But a source tells the BBC Mr Rosenstein was being sarcastic when he suggested wiretapping Mr Trump.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says he will ask for a move away from the club in January if he continues to be left out of the first team.

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Sam Simmonds grabs two tries as leaders Exeter make it four wins from four with victory over a stubborn Newcastle side.

The US secretary of state was asked if he was ever tempted to hide documents from the president.

Greg Eden scores four tries as Castleford comfortably beat local rivals Wakefield to set up a semi-final at Wigan.

The US secretary of state points to a hopeful sign that North Korea is serious on atomic disarmament.

A Kenyan judge temporarily lifts a ban on a film about a lesbian love affair ahead of the Oscars.

Raja Bushra says poetry enables her and others to openly express the challenges of life in Sudan.

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World number one Justin Rose and 14-time major winner Tiger Woods are tied for the lead after round two of the season-ending Tour Championship.

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The US says Assad Ahmad Barakat has laundered money for the Lebanese militant group in South America.

The European Council president said it was in fact Theresa May who was "uncompromising" over her plan.