Warning: This article contains details of child sexual abuse. Graeme Dott, 49, went on trial accused of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards two children. The allegations spanned between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl, and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy. At the time, both of the youngsters were of primary school age. Dott denied any wrongdoing, branding the allegations "disgusting" during his trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The female victim, who is now in her 40s, was preyed upon in the Glasgow region. She recalled one incident in which Dott started to "caress" her buttocks over her clothing during an indoor piggyback ride. The woman told jurors of being sexually abused during a "guessing game", which was said to have taken place more than once during which she would have to close her eyes and "guess" what Dott was doing. In one incident, she said Dott removed her trousers, lifted her top and kissed her stomach. He also exposed himself during another incident and induced her to briefly engage in a sex act, which came to an end when she "started to cry". The woman told the court she was "shocked, scared", before later adding: "I wanted to do what he was asking me to do because I didn't want to upset him or anything like that." Jurors heard how the woman confided in a friend when she was a teenager and then went on to tell family members and a guidance teacher at secondary school. She made a report to the police in 2001, but the complaint went nowhere until officers knocked on her door 23 years later in November 2024 in light of allegations made by the male victim. The man, who is now in his late-20s, was targeted in South Lanarkshire. Jurors heard how Dott - who was world snooker champion at the time - mostly molested the boy when the youngster was in a shower and would touch him in "inappropriate places". The man said that because of his age at the time, he "did not know what was going on", and it was only later that he realised the interaction "wasn't right". He described Dott's demeanour as "aggressive", adding: "Looking back, he knew what he wanted me to do." The man added: "He expected nothing but compliance." Dott also made sexual advances towards him in a car. When asked by Advocate Depute Lindsey Dalziel where he was kissed, the victim replied: "On my head, on my face, on my lips." Both victims told the court they received gifts from Dott at the time of his abuse. The woman said she was once given a teddy, which had a love heart on it that read "love me". The man said he was gifted snacks and treats - including a £50 note - as a "reward strategy", and as a result now has an aversion to Thai chilli crisps, Irn-Bru and Dove soap. The victim said the smell of Dove now gives him "PTSD flashbacks". Read more from the trial:Snooker champion sex abuse trial beginsWoman denies saying 'I'm going to be rich'Dott brands allegations 'disgusting' Dott refuted each of the allegations while testifying in his own defence. When accused by the prosecutor of being "sexually attracted" to the girl while she was in primary school, he replied: "Disgusting." He also denied repeatedly abusing the boy in the shower, stating: "No, it didn't happen." He told the court: "I've never acted inappropriately towards anybody." Jurors returned their guilty verdict on Monday. Judge Lord Harrower deferred sentence for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report. Dott was remanded in custody meantime and will be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on 29 September. Detective Inspector Gary Smillie branded Dott a "dangerous individual". The Police Scotland officer added: "I hope this conviction provides some measure of comfort to those impacted by his crimes." Sky News questioned DI Smillie on why it took more than 20 years for the first victim's allegations to be taken seriously. He replied: "I'm not going to comment on the decisions that were made 20 years ago in relation to when that individual came forward. "However, what I will say is that both [victims] have shown significant strength in coming forward with their accounts and ultimately that has led to the conviction today." Dott turned professional in 1994 and went on to win the World Snooker Championship in 2006, defeating Peter Ebdon in the final at the Crucible in Sheffield. He also reached the final in both 2004, when he was beaten by Ronnie O'Sullivan, and 2010, losing out to Australian Neil Robertson. Dott was suspended from competition by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) when the court charges were announced in April 2025.

