The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility after a Syrian blew himself up outside a wine bar, injuring 15 people.

Cologne’s police chief has been removed amid criticism of his force’s handling of a string of New Year’s Eve assaults and robberies.

Sweden stars Fredrik Ljungberg and Olof Mellberg will be sent home from the World Cup if there is any repeat of their training ground bust up, says the team’s ‘psychological advisor’ Johan Plate.