Dani Gibson (Somerset)Jodi Grewcock (Essex)Amy Jones (The Blaze)Heather Knight (Somerset)Emma Lamb (Lancashire)Grace Potts (Lancashire)Grace Scrivens (Essex)Alexa Stonehouse (Surrey/Warwickshire)Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Surrey) Team Brittin (Coach: Jon JJ Lewis)Lauren Bell (Hampshire)Maia Bouchier (Hampshire)Alice Capsey (Surrey)Sophia Dunkley (Surrey)Lauren Filer (Durham)Freya Kemp (Hampshire)Charis Pavely (Warwickshire)Davina Perrin (Warwickshire)Paige Scholfield (Surrey)Nat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze, captain)Linsey Smith (Hampshire)Rhianna Southby (Hampshire)Ellie Threlkeld (Lancashire)Mady Villiers (Durham)Issy Wong (Warwickshire) The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup gets under way on June 12 as England face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, with the final taking place at Lord's on July 5. Watch every single game live on Sky Sports or stream contract-free.

The 52-year-old was taken to hospital after being found in a pool of blood following an alleged attack by an unknown inmate on 26 February. The former school caretaker was attacked in a workshop with a metal bar at HMP Frankland in County Durham. Police said earlier that a man in his mid-40s was being investigated over the incident. Huntley was convicted of the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire, in 2002. He killed them after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets, then dumped their bodies in a ditch. Huntley was convicted of the murder of both girls in December 2003 and sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment. Durham Constabulary confirmed Huntley had died in hospital on Saturday morning. "Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday, February 26," a spokesman said. "A police investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing. "A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges." A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "The murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman remains one of the most shocking and devastating cases in our nation's history, and our thoughts are with their families." According to The Sun, the attack last month left Huntley blind, and he was not expected to regain consciousness. The newspaper quoted a source as saying: "Huntley never recovered from the battering and never stood much of a chance of doing so." After the attack, the murderer's only daughter, Samantha Bryan, 27, told The Sun on Sunday that "there's a special place in hell waiting for him". Huntley had been injured in a previous attack at HMP Frankland in 2010, where an inmate slashed his throat with a makeshift knife. The prisoner was jailed for life over the incident. The crime made Huntley one of Britain's most reviled killers, with the murder shocking the nation and raising questions about how a man with a history of sexual allegations against him had been allowed to work at a school. Read more from Sky News:Man who killed ex-partner's sister and three children jailedFour arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran in UK The best friends were dressed in matching Manchester United shirts when he lured them into his home and killed them. Their bodies were not found for 13 days, with their disappearance and the resulting police search drawing national media attention. Reporter Brian Farmer, who worked for the Press Association in East Anglia at the time, interviewed Huntley at the time and was so concerned by what he heard, he went to the police afterwards. Farmer was surprised when Huntley began to tell him how he imagined the girls would react to a stranger approaching them, despite not knowing them or working in their school. The journalist had been trying to interview Maxine Carr, a teaching assistant at the girls' school, who was living with Huntley when the interaction took place.

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.

The image of Russian athletes sharing podiums with their fellow Paralympians marks a significant step towards bringing the country back from sporting exile. Russia was twice banned from the Games, first in 2016 over a state-sponsored doping scheme, and then in 2022 due to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Winter Paralympics 2026 LIVE: Latest schedule, updates and resultsSky Sports on WhatsApp: Breaking news, videos and analysisNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOWChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want The illegal invasion of Ukraine and Russia's subsequent bombing of civilians led to the country being prevented from competing in a host of sporting competitions. Russian national teams and clubs were suspended from all football competitions by FIFA and UEFA in February 2022. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Russia from competing at the Olympics following accusations of widespread doping at its Sochi Winter Games in 2014. The country was suspended again when athletes appeared to promote the war in Ukraine by displaying the letter "Z" on uniforms and equipment during the Beijing Winter Olympics in the days after the invasion in February 2022. Russian athletes entered as neutrals in subsequent games, without their national flag or anthem - including at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics last month. But the governing body allowed them to enter under the Russian emblem in the Paralympics in Italy. Russian athletes back on the podium On Saturday, Russia managed to win two bronze medals. Para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev claimed the medals in the women's and men's downhill standing competition. Russia have six athletes at the Games. Russian athletes were given wildcard entries by the International Paralympic Committee, a decision that outraged Ukraine and other nations that boycotted the opening ceremony on Friday.