Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.
Exclusive: Ministers consider sweeping fireworks restrictions as safety concerns grow. Find out how new rules could affect Bonfire Night celebrations across Britain.
Kenyan distance star Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the women's marathon world record, has been banned for three years after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Athletics Integrity Unit confirms.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's book 'The War on Warriors' faces Pentagon ban from military bases following congressional investigation into disputed service record claims.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for complete ban on face veils in Britain, putting him on collision course with equalities minister Kemi Badenoch in major Conservative split.
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistani officials have initiated high-level discussions with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership in Qatar, aiming to address escalating security concerns and cross-border tensions.
Australian authorities have blocked conservative commentator Candace Owens from entering the country, citing her divisive rhetoric and potential to incite social unrest in the latest immigration controversy.
Sweden's government announces sweeping ban on full-face veils in public spaces, with deputy prime minister declaring multiculturalism has 'failed spectacularly' and vowing tougher integration measures.
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
Exclusive details emerge about Bonnie Blue's disturbing Australian plot that led to a dramatic four-year ban from the country, sending shockwaves through entertainment circles.
UK tennis professional receives major suspension after anti-doping tribunal finds him guilty of violating sport's integrity rules, casting shadow over his career.
Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell faces 20-month driving ban after being caught drink-driving his BMW X6 while nearly double the legal limit in Hertfordshire.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes for nationwide burka ban with hefty fines, aiming to prevent Islamic separatism and protect national identity.
The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a case challenging state conversion therapy bans, pitting LGBTQ+ rights against religious freedom in a landmark legal battle with nationwide implications.
Senior Taliban official Amir Khan Muttaqi makes surprise India visit while under UN sanctions, raising questions about Delhi's diplomatic balancing act with Afghanistan's rulers.
Australian writer Clementine Ford finds herself barred from Meta's platforms while controversial figures like Greta Thunberg and Erika Kirk remain active, raising serious questions about social media censorship policies.
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone could be sidelined for multiple matches following his explosive reaction to Liverpool supporters during the Champions League clash at Anfield.
The Australian government proposes a major expansion of its social media ban for minors, targeting platforms like Reddit, Twitch, Roblox, and Steam to create a safer online environment for children.
Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.
Ministers are set to enforce stark new rules on vape packaging and flavours to combat the alarming rise in youth vaping, mirroring successful tobacco legislation.
The UK government is set to introduce a major public health law to ban disposable vapes and enforce plain packaging to curb youth vaping. Get the full details on the new regulations.
The UK government's controversial ban on Palestine Action is being hailed as a major political victory for Nigel Farage and Reform UK, potentially boosting their support ahead of the next general election.
After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.
An elderly British couple has been dramatically reunited with their daughter in Qatar after being trapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban for seven agonising months. Read their emotional story of captivity and freedom.
The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
The Taliban has issued a sweeping new directive for Afghanistan's universities, enforcing complete gender segregation, banning co-education, and prohibiting subjects deemed 'against Islamic principles'. This move drastically rolls back two decades of educ
The United Nations issues a stark warning that life-saving aid operations in Afghanistan are nearing collapse following the Taliban's decree barring female NGO workers, putting millions at risk.
Westminster Council proposes a ban on ice cream vans playing jingles for more than 12 seconds and selling near schools, sparking outrage from vendors and parents.