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Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
July 6, 2026The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US
The sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.
March 7, 2026Exclusive: US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says - Reuters
Exclusive: US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says Reuters
March 6, 2026US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
March 4, 2026Stunning Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis
Harry Brook's majestic century leads England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan.
February 24, 2026