Author: SKYNEWS

The creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer has issued a fresh plea to fans to stop trying to discover the identities of characters in the show – and warned he will refrain from commenting for good.Said to be based on true events, Richard Gadd’s series – in which he plays barman and aspiring comedian Donny Dunn – sparked an online frenzy over the real-life identities of some of the characters – including a stalker played by actress Jessica Gunning. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Gadd called on fans to stop their searches, saying: “If I…

The Scottish government has announced plans for new legislation that will exonerate sub-postmasters wrongly convicted as a result of the faulty Horizon IT system.Those who have their convictions quashed under the proposed Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill will then be able to access the UK government’s financial redress scheme. The bill will be introduced to the Scottish parliament on Tuesday and will be expedited to allow justice and redress to be delivered to victims as “swiftly as possible” in line with the UK bill.It comes after Westminster’s legislation was not extended to cover sub-postmasters in Scotland.Around 100 sub-postmasters…

Divyendra Jadoun is proud of his professional alias: the Indian Deepfaker. “I know we do deepfakes,” he tells Sky News. “Why would I use something else?” And Jadoun’s services have been in demand recently, as India holds elections – often billed as the biggest democratic election on the planet.Deepfakes have been a feature, in some surprising ways. On occasion, they have been malicious. Bollywood actors have been falsely depicted criticising PM Narendra Modi, or endorsing a political party.Jadoun says: “We received a lot of requests, from November, October. And out of those requests, around 45 to 50% requests were for unethical…

Former Capital radio host Roman Kemp has revealed he switched antidepressants because the ones he was taking were giving him a low sex drive.The 31-year-old, who is the son of former Spandau Ballet and EastEnders star Martin Kemp, has been open about his mental health struggles. He has been taking antidepressants since he was 15. Image: Roman Kemp, right, with his father Martin: Pic: AP Speaking to The Times about how his use of medication has affected him, Kemp revealed he had to change his treatment in order to improve his libido.He said: “It’s reality. It’s a very common thing…

FTSE 100 mining giant Anglo American has revealed plans to break itself up, hours after it rejected a takeover bid from a larger rival.Anglo said it would sell or demerge its 85% stake in De Beers – the world’s biggest diamond miner. The company also planned to sell its thermal coal assets and will demerge its shareholding in Johannesburg-listed Anglo American Platinum, known as Amplats.Anglo said it would focus in future on its copper, iron ore and crop nutrient assets.Money latest: Supermarket boss blasts police over shoplifting However, it warned that job losses were possible amid plans to slow work…

Police officers could be equipped with devices likened to the proton packs used in Ghostbusters to stop e-bikes and e-scooters being used for crime. Gavin Stephens, the chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), said he hopes the “experimental” technology could help stop the vehicles involved in offences such as street robberies and mobile phone thefts. Described as a “ginormous backpack”, the gadget has drawn comparisons with the capture device used in the Ghostbusters films.It works by firing an electromagnetic pulse at an e-bike or e-scooter in the line of sight, sending a signal to confuse the electric motor…

The organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest has said it “regrets” that some contestants did not respect the “spirit of the rules” when taking part in the competition in Sweden.In a statement on Monday, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said it had spoken to a number of delegations during the event regarding what it referred to as “various issues that were brought to our attention”. It comes after Ireland’s Bambie Thug said they had raised “multiple complaints” to the EBU in the build up to the grand finale in the city of Malmo on Saturday after accusing Israeli broadcaster, Kan,…

The CBI is taking the axe to another chunk of its workforce as it struggles to recover from the sexual misconduct scandal which last year led it to the brink of collapse.Sky News has learnt that the business lobbying group has begun a consultation process with 7% of its remaining staff about making their roles redundant. Sources said the move, which is being overseen by chief executive Rain Newton-Smith, was expected to trim the CBI’s headcount of roughly 150 people by 11.It was unclear on Tuesday which roles would be affected.Money latest: The fast food appearing on menus at Michelin…

An Australian doctor who applied his own pioneering research on melanoma to the incurable brain cancer he was diagnosed with almost a year ago is still cancer-free.University of Sydney Professor Richard Scolyer said he “couldn’t be happier” after the results of a recent MRI showed there was still no sign of recurrence of his glioblastoma. Posting the update on X, Prof Scolyer, who alongside fellow University of Sydney professor, Georgina Long, was named Australian Of The Year, said: “I couldn’t be happier!!!!!”Thank you to the fabulous team looking after me so well especially my wife Katie & wonderful family!” X…

Israel’s prime minister has paid tribute to the country’s Eurovision performer – as Ireland’s contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster.Switzerland won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in a competition fraught with last-minute changes, backstage incidents and boos for the boss. Israel’s Eden Golan was clapped, cheered, booed and jeered when she took to the stage to perform her song Hurricane at the Malmo Arena in Sweden.Despite only scoring 52 points from jury votes, the 20-year-old finished in fifth place after receiving an audience score of 323 points – including 12 points from the UK’s public vote.Ms Golan…