Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea in London on Friday afternoon. The 41-year-old, who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, resigned as a professor of sociology of education last week. It followed reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis while at Liverpool John Moores University. Other claims also came under scrutiny, including that he ran 600 miles in six days and raised millions for charity. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. "At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious." According to a Cambridge biography, Dr Arday was diagnosed with a form of autism that meant he couldn't speak until 11, or read and write until he was 18. But some who said they attended school with him questioned those claims, telling media he was often quiet but not mute. His supporters, meanwhile, said the intense scrutiny he was under was down to racism. Dr Arday's family said they are "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son". "The campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason, who was a gentle man and who always wanted to see the best in everyone," they added. Dr Arday got the job at Cambridge - one of the world's most prestigious universities - after he went to college, trained as a teacher and started an academic career. In his resignation letter, he told colleagues: "While criticism is an inevitable part of academic life, what I have experienced has gone far beyond scholarly disagreement. "The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love." He said his resignation shouldn't "be mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me". Dr Arday's friend, barrister Jolyon Maugham, told Sky News he had been speaking to Dr Arday nearly every day. He said he had tried to reassure him after the academic said he thought his life was over. Mr Maugham criticised the intense media coverage and questioned whether there was a legitimate public interest in the case - especially after Dr Arday resigned. Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy told Sky News that Dr Arday had been the victim of a media "witch hunt" before his death and "people jumped on the bandwagon". Read more from Sky News:Wildfires emergency phone alert sent to millionsLuigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare boss The Daily Telegraph reported last month that Dr Arday's thesis contained "more than 100 passages that are identical or nearly identical to a 2009 PhD thesis" by a Brunel University student - although it said he credited the student 17 times. Liverpool John Moores University previously said it conducted a "confidential procedure" after being notified about the plagiarism claims in September and that his PhD "still stands". The University of Cambridge initially said he was the target of a "vile" smear campaign but this week announced an independent investigation into his appointment. Dr Arday's memoir, Great And Unfortunate Things, is due to be published on 27 August, but the publisher faced calls to postpone its release. Last week, he cancelled promotional events for it. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

Glyn Razzell was convicted in November 2003 of murdering 41-year-old mother-of-four Linda Razzell, who disappeared on her way to work at Swindon College, Wiltshire, the previous year amid divorce proceedings. Their daughter Catherine Razzell told Sky News after Friday's ruling that his decision not to reveal the location of her remains means "there is no peace for us", adding he was "continuing to do our family harm". The Parole Board ruled three times from 2019 that Razzell, 66, should remain behind bars, but in April decided he could be released on licence. This was despite it being required to consider an inmate's refusal to reveal where their victim's remains are. The Ministry of Justice referred the board's decision to the High Court, arguing it should be reversed on the basis it could undermine public confidence. After a two-day hearing over the legal challenge, the court has ruled Razzell must stay behind bars. Catherine Razzell told Sky News her father "still to this day has demonstrated very little engagement with rehabilitative processes". "We still don't know where our mother's body is," she said. "And so it was a very difficult day when we heard that, despite those factors, he'd been released." Ms Razzell added her family "will always hope" that one day they will "get the truth that we deserve". In a statement following the High Court ruling, Ms Razzell said the decision was a "relief" to her and her family, and that her father's continuing decision not to disclose the location of the remains was "cruel". She said: "By choosing to withhold the only information that could provide us with some comfort and closure, and preventing us from being able to hold a funeral for our much-loved mother, he is clearly demonstrating he is still abusive - retaining power over the situation." In her ruling, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said she was "not satisfied that it is no longer necessary for the protection of the public that Glyn Razzell be confined". She said: "I am not persuaded that the risk has diminished to such a level that offender management is capable of keeping the public safe if the defendant is released." She also said that the plan to manage Razzell's release "relies on trust that has not been earned". What is Helen's Law? The obligation to consider a convict's refusal to reveal the location of remains is known as "Helen's Law", after Helen McCourt. She was killed in 1988 but her murderer, Ian Simms, never disclosed where he put her body. He was released in 2020 and died in 2022. Razzell, of Crewkerne, Somerset, denied murdering his estranged wife but was convicted after traces of her blood were found in a car he had borrowed. Her body has never been recovered but he was sentenced to a minimum of 16 years and for the last nine years he's been in an open prison. The Parole Board said he is no longer a danger and not revealing where the body is cannot be a bar to releasing him. Read more from Sky News:Mum who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer jailedWhat caused man to be partially sucked out of plane However, government lawyers told the court he is still a danger. Ms Razzell's family argued he should not be released until he reveals the whereabouts of her remains. Razzell lost a parole bid three times before his latest hearing, including in 2021 when he became the first person to be denied under Helen's Law. Appearing via video link at the High Court on Tuesday, Linda Razzell's partner at the time she was killed, Greg Worrall, said: "We have rebuilt our lives based on the fact [Razzell] cannot harm us any more." He said that Mrs Razzell's family had "picked up the pieces of our shattered lives" with the support of friends and family, and "found love and purpose in our new lives" despite a "sadness which will always be there".

