Police issue overnight curfew in parts of Paris to try and curb further disorder Paris police said in a statement they had issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting”. The statement said that the orders ban gatherings and demonstrations and impose
UEFA gives FIFA two weeks to provide details about controversies under Infantino UEFA has given FIFA two weeks to provide answers and supply documents related to a series of controversies during Gianni Infantino’s presidency. European football’s governing body has written to FIFA calling for more information on the process followed in developing the FIFA Forward
Staff at Britain’s grid operator did not cover up blackout risks, probe finds Staff at Britain’s electricity grid operator were not involved in a cover-up to avoid blackout risks becoming public this summer, but the organisation should address cultural and governance issues, an investigation has found. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) was being investigated
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo ruled out for eight weeks with knee problem Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for around two months with a knee injury, manager Enzo Maresca has revealed. The Ghana international suffered the problem in the latter stages of Saturday’s Premier League victory over Ipswich, having only entered the
Bon Jovi hails ‘full circle moment’ as band to headline BST Hyde Park in 2027 Bon Jovi have been announced as the first headliner for the British Summer Time (BST) festival in Hyde Park in 2027. The rock band, who headlined the inaugural show in 2013, will perform on Thursday, June 24 as part of
French PM calls for ‘localised’ curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting The French prime minister said he had instructed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting. The measure follows violence this weekend that notably targeted city halls, other public buildings and hundreds of businesses
Met Office issues yellow wind warning for parts of England and Wales on Friday A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office this week for parts of the South East, South West and Wales. The forecaster has warned that a period of strong winds may lead to damaging gusts and
Four arrested after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre Four people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre. The officer, who is in a stable condition in hospital, had approached two people in Angel Row at 4.50am on Sunday when he was injured, Nottinghamshire Police
‘Islamist’ bomb threat sent to 160 Northern Ireland schools – education minister More than 150 schools in Northern Ireland have received an “Islamist” bomb threat, Stormont’s education minister has said. Paul Givan said the warning, which is not being treated as viable, was signed off “Allahu Akbar”. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it
Sarina Wiegman signs two-year contract extension as England head coach England head coach Sarina Wiegman will lead the Lionesses through to the end of the 2029 European Women’s Championship after signing a two-year contract extension. Wiegman has guided England to triumphs at the 2022 and 2025 Euros, as well as a first World Cup final