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The eagerly-anticipated return of playmaker Dejan Kulusevski will be like a “new signing” for Tottenham, according to head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

A teenage asylum seeker who piloted an overcrowded, deflating 14-metre-long dinghy across the English Channel with 165 people on board has been jailed.

A Co Fermanagh woman facing a rare debilitating illness has urged people in Northern Ireland to support a move to get access to a “life-changing” drug debated at Westminster.

A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.

Enzo Maresca is refusing to get carried away with Manchester City’s flying start to the season, acknowledging pressure could quickly mount if results turn.

A gold ring unearthed by two metal detectorists on April Fool’s Day in 2024 is expected to fetch more than £10,000 at auction.

Reform has said it would bring in new immigration spot checks at the Irish land border and fine transport firms £10,000 per passenger found to be entering Northern Ireland illegally.

Omagh defender Callum Daly is refusing to accept that his side is doomed to relegation from Division One.

England captain Harry Kane hopes the Ballon d’Or ceremony being held in London is a lucky omen but says winning it is “not in my hands”.

Heavy rain has caused flooding across parts of northern Vietnam, disrupting travel, inundating homes and pushing several rivers above dangerous levels, authorities said.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad by new boss Jorge Jesus for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

The average price of diesel looks ‘likely’ to hit a record next week.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed leaders and representatives from seven regional countries for talks on deepening co-operation, as overnight Russian strikes in multiple regions sparked fires and caused several deaths and injuries.

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 60 years at the US investment giant.

The Irish History Boys podcast is back this week with its newest episode.

Reform has said it would bring in new immigration spot checks at the Irish land border and fine transport firms £10,000 per passenger found to be entering Northern Ireland illegally.

A shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines has left two 14-year-old students and the teenage gunman dead and at least 10 people injured, officials said.

Thomas Tuchel has challenged Trent Alexander-Arnold to “fight for his place” following his recall to the England squad.

More than £80,000 has been donated to a fundraising page set up to support the family of three-year-old Noah Woods, who was found dead following a huge search.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe has said his new hosting role on the show has been a “learning curve”.

Classic records by Michael Jackson, George Michael, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and many more are being given a limited edition re-release for National Album Day.

Russians have started voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance.

The symbolic “revenge dress” worn by Diana, Princess of Wales told the world that she was “taking back the narrative”, a fashion expert has said.

KSI has led tributes to the British rapper Sway after his death at the age of 44.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted he has buried the hatchet with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler on the eve of their Premier League clash.

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have rallied in a government-organised show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer made headline-grabbing England returns as Thomas Tuchel included Rio Ngumoha, Alex Scott and Jarrad Branthwaite in his first squad since the World Cup.

Marks & Spencer has confirmed its revamped foodhall at Belfast International Airport will reopen in three weeks.

Twenty women have undergone unnecessary mastectomies at an NHS trust, while others suffered “excessive surgery” and were harmed.

Former staff and certain creditors of the collapsed beer company BrewDog’s retail arm are not expected to receive anything from its administration.

The UK’s “dismal record” in the Eurovision Song Contest will be scrutinised by MPs after years of lacklustre results.

AI is rewriting classroom and workplace rules, leaving parents, teachers and children unsure about how best to prepare for what lies ahead.

A man has been killed by a shark as he swam off a Western Australian city beach, police said.

Three cars used by Jeremy Clarkson in ‘The Grand Tour’ series are heading to auction in November.

A Scot who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been granted bail, his family has said.

KitKat maker Nestle has said it is considering options after its Russian business was seized by president Vladimir Putin and placed in temporary administration.

Iain McDonald has returned to Debenhams as the online fashion firm’s chairman as it continues its major turnaround programme.

Prices for animal veterinary care have increased massively over recent years, by nearly twice the rate of inflation.

Having the King sitting front row at your London Fashion Week show would be a difficult moment for any young designer to follow.

The road to fame and fortune for many household names started as a side hustle in their spare rooms.

Two more men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in West Lothian.

Mothercare has warned over a “highly uncertain” future for the firm after its Middle East partner revealed it was set to close most of its franchised stores across the region next year.

Twenty women have undergone unnecessary mastectomies, while others suffered significant harm while under the care of an NHS trust.

Many of us are starting to pack away our summer wardrobes, yet it’s not time to do the same with our summer skincare just yet.

An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, went through a red light and struck a Los Angeles city bus, killing two passengers, prosecutors said, as they charged her with murder.

UK retail sales returned to growth last month amid a boost from online shopping and department stores, according to official figures.

THREE senior final appearances – under three different names.

THE Northern Ireland Executive wants our views on artificial intelligence.

The incoming Bishop of Derry Michael Router has said any nerves about the new role have been put to bed by the warm welcome of the people of the Diocese.

THREE senior final appearances – under three different names.