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced the charges against Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, following an incident at Belmarsh Prison in London. The incident involves Sharif, who is serving a life sentence at the Category A prison in Thamesmead, according to the Press Association. Daren Streeter, deputy chief crown prosecutor with CPS London, said the decision had been made "to charge Steven Sansom and Adam Watson with attempted murder in connection with an incident at HMP Belmarsh in January 2025". He added: "Our prosecutors have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and pursue criminal proceedings." Sky News reported at the time of the alleged offence that Sharif was understood to have suffered slashes to his face and body, requiring stitches. Sansom and Watson will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 26 August for a first hearing. In December 2024, Sharif was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 40 years for murdering 10-year-old Sara after years of abuse. The court heard that she suffered "unimaginable pain, misery and anxiety" as she was repeatedly beaten, burned, bitten, and restrained at the family home in Woking, Surrey. In a televised sentencing at the Old Bailey on 17 December 2024, Mr Justice Cavanagh said Sara's death "was the culmination of years of neglect, frequent assaults and what can only be described as torture", mainly at the hands of Sharif. See more from Sky News:Farage inquiry reopened after Clacton by-election win'Stay away', residents told after house firesLewes train passenger feels 'incredibly lucky to be alive' The senior judge said that Sara's "despicable treatment" took place in "plain sight and in front of the rest of the family". He told Sharif: "You treated her in such a way because you considered it your right to impose harsh discipline on her. "Sara was a brave, feisty and spirited child. She was not submissive as you wanted her to be. She stood up to you."

The veteran politician, who was deputy Labour leader under Gordon Brown, explained on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast how the process of investigating the Reform leader will now continue after he won the Clacton by-election today. Mr Farage resigned as Clacton's MP over scrutiny surrounding the £5m he was given by Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before he decided to stand to become an MP in 2024. He has maintained it was for personal reasons - namely security - and not political, which is allowed under the rules. Politics latest: Farage £5m gift inquiry reopened He said he wanted the people of Clacton to decide if they still had faith in him, and declared that they did after he won the by-election his resignation triggered with a larger majority than in 2024. The parliamentary standards commissioner had to pause the investigation into whether Mr Farage had broken Commons rules by failing to declare the money when he resigned, but shortly after he won the by-election, it was announced the inquiry has been resumed - in keeping with the rules. Baroness Harman said: "The standards commissioner will decide whether or not it's a breach of the code - I would think it's almost inevitable it is, and almost inevitable that he would decide it's a serious breach. "I think it's most likely the standards commissioner would propose a sanction which is more than a 10-day suspension from the Commons - which would trigger the possibility of a recall petition, where if 10% of the voters in Clacton vote for a recall petition that will trigger another by-election." She added she thinks 10% would be reached judging by the 26.7% of voters who chose Count Binface rather than Mr Farage in this week's by-election. And Baroness Harman said she thinks all the main parties would stand a candidate, unlike this time when they boycotted it. "I think at that point it will have been established that he has broken the rules seriously in relation to trying to keep this £5m secret, that the voters in Clacton, if they re-elect him don't care about that," she said."But I think voters in other parts of the country might not agree with the voters of Clacton and might think this man is not suitable to be prime minister." Pollster Luke Tryl, executive director of More in Common, also told the podcast there is a danger for Mr Farage in accepting the £5m in that people will see him as "the same as the rest of the political class", when he has tried to appear anti-establishment. He added: "I think that the danger of this £5m is that people compare it to things like the freebies, they compare it to some of those, I mean, I've had groups where people have compared it to the PPE scandal, and they just start to go, 'oh, goodness, this is going to be more of the same as well'."

