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Former American footballer O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76, according to reports.In a statement on X, his family said: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.”He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.”During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”Simpson was tried for murder in October 1995, in what was dubbed the “trial of the century”. He was found not guilty of murdering two people. Follow Sky News on WhatsApp Keep up with all the latest news from the UK…

Sir Paul Marshall, the hedge fund tycoon, is preparing to step down from the board of GB News’ parent company as he eyes a renewed bid to acquire The Daily Telegraph.Sky News has learnt that Sir Paul, the co-founder of Marshall Wace and largest shareholder in the television news channel, is expected to hand over his board seat at All Perspectives to Lord Agnew, chair of the UnHerd Ventures vehicle he bankrolls. A source close to Sir Paul insisted on Thursday that no decision had been taken and that it remained possible that he would ultimately remain on the All…

Sky Mobile is down for some customers, with people experiencing issues with 3G, 4G and 5G services.Users reported not being able to use the internet on their phones at around 9am on Thursday morning. One user on X wrote: “I have a phone that won’t work for anything if I turn off my WiFi and I need to leave for work soon.”Another said: “Is there something up with #skymobile… having issues this morning and don’t know why.”Downdetector, which measures outages, showed hundreds of people had reported issues. A total of 65% of those users reported problems accessing the internet, while 30%…

China ramped up coal power capacity last year, according to new analysis, despite a pledge to “strictly control” the dirtiest fossil fuel.The country added 47.4 Gigawatts (GW) of new coal power in 2023, more than double the amount added by the rest of the world combined. It raises concerns that gains in clean power, including by China, are being undermined by the persistent use of coal, the worst energy form for climate change and air pollution.Analysts say China may not use all the capacity it has built.Beijing has promised to reduce coal consumption from 2026, and said its polices align…

Police are to reinvestigate the circumstances leading up to the decision to charge Caroline Flack with assaulting her boyfriend.The TV presenter died in February 2020, with a coroner saying she took her own life after discovering she was definitely going to be prosecuted. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had recommended she only get a caution but this was overturned after London’s Metropolitan Police appealed.Flack, 40, was ultimately charged with assault by beating over the incident, which involved her boyfriend, Lewis Burton, in December 2019.Metropolitan Police has now said it’s making “further enquiries” because “new witness evidence may be available” about…

Fake flights and caravans are the two most common items being sold by fraudsters in relation to travel, Lloyds Bank’s research has found.As Britons head online to book deals for the upcoming bank holidays and summer, they have been urged to “remain vigilant”, with the average holiday scam victim being conned out of £765. Amid rising flight costs post-COVID, people have been flocking to social media and other lesser-known websites in order to secure cheaper deals. Follow Sky News on WhatsApp Keep up with all the latest news from the UK and around the world by following Sky News Tap…

The founders of a business telecoms and IT services provider are on the brink of toasting a nine-figure windfall after entering advanced talks to sell it to one of Britain’s leading private equity firms.Sky News has learnt that Focus Group is close to signing a deal to sell a majority stake to Hg Capital, the investor known for its successful bets on software and technology companies. City sources said on Wednesday that the transaction would value Focus Group at just under £800m including debt, making it the latest addition to the ranks of Britain’s private company unicorns – a reference…

Zendaya says her new film Challengers has gifted her the “most unapologetically cruel and direct” character she has ever played.The Spider-Man actress attended the UK premiere of the Luca Guadagnino movie in London on Wednesday. Speaking to Sky News, she says it is a joy to have added Tashi Donaldson to her acting portfolio.”She is so complex, complicated and messy, and I appreciate that about a character,” explains the 27-year-old.”I don’t think you always love her. I don’t think you always hate her either and that was my challenge, to make sure that she has fragility and sensitivity as well…

The investor trying to take control of Everton Football Club has pushed back its target date for completing the deal as it scrambles to raise hundreds of millions of pounds to fund it.Sky News has learnt that 777 Partners has told stakeholders, including the Premier League and prospective lenders, that it now expects its takeover of the Toffees to be finalised late next month. It had been seeking to close the deal by the end of this week.City sources said on Wednesday that 777 had also requested in recent days an extension to a repayment deadline for a loan of…

On today’s show, Tesco has reported a sharp rise in annual profits. It posted an adjusted operating profit of £2.83bn for the year to the end of February – up 11% on the previous year.Ian King speaks to Andrew Gossage, chief executive of homewares supplier Ultimate Products, about shipping costs in light of recent attacks in the Red Sea by Houthi fighters.Plus, British parking app JustPark is to launch in the United States and Canada after merging with a leading US provider. The app’s founder Anthony Eskinazi explains the significance of the deal.:: Listen and subscribe to The Ian King…