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Football matches in Spain should not have been played at the weekend following last Tuesday's devastating flooding that killed at least 217 people, the Real Madrid manager has said.Real's match at Valencia scheduled for Saturday was one of two top-flight games postponed, but other LaLiga games went ahead. "Football should have stopped this weekend," Carlo Ancelotti said.He added: "Football is a party and you can celebrate when things are going well, but when they're not going well there's no celebration to be had. It's the most important of the unimportant things in life."He said "we are not the ones in charge" and "we have zero power", adding: "All the coaches had the same opinion not to play." Image: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said fo...

A British couple have been found dead in Spain after being caught in the floods last week, their daughters have said.At least 217 people have died after heavy rain in eastern Spain caused flash floods, with thousands of cars left wrecked in the streets and an unknown number still missing. Ruth O'Loughlin and Renee Turner told Sky News their parents Don, 78, and 74-year-old Terry Turner, from Pedralba, about 20 miles (33km) west of central Valencia, went missing during the floods - only for their bodies to be found in their car days later.An FCDO spokesperson said it is "supporting the family" and is "in contact with the local authorities".It comes as a red alert warning of "extreme danger" from torrential rain has been issued for Barcelona today, with 180mm of rain set to fall in 12 hours ...

Donald Trump says he would end Russia's war in Ukraine should he return to the White House - but any rushed deal will likely leave Kyiv much weaker and European security in even greater peril.Another major flashpoint a Trump presidency would immediately seek to influence is the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Mr Trump came close to direct war with Tehran during his first term in office and prior restraint could well give way to direct confrontation this time around.US election latest: Harris and Trump make final pitchesThen there is the overwhelming longer-term challenge posed by China, with North Korea another growing headache especially after Mr Trump tried but failed to woo the leader of the hermit state during his first stint as commander-in-chief. ...

Ryanair - Europe's largest budget airline - has reported a significant profit decline and scaled back its growth expectations amid challenges from Boeing aircraft delivery delays, lowered fares, and consumer spending pressures. For the six-month period ending in September, Ryanair's net profit dropped by 18% to £1.5bn, down from the same period last year. The airline attributed this decrease to a combination of factors, including a fall in peak-season fares and increased operational costs.To attract more passengers, Ryanair had reduced ticket prices by 10% on average compared with the previous year. The move helped it carry a record 115 million passengers, a 9% increase, over the April-to-September period. However, chief executive Michael O'Leary explained the lower fares had also contribu...

Coldplay's Chris Martin has fallen through a stage during a concert in Australia.The 47-year-old was performing at the Accor Stadium in Sydney as part of Coldplay's world tour. In footage shared on social media, Martin appeared to stumble into a gap in the stage while walking backwards. Image: Coldplay's Chris Martin performing in June. File pic: PA Someone appeared to reach out their arms to catch the singer and he returned to the stage before thanking those who assisted him."That's, uh, not planned. Thank you for catching me. Thank you guys. Holy s***," he said. "I did not know that hole was there."Read more from Sky News:Music producer Quincy Jones diesDawson's Creek star shares cancer diagnosis Last...