The 19-year-old, from Wales, was taking part in the cycling race on Friday when he was run over by a car that entered the road, according to local media reports. Tarling was a time trial specialist who joined the NSN Development Team last year. His team said: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing ‌of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal today. "Fin was a much-loved member of our team but most importantly, he was a son, a brother, and a friend to so many. He will be deeply missed." Portuguese President Antonio Jose Seguro expressed his condolences, saying Tarling's death had "plunged the peloton, the tournament and the host nation into mourning". The eighth stage of the event was stopped following the incident "as a sign of respect and mourning," race organisers said. Read more from Sky News:Mum who killed baby with hairdryer jailedFormer Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism row In a post on X, they said: "At this moment of profound dismay, the organization of the Volta a Portugal and the Portuguese Cycling Federation express their most heartfelt condolences to the family of Finlay Tarling, to his teammates, to the NSN Development Team, and to all his friends and loved ones. "In light of this tragic event, the race will be neutralized until reaching Fafe and, as a sign of respect and mourning, the podium ceremony scheduled for today will not take place." Tarling was hit by a non-race car driving in the opposite direction, Portugal's RTP broadcaster reported. Further details about the incident were not immediately available. Tarling is the brother of cyclist Josh Tarling, who rides for the UCI WorldTeam Netcompany Ineos.

An appeals court last week upheld a ruling that above-ground work should stop as Congress hadn't approved the project. It said the president didn't have authority to approve the construction on his own and sided with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, who sued to stop the work. The administration claims the ballroom is necessary for large functions and to preserve the safety of the White House. President Trump called last week's decision "unjust" and said the ballroom will also be a "military centre" with bomb shelters and medical facilities. Democrats have criticised the project as expensive and frivolous, but private donors are said to be paying the full $400m (£295m) cost. However, Senate Republicans have sought $1bn in taxpayer funding for security upgrades to the ballroom and structures beneath it. The District of Columbia appeals court suspended its ruling until 21 August to give President Trump time to appeal, and Justice Department officials today asked the Supreme Court to allow work to continue. "This case involves an extraordinary and unlawful injunction that will halt the ongoing construction of the integrated military complex, including a totally secure ballroom space, at the East Wing of the White House, which is vitally required by national security," the solicitor general, Dean John Sauer, wrote on Friday. The East Wing was demolished in the autumn to make way for the huge 8,400sq m ballroom. Pool problems President Trump's other projects include the renovation of Washington DC's Reflecting Pool, which has been beset by problems including the pool's lining peeling off and algae in the water. He blamed vandalism and an Olympic canoeist was arrested, but charges were dropped two weeks ago. Prosecutors conceded the problems were due to botched installation and a rush to get it ready for July's independence celebrations. Also on President Trump's agenda is the creation of a 76-metre memorial arch near Arlington National Cemetery. There are concerns it could interfere too much with historic views in Washington but the project got preliminary approval last month. A final vote is expected in the coming months - possibly as early as September.

Europe's highest and most active volcano started its latest activity in Sicily on 6 August, with experts noting an unusual amount of ash is being spewed out. It means flights have been suspended at Catania Fontanarossa Airport on the Italian island, and that is set to remain the case until 2am on Saturday (1am in the UK), airport operator SAC said. About 400 departures were cancelled between 8 and 11 August, with a further 52 axed on Wednesday, according to flight news outlet Aerospace, citing figures published by SAC. It added that, counting cancelled arrivals to Catania, around 700 flights have been lost to the volcanic activity. Etna frequently disrupts operations at Catania airport. An eruption was recorded at the volcano in July from a rupture at about 3,000m of altitude. Marco Viccaro, president of the Italian Volcanological Association, ​said earlier in the week, however, that the activity at Etna is more energetic than previous episodes and is continuing in a sustained way. "This suggests that deeper, gas-rich magma is ⁠playing ​a more active role, making the ​fragmentation process more efficient and leading to increased ash production," he said. See more from Sky News:Sky helicopter shows fire devastation in StourbridgeFarage inquiry reopened after Clacton by-election win The impact of the latest eruption was felt beyond Catania, with flight cancellations and significant delays reported in Malta as well as in Sicilian airport Comiso.