Downing Street has hit out at outside actors “trying to interfere in our democracy” after JD Vance claimed the “invasion of migrants” in Europe is to blame for the murder of Henry Nowak.

The US vice-president said the 18-year-old, who was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, would still be alive if Europeans “stood their ground” against “politics of self-hatred”.

No 10 slammed the remarks as “seeking to stir up division on our streets” and urged people to “respect the wishes” of Nowak’s family, who said they did not wish his death to be used to create division.

Bodycam footage from the night Nowak was killed by Digwa shows police handcuffed him as he lay on the ground, despite his repeated pleas that he could not breathe, after his killer falsely claimed he had been the victim of a racist attack. He died shortly after.

In the latest intervention by the Trump administration over the murder, Mr Vance said: “Henry Nowak died the same way a civilisation dies: abandoned, handcuffed by authorities who neither trusted nor cared for him, and accused of hate crimes he did not commit.

“His murder is as tragic as it is enraging.

“He should still be alive today, and he would be if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it.”

In response to Mr Vance’s comments, a No 10 spokesperson said: “In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division on our streets.

“The Nowak family are grieving after Henry’s horrific murder.

“They have said they do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We should be respecting their wishes.

“Our politics should bring people together even in the most terrible of circumstances. That is who we are as a country.”

Mr Vance’s comments come after the Trump administration called for an end to “two-tier” policing in the wake of Nowak’s murder.

In a post on X, the US state department wrote: “Ideological conditioning and two-tiered policing are glaring symptoms of civilisational decline. They must be rejected across the West.

“The United States sends our condolences to the family of Henry Nowak and the people of the United Kingdom at this troubling time.”

Downing Street rejected “any suggestion of two-tier policing across the United Kingdom”.

The Trump administration has repeatedly been critical of the UK government over its immigration policies. Mr Vance urged anti-immigration activists to “keep on going” after tens of thousands attended a London rally last month.

Plus, at the United Nations in New York in September last year, Mr Trump said Britain and Europe are “going to hell” because of immigration and dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”.

Mr Nowak’s family have also called on politicians to rebuild trust in the police as they stressed they “do not want anger to tear communities apart” in the wake of their son’s murder.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey stressed that the UK needs to resist attempts to “divide the country”. He said in a post on X: “We all need to resist attempts like this to politicise Henry Nowak’s death and divide our country – whether they come from Maga politicians like Vance or their cronies here in the UK.”

Digwa was given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years in prison for stabbing Nowak with a knife with a 21cm blade.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hampshire Police’s response in Nowak’s case.

Given the grim nature of the weather forecast, even the small amount of play that was possible on Saturday could be viewed as a bonus.

Perhaps more could have taken place. Lord’s appeared dry and ready during an early lunch taken at 12:20 BST before play eventually began at 13:00.

The players yo-yoed on and off the field over the course of the next 70 minutes, with two delays before the weather had the final say at 14:10.

Just as in his 5-39 in the first innings, Robinson revelled in the conditions in his first Test for more two years. The damp conditions under the floodlights exacerbated the difficulty of batting on a surface that has been uneven for most of this match.

After New Zealand resumed on 37-3, Ravindra and Mitchell were the most likely of their remaining batters to dig in and made England’s task harder. Robinson dealt with them both.

Left-hander Ravindra was undone by a beauty. Robinson, from round the wicket, angled the ball in, then nipped it away off the surface and up the Lord’s slope. It defeated Ravindra’s defensive stroke and kissed the off stump. Almost unplayable.

Ravindra, the heir to Kane Williamson as New Zealand’s leading batter, has had an awful Test. Batting returns of nought and eight are added to two bad drops, which have been important in the context of a low-scoring match.

Knowing conditions were in their favour and time on the field was short, England crowded the bat with as many as seven close catchers.

And the Mitchell wicket went against a theory held by this England regime that a certain style of cricket cannot be successful in the Test arena.

“This 75mph, keeper up, dobbing it on a length – we know that doesn’t work in Test cricket, wherever you are,” was once the view of England director of cricket Rob Key.

One ball after England keeper Jamie Smith came up to the stumps, Robinson struck Mitchell on the pad. The review could not save Mitchell, who was frustrated to see the ball was shaving leg stump – another umpire’s call that has gone against the Black Caps in this match.

Two overs later, the weather made a terminal intervention, with the day abandoned at 17:30.

Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today’s biggest crime stories.

