Russia's Denis Cheryshev scores a 'marvellous goal' with the outside of his foot as the hosts thrash Saudi Arabia in the opening game of the 2018 World Cup.

Police identify Rachel Saunders body, months after she and her husband were allegedly kidnapped.

Luis Suarez has "matured" since biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on his last World Cup appearance, says Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez.

A reconverted supermarket houses up to 1,500 undocumented minors who were separated from their parents.

Watch all the best action and funnies from the opening day of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Toronto police release surveillance footage of the suspect grabbing the framed print off a wall.

A gunfight broke out while an MP was visiting a mainly Kurdish town, pro-government media say.

Spain have endured a turbulent week and two news conferences on Thursday provided yet more drama, writes Patrick Jennings in Sochi.

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.

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Crippling endometriosis led Katy to voluntarily go into menopause to give her reproductive system a break.

A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago.

From borrowing boots as a child to following his teen sweetheart to Europe, BBC Sport looks at the making of Luis Suarez.

Kat Von D has caused a huge online row, with fans pledging to boycott her make-up line.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Wearing the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is getting more difficult for some women in Egypt.

Neural networks have given political radio journalist Jamie Dupree the ability to speak once more.

For the towns where 66 people died in last June's forest fires, life will never again be normal.

"Deep learning" algorithms are becoming so complex their creators don't understand how they work.

To ensure food security for their families, Bolivian farmers are building underground greenhouses known as 'Walipinis'.

A 129-run partnership by Gary Ballance and Jack Leaning guides Yorkshire to the One-Day Cup semi-finals with a 25-run victory over Essex.