The "technical issue" affecting Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding services for various airlines, resulted in 14 flights being cancelled at Brussels Airport on Saturday, and several more being delayed at London Heathrow, Berlin, and Dublin, among others. 'Very clever cyber attack' cancels flights in Europe - latest Passengers have reported being unable to check in online, instead queuing for hours for staff to deal with them manually at desks and departure gates, only to be told their flights are not taking off. Read more from Sky NewsDublin Airport reopens after emergency evacuationMoment British couple freed by TalibanTrump to add $100,000 fee for foreign worker visas Helen Steel, 49, left Dorset for Heathrow at 3am to travel home to Oslo, with her cat Thomas - but was "shouted at by staff" who told her she would not be able to fly until Sunday. Describing the situation as an "absolute nightmare", she said: "I've got an animal here, so I'm very concerned about his welfare. "I've been shouted at twice and I broke down in tears because I was worried about him. None of us have had any information whatsoever. Whenever we ask ground staff, they shout at us." Ms Steel says she spent two hours in the queue on the phone to customer service and is now having to find a hotel to stay in overnight. Sam arrived at Heathrow expecting to drop his girlfriend off for her flight to Rio de Janeiro - but was still at the airport seven hours later. When they arrived, it was "chaos everywhere", he told Sky News, with "nobody seeming to know what was going on". The couple say they were not told about the cyber attack by airport staff, finding out about it online instead. After queuing for three hours, they made it to the front, only to be told the plane was not taking off, he said, adding: "It's been a bit of a farce." 'Insane queues' and 'skeleton staff' Passenger Tereza Pultarova waited around 10 hours at Heathrow after she arrived at 4.30am for her flight to Cape Town via Amsterdam. "I'm not exaggerating. It was just insane, the queue wasn't moving," she said. "And then suddenly they said, 'Oh, the flight will be departing, we're closing the gate'." Maria Casey was due to fly to Thailand with Etihad Airways - but had to wait three hours to drop off her luggage at Heathrow, with staff taking between five and 10 minutes to deal with each passenger. "The queues are terrible," she told Sky News. "It was an absolute skeleton staff. Out of six of the desks there were probably two people." A Heathrow spokesperson advised people to arrive no more than three hours early for a flight and apologised for any inconvenience. It is understood British Airways at Terminal 5 remains unaffected and is operating as normal. Collins Aerospace said it is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. "We have become aware of a cyber-related disruption to our Muse (Multi-User System Environment) software in select airports, the firm said in a statement. "The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations. We are actively working to resolve the issue and restore full functionality to our customers as quickly as possible." Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesperson Calum Miller called on the Government to immediately make a statement on whether Russian involvement is suspected in the alleged attack. "After the flagrant violation of Estonian airspace, the Government needs to urgently establish if Vladimir Putin is now attacking our cyber systems," Mr Miller said. The European Commission, which takes part in managing airspace across Europe, said it is monitoring the situation but added there were no signs the cyber attack was "widespread or severe".

Tom Walker, better known as the ranting fictitious newsreader Jonathan Pie, has issued the warning after US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air for comments he made following the death of Charlie Kirk. Speaking to Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily podcast, Walker said he believes he wouldn't be able to work as a satirist in America today as the Trump administration appears to be cracking down on those who speak out against him. 👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 He added: "I genuinely don't think I would be allowed into the country. That might sound dramatic, but they go through your social media posts. I think Trump thinks that not agreeing with him is anti-American, whereas it's not, it's anti-Trump, it's anti-Republican. So a lot of my posts would be seen as anti-American." Walker went viral in 2016 after posting a clip of Jonathan Pie passionately blaming "the left" for Mr Trump's victory in the US election the same year. The comedian argued that left-leaning people had "lost the art" of engaging with anyone with a different opinion to them and urged them to "stop thinking everyone who disagrees with you is evil, racist or sexist or stupid". Asked by Niall if he believes Kimmel, who has a long history of speaking out against Mr Trump, is partly responsible for the rise of the populist president, Walker said: "No, I don't... Most of these late-night hosts are left-leaning and Trump is an own goal for satire. "I don't think there was much that Jimmy Kimmel said in his monologue the other day that was anywhere near as divisive as the rhetoric coming from Donald Trump or (vice president) JD Vance, so there is an inherent hypocrisy there." However, Walker believes "right-wingers" are not the only reason free speech is under a "huge amount of threat in America". The satirist, who counts himself as being left-wing, continued: "I think the left have enabled a culture where people don't feel that they're able to express their views. "The left-wing were the flag-bearers of cancel culture. And now it's sort of coming back to bite us in a terrifying way." Kimmel was taken off air months after US talk show host Stephen Colbert had his programme cancelled - something his fans have attributed to his criticism of Mr Trump. Read more:Ted Cruz blasts 'mafioso' threats over Kimmel suspensionWhat did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk?US talk show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel cancellation Meanwhile, the US president appeared to encourage NBC to cancel the talk shows of Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers in a Truth Social post on Thursday. Both presenters are known to have made jokes about Mr Trump in the past. Asked whether the UK should be worried about free speech apparently being targeted in the UK in a similar way, Walker said: "I think that there are issues of free speech in this country. I don't think it is quite as bad as what's happening in America, but we have to be careful. The debate on both sides of the Atlantic is becoming more and more toxic, I think. And it's divide and conquer. 'You're either with me or you're against me'. And I think both sides have to take some responsibility for that." Walker pointed out that when he posted a satirical video on X called "The Death Of Discourse" in relation to the Kirk assassination, he was attacked by social media users on both the left and right of politics. He added: "I think that's the problem... We have forgotten how to talk and listen to people that we fundamentally disagree with."

The party leader told Sky News he and his MPs will be talking about immigration during his party's conference, which starts today, as it is a "big policy which people are concerned about". He also claimed the Lib Dems are the only party "taking on Reform" with different ideas on how to solve people coming to the UK in small boats. The party's manifesto says it would work with Europol and the French authorities to "stop the smuggling and trafficking gangs" behind the crossings, but as immigration has become one of the most contentious topics in the UK, Sir Ed appears to have hardened his tone on the subject. He told Sky News: "We'll talk about how we stop the boats, how we close down the asylum hotels. "But we've got thought-through policies about how you would do that in a humane way, unlike people like Farage and the Conservatives." Sir Ed blamed the Conservatives and Reform leader Nigel Farage for Brexit and taking the UK out of the Dublin Convention, which means asylum seekers can only make a claim in the EU country they first arrived in. He said the Lib Dems "know how we can solve" the small boats issue, as he put his party forward as the only one to take on Reform. "We need to process the applications really quickly, deport people who have no right to be here, and if they have a right to be here, get them working so the taxpayer isn't paying for the hotels," he added. "These are practical ways forward, and we're the only party taking on Reform with different ideas for solving this." We should be worried about Reform The Lib Dem leader's reaction to Reform, which has consistently led the opinion polls recently, has also hardened. Since last summer's election, the Lib Dems have generally chosen to avoid attacking Reform or Labour, with Sir Ed going for the Conservatives' record instead. Lib Dem insiders previously said the tactic was to let Reform implode. However, after Mr Farage swooped in over the summer parliamentary recess with numerous headline-grabbing news conferences, Sir Ed is taking a different tactic. He said it is still very early on this parliament, which is set to end in 2029, and the Lib Dems are building on their record result last year, which saw them gain 61 MPs for a total of 72, by doing well in May's local elections. But, he said: "I think people should be worried about Reform. "They represent a set of issues which I don't think are British issues. They suck up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Nigel Farage thinks Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, is the world leader he admires the most. "Nigel wants to frack across England's countryside. He wants to have American-style health insurance. I don't think people want that. "And the more Nigel Farage and Reform are exposed for what they believe in, the more people look for other parties of change. "Clearly not Labour, the Tories - they're not trusted, they've failed. "But the Liberal Democrats have a change agenda which is true to British values, which is genuinely patriotic and which will solve the day-to-day problems that people are worried about, like health, like care, like the cost of living." And will Sir Ed be taking part in more stunts this conference after becoming famous for them during the election campaign? Yes he will, he confirmed, but you (and he) will have to wait and see. The Liberal Democrat conference is taking place from 20-23 September. Sky News will be bringing you all the coverage live from Bournemouth.

"No, no, no," he said. "Not once [have I thought about changing]. Not even the Pope [can make me], it will not change." Amorim has maintained he will stick with his 3-4-2-1 formation despite having the worst win percentage of any United boss since the Second World War and overseeing their worst start in the Premier League for 33 years. United have amassed the fewest points of any ever-present Premier League side - averaging one per game, with a -13 goal difference - since Amorim was appointed last November. System failure: Is Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 doomed at Man Utd?Man Utd news & transfers🔴| Man Utd fixtures & scoresGot Sky? Watch Man Utd vs Chelsea on the Sky Sports app📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract📺 Amorim did not speak with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe about his system during talks this week, but says there will be changes to it should he get the time. "This is my job, my responsibility, my life, I will not change that but I will change the system, there will be an evolution but we need to make all the good steps," said Amorim ahead of Man Utd's fixture against Chelsea on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. However, he is concerned about what his squad would think if he changed now and hopes he will be in charge long enough for it to happen. "If I'm a player and I have a coach with a lot of pressure to change the system and I'm going to change in this moment, they will look at me in a different way," he said. "When you think about the impact of any decision on the team, everything is important. "This will have an evolution. I'm doing things my way. Some guys do it in a different way. It will change, I hope to have the time to change." One of the issues with Amorim's system has been in midfield where Bruno Fernandes has played in a deeper role. Amorim believes he is still having an impact higher up the pitch and is integral in making them dominate games. "Bruno wants all the freedom in the world but even when he played a No 10 role, it's getting the ball back," he said. "Maybe he's not having the same freedom to get inside the box but he's getting there and is near the box and can have shots. "I want Bruno to be more deep to have more possession to try and control more of the game. We are doing that. Sometimes we miss Bruno a little bit in front, maybe because (Matheus) Cunha is not there. I'm trying to balance the team and imagine the game. "I see Bruno [doing] well. He's frustrated because he's not winning games. Sometimes he likes to go further but he has a job to do. The important thing is not Bruno playing well, it's the team playing well and winning football games." Amorim believes the data is showing improvement although believes they lack belief compared to Liverpool, who have been winning games late on. He said: "It's belief, confidence, aggression. It's everything. Sometimes what we call luck. It's the way we play the game with more belief. "Liverpool are winning all the games in the 90th minute, it's something about the teams that are winning to have that feeling that something is going to happen. Sometimes with us, I feel the opposite. We are playing well but something is going to go wrong. "We need to change that but just with wins. If you look at the goals against Man City, Fulham, we scored against Burnley, we are good in the game but then we draw. All these moments I think we can do better. It's our fault." Alejandro Garnacho returns to Old Trafford for the first time since his £40m move to Chelsea after being told he could leave at the end of last season and was not training with Amorim's first-team squad during pre-season. Asked if the transfer could backfire on Man Utd, Amorim said: "I'm not concerned about that. I just want to win games. I don't care who is playing for the opponent, [or] what people are going to say in the end if the player plays well. They are good players and they play well if things happen. My only focus is winning the game." Watch Man Utd against Chelsea on Saturday, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 5.30pm

The Palestinian Authority's foreign minister, Varsen Aghabekian, told me Britain's move was "better late than never", and said "Britain, with its weight, can influence other countries to come forward and recognise, because that is the right thing to do". But she also said she is "very angry" with the White House over its "unwavering support" for Israel, and said that Israel's refusal to pass on tax revenue was pushing Palestinian civil society to the brink of "collapse". Aghabekian was speaking as Britain, along with France, Canada and Australia, prepares to recognise the State of Palestine officially at the United Nations. She told me: "Britain has been supporting the existence and the flourishing of Israel for some time, but I think today Britain is looking at the matter objectively, in terms of the right of people, in terms of complying with international law, and in terms of the future of this area for both the Israelis and Palestinians." She rejected the idea that recognising Palestine was a reward for Hamas terrorism, saying that "non-recognition" would also be a "reward to the extremists" and said that "if we wait until Israel decides it wants to go into negotiations with the Palestinians, then it won't happen". Aghabekian told me she expected Gaza to be returned to the Palestinians, but I put it to her that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was being empowered by the diplomatic support he receives from America, and in particular, US President Donald Trump. So is she angry with the White House? "Very angry, because I expect the White House and the United States of America to align with international law, with human rights, with having no double standards. "This unwavering support for Israel, this blind support, is not only harming the Palestinians but also Israeli society." Read more:What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?Gaza could be 'real estate bonanza', Israeli minister says The state of Palestine is already recognised by three-quarters of the United Nations' members. It comprises two separate territories - the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. Together, they are officially known as the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The West Bank has been subject to Israeli military occupation since 1967, while Gaza has been attacked by Israel since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, when nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed and around 250 people were taken hostage. Since then, more than 65,000 people have been killed in Gaza as Israel has sought to destroy Hamas and recover its hostages. There are 48 hostages still in Gaza, with 20 believed to be alive. She confirmed to me that Mahmoud Abbas, leader of the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank, "has given guarantees in letters to various leaders around the globe that said Hamas will not be part of the governance of the Gaza Strip" and insisted there was "probably a worldwide consensus" on the topic. But she also insisted it was "not reasonable" to talk of completely erasing Hamas: "Hamas is an ideology, not a building that you bring down. Hamas is in people's minds; in their heads. "Those who support Hamas need to see a future, need to see something that is moving on the political level, need to see that there might be a state in which their children and their grandchildren might prosper. "What people see today, whether they are Hamas supporters or not, they see darkness and they see destruction all over. They see violation of rights. They are helpless and hopeless. People need to see things are moving forward, and once that happens, there will be a shift in the mood, and they will look for a better future." But just as the Palestinians prepare to welcome recognition, Aghabekian said the West Bank was facing financial collapse as Israel continues to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue that, under a 30-year-old agreement, it collects on the Palestinian Authority's behalf. Israel has retained a proportion of the money since the start of the war in Gaza, but, encouraged by finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, it has recently withheld a much higher amount. "People have not been paid, civil servants are only receiving small parts of their salaries. We can't buy medical supplies, equipment, you name it," said Aghabekian. "How can a government run a country under such conditions? So yes, we are very worried."

Disney-owned ABC has been widely criticised after it pulled the long-standing host of Jimmy Kimmel Live following comments in his show about the alleged gunman charged with right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's murder. Kimmel implied the suspect was a Maga Republican, despite the man's mother telling police he had "started to lean more to the left". As a result, Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr threatened Disney and local broadcasters with investigations and regulatory action if they aired Kimmel's show - which led to dozens of local TV stations affiliated with ABC pulling it. US President Donald Trump, who appointed Carr, lauded the decision. But Mr Cruz criticised the threats as "dangerous as hell". "I got to say that's right out of 'Goodfellas'," he said, evoking the Martin Scorsese gangster movie. "That's right out of a mafioso coming into a bar going, 'Nice bar you have here. "It would be a shame if something happened to it'." Explainer: What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk? The senator, a former constitutional lawyer, then adopted a broad mafioso accent to quote Mr Carr's comments about broadcasters this week: "We can do this the easy way, or we can do this the hard way." Mr Trump fired back, telling reporters in the Oval Office on Friday that he disagreed with Mr Cruz - one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress - and calling Mr Carr "an incredible American patriot with courage." The Texas senator's remarks are a rare example of a prominent member of the president's own party publiclycriticising the actions of the administration, highlighting deepening concerns over free-speech rights and Mr Trump's threatened crackdowns. Prominent Democrats and civil rights groups condemned the Trump administration's pressure to punish Kimmel and others who speak negatively of the president. Read more:British satirist issues free speech warning to UK after Kimmel show taken off airUS talk show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel cancellation Kimmel's fellow late-night hosts have rallied around him, as did former US president Barack Obama, who wrote on X: "After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn't like. "This is precisely the kind of government coercion that the First Amendment was designed to prevent, and media companies need to start standing up rather than capitulating it." Conservative activists had been angered by Kimmel's comments on his show that they were using the assassination to score "political points". Right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot dead on 10 September as he took part in a public debate at a college campus in Utah . Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder, weapon, and obstruction of justice offences.

