Seven state-appointed bishops are recognised by the Vatican as part of a historic accord with China.

Ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gets a standing ovation from fans on his first return to Old Trafford since having emergency brain surgery in May.

It cuts the journey time to mainland China - but Chinese police will be allowed to operate in Hong Kong.

Liverpool won a seventh straight game in all competitions from the start of a season for the first time in 28 years by easing past Southampton.

Joao Moutinho's strike earns Wolves a draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford as their strong start to Premier League life continues.

Liverpool continue their best start to a season since 1990-91, while Manchester City earn a 5-0 win over Cardiff.

Multiple gunshots can be heard as soldiers and civilians take cover from the attack.

Iran's supreme leader says "regional US puppets" were behind a gun assault in Ahvaz that killed 25.

US cable giant wins rare blind auction process set by the UK's Takeover Panel with £30bn offer.

Christine Blasey Ford agrees to appear at a Senate panel over the Supreme Court nominee allegations.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham "needed to feel victory again" after beating Brighton to end a run of three straight defeats.

Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih urges a peaceful transition of power from his predecessor.

Anthony Joshua stops Alexander Povetkin in the seventh round at Wembley to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.

Shan Tianfang was loved across China for his emotional storytelling through the ancient art of pingshu.

Tiger Woods says he would "love" to claim his first victory in five years as the American takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta.

Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy is stranded 3,200km off Perth and is immobilised, unable to eat or drink.

The sight of hungry Venezuelan migrants on country roads has become commonplace in South America.

See what life is like as a medical photographer at a city hospital.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "my favourite room".

In a country where food is already expensive, the people vote on tighter quality control.

Plans to play top flight competitive Spanish games in North America are only part of a plