(c) Sky News 2026: Winter Olympics: All the news from second day in Italy

Sunday, 8 February 2026 13:49
(c) Sky News 2026: Winter Olympics: All the news from second day in Italy
Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney resigns
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid the fall-out from the Peter Mandelson scandal.
From Svengali to sacked: Who is Morgan McSweeney, the prime minister's departed chief of staff?
For those wishing to understand the Starmer project, it is hard to overstate how crucial a role Morgan McSweeney played.
Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill skiing final at Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn has suffered a devastating crash in the women's downhill skiing final at the Winter Olympics.
Japan's ultra conservative prime minister set to seize more power, exit poll shows
Japan's ultra conservative prime minister is set to seize more power after an exit poll suggested she has secured a big majority in the lower house following a snap election.