President Gustavo Pedro says the vessel, which Donald Trump believes was carrying drugs, had its distress signal on when it was struck in September.
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Eurostar orders first double-decker trains
They would be the first two-level high-speed trains to run through the Channel Tunnel.
Dublin violence orchestrated online, Irish police say
A senior Irish police officer said violence outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers had been planned by "disparate groups on social media".
NHS trusts dropped from maternity failings review
The Shropshire and Leeds trusts had been two of 14 to be included in a "rapid" review in England.
'Narrow-minded' - La Liga boss unhappy US game is cancelled
La Liga president Javier Tebas says they will continue to look at playing matches overseas after Barcelona's fixture against Villarreal in Miami was cancelled.
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Rangers 'didn't screw up' head coach appointment
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Ab Fab stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley reunite for Amandaland
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My autistic son was allowed to be Waitrose volunteer but not staff, mum says
The supermarket is investigating after Frances Boyd says her son Tom was stopped from volunteering.
Storm Benjamin to bring gusty winds and flooding rain to UK on Thursday
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Six arrested after violent protest outside Dublin migrant hotel
Police officers were attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.
Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles
The attack on the Bryansk facility came hours before Russian attacks left six people dead in Ukraine, officials said.
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Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack cost £1.9bn in most damaging UK hack ever, experts say
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.
Bradley will 'never get over' US Ryder Cup defeat
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley says he has endured "one of the toughest times" of his life since their Ryder Cup defeat by Europe.
Woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain
Burcu Yesilyurt says the fine is "disproportionate" while Richmond Council say it is in line with its policies.
Woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain
Burcu Yesilyurt says the fine is "disproportionate" while Richmond Council say it is in line with its policies.
'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza.