Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez was approached by the Spanish Football Federation about taking temporary charge of Spain at the World Cup, BBC Sport understands.

Plans to sell Wembley Stadium for £600m are criticised by former England player Gary Neville, who says the money could be raised elsewhere,.

We revisit the shows that made us put down the TV guide and pick up our laptops.

Huda Shaarawi launched a successful feminist revolution fighting for the rights of girls and women.

The ex-foreign secretary accuses the government of "dithering" and urges Theresa May to "change tack".

Premier Li Keqiang calls for cheaper and more accessible medication after a hit film sparks debate.

The 29-year-old allegedly lived with an American while "under the direction and control" of Russia.

The Open returns to Carnoustie with Rory McIlroy among the home players hoping to break an American stranglehold on the majors.

Police say the 11-year-old victim was attacked repeatedly over a seven-month period in Chennai.

Britain's Geraint Thomas takes the Tour de France overall lead from Greg van Avermaet after winning stage 11.

From Lapland in the Arctic Circle to the southern island of Gotland, dozens of fires are raging.

The vessel is rumoured to have been carrying gold when it sank 113 years ago - but no proof exists.

Liverpool and England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is expected to miss the majority of the new season, says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hopes World Cup winner Paul Pogba "understands why he was very good" during the tournament.

BBC Sport Wales assesses the contribution of Sam Warburton to Welsh and Lions rugby as the flanker announces his retirement at just 29.

The US president's remarks on a new Nato member shock people in the Balkan republic.

The boys and their football coach describe their remarkable experience in public for the first time.

Strangers gave money to a school-teacher after hearing about the difficulties her student's face.

Anthony Joshua says he is changing his approach as he prepares to face Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium in September.

The retiring Sam Warburton is one of the "top two or three" British and Irish Lions captains of all time, says their former coach Sir Ian McGeechan.

BBC News speaks to disabled actors as the Hollywood representation debate widens.