MARTIN SAMUEL: Towards land they came, the two British sailors on a furious course. The official Olympic event commentators were quite unnerved by this sight.

In the 12 months to November, the number of Islamophobic crimes recorded was 818 - 63.9 per cent higher than the 499 crimes recorded in the year to November 2014.

France's Prime Minister Manuel Valls has warned that more major attacks in Europe are a 'certainty' in a worrying message at the Munich Security Conference.

The Work and Pensions Secretary directly contradicted David Cameron's claims that EU membership made the UK 'safer and stronger' by saying the EU's open borders exposed the UK.

The explosions come just a day after the Belgium Interior Minister warned of possible revenge attacks after the arrest of Paris massacre suspect Salah Abdeslam in the city last week.

Armed police swooped during a daylight raid in Uccle, Brussels as part of continued investigations into the atrocity, which left 130 people dead and hundreds wounded.

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Salah Abdeslam's lawyer Sven Mary says that the 'psychological torture' of his detention in a French prison has contributed to his radicalisation.

Mexican authorities recaptured 100 of more than 200 that fled an immigration station on Monday in southern Mexico as hundreds more remained stuck on the Suchiate River's shore.

The Health Secretary sought to reassure the public today as he addressed MPs about the killer outbreak that has led Beijing to place a city larger than London in quarantine.

The population in parts of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane is growing at double the national average pace. CommSec senior economist Ryan Felsman cited international students.

ANDREW GREEN: Nearly 20 years ago, I set up the think tank Migration Watch UK to give a voice to many of us who were concerned, not about immigration itself, but about the sheer scale of it

The government is now examining the claims of 23 immigration detainees who all claim to be from indigenous backgrounds - with some having no physical proof.

Economists warn the slump in immigration could be detrimental to housing and the economy - particularly when the COVID-19 pandemic passes.

It was the first time since 2011 that net migration - the difference between immigration and emigration - was negative. The main groups who left last year were Somalis, Syrians and Iraqis.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Euro 2020 play-offs including when they will begin, how the play-offs work, play-offs format, teams involved and more.

After a career in top-level football spanning nearly three decades, Ryan Giggs will finally fulfil his dream of competing at a major tournament with Wales.

Heavy rain across parts of Britain may coincide with peak travel times during the afternoon and early evening leading to difficult driving conditions, meteorologists warned.

After a month's worth of rain hit London on Tuesday, forecasters are warning that more storms and potentially deadly floods could batter the UK up until next month.

Britain has endured severe conditions in recent days with a week's worth of rain falling over the South West in six hours this morning, after the coldest night of autumn so far yesterday bringing -10C (14F) lows.

The Met Office is expecting heavy rain and strong winds throughout Saturday and into Sunday, with weather warnings currently in place for the south-west of England as of this morning.

A flooding risk remains for England with the Environment Agency imposing 22 alerts and three warnings, while the Met Office has warned Scotland could see 65mph winds and up to 4in of rain.

The Met Office warned Earth will be about 1.11C above pre-industrial levels in 2020 due to rising greenhouse gases, after Australia endured its hottest day ever with an average high of 41C.

Hundreds have been evacuated from their homes since Storm Dennis hit on Sunday and five people have died after being struck by fallen trees or swept away in the deluge.

Communities battered by torrential wind and rain are warned that a tiny amount of rainfall could cause further flooding as Britain is hammered by terrible weather for the third weekend in a row.

The Met Office has warned a month's worth of rain could fall across an already soaked Wales today as yet another wave of torrential rain moves over the country. Pictured: Worcester.

136 flood alerts have been put in place - mostly in the South - while the north has large yellow rain warnings for today before some respite on Sunday.

PETE JENSON: The Spanish Super Cup was always the least important trophy in Spain's football calendar. Making it four teams and taking it to Saudi Arabia has only lessened its appeal.

More than a dozen Saudi servicemen training at various US military facilities will be expelled from the country, it was revealed Saturday evening.

English football's biggest overseas broadcast partner beIN Sports have reportedly urged the Premier League to block Newcastle's proposed takeover from the Saudi Arabian-led consortium.

Fans of The Block probably feel like they had seen it all after Sara Vale's many dramatic meltdowns and walk-offs on last year's season. 

The fashion designer, 45, had a little trouble recognising some of the food brands while playing a board game with her daughter Harper, eight, and mother Jackie on Sunday.

The celebrity offspring continued to treat fans to a peek at his epic bash as he shared more snaps onto Instagram on Sunday.

Stivin Salam Allos, 31, pleaded guilty to a string of offences such as theft, assault, criminal damages and serious driving in Moorabbin Magistrates' Court, south-east of Melbourne.

Olympia Valance has sold her apartment for more than the $550,000 asking price.  

The number of coronavirus cases linked to a Melbourne meat processing factory as grown to 62 after 13 new cases.

The Melbourne woman was undergoing a 14-day mandatory COVID-19 quarantine at the Mercure hotel after returning from overseas when she miscarried on April 15.

On Tuesday, Osher Günsberg revealed he almost gambled away the 2006 Logie Award won by Australian Idol.

Season 14 of The Voice is coming to a close. Just four competitors remain and they'll be battling it out during a two-part finale that ends on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 with the crowning of a winner.

The former TOWIE star, 28, put on a radiant display as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards 2018 at London 's Grosvenor House on Monday evening.

The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent star lost 20Ibs thanks to a strict vegan lifestyle, but his notably slender physique suggested he has since shed even more weight.

The TV presenter, 34, attended the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday.

Stevie Wonder was joined by more than 70 celebs including, Barack and Michelle Obama, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey to share their dreams in honor of Martin Luther King's death.

The Love Island host, 34, and the singer, 28, treated fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the 40th annual BRIT Awards, which took place at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday evening.

They are both known for their slim figures and their love of fashion.

Stan Collymore has sympathised with Jack Grealish after the Aston Villa captain flouted government guidelines by attending a late night party on Saturday.

In response to Grealish's apology, Collymore wrote 'Good lad' followed by a heart emoji. Fans hit out at Collymore for appearing to stick up for Grealish but the ex-forward clarified what he meant.

The Colombian has been the main goal threat for Steven Gerrard's side and has scored 28 goals in all competitions this season, and his potent record has attracted a number of potential suitors.

With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting theaters tonight with sneak preview screenings before opening nationwide Friday, some of the film's stars are praising the posthumous cameo from Carrie Fisher.

A group of researchers from The Ohio State University recently set out to examine why recent Star Wars movies have stoked such divisive feelings among audiences. 

Laura Whitmore transformed into Princess Leia for her 35th birthday on Monday.