UK PM faces MP rebellion over virus curbs
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a rebellion from libertarian MPs among his Conservative party on the introduction of vaccination certification.
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Newcastle can now deal with Saudi sponsors
The English Premier League has lifted a ban on related-party sponsorships allowing Newcastle's Saudi ownership to make deals with the kingdom's companies.
Duterte quits Philippines senate race
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn his bid to become a senator in the latest twist in a election race full of last-minute changes and surprises.
Arsenal strip Aubameyang of captaincy
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta accepts it will take time for the rift with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to heal after he was stripped of the captaincy.
Furuhashi is final doubt for Postecoglou
Australia's Ange Postecoglou could be without Japanese star Kyogo Furuhashi for his first final as Celtic manager at Hampden Park on Sunday.
UK cuts all countries from travel red list
Hotel quarantine for some travellers arriving in England will be scrapped as Omicron is now prevalent in the UK, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.