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• Two new franchises to compete in IPL from 2022

  Two new franchises will compete in the Indian Premier League from 2022, taking the number of teams to 10.

• No police action over Crystal Palace fans' banner about Newcastle takeover

  Police say no further action will be taken after a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans targeted the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United.

• Sudan coup: Military dissolves civilian government and arrests leaders

  Protesters in Khartoum denounce the coup, as soldiers cut off main roads and restrict the internet.

• German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq

  A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015.

• Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023

  A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023.

• Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says

  Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says.

• Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

  Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety.

• Eternals: Mixed reviews for Chloé Zhao's 'insipid' Marvel movie

  Critics say Oscar winner Chloe Zhao's first superhero film is "watchable but ultimately unmemorable".

• 'Unvaccinated tennis stars can play in Australia'

  Unvaccinated players will be able to play in the Australian Open but face hard quarantine and regular testing, according to a letter distributed to WTA players.