While North Korea's nuclear threat might be a deterrent, it can easily tip into catastrophic escalation.

New research suggests a link between oil spills and increased infant mortality in Nigeria's oil-producing Delta region.

Mohammad al-Mir, 13, has won three world titles for his super fast maths skills.

Sam Dastyari "mischaracterised" comments that defied his party's position on the South China Sea.

Families speak out as new research says oil spills in Nigeria could be killing young children.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, arrested in September on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, signs for New Zealand side Canterbury.

It follows several Hollywood "whitewashing" controversies where white actors were cast in Asian roles.

The nation's tourism minister suggests an outback "helicopter crawl", among other ideas.

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will race at the 2018 London Marathon where he will be up against Mo Farah.

Slobodan Praljak's suicide by poison in a high-security courtroom in The Hague is being investigated.

Injured in 2008, heartbreak in 2013, part of the union failure in 2015 - is now the time for Sam Burgess to experience World Cup victory?

Jay-Z has admitted cheating on Beyonce for the first time in an interview about his life.

President Trump's son-in-law is asked about former top White House aide Michael Flynn, reports say.

Coaches from black and ethnic minority backgrounds are still facing "institutionally embedded barriers" in football, according to a sports think tank.

The Rugby Players' Association wants plans to extend the domestic season to be resolved by the end of January.

England's James Anderson reveals he asked the umpire if Australia's bowling was dangerous during the first Ashes Test.

Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes will make his Wales debut against South Africa on Saturday after completing his residency period.

A Chinese man has been fined for repainting road signs to redirect traffic and make his commute faster.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects US calls to cut ties with the North over its weapons tests.

Footage of migrants being sold as slaves in Libya prompts the European-African initiative.

People question the speedy closure of an inquiry into child abuse at a Beijing nursery.