The public service broadcaster, which is part of the NPO - the umbrella organisation for the Dutch public broadcasting system - said recent changes to rules, preventing countries involved in "armed conflict" from hosting, were unclear. AvroTros said in a statement: "The recently announced changes by ‌the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) do not provide sufficient confidence ‌that the independent and neutral character of the Eurovision Song Contest has been restored". The broadcaster went on to say participation in the competition was "no longer consistent with the values of AvroTros: trustworthiness, independence and humanity". AvroTros says ​it will hand the ​decision on Dutch participation to ⁠the NPO. Eurovision director Martin Green said the EBU "regretted" AvroTros's decision, but "understood their choice". Mr Green said the EBU will continue a dialogue with NPO "regarding the opportunities for another broadcaster to participate". Earlier this month, the EBU announced it would be updating the contest's rules, relating to the countries which could host the event. Normally, countries are invited to host if their act has won the contest the previous year. Under the new rules, broadcasters cannot host if their country is involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event. Broadcasters will now "automatically be ineligible to host the contest if an armed conflict, a sensitive geopolitical situation, or any other situation materially affects the security, safety or stability of their state or immediate region". It will be the second year in a row AvroTros has refused to participate in the competition. In 2024, the Dutch representative, Joost Klein, was axed from the competition just hours before the grand final over allegations he made verbal threats to a female member of Eurovision staff. It was the first time in Eurovision history that an act was disqualified after reaching the grand final. A criminal investigation by Swedish police was later dropped. While there is a tradition of a country hosting if its act won, changes have been made in the past, with the 2023 contest held being in Liverpool, in the UK, following Ukraine's win the previous year - because of the Ukraine war. At the time, the EBU said Russia's invasion made it impossible to begin the 12 months of preparation needed to organise the show. The EBU said the rule changes had been made following feedback from participating broadcasters, and that the updates would provide greater clarity for artists and production staff. As the world's largest live music competition, Eurovision is watched by millions around the world. This year, five countries - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - all withdrew after Israel's place in the contest was confirmed. Next year's competition is due to take place in Bulgaria in 2027 after singer Dara's victory for the country in May.

After a summer of setting out his stall, Andy Burnham now faces the hard task: turning ambition into action. In the last of the summer boxset, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy take a deep dive into five big challenges facing the government in the coming months. From defining the 10-year plan to unresolved pressure at home and abroad, the duo give their take and analysis on a critical parliamentary term ahead. With party conferences and a key budget on the horizon, can Burnham's government deliver on the change it has promised?

Following this weekend's CPKC Women's Open, Andrea Lee and Alison Lee also both earned qualifying spots for Team USA via the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. They will join Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz, who all qualified automatically for the tournament via the LPGA points list. Solheim Cup 2026: Teams, format and how qualifying workedWho qualified for Team Europe and how did they do it?Anna Nordqvist: Captaincy challenge 'more than expected'Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract Stanford's side is out to defend their title at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, after they defeated Team Europe 15.5-12.5 in the 2024 edition of the tournament, and the tournament will be shown live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11-13. Duncan, 35, will make her Solheim Cup debut alongside Kim, 26. Duncan is the second-oldest Solheim Cup debutant since Nancy Scranton played her first Solheim Cup match in 2000, aged 39. "It's been so much fun," Stanford told The Golf Channel when asked what the process of making her selections was like. "Of course, we had our tough times, and it's about getting down to the moment that we have to tell people they did not make it. But we expected that, and I absolutely love the 12 players we have. "We are ready to get to the Netherlands and represent the Red, White & Blue," She added. Lucy Li and Jenny Bae had been in the running to book a place in Team USA's squad, but both missed out after missing the cut at the CPKC Women's Open. Meanwhile, experienced Solheim Cup players Lilia Vu, who has struggled with her form this season, and Lexi Thompson, who is expecting her first baby, have both also missed out. Stanford's captain's picks Khang brings a ton of experience to Team USA, with the 28-year-old having made four appearances at the tournament in the past. She played a pivotal role in helping Team USA defeat Team Europe at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in 2024, with Khang going undefeated, taking home a record of 3-0-0. "When I got the call from Angela, I sat there for a little bit, and she was like: 'Are you going to smile?'" Khang said. "I was shocked by it, and it's super cool to be picked. Once you play in one, you don't want to miss one and I can't wait to get to Bernardus Golf." Zhang also brings plenty of experience to Team USA's squad, having made two Solheim Cup appearances in 2023 and again in 2024. Like Khang, she also took home a perfect record of 4-0-0 in the 2024 tournament. