Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick reveals he told the Football Association not to pick him any more after finding England duty "depressing".

For the first time in decades, Cuba has a leader who is not a Castro - but don't expect big changes.

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on BBC Asian Network presenter Noreen Khan to predict this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals and Premier League fixtures.

Patti Murin, star of Broadway's Frozen, is applauded for opening up about her mental health.

King Mswati III declares a name change at events celebrating independence and his 50th birthday.

Chelsea Ladies have five players in the PFA Women's Super League One Team of the Year for 2017-18.

Temperatures have hit 29.1C in London, making it the warmest April day for nearly 70 years.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce says a survey sent to fans asking them to rate his performance was "a marketing slip-up".

Scientist Vladimir Uglev has no doubt the agent that poisoned the Skripals was made in Russia.

The head of Mashhad's Islamic guidance department had authorised a concert at a shopping centre.

No criminal charges will be filed over the death of US singer Prince in April 2016, prosecutors say.

Defender Bradley Wood is banned for six years after bets are placed on him getting booked for Lincoln City last season.

The ex-FBI chief tells the BBC the US is becoming "numb" to the president's "impulsive behaviour".

The Philippine islanders are worried the tourist ban will destroy their livelihoods.

In an example of human natural selection, Asia's Bajau people have evolved bigger spleens for diving.

The American magician was ordered to reveal his trick in a court battle with an injured participant.

Concerned WhatsApp users have been sharing a video reporting the start of nuclear war. It's not real.

Who has the best technique? Who is the top break-builder? Snooker's finest on what makes the perfect player.

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch is "declaring war on football fans" by turning a blind eye to safe standing, says the Football Supporters' Federation.

Actress Millie Bobby Brown is the youngest person ever named in Time's most influential people list.

Ten-day-old Maile's debut on the august chamber floor comes a day after senators quashed a baby ban.