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Maldives officials say Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship and 23 crew - the first such seizure in the island chain's waters.

Benfica boss Jorge Jesus aims to silence a Didier Drogba jibe by beating Chelsea in their Champions League clash.

Societe Generale is to receive damages from UK newspaper the Mail on Sunday over an article that falsely alleged the French bank was close to bankruptcy.

Wayne Rooney's 29th goal of the season helps Manchester United move back to the top of the Premier League with victory over Fulham.

Investigations are continuing this evening into a gas leak at a north sea oil platform 150 miles off the coast of Aberdeen.

Dai Greene is one of several British Olympic athletes to receive extra London 2012 tickets for their families thanks to help from sports fans.

A man had to be rescued after becoming trapped for three hours in a 10ft hole in a sand dune at a beach in Northumberland.

Clashes break out in oil-rich border areas between Sudan and South Sudan in what is described as the biggest confrontation since the South's independence last July.

A News Corporation company used a professional hacker to help destroy Sky TV's biggest rival, BBC Panorama reports.

Thousands of people gather in Florida one month after an unarmed black youth was shot dead, calling for the prosecution of the man who pulled the trigger.

British aid agencies working in Niger are warning of a food crisis after severe crop failures across the impoverished country.

Colombia's armed forces kill at least 35 Farc guerrillas in the eastern Meta region, in the latest setback for the rebel group.

Officials from Tunisia's biggest party say they will not back the introduction of Islamic law, despite a vocal campaign by hardliners.

Ed Miliband has accused David Cameron of having "something to hide" in the row over donations and access to ministers.

Ed Miliband has accused David Cameron of having "something to hide" in the row over donations and access to ministers.

Former captain Michael Vaughan says James Anderson will beat Sir Ian Botham's record to become England's highest Test wicket-taker.

US President Obama is caught on television cameras making unguarded comments to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher discusses his health and extended break from Manchester United and international football.

A former rugby captain has died almost seven years after being seriously injured during a match.

A 17-year-old accused of murdering two British tourists in Florida often carried a revolver which he fired into the air, a US court hears.