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a fine season on the LPGA Tour, making three top-10 finishes in 14 starts this season, and placed tied-eighth at The Standard Portland Classic last week. "It was easy for me to include Rose," Stanford said. "Rose, she's been successful on different levels, and at each one, she's been a winner. "I've truly enjoyed the conversations we've had about her golf game. There were so many positive things for her going on off the golf course. "We weren't worried about Rose this year, we just wanted her to get reps. When she did, she started proving what she's always proven. She's gained strokes into the green in every tournament she's played." Duncan has enjoyed an excellent two years on the LPGA Tour, having secured 14 top-25 finishes, notably finishing tied-second at the 2025 Chevron Championship. "It's pretty amazing to think about some of the times I've been through a couple of years ago," Duncan said. "I wouldn't have believed it if you had told me. I felt pretty close to stepping away from the game for a while. To have persevered through some tough times and had played well to make this team, it's truly an honour. "It was always a dream and felt really far away for a long time. To have made it feels really incredible." More to follow... Who will win the Solheim Cup? Watch Team Europe's bid to regain the trophy exclusively live on Sky Sports, with all three days live from September 11-13 on Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or stream golf and more with no contract.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched an investigation after footage emerged showing the bowler handcuffed by police outside a club in the city. It happened after Durham's players had gone out to celebrate their win over Derbyshire in cricket's County Championship. A statement from Derbyshire Police said: "A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However the man was de-arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area." Carse will no longer take part in the second Test of the three-match series after the cricket regulator opened an investigation into the incident, the ECB announced. The 31-year-old was due to link up with his England team-mates in London on Monday evening ahead of a training session at Lord's on Tuesday. But he was stood down after the independent disciplinary body confirmed it would be looking into the episode. A statement from the ECB read: "Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby. "Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the Second Men's Rothesay Test Match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained." Fellow seamer Sonny Baker - who made his test debut against New Zealand at The Kia Oval in June - replaces Carse in England's 15-player squad. The Carse situation comes less than two weeks after new England captain Joe Root removed the midnight curfew that had been installed following a number of drink-related issues across the winter tours of New Zealand and Australia. Carse did not make the England XI for the three-day win over Pakistan in the series-opening Test at Headingley. He was then released to play for Durham against Derbyshire - a County Championship game in which he took two wickets and scored 26 runs. Durham won the match in Derby by 338 runs on Saturday. Carse was England's leading wicket-taker during their 4-1 Ashes loss, but he has not played for his country since due to injury. Another off-field issue for England to manage The paceman's nightclub incident is another off-field episode for England to negotiate. White-ball captain Harry Brook and batter Ben Duckett were both involved in apparent, separate incidents in New Zealand last autumn and in Noosa, Australia, during The Ashes last December respectively. Former England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson missed the second Test of the 2-1 home defeat to New Zealand earlier this summer after breaking a midnight curfew as they celebrated victory in the first game of the series at Lord's. Stokes and Atkinson were cleared of violent conduct, but hit with written warnings after "breaching specific contractual obligations". Read more from Sky News:Imran Khan's ex-wife urges Pakistan to provide 'proper care'Maradona 'Hand of God' football sells for millions Root had called for his players to "be adults" while announcing the removal of the curfew. The second Test against Pakistan takes place at Lord's on 27-31 August, while the third Test is at Edgbaston on 9-13 September.

Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, faces three charges of sexual penetration without consent. He has also been charged with possessing cannabis on 20 May this year. He was previously charged with six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault and one count of strangulation over the alleged incident in a Perth hotel room in September 2024, which he denied. Last month, the 31-year-old was found not guilty of three sexual penetration without consent charges, while the other three resulted in a hung jury - meaning they could not decide if he was guilty or not. Barrientos was also cleared of the strangulation count and one of the assault counts. However, he was found guilty of the other two assault counts, relating to allegations he bit the victim's neck and breast. The woman - who was 20 at the time and cannot be named - was a fan of the star and went back to his hotel room after he played at a nightclub. She said they had initially had consensual sex but that it became non-consensual and violent. Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black the alleged victim was willing to testify again at the retrial. The court said that an application to vary Barrientos' bail conditions will be heard on 27 August, with the case mentioned for retrial in the District Court on 25 September. Barrientos will be sentenced for the assault convictions after his retrial. The possessing cannabis charge relates to an alleged offence on May 20, while he was on bail before the first trial. He faces a hearing at Mandurah Magistrates' Court near Perth on 1 September. Western Australia's courts previously set bail at 100,000 Australian dollars (£52,340). See more from Sky News:'Unprecedented' El Nino to batter BritainIsrael's settlement economy and its UK linksHarry and Meghan's homecoming is a risk Barrientos became famous as a social media personality and rapper and has appeared as a presenter on several BBC Three shows. He is also known for working with YouTube collective Beta Squad, while featuring on Soccer Aid and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4.

The document tells people arriving in the UK after fleeing other countries that women are allowed to "earn their own money" and "make their own decisions about their lives". Politics latest: Deporatations hit 10-year high Men appear to be the primary target for the instructions, although there are also resources for asylum seekers who think they may be victims of illegal behaviour. The guidance states that people are expected to not make sexual remarks about someone "even if you think it is a compliment", whistle or make "kissing sounds" at someone, follow someone or "block their path", make rude or offensive gestures, or "verbally abuse someone because of their gender, religion, or how they look". The guidance warns throughout that breaking the law can lead to trouble with law enforcement, lead to someone losing accommodation or support, and could affect an asylum claim. People are warned it's a serious crime to take or share sexual images without someone's consent. As well as the guidebook, a series of posters have been designed by the Home Office to inform asylum seekers. The guidance was published in a nine-page document titled "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: A guide for asylum seekers". Sections include gender equality, domestic abuse, sex and consent, and respect in public – as well as getting help and living in the UK. Some 101,000 people claimed asylum in the year ending December 2025, 4% less than the previous year, with around 46,000 detected arrivals coming to Britain via illegal routes, such as small boats. Illegal migration and the visible issue of people crossing the Channel in small boats are policy areas the government is determined to look tough on, and these documents are understood to be part of a plan to ensure not knowing the law is not an excuse for illegal actions. It has also been focused on by parties like the Conservatives and Reform UK, and there have been a series of high-profile criminal cases involving asylum seekers. Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Instead of trying to train these mainly young, male illegal immigrants to behave in a civilised way towards women, they should be deported." In a video posted on X, Reform home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf described the guidance as a "disgrace". Read more:Asylum seekers jailed for rape on Brighton beachAsylum seeker jailed for abducting and raping 12-year-oldAsylum seeker jailed for seven years for raping woman Examples of the guidance in the document include a section stating that "everyone in the UK is expected to treat men and women equally" – and "even if you are a family member, like a husband, father or brother", you must never do things like stop a woman working or studying, control what she wears or where she goes, or make decisions for her without her agreement. Domestic abuse is defined in the guidance as physical violence, threats, controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and taking away someone's documents. Asylum seekers are told they are expected to treat family and their partners with respect, let them make their own choices, and never physically or verbally abuse or control them. The sex and consent page explains that both people must consent to sex without threat or pressure, someone can change their mind at any time even if they agreed previously, and someone "asleep, drunk, or unable to respond" cannot consent. It adds: "Consent is needed in every situation. This means even if you are married or in a relationship with someone, they must consent to sex every time." The chapter says that people are expected to never use "threat, force or pressure" to make someone have sex, never try to have sex with someone who is asleep, drunk or unable to consent clearly, and to stop if someone says no or changes their mind. It is mentioned that anyone under the age of 16 is considered a child and therefore legally cannot consent to having sex. How to behave in public is also covered, with asylum seekers "told that people have different beliefs, religions, cultures, relationships and ways of life", and they must "treat others with respect, even if you disagree with their beliefs or how they live". Tap to never miss an episode: Follow Cheat Sheet here Support numbers for victims are provided at the bottom of each section and in a chapter at the end of the document. A Home Office spokesperson said: "We expect everyone who comes to the UK to abide by our laws. If they do not, they will face consequences, including the refusal of their asylum claim and removal from the UK."

