England captain Harry Kane says a "band of brothers" spirit is driving Gareth Southgate's side towards World Cup glory.

Sven-Goran Eriksson says "something special" will decide the outcome of England's World Cup quarter-final with Sweden.

Will Zlatan Ibrahimovic be taking David Beckham for dinner? Or will Beckham be heading to Ikea? It comes down to England v Sweden.

The city of Nantes suffered three nights of rioting after a man was shot during a police check.

The lorry driver involved in the deadly collision is facing 29 charges related to dangerous driving.

England will face Sweden on Saturday in their biggest World Cup game since losing to West Germany on penalties in the semi-finals at Italia 90.

The French investigators' findings contradict Egypt's statements suggesting a bomb was responsible.

Former England striker Alan Shearer believes that a "dive" earlier in the game from Brazil's Neymar could have cost his side a crucial decision in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to Belgium in Kazan.

Department of Justice asks for more time as it emerges that some parents have already been deported.

Canada's PM has said he is 'confident I did not act inappropriately' regarding the historic claim.

Rodney Smith Jr is hoping to make the country happier, one garden at a time.

The city of Bihac has nowhere for refugees to go, except a ruined shell from its war 20 years ago.

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

With World Cup fever growing, how much do footballers get paid for playing for their country?

As Donald Trump looks to introduce a "pro-life" judge to the US Supreme Court, 100 Women looks at what will happen to abortion laws if Roe v Wade is overturned.

Watch all the best action from match day 20 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as Belgium take on Brazil and France face Uruguay for a spot in the semi-finals.

Libyan politicians lack the clout to rein in people-smugglers once controlled by former strongman Muammar Gaddafi, writes the BBC's Farouk Chothia.

Who has had reason to be cheerful this week? And who can't wait for this week to be over?

Damaso Lopez is believed to be an important witness in the case against drug lord "El Chapo" Guzman.

A small group of young women dressed in shorts is patrolling the streets of Broummana in Lebanon.

England is set to come to a standstill on Saturday as the national football team faces Sweden for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.