Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein 'under house arrest'

The former crown prince of Jordan says he has been placed under house arrest as part of a crackdown on critics.

Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak

A state of emergency has been declared in Florida after a leak from a large pond of toxic wastewater in Tampa Bay.

Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals

It said rising sea temperatures - thanks to greenhouse gas emissions from human activity - remained the biggest threat to the reef.

Tokyo Diving World Cup cancelled because of poor Covid-19 precautions

The Diving World Cup in Tokyo has been cancelled by the sport's international governing body because the organisers' planned Covid-19 precautions "will not properly ensure" athletes' safety.

Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend in hospital with Covid-19

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, has been admitted to the hospital. Tendulkar tweeted on Friday that he decided to go to a hospital in Mumbai "as a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice".

Champions League 2024: New format with 10-match first phase set to be agreed

A new Champions League format, featuring a 10-match first phase from 2024, is expected to be agreed by Uefa on Wednesday. The proposal, which has been under discussion for almost two years, will be finalised on Tuesday and then signed off by Uefa's executive committee.

Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined more than 20 world leaders in calling for a new global settlement to help the world prepare for future pandemics.

India v England: Sam Curran heroics not enough as hosts win third ODI and series

England was beaten in a thrilling one-day series decider against India, despite Sam Curran's heroic 95 not out. Chasing 330, England looked beaten at 200-7 in the 31st over, only for Curran to keep them afloat by adding 57 with Adil Rashid and 60 with Mark Wood.

Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India

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