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Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

Ex-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77
Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.

Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union
The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.

Avoid 'reactive' police reforms after Nowak murder, senior black officer warns
The head of the National Black Police Association says proposed changes to racism guidance are "not well thought-out".

'My daughter didn't know her own name': Scooter crash in India left student with brain injuries
Dad Nic North said it was "absolutely idiotic" that his daughter Olivia wasn't wearing a helmet.

Black Hawks and robodogs - how one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several areas.

Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed
Messages were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week, but did not.

Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

Eight and out - Gay's Test debut doesn't go to plan against New Zealand
England's Emilio Gay falls for eight on Test debut as he's caught off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson with the home side 16-1 on the first morning of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

Man City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.

'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

Sherpa guide missing for six days found crawling to Everest base camp
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

Trump says White House UFC structure may be permanent, comparing it to Eiffel Tower
President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".

Our estate was labelled a war zone after the riot - but the reality is very different
People from Mayhill and Townhill say perceptions of their estate are very different to the reality.

Teenager given life sentence for knife murder while on bail for slashing
The 17-year-old will serve a minimum of 17 years for killing John McNab, 22, in an unprovoked attack in Leith last year.

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with domestic assault
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.

Inquest to examine if police response contributed to Henry Nowak death
A full inquest into Henry Nowak's death is scheduled for September 2027 in Winchester.