Troops step up rescue efforts to save people threatened by flooding that has killed hundreds.

The former cricket star has taken office after more than 20 years on the political sidelines.

Watch umpire Neil Bainton take a comedic fall during the T20 Blast match between Yorkshire and Notts.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Blaise Matuidi, Leonardo Bonucci and Emre Can all sing their hearts out when performing initiation songs for new club Juventus.

The commander of the royal military college has ordered an investigation into the allegations.

Winx secures her 26th win in a row to set a new record for the most consecutive victories in Australian racing.

He was the first black African to become UN secretary-general and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

The former UN Secretary General was the first black African to lead the international body.

Fans gather to greet Usain Bolt at Sydney airport as the Jamaican arrives for his training period with A-League side Central Coast Mariners.

Officials cite a Muslim couple's refusal to shake hands with the opposite sex in their interview.

Ben Stokes receives a mixed reception at Trent Bridge on his return to cricket after being found not guilty of affray.

Geetha who rescued the baby, has named the boy ‘Sudhandhiram’ meaning freedom.

New Zealand put in a dominant second-half performance as they to beat Australia 38-13 in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

A new study says a substance found in broken jars by archaeologists is 3,200-year-old cheese.

Nick Christoforou and Sophia Toon managed to swim to safety after the cab went off the end of a jetty.

Chris Woakes dismisses Shikhar Dhawan for 35 as India start positively in the third Test at Trent Bridge.

The intensive care specialists joke that they have taken drastic measures to get Christmas off work.

A massive carcass has washed up on the shores of eastern Russia and locals are trying to work out what it is.

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith finishes second behind Bahamian Shaunae Miller-Uibo who takes victory in the women's 200m in Birmingham.

Manager Brendan Rodgers accuses "some people" of trying to "dismantle" his relationship with the Celtic board.

England's Stuart Broad is stopped in his tracks by a bug flying into his mouth during the evening session on day one of the third Test against India at Trent Bridge.