More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat".

British citizen Andargachew Tsege has been freed by Ethiopia's government after four years on death row.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will be fit to play some part in Egypt's World Cup campaign, his country says.

Shops are closed and cars are off the roads as secessionists mark the attempt to create Biafra state.

New Japan manager Akira Nishino employed a new formation as his side began their World Cup preparations with a 2-0 defeat to Ghana in Yokohama.

Nigeria cut four players from its initial World Cup squad ahead of Saturday's friendly against England as Moses Simon travels to London for further tests.

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah arrives in Spain for treatment on his shoulder injury picked up in the Champions League final.

Schalke's Morocco international midfielder Amine Harit wins the German Bundesliga's award for best young newcomer of the season.

Schalke's Morocco international midfielder Amine Harit wins the German Bundesliga's award for best young newcomer of the season.