Sir Lindsay told Sky News the decision "leaves the door open" to foreigners spying on the House of Commons, and he has written a "strong and punchy" letter to Shabana Mahmood. The Speaker says "all avenues" must be pursued to ensure the protection of MPs and Commons staff, and he is understood to be weighing up whether to carry out a private prosecution. The men - Christopher Cash, a former parliamentary researcher and director of the China Research Group, and Christopher Berry - were charged last April under the Official Secrets Act. The charges related to "espionage within parliament", security minister Dan Jarvis told MPs on Monday, in a statement after the case was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service at the Old Bailey. The pair were accused of targeting the China Research Group of MPs, whose leading members are former Tory security minister Tom Tugendhat, shadow home office minister and former foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns, and shadow minister Neil O'Brien. Announcing the CPS decision, a spokesperson said: "In accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors, the evidence in this case has been kept under continuous review and it has now been determined that the evidential standard for the offence indicted is no longer met. No further evidence will be offered." Mr Cash and Mr Berry, who had both previously taught in China, said after the case against them was dropped that charges should never have been brought. Speaking outside court, Mr Cash - previously a researcher for Ms Kearns - said: "While I am relieved that justice has been served today, the last two and a half years have been a nightmare for me and my family." He said he hoped "lessons are learned from this sorry episode", while his lawyer said his client was "entirely innocent and should never have been arrested, let alone charged". Revealing that he has now written to the home secretary, Sir Lindsay told Sky News: "As Speaker, I take the security of this House incredibly seriously. I believe this leaves the door open to foreign actors trying to spy on the House. "This door must be closed hard. We must pursue all avenues to ensure the protection of Members and people that work within the House of Commons. It will not be tolerated." Ahead of Mr Jarvis's Commons statement on Monday, Sir Lindsay told MPs: "I found out only this morning that the charges against the two individuals relating to espionage for the Chinese authorities were to be dropped. I do not think that is good. "I ask officials to consider whether any further steps should be taken-operational, strategic, or legal-to ensure that all those who work in this parliament are able to undertake their activities securely and without interference." And he concluded: "I am a very unhappy Speaker with what has happened. The fact that it has taken two years, until today, for somebody to withdraw this case is not good enough." Read more from Sky News:NATO responds after Russian military jets 'violate' Estonian airspaceTwo ambulance workers arrested in connection with six deaths Mr Jarvis told MPs: "The government remain gravely concerned about the threat of Chinese espionage. Parliament and our democracy are sacrosanct, and any attempt by any foreign power to infiltrate or interfere with parliamentary proceedings is completely unacceptable." He added: "This was an independent decision made by the CPS, and it is not for any government minister to speculate on the reasons behind it. "The government are extremely disappointed with the outcome in this case, and we remain extremely concerned about the espionage threat posed to the United Kingdom." Responding to Mr Jarvis's statement, Ms Kearns told MPs: "From a securities perspective, today's events are disastrous. They will embolden our enemies and make us look unwilling to defend our own nation, even when attacked in this place, the mother of all parliaments."

