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Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail by Judge Arun Subramanian, the BBC's US partner CBS News is reporting.

This means that the rapper will remain in custody while he awaits sentencing on his two convictions of transportation to engage in prostitution.

A 30-year-old man has admitted to murdering four roommates in a small Idaho college town in 2022, as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.

Bryan Kohberger, who was a PhD criminology student, was set to stand trial in August over the attacks that shocked America.

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Steven Hippler read the details of the agreement, including that Kohberger waived his right to appeal the case or ask for leniency.

Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were killed in their off-campus home in the city of Moscow, in November 2022.

"Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty?" Judge Hippler asked the defendant.

"Yes," Kohberger replied.

Before beginning proceedings, the judge stated that his office had received numerous messages and voicemails from members of the public that sought to "influence my decision making".

He said he had not read or listened to any of the messages, and urged people to stop sending them.

The judge then read out the charges against Kohberger - one count of burglary, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and four counts of first degree murder, which each carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

He pleaded guilty to all the charges.

Judge Hippler said he will formally be sentenced on 23 July. It's expected he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Some in the courtroom appeared to tear up as the names of the victims were read out. Kohberger did not show any emotion, including when he admitted to killing the four victims.

The brutal nature of the murders, the age of the victims and the suspect's background in criminology sparked intense public interest in the case.

The plea deal has divided the families of the victims.

Outside court, the father of Kaylee Goncalves, Steve, said he felt "pretty let down".

He said the state "made a deal with the devil".

The family wanted a full confession, including details about the location of the murder weapon and confirmation the defendant acted alone.

However Madison Mogen's mother and step-father said outside court they supported the plea agreement.

In a statement read out by their lawyer they expressed their gratitude to everyone who had supported them and for the "successful outcome".

"We support the plea agreement 100%," the lawyer read.

"We turn from tragedy and mourning... to the light of the future. We have closure," he said.

Kohberger, who was a student at nearby Washington State University, was charged in January 2023. He had to this point maintained his innocence, and prosecutors did not state a motive. It's not believed he knew the victims personally.

A gutsy Cameron Norrie produced one of the best performances of his career as he fought back to beat Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling encounter and reach the third round at Wimbledon.

The former British number one, who got to the semi-finals of the Championships in 2022, won 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 and will next face world number 73 Mattia Bellucci of Italy.

British wildcard Billy Harris lost 6-3 6-4 7-6 (9-7) to world number 37 Nuno Borges, while the last home player in action on Wednesday, Arthur Fery, will return on Thursday after his match with Luciano Darderi was suspended due to fading light on Court 2, with the Italian leading 4-6 3-6.

Sonay Kartal had earlier become the first Briton to go through on day three, comfortably seeing off Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova 6-2 6-2.

Norrie's win did not come as easily but was just as impressive as he battled back from losing the first set to win the next three, undoing the American 12th seed with some brilliant tennis that had the Court One crowd on their feet.

Norrie climbed as high as eighth in the world three years ago but he is now 61st, with injury and poor form dropping him down the rankings.

"When I was in the top 10 and the top 20, everything was very automatic. It was on to the next thing and the next thing," he said.

"I think it's a good thing to go through, being injured, not winning, then having the resilience to back yourself."

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash, aged 28.

The Portugal forward's brother Andre Silva also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.

The 25-year-old was also a professional footballer, with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel.

The Guardia Civil has told BBC Sport that Jota and his brother died at about 00:30 local time on Thursday.

They said that their car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle and then caught fire.

Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children, just 11 days ago.

He recently posted pictures on social media, external of the ceremony, which took place on 22 June.

Liverpool said they "are devastated" at the loss of Jota, who they signed from Wolves for £41m in 2020.

He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the Reds, helping them win the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022 and the Premier League title last season.

Jota moved to Wolves from Atletico Madrid in 2017, initially on a season-long loan before making the switch permanent, and he went on to score 44 goals in 131 appearances across his three seasons with the club.

"We are heartbroken," read a Wolves statement. "Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his team-mates and cherished by everyone who worked with him.

"The memories he created will never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother."

Jota, who made his international debut in 2019, played his final match for Portugal as they beat Spain in the final of the Nations League on 8 June. He scored 14 goals in 49 appearances.

"The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated," read a FPF statement.

"Much more than an amazing player, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all team-mates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.

"We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily."

Diogo Jota - Obituary:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2lkgmg5p7o