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Argentina’s Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashesFifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.4 hrs agoWorld Cup
Getty ImagesGerman intelligence believes a cache of guns found in the woods near Berlin last year was for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Russia, reports say.Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said federal prosecutors were investigating a suspect in Romania over suspicions of espionage and “the preparation of a serious act of violence threatening the state”.While refusing to confirm reports of Russian links to the cache, Dobrindt said he could not rule out “the involvement of foreign powers”.For months security agencies have warned that Russian intelligence services are planning assassinations in Germany, possibly targeting defence industry executives or opposition figures…
Watch: How does El Niño affect world weather?The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.2 hrs agoScience & Environment
EPAPolice and emergency services are on the sceneTwo teenagers have been seriously injured after a sword attack on a high school in Sweden, authorities have said.Police were called to the Brinell School in Fagersta shortly after 14:00 local time (13:00 BST) on Friday, where officers arrested one man.A third person was wounded in the attack but the extent of their injuries has not been confirmed, while reports in local media say the suspect was shot in the leg by police.Eight other schools in the area were placed under lockdown measures – which have now been lifted – while a state…
Injured Sinner out of US OpenWorld number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of the upcoming US Open with a knee injury.1 hr agoTennis
AFP via Getty ImagesThe Ervebo vaccine, known to protect against the Zaïre species of Ebola, will now be tested for the one causing the current outbreakThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is gearing up to roll out an Ebola vaccine with some doses being used as part of a trial to see if it is effective against the Bundibugyo species of the virus that is currently circulating in the country.The Ervebo vaccine does help protect against the Zaïre species of Ebola but currently there are no proven vaccines or treatments for Bundibugyo.The rollout comes as the World Health Organization (WHO)…
LIVEManchester Arena survivor says ‘I thought life was over’ on UK’s first national day for terror victimsA ceremony for those lost to terrorism, and readings from people affected by it, is taking place this afternoon in London.
LIVEPakistan lose third wicket as England strengthen grip on first TestFollow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley.
Getty ImagesA plane crash at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska has killed all eight people on board, the US military has said.The civilian-contracted aircraft crashed shortly after midday local time (20:00 GMT) on Thursday near Cape Newenham, which hosts the airport of a long-range radar site. It is unclear who the passengers were or why they were there, but the US Air Force Alaskan Command chief said they had been “dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment”.”This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” Lt Gen Robert…
Graubünden cantonal policeFive people are missing and eight others injured after a restaurant with apartments was “completely destroyed” by fire in the Swiss town of Thusis, police have said.Initial investigations indicate the blaze broke out on the second floor and the cause was still being investigated, according to the Graubünden cantonal police.The force said it was called just after midnight local time (22:00 GMT on Thursday) and that nearly 100 firefighters responded. The roof had to be opened using a crane after the stairwell collapsed.The Alpine Graubünden region, also known as Grisons, is a popular holiday destination for both winter…