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Argentina players banned for World Cup brawl and AFA fined over Falklands banner

Three Argentina players have been banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final - with the country's football association fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner.

Police on alert as funeral held for teenagers killed in Ireland wrong-way crash

Funerals have been held for two teenagers killed when the car they were in drove the wrong way down a motorway and crashed into another vehicle.

More than 2,500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, UN says

More than 2,500 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a UN coordinator who says it's spreading to an area larger than France.

One dead after teenager carries out sword attack at Swedish school

One person has died after an 18-year-old man armed with a sword and wearing a helmet carried out an attack at a school in Sweden.

Ex-car salesman becomes Belgian prince as royal paternity confirmed

A former car salesman has become a prince after his father, Belgium's Prince Laurent, officially recognised him as his son.

Five missing after fire 'completely destroys' restaurant with apartments

Five people are missing after a fire broke out in the Swiss town of Thusis, local police have said.

Australian hiker's body recovered - as officials apologise for wrongly reporting she was alive

The body of an 18-year-old hiker has been recovered from the Australian bush, a day after authorities incorrectly announced she had been found alive.

British YouTuber to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.

British cyclist to compete just days after brother's crash death

Cyclist Josh Tarling will ride in a Spainish event just eight days after his younger brother Finlay died when he was hit by a car during the Volta a Portugal.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted by court

Two organisers of Hong Kong's decades-old vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been convicted under a controversial national security law.

Ex-Pakistani PM returns to prison after hospital treatment

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has returned to prison after being temporarily moved to a private hospital for treatment, a ‌spokesman for his party ⁠has said.

At least 50 people dead after boat carrying farm workers capsizes in Nigeria

At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.

Tanker boarded by six gunmen off Yemen

A tanker has been boarded by six gunmen off the coast of Yemen.

Bodies of hikers missing for 30 years found after glacier melts

The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who went missing in the Swiss Alps more than three decades ago have been found in a melting glacier.

Mushroom triple murderer 'must never be released'

An Australian woman who murdered three of her estranged husband's relatives with poisonous mushrooms should never be released from prison, a prosecutor told an appeals court.

European drought reveals 100-year-old steam boat and ancient Roman bridge

A steam tugboat wreck over 100 years old and an ancient Roman bridge have emerged from shrinking waters as Europe suffers its worse drought in 70 years.

Harry and Meghan to return to UK | Hopes for skin cancer vaccine

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Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.

'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

Ecuador intelligence boss and US news exec among seven killed in helicopter crash

Five Americans are among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya, the US state department has said.

Nick Kyrgios banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine

Nick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

Pakistan to challenge order to move jailed Imran Khan to hospital

The Pakistani government will challenge an order to move former prime minister Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital.

No 10 North to oversee economic growth | Zelenskyy faces calls for election

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US and Canada reach last-minute tariffs deal after 'intense' talks

Donald Trump has announced he has paused the imposition of 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada.

Sacked FIFA executive and Infantino critic sends message to colleagues on his way out

The senior FIFA executive sacked for criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan told colleagues "it's about doing what's right".

Watchdog contacting TikTok over 'joyriding content' after five teens die speeding wrong way on motorway

The Irish media regulator is to contact social media giant TikTok over its efforts to tackle videos of reckless and illegal driving.

Married British couple on honeymooon killed in Greek helicopter crash

A married British couple who died in a helicopter crash ​in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.

FIFA sacks senior executive who criticised Infantino, Sky News understands

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands.

US tourist killed by lightning strike on Mount Etna during hike in restricted area

An American tourist has been killed by a lightning strike after hiking in a restricted part of Mount Etna.

Nearly 1,600 aftershocks hit Indonesia after earthquake kills at least 68 people

Nearly 1,600 aftershocks have hit Indonesia and thousands have been forced out of their homes after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.

Seven killed and more than a dozen injured during temple stampede in India

Seven people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a stampede broke out at a temple in India.

Ebola outbreak passes deadly new milestone

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially become the deadliest in the country's history, data suggests.

Trump downscales 'hostile' military drills with South Korea

Joint US military exercises with South Korea will be downscaled, Donald Trump says, as they are "hostile" and too expensive.

Two die in Spain mudslide as Belgium battles largest-ever wildfire

Two women, aged 60 and 80, have been killed after torrential rain triggered a landslide in northwest Spain.

Twelve killed as tourist bus crashes in Hungary

Twelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.

Seriously hurt passengers in fatal wrong-way motorway crash 'were heading to UK for wedding'

Five male teenagers have died and four other people left seriously injured after a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.

Number of deaths after ferry disaster in Zimbabwe rises to 92

The number of deaths after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe has risen to 92.