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Whether it’s a child killer making a bid for freedom or another attack in Scotland’s gangland war – this is the place where you’ll get the low-down.

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Here’s what has been making the news across the country on Saturday.

Three men admit roles in death of Canadian restaurant owner

Three men extradited from Scotland to Canada have admitted their roles in the death of a restaurant owner who confronted customers over an unpaid bill.

Dad-of-one Sharif Rahman, 44, died a week after suffering a fatal head injury during an altercation outside The Curry House restaurant in Owen Sound, Ontario, in August 2023.

Robert Evans Jr, 25, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Ontario Court of Justice on Friday, while his father, Robert Busby Evans, 49, and uncle, Barry Evans, 56, admitted being accessories after the fact.

The three men were arrested in Scotland on international warrants before agreeing to be extradited to Canada in December last year.

FULL STORY: Three men extradited from Scotland admit roles in Canadian restaurant owner’s death

Woman seriously injured after being struck by car near Fife church

A woman has been left seriously injured after she was struck by a car near a church in Fife.

The 55-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital following the collision on the B9037 Main Street in Torryburn, near Dunfermline, at around 4.10pm on Friday.

The crash involved a blue Suzuki Vitara and happened close to Torryburn Parish Church. Police Scotland said the woman remains in a serious condition and officers are continuing efforts to trace the occupants of the vehicle.

FULL STORY: Woman seriously injured in hit and run outside Fife church as cops hunt driver

Fallout from Murrell embezzlement conviction continues

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Former Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf says he thought Nicola Sturgeon looked “quite a broken women” in the wake of her ex-husband Peter Murrell admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP.

In an interview with the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, Ms Sturgeon said her ex-husband has never explained to her why he took party funds as she spoke of the “trauma” she has gone through.

Murrell pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh last week to embezzling the sum from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.

Speaking on BBC Newsnight, Mr Yousaf was asked whether he believed Ms Sturgeon’s version of events that she was unaware of her then-husband’s actions.

He said: “I believe Nicola because I know the person and I believe her to be a person of great integrity. In that Laura Kuenssberg interview, I thought I saw quite a broken woman. I thought I saw somebody who was really suffering as a result of what’s happened in a huge betrayal.

“I certainly am in that percentage that believe her, but I can understand people’s scepticism. I mean, I’m not surprised by it.”

FULL STORY: Yousaf says Sturgeon looked ‘quite a broken woman’ discussing Murrell confession

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Worst criminals jailed in Scotland this week

Two teenage boys have been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy at Irvine beach. Jay Stewart, 18, and a 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, fatally stabbed Kayden at the Ayrshire beauty spot on May 17 last year.

A third teenager, 18-year-old Cole Turley, previously pleaded guilty to the murder before the trial started at the High Court in Glasgow. They will be sentenced next month.

A 17-year-old who stabbed a man to death with a ‘rambo knife’ while on bail for a slashing, has been jailed for life. The killer who cannot be named for legal reasons chased and killed John McNab, 22, in an unprovoked attack on Great Junction Street in Leith, Edinburgh, on September 2 last year.

He was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 17 years at the High Court in Dundee.

FULL STORY: Worst criminals jailed in Scotland this week: Kayden Moy’s killers and care home predator

Crime gang posted £2.2m of drugs across UK

Iain Potter, Jack Wright and Ross Fathi oversaw an industrial‑scale distribution hub which exploited the Royal Mail system to send thousands of drug parcels to customers across the UK.

Inside the warehouse, officers found a professionally organised operation equipped with vacuum‑sealing machines, packaging stations, label printers and stacks of Royal Mail bags prepared for dispatch. A raid uncovered a large catalogue of illegal substances, including cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis resin and THC edibles.

The criminal trio had sent 1,724 parcels between February and April 2025, Royal Mail records show, each weighing between 0.1kg and 10kg. At least 19kg of cocaine had been delivered in the operation, police estimate, among drugs worth a total of £2.2m. Encrypted mobile phones and £13,000 in cash were also seized.

Potter, 45, of Sefton Drive, Liverpool, and Wright, 30, of Westgate Lane, Wakefield, were each handed 11 years and four months in prison after admitting conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs. Fathi, 46, of Wingfield Drive, Wilmslow, received a six‑year sentence for his role in the operation, having been convicted of the same offences.

FULL STORY: Crime gang jailed after using Royal Mail to post £2.2m of drugs across UK

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Thomas Tuchel’s side are currently based in the United States ahead of the World Cup

England continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup when they take on New Zealand in an international friendly this weekend.

