Dan Burn joins England squad after Marc Guéhi withdraws injured

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has joined England’s squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain after Marc Guéhi withdrew through injury.

Birmingham firework operation leads to 14 arrests and 87 searches

West Midlands Police say 14 people were arrested, 87 searches carried out and more than 110 people dispersed during operations responding to firework disorder.

Seafarer killed after tanker struck by projectiles north of Qatar, manager says

The manager of the MT Velos Sapphire says one seafarer was found fatally injured after the tanker was struck north of Qatar. No other crew injuries or pollution were reported, while the source of the projectiles remains unconfirmed.

Somalia Supreme Court rejects president’s term extension and orders election within 90 days

Somalia’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s mandate expired in May and ordered political leaders to agree an electoral framework within 30 days.

Birmingham Inter Faith Week programme opens across the city on Sunday

A week of talks, community events and interfaith activities will take place across Birmingham and Solihull from 8 to 15 November, with many events free and open to the public.

ANC slumps to historic low as South Africa confirms 2026 local-election results

South Africa’s final local-election outcome leaves the ANC at about 31%, the DA near 25% and the MK Party around 10%, triggering coalition talks across many municipalities.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Portugal’s record scorer has announced the end of his international career after more than two decades. The Portuguese football federation has paid tribute to its captain.