World champion Littler eased to a 6-1 rout of Cullen with five 180s and hitting six from eight attempts on the doubles as he reached the last 16 in Budapest with a 94.5 average. The 18-year-old, who warmed up for this weekend's tournament by passing his driving theory test, produced a sparkling 12-darter to wrap up the emphatic win over 2022 champion Cullen. World Series of Darts Finals: Schedule and resultsGot Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺 Littler will face Germany's Martin Schindler after 'The Wall' reeled off five consecutive legs to dispatch birthday boy Ryan Joyce 6-2. Van Gerwen kicked off his defence of the title with a comfortable 6-2 win over Matthew Dennant, despite 20 missed darts at doubles. MVG, who ended his two-year wait for a premier title in Amsterdam last weekend, will take on Danny Noppert in an all-Dutch tie on Sunday. Price, the 2021 champion, converted a stunning 145 finish on his way to a 6-2 success against Richard Veenstra. The Welshman will now take on the doyen of Dutch darts, Raymond van Barneveld, in a humdinger of a tie. 'Barney' averaged just shy of 108 to dispatch 2023 champion Dave Chisnall and boost his hopes of World Grand Prix qualification earlier in the day. "Today it just clicked," reflected Van Barneveld, who was irrepressible from start to finish at the MVM Dome, registering five 180s and converting an effortless 144 checkout to cap off a vintage display. "I went back to the shorter stems a couple of weeks ago and I feel more positive. "Very often I don't manage to take my form from the practice room on to the stage, but today it worked and I'm really happy with this win." World No 1 Humphries defied an average of 99 from former World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall to win 6-4 and begin his bid for back-to-back European Tour titles, landing 68, 72 and 130 combinations in the latter stages of the contest. The former world champion will now renew his rivalry with World Grand Prix champion Mike De Decker, who won through a one-sided affair against Tom Bissell in Saturday's finale. Josh Rock defied 124, 126 and 161 finishes from Ricardo Pietreczko to triumph in a high-quality encounter, as he sets his sights on reaching a third straight European Tour final. Thibault Tricole now awaits Rock in round three, after the French thrower survived eight match darts and fought back from 5-2 down to celebrate a landmark win against fourth seed Stephen Bunting. Round Three will take place on Sunday afternoon, before the tournament concludes with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final in a bumper evening session. 2025 Hungarian Darts TrophySaturday September 20Round Two Results Afternoon sessionMartin Schindler 6-2 Ryan JoyceCameron Menzies 6-4 Ross SmithDanny Noppert 6-5 Rob OwenChris Dobey 6-3 Darren BeveridgeRob Cross 6-3 Daryl GurneyJames Wade 6-3 Luke WoodhouseKim Huybrechts 6-5 Peter WrightRaymond van Barneveld 6-1 Dave Chisnall Evening sessionNiko Springer 6-1 Damon HetaGerwyn Price 6-2 Richard VeenstraMichael van Gerwen 6-2 Matthew DennantLuke Littler 6-1 Joe CullenLuke Humphries 6-4 Nathan AspinallThibault Tricole 6-5 Stephen BuntingJosh Rock 6-3 Ricardo PietreczkoMike De Decker 6-2 Tom Bissell Sunday September 21 Afternoon session (1200 BST) Round Three Chris Dobey vs Cameron MenziesMichael van Gerwen vs Danny NoppertGerwyn Price vs Raymond van BarneveldLuke Littler vs Martin SchindlerJames Wade vs Kim HuybrechtsJosh Rock vs Thibault TricoleRob Cross vs Niko SpringerLuke Humphries vs Mike De Decker Evening session (1800 BST)Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal What's next on Sky Sports? The 2025 BoyleSports World Grand Prix will take place at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, from October 6-12, as 32 of the world's top stars compete in one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments. Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries are set to be joined by world champion Luke Littler in the field as well as defending champion Mike De Decker, who stormed to victory in 2024. Sky Sports is the home of darts, including the World Grand Prix and Grand Slam of Darts. Stream darts contract-free with NOW.