Isak played the entire 90 minutes on his first return to St James' Park since becoming the Premier League's most expensive player last summer, though offered little more than Wirtz who was substituted just after the hour mark for Alexis Mac Allister. Both had offered hope in pre-season of better times to come after encouraging performances in Liverpool's friendlies under new boss Andoni Iraola, but neither could transfer that optimism into Sunday's league opener at St James' Park. Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville said: "The big thing for Liverpool is they've got this quarter-of-a-billion-pound front two, Isak and Wirtz and bloody hell, we've been kind to them. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Liverpool news & transfers🔴Liverpool fixtures & scores | FREE Liverpool highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 "They're going to have to start playing sooner or later or else, to be fair, they're going to get quite a lot of criticism. For a start, they're too nice, and if you're going to be nice, you'd better be incredible at football. "I don't see the tenacity in Wirtz in particular. I just see a nice player moving around the pitch, not really ever looking like he's busting a gut to do anything. "Now, that can happen. Sometimes players have that flow about them, but I want to put a rocket up him. I want to put a rocket up him because there's ability there, there's talent there, the understanding of his position. "The biggest disappointment for me [Sunday] is those two." Despite their issues at St James' Park, Neville said he retained confidence the pair, who had impressed so consistently at Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen respectively, could recreate that form on Merseyside with a year each under their belts at Anfield. "I've watched them both for 12 months, and I do actually have faith in them," he said. "I think Isak's an exceptional player and we've seen it. "I never saw anybody give Gabriel and Saliba or Van Dijk and Konate a tougher time as Isak did when he played at Newcastle in a black and white shirt. I've seen him be devastating. "Now Liverpool fans and his team-mates and coaching staff, they need to see that - because that's £125m they've spent on him. "And then Wirtz, he needs to sort himself out. Enough's enough now, we've talked about him enough. He's young and he's come to a different country - and I'm all for willing him on. "They have both had a bit of a free ride. Obviously Isak was injured last season but Arne Slot loses his job, and Wirtz has played like that, so let's be clear, this has got me to start some real focus now. "I can see a real player there, but can't keep watching this stuff and he's been subbed after an hour and they need a goal, but they're 2-1 down, so no that's not right." 'Wirtz should be closer to Isak' Wirtz had impressed as a shadow striker in pre-season, particularly in Liverpool's eventual 3-2 defeat to Monaco a fortnight before their league opener. But having played further away from Isak at St James Park, the 23-year-old was urged to return to that role by Neville to have a greater impact on games for the rest of the season, having contributed just eight league goal involvements since his nine-figure move from Leverkusen a year ago. "Sometimes I think he moves around too much," he said. "Sometimes I don't think he's close enough to his striker, I don't think he understands where the game's going to be won and lost. "When I played football and No 10s sometimes drifted too deep, or too wide, they would get a right rollicking off our manager. "The game's not going to be won out there, the game's not going to be won back there, the game's going to be won in the final third, in and around the box. "Combining with your striker, getting crosses in, getting little passes, getting little side passes down the side of the centre-backs, being close enough to your forward so that you can combine with him. And I don't see him combining with Isak. "I just feel like Wirtz has got to think about being involved in the build-up less and think about being a second striker. He's got to think about his output and what he needs to do, and that is feed Isak with little passes down the side of centre-backs. He might only get the ball two or three times in that position in tight games where teams are lying deep."