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Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has said chants of “death to the IDF” on its West Holts stage on Saturday “very much crossed a line”.Eavis, whose father Michael co-founded the festival, posted on Instagram on Sunday morning responding to rap duo Bob Vylan’s set the day before. “Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the Festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence,” she wrote.She said that while “as a festival, we stand against all forms of war and terrorism – we…

The government is warning that the NHS will be under even more pressure this weekend as temperatures soar, so looking after yourself in the sunshine is crucial.But how much do you know about the science behind sunburn… and how to prevent it? Read more: Amber heat health alert issued for EnglandWhat is sunburn?While we all know what sunburned skin looks like – red and sore – it might not be so clear what is happening underneath the skin. “Essentially, it’s inflammation,” said Dr Rachel Abbott, a consultant dermatologist who specialises in skin cancer for the Cardiff and Vale University health…

The health secretary has told Sky News the government’s plans to tackle obesity by introducing a health food standard for supermarkets are a “world-first approach” and not “nanny statism”.As part of an initiative aimed at taking some pressure off the NHS, food retailers and manufacturers will “make the healthy choice the easy choice” for customers in the UK, which has the third-highest adult obesity levels in Europe. Supermarkets will be required to report sales data and those that fail to hit targets could face financial penalties, suggested Nesta, the innovation agency which initially developed the policy.Speaking on Sunday Morning With…

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot in a lavish and star-studded wedding in Venice, Italy.The couple exchanged their vows on Friday, on the small island of San Giorgio, opposite St Mark’s Square, in front of VIP guests including the Kardashians, Orlando Bloom and Oprah Winfrey. Sanchez, 55, posted a picture of herself on Instagram where she beamed in a white gown as she walked arm in arm with Bezos. Instagram This content is provided by Instagram, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission…

Prince William has had a lot to say this week, attending three events about the environment as part of London Climate Action Week and giving three speeches.But I wouldn’t be surprised if you haven’t really heard what he had to say. The eyes of the world have, understandably, been elsewhere. Conflict, not the climate crisis, has been the primary focus of world leaders and continues to be – a problem you could say for William and all those trying to whip up momentum ahead of COP30 in Brazil, with only four months to go until the UN’s climate conference in…

As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backs down over planned cuts to disability entitlements, Paul Kelso discusses the latest developments with Simon French, chief economist and head of research at Panmure Liberum.Paul also speaks to George Lagarias, chief economist at Forvis Mazars, about how the bond markets have reacted to the U-turn.And there is an interview with entrepreneur Simon Squibb on the drop in the number of graduate-level jobs.:: Listen and subscribe to the Sky News Business Podcast here.

A convicted killer previously jailed for stalking Girls Aloud singer Cheryl has admitted another breach of his restraining order after turning up at her home.Daniel Bannister, 50, pleaded guilty to the new charge at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Confirming his plea, he told the court he attended an address he “reasonably believed or suspected” was the star’s home.A court previously heard Bannister “can’t stay away” from the 41-year-old singer.He was jailed for 16 weeks in March for repeatedly turning up at Cheryl’s Buckinghamshire home while under a restraining order. He had initially been jailed for four months in September…

Brazilian officials have rebuked the push to increase defence spending, as it tries to bring countries together for negotiations on tackling climate change later in the year.Last year’s COP climate conference ended in disappointment after failing to cough up anything like enough money to help countries cope with already rising sea levels, heavier floods and harsher droughts, which are forcing people to migrate. But this week NATO member states broadly agreed to a US demand to boost defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product.Read more: ‘Things are getting worse’, experts warnLeaders are anxious about military threats from Russia and…

Sky Deutschland has been sold to multinational media conglomerate RTL Group for an initial €150m.The businesses are merging to create a brand with around 11.5 million paying subscribers. RTL had approached Sky Deutschland after it won the rights to show the majority of Bundesliga German football league matches.The Sky Deutschland entity serves Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with customers in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and the South Tyrol province of Italy with programming that includes live sports, exclusive series, films, children’s content, documentaries and shows.Money blog: Lenders cut mortgage rates – but good and bad news for buyers, landlords and renters RTL Group…

The director of the next James Bond film has been announced. Denis Villeneuve – a four-time Academy Award nominee who earned critical acclaim for the Dune Franchise and Blade Runner 2049 – said the role is a “massive responsibility”. The Canadian filmmaker described himself as a “diehard” fan since childhood, adding that it is a “huge honour” to come on board.”Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr No with Sean Connery,” Villeneuve said. Image: Sean Connery as James Bond. Pic: The Legacy Collection/THA/Shutterstock 1963…