France’s water crisis is deepening as September rainfall fell dramatically below average, leaving reservoirs depleted and thousands dependent on emergency supplies. Officials fear continued dryness could intensify restrictions, disrupt household water access and place additional pressure on vulnerable communities

Erling Haaland was substituted after appearing to suffer an injury during Norway’s 2-1 Nations League defeat against Portugal, leaving Manchester City awaiting further medical information before Sunday’s important Premier League clash away to Liverpool

A software bug caused widespread power delivery problems during the formation lap at Sepang, forcing the Bahrain Grand Prix start to be aborted and prompting the FIA to promise a comprehensive investigation alongside teams and power unit manufacturers

Italy is preparing a temporary suspension of its annual vehicle tax in 2027, offering relief to millions of motorists as authorities simultaneously confront widespread use of Polish registrations, suspected tax evasion, insurance fraud and organised cross-border vehicle schemes