The men were deemed "particularly dangerous because of their role in threatening Iraq's national security, destabilising Iraq and Syria, and their involvement in inciting terrorist operations in other countries," a court statement said.

Nordic unity broke on Tuesday after the leaders of Finland and Norway held a 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin. The Danish and Swedish prime ministers publicly cast doubt on the diplomatic overture.

One of those charged, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, has been accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service, which police believe to be Iran's.

A Finnish dog and her six newborn puppies have become an international online sensation. The 24/7 livestream, known as “Pentulive”, attracted 1.85 million unique viewers in its first two weeks, according to public broadcaster Yle.

Italian researchers have found a burial ground beneath Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, matching biblical accounts of the location of Jesus' burial.

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in Warsaw the deal "sets our joint assessment of current threats and our resolve that, in the clash between freedom and tyranny, the UK and Poland will not stand aside".

The Bayern Munich striker's award ends a decades-long wait for a Bundesliga player or Englishman to receive the prestigious trophy.

As Brussels warns that Europe must prepare for increasingly extreme weather, new EU rules will require governments to clarify who is responsible for climate preparedness – but no new funding is being offered to help households adapt.