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France: At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes

At least 12 people have drowned after a small boat carrying around 70 migrants capsized in the English Channel on Tuesday, just off the northern coast of France near Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.…

Ugandan athlete in hospital after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in a critical condition in a Kenyan hospital, after allegedly being doused with petrol by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at the recent Paris Olympics, has suffered…

Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

Hong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific has cancelled dozens of flights after a plane heading from the city to Zurich was forced to turn around due to an "engine component failure". The company says it has now inspected all 48 of its…

Emotional Suarez announces Uruguay retirement

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football. The 37-year-old fought back tears as he confirmed Uruguay's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Saturday (00:30 BST) will be his last appearance…