McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
Celtic have signed Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old, who scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season, expressed his excitement about playing for Celtic and potentially in the Champions League again.
A wildfire in southern Spain has claimed at least 12 lives and left 19 people missing. The blaze, which spread rapidly around Los Gallardos, Almería, is thought to have been started by a downed power line amid a severe heatwave. Early indications suggest four victims may be British.
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco raises questions about the effectiveness of the 'stuttering' penalty kick. Data from this World Cup shows a lower conversion rate for stuttering penalties compared to traditional ones, suggesting goalkeepers are adapting.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating over £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, mother of a convicted fraudster who allegedly funded Nigel Farage's staff and security. The inquiry focuses on potential evasion of donation restrictions.
The Big Bash League will open its next season in Chennai, India, on December 12, marking the first time an Australian domestic franchise league plays abroad. This move aims to boost finances and tap into India's lucrative cricket market.
England defender Marc Guehi faces a fitness assessment for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring injury. Reece James is back in training, but Declan Rice is out with illness. Jarell Quansah is suspended, adding to defensive selection concerns.