Thomas Tuchel’s side are currently based in the United States ahead of the tournament and will be hoping for an improved performance after a disappointing March international window, which saw the Three Lions draw with Uruguay and lose to Japan.

New Zealand head into the match looking to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti as they also fine-tune their plans for the World Cup.

Here’s everything you need to know about watching England v New Zealand.

What time is England v New Zealand?

England v New Zealand kicks off at 9pm BST on Saturday, June 6.

The match will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Is England v New Zealand on TV?

Yes. The game will be shown live and free-to-air in the UK.

Coverage will be available on ITV1, with the broadcast beginning at 8.15pm BST ahead of kick-off.

England v New Zealand live stream

Viewers can watch the match live via the ITVX website and app.

The streaming service is available on mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs and desktop computers.

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England are expected to be without several players who were involved in last weekend’s Champions League final, including Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze.

Dean Henderson has also joined up later than the rest of the squad following Crystal Palace’s Conference League success.

However, the majority of Tuchel’s 26-man World Cup squad trained this week, including John Stones and new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon.

New Zealand could again be without Ryan Thomas, who missed the defeat to Haiti with a hamstring injury, while Joe Bell is a doubt after suffering a calf problem.

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are both expected to challenge for pole position, but Vasseur, 58, is being kept “under observation” at a local medical facility in Monaco.

It is unclear whether the Frenchman will be back in time for Sunday’s grand prix. No further medical information was provided by the team, who merely said in a statement on Saturday morning that they wished their boss a “speedy recovery” and looked forward to seeing him back at the track “soon”.

Vasseur will miss the most important qualifying session of the season, given how difficult it is to overtake around Monaco’s tight, twisty streets during the actual race.

Moreover, it is a qualifying session for which his team are highly fancied. Hamilton, who is still searching for his first Ferrari win, and Leclerc, a local who has a stellar record at his home race, finished one-two in both practice sessions on Friday. The Monegasque topped the first session with the Briton finishing fractionally ahead in the second.

Ferrari prioritised a smaller turbo in the new engine regulations for 2026, which means their car lacks top-end power but is useful at starts and low-speed pick-up – ideal for Monaco.

Mercedes have won every race so far this season, with Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli having won the last four to establish a 43-point lead over Britain’s George Russell.

Ferrari said in a statement: “Fred Vasseur will not be present at the circuit today. Following some medical checks, Fred will remain under observation at a local medical facility. No further medical information will be provided. We wish Fred a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back at the track soon.”

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of Maja Chwalinska v Mirra Andreeva in the women’s French Open final.

What a tantalising match-up this promises to be. Poland’s Chwalinksa, the world number 114 has stunned Roland Garros these past two weeks after coming through qualifying and is one win away from a fairytale triumph.

If she succeeds, she will write her name into the history books by becoming only the second qualifier in the Open Era to win a major after Emma Raducanu’s 2021 US Open victory. It would also provide a fitting ending to a French Open that has been defined by chaos and shock results.

Less than a week ago, Chwalinska was jokingly asking for help paying for a hotel room, but as she sank onto the red brick dust of Philippe-Chatrier after clinching a place in the final, she tripled her career earnings during her time in the French capital.

“Let’s not pretend someone expected it,” she said after her 7-6, 6-4 semi-final win over Diana Shnaider. “I was outside the top 100, and now I’m in the finals of a grand slam, so I feel like it’s a big thing. So it’s hard to process it.”

But 19-year-old Andreeva, the world number eight, stands in the Pole’s way. Should the in-form teenager come out on top this afternoon, she will be the first Russian to win a major since her country’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

A semi-finalist at Roland Garros two years ago, Andreeva would also become the third-youngest first-time Grand Slam champion this century, after Maria Sharapova and Raducanu.

Her first Grand Slam appearance was always going to come sooner rather than later. Ever since she burst on to the scene as a 16-year-old and reached the Wimbledon fourth round, Andreeva has been one of the brightest young stars in the sport.

However this one pans out it promises to be an intriguing contest between a player who has emerged from relative obscurity or an established teenage star who seems born for the big stage.

Bilal Dawlatzai, 25, left two officers with neck, shoulder and back injuries when he hit the patrol car

This is the shocking moment a ‘dangerous’ driver deliberately steered his vehicle directly at a police car.

