The state's firefighters say they cannot effectively fight blazes in the current windy conditions.

Keeper Alberto Brignoli's goal for struggling Benevento is arguably one of the first things people will remember about this season in Serie A, says European football writer James Horncastle.

Same-sex marriage will become legal in Australia after MPs passed a historic bill.

Now a wanted man, Mikheil Saakashvili says nothing will stop his calls to impeach his ex-ally, Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko.

Vasyl Lomachenko is labelled the greatest since Muhammad Ali as he prepares for a super-fight with Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Clown turned congressman Tiririca says he is going back to being a full-time entertainer.

US participation in the next winter Games is far from certain, says the US ambassador to the UN.

The traditional Neapolitan pizza-making art is recognised as a unique cultural tradition.

Time's Person of the Year cover features Taylor Swift, Ashley Judd and a right arm. Whose is it?

Violence erupts as Palestinians protest against the shift in the US stance on the holy city.

A photo of Bollywood star's 250,000-plus unread emails sparks a search for the most bloated inbox online.

He is the first Turkish head of state to visit Greece in 65 years but walked straight into a row.

Wembley will host seven games at Euro 2020 after Brussels loses the right to host matches for the tournament.

Brighton’s FA Cup match with Crystal Palace will mark the debut of video officiating in a competitive club match in England.

A Pennsylvania state house debate took an unusual turn when Rep Metcalfe was touched on his arm.

Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca celebrated his team's 2-1 Champions League victory over Manchester City by wearing a Zorro mask.

Footage captures the moment a motorist stops to rescue a wild animal amid California wildfires.

The FBI director says there is no finer institution after Mr Trump said its reputation was in tatters.

Democratic Senator Al Franken says he plans to quit after a string of a sexual misconduct allegations.

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is given a scare but beats world number 84 Sunny Akani in the fourth round of the UK Championship.

What lessons can England learn from defeats in the first two Ashes Tests, asks BBC Sport's Stephan Shemilt.