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President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell.The 82-year-old was taken for tests in Dublin after being assessed by a doctor at his official residence in the capital. He was taken to hospital as a precaution.It is not yet known if he will be kept in hospital overnight.Last night he presented the 2024 Volta Lifetime Achievement Award to film director Steve McQueen at the […]

Paul Pogba has been banned for four years over a doping offence - with the footballer arguing the verdict is "incorrect".The former Manchester United midfielder, who is now contracted to Italian giants Juventus, had tested positive for abnormal levels of testosterone. This could potentially end his career at the top level, as he would be almost 35 by the time he's allowed back on the pitch. Image: Paul Pogba was […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Footage on social media appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis. The incident occurred on Sunday, minutes after Ronaldo's team al Nassr beat al Shabab 3-2 in the Saudi Pro League.Ronaldo's gesture appeared to be aimed at rival supporters, who […]

Western leaders "shouldn't be afraid" to stand up to Russia and "shouldn't be afraid of own power," Estonia's prime minister has told Sky News.Kaja Kallas, whose country borders northwestern Russia, said everything should be considered when it comes to how the West supports Ukraine's war effort. She said: "Russia is saying this or that step is escalation, but defence is not escalation. I'm saying we should have all options on […]

One person has died and two people are missing after a small boat incident in the Channel, the French coastguard has confirmed. A statement from the organisation said the French navy had carried out four rescue operations on Wednesday, using boats and a helicopter, assisting around 180 people. But one person rescued was unable to be resuscitated and two people have yet to be found in the water.Politics live: Farage […]

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists who moved to Sri Lanka amid the war in Ukraine could be forced to leave after a "whites only" party was allegedly advertised at a Russian-run nightclub.A poster for a "White Party" last weekend at the Sarayka Lounge, in the popular resort town of Unawatuna, specified a white dress code, as is normal for such events. However, the poster, which was shared online widely, […]

An Australian television network has paid tribute to an "amazingly talented" presenter who was allegedly murdered with his partner by a former lover.Jesse Baird, 26, and his flight attendant partner Luke Davies, 29, were allegedly shot dead in Mr Baird's Sydney home last week. On Wednesday, Network 10 - where Mr Baird worked as a presenter until December - paid tribute to "our friend and former colleague"."The Network 10 family […]

Oleg Orlov has spent his life documenting repression.He is co-chair of Russia's oldest human rights group, Memorial, which was shut down and forced out of Russia shortly before the Ukraine war and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. Mr Orlov vowed to continue his human rights work inside the country, holding single pickets against the war and continuing to speak out against the Russian state which he likened […]

Joe Biden's claim there could be an imminent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was "wishful thinking", a spokesperson for the Palestinian group has told Sky News.The US president has said he hoped a ceasefire could be secured by the end of this weekend. Negotiators are working on a weeks-long truce between the two sides that would see the release of hostages being held in Gaza by the militant group in […]