Bilal Dawlatzai left two officers nursing neck, shoulder and back injuries after ramming the patrol car with his blue Vauxhall Astra. The incident on April 20 unfolded after traffic officers signalled for the 25 year old to pull over at the Herlington Centre in Orton Malborne, Peterborough.

Officers had received intelligence suggesting Dawlatzai was a disqualified driver with a track record of dangerous driving. Despite his attempts to flee from police, Dawlatzai was swiftly apprehended, reports Birmingham Live.

He also declined to submit to a roadside DrugWipe test. Dawlatzai, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, disqualified driving, criminal damage, two counts of assaulting an emergency worker, and failing to comply with a roadside drink/drug test when he appeared before Huntingdon Law Courts on June 3.

He was handed a 20-month custodial sentence and slapped with a 52-month driving ban.

Following sentencing, Detective Constable Joshua Crown from Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “This was a great example of teamwork between officers and CCTV operators to locate and coordinate the stop on Dawlatzai.

“I would like to commend the officers who put themselves at risk to stop Dawlatzai – it may be seen as just doing their job, but no one should have to suffer injury in the workplace.”

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The fashion entrepreneur and investor, best known for his long-standing role on the BBC business series, shared the news in a post on Instagram.

He owns UK shirtmaker Hawes and Curtis and fashion label Ghost.

Touker Suleyman to leave Dragons’ Den after 10 years

On Instagram, he said: “After ten extraordinary years as a dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, I have made the decision to step down from the show.

“It has been an immense privilege to sit in that chair, to meet so many passionate and talented entrepreneurs and to invest in business and people I truly believed in.”

He said: “The show gave me a platform not only to invest in leading British founders and companies but to share hard-won wisdom built over decades in business – and I hope that, in some small way, I made a difference to those who stood opposite me.

“At 72, I find myself reflecting on what matters most.

“I am proud of every deal made, every pitch challenged and every founder I had the honour of backing.

“But firmly believe that great institutions must evolve and it is time for new blood to take my seat in the den and bring their own vision to this brilliant show.

“Fans of the series can still catch me in action one last time – my final episodes will be airing later this year.”

Touker described his time on Dragons’ Den as “truly memorable”, and said his departure would allow him more time to support the entrepreneurs he has backed.

Mr Suleyman said: “If I can help the next generation avoid the pitfalls I’ve faced, seize the opportunities I almost missed and build businesses they are truly proud of, then that will be the most rewarding chapter of my career yet.”

He also expressed his thanks to the wider Dragons’ Den team.

Mr Suleyman said: “To the BBC, to my fellow dragons past and present, to the production team and above all to the entrepreneurs who dared to walk through those doors, thank you.

“It has been one of the great joys of my career.

“The fire in the den burns on.

“I simply pass the torch.”

Dragons and fans of BBC show wish Touker Suleyman luck for the future

Fellow Dragons, fans of the show and entrepreneurs have shared their gratitude for Touker and wished him luck for the future.

One person said: “Wishing you all the best of luck and success in your future ventures and you will be sincerely missed as the show will have lost a valuable member. 😍🙌🏼”.

Another commented: “Absolute Legend”.

Someone else said: “Will miss you Touker 🙏🏻 our fave for sure 🫶🏼”.

Dragons’ Den’s Peter Jones said: “Touker, it’s been the best 10 years.

“You have been incredible and helped change so many people’s lives.

“I’ve loved every moment, from your very first day to your last, spending time with you in the den and after filming, talking about the day.

“Will miss you.

“Your contribution to Dragons’ Den and the many lives you have changed for the better is special.”

Fellow Dragon Tej Lalvani said: “After 10 incredible years in the Den, it’s hard to imagine Dragons’ Den without @touker_suleyman now that he has announced he is leaving the show.

“When I first joined the show, Touker was one of the people who immediately made me feel welcome.

“He was generous with his advice, always looked out for me and became someone I could learn a huge amount from.

“Over the years, we’ve invested in businesses together, sat side by side through countless pitches and shared a passion for backing ambitious entrepreneurs.

“What has always stood out to me is Touker’s ability to see potential in people.

“Beyond the deals and investments, he’s been a mentor to so many founders, offering guidance, encouragement and belief when they needed it most.

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“Touker, thank you for everything you’ve brought to the Den over the last decade.

“You’ve helped shape the journeys of countless entrepreneurs and your impact will be felt for many years to come.

“A true legend and a great friend. You’ll be incredibly missed.”

Fellow Dragon Steven Bartlett said: “❤️❤️ we’ll miss you T!

“Thank you for your wisdom and kindness and taking the time to coach me when I first started.

“I’ll never forget your generosity. See you for dinner soon!”

Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, said: “Since joining the den, Touker has been a hugely valued dragon.

“His distinctive approach, combining sharp commercial acumen with warmth and humour, has made him a standout presence in the den and a trusted champion for entrepreneurs across the UK.

“We are incredibly grateful for Touker’s contribution to the programme, and wish him every success in his future ventures.”

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PARIS (AP) — Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15.

At 19, she’s a Grand Slam champion.

The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska by 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open final on Saturday.

Andreeva became the youngest player to win the women’s singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she landed her third straight French Open in 1992.

“You’re so young and talented. It’s so annoying,” Chwalinska told Andreeva during the awards ceremony.

When Andreeva executed a backhand cross-court winner on her first match point, she threw her racket into the air and dropped on her knees to the clay to celebrate.

During the trophy presentation, Andreeva took the unusual step of thanking herself “for believing in myself, always giving my 100%, even when it’s tough, trying every day to be better as a person and as a player, believing that I can do this, fighting so many demons inside of me.

“Only I know how tough it was for me,” Andreeva added. “How nervous I was throughout these two weeks.”

Chwalinska was attempting to become the first qualifier to capture the Roland Garros title.

Andreeva was born Siberia and moved to Sochi and eventually France to develop her tennis career.

She drew a loud applause from the crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier when she spoke a few words of French during the trophy presentation.

“Thanks for your support today and over these past two marvellous weeks here in Paris,” Andreeva said. “It was very important for me.”

Alexander Zverev plays Flavio Cobolli in the men’s final on Sunday to conclude the wildest Grand Slam in recent memory.

Breakthrough at 15

Andreeva has been considered a Grand Slam contender since she burst onto the scene as a 15-year-old at the 2023 Madrid Open, where she became the third youngest player to win a main draw match at a WTA 1000 tournament and made the quarterfinals.

Lately, Andreeva has had to contend with playing under neutral status and without her country’s flag due to the war with Ukraine.

When she beat Marta Kostyuk in the semifinals, Kostyuk refused to shake her hand, as has been the custom for Ukrainian players facing Russians ever since the war started in 2022.

Andreeva has gone a step further than her coach, Conchita Martinez, who lost the 2000 French Open final to Mary Pierce.

Pierce presented the winner’s trophy to Andreeva.

Polish fan support

The final was played under mostly sunny skies but wind was a factor in the first Grand Slam final for both player.

Chwalinska double-faulted on the opening point of the match but she was the first player to hold serve in the fifth game for a 3-2 lead.

But then Andreeva won nine stright games to take control as she found a way to hit through the wind and answer Chwalinska’s array of spins and drop shots.

Andreeva produced 25 winners to Chwalinska’s 10 and also had fewer unforced errors: 26 to 29.

There was a strong Polish presence in the crowd.

When Chwalinska was introduced, fans held aloft red-and-white Polish flags and chanted her name: “Ma-ja, Ma-ja.”

Andreeva had little support from the crowd, although there was a shout of “Davai Mirra!” (“Go Mirra”) in Russian late in the match.

Men’s doubles

In men’s doubles, top-seeded Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos retained their title with a 6-4, 6-2 win against Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten.

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AP Sports Writer Samuel Petrequin contributed to this report.

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The visitors were awarded their penalty when Fi Morgan bundled the ball goalwards and Seker swatted it off the line

Megan Bell’s penalty was in vain as Northern Ireland slipped to a controversial 2-1 defeat by Turkey in their World Cup qualifier in Istanbul.

Bell converted an equaliser from the spot after a blatant handball on the goal line by Turkey forward Busem Seker just before half-time.

Seker somehow avoided a red card, and then popped up with the winner in the second half.

Michael McArdle’s side are already assured of a play-off spot but remain third in the group, now four points behind their hosts.

Goalkeeper Jackie Burns made two superb saves to keep out headers from Selen Altunkulak and Seker, but she had no chance in the 26th minute when Melike Pekel curled an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

The visitors were awarded their penalty when Fi Morgan bundled the ball goalwards and Seker swatted it off the line.

Seker escaped with a yellow card, much to Northern Ireland’s surprise, before Bell dispatched the spot-kick.

The winner came moments after half-time when Burns’ clearance was charged down by Altunkulak, who kept the ball in play before crossing for Seker to head in at the far post.