Lizzie Broughton secures the first major title of her career with K1 5,000m gold at the World Sprint Canoe Championships.

A damning UN report on abuses against Rohingya Muslims prompts a Facebook crackdown on hate speech.

Chelsea need an added dimension from out wide to unlock stubborn defences, says former player and manager Ruud Gullit.

Officers say at least 42 rifles are missing and have been replaced with wooden or plastic versions.

Hearts boss Craig Levein is recovering after being taken to hospital on Monday, the Scottish Premiership leaders announced.

US media name two pro video gamers as the victims of a rival in a shooting at a Florida tournament.

Germany's leader says "vigilante justice" will not be tolerated after far-right unrest over a murder.

Long-term use of the US weight-loss pill is found to be safe for the heart, in a major study finds.

Lawyers tell the International Court of Justice the US wants to "severely" damage Iran's economy.

A bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Zafar has been getting too close to bathers.

Scotland name uncapped John Souttar in their squad for next month's matches against Belgium and Albania.

Images of the scars on a young woman who says she was abducted and raped cause widespread disgust.

Surrey Stars' Sarah Taylor is dismissed by a diving catch by Western Storm's Fran Wilson during the Super League Finals Day semi-final at Hove.

Artists, photographers and street performers from around the world take over the streets of Ghana's capital, Accra for the annual Chale Wote street art festival.

Clipper cuts, remote guard posts and communal sleeping quarters. Could Tottenham's Son Heung-min be made to swap Premier League life for that of a soldier?

After a gunman opened fire at a eSports tournament in Jacksonville Florida,

Tottenham increase the pressure on Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho with a convincing 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

The young MP is facing treason charges for his alleged role in the stoning of a presidential car.

Captain Lewis Gregory hit 60 from 24 balls to help Somerset reach T20 Finals Day with a 19-run win over Notts Outlaws.

Captain Natalie Sciver scores an unbeaten 72 off 51 balls as Surrey Stars beat Western Storm by nine runs to reach the Super League final.

Canada under pressure after Nafta partners US and Mexico agree new terms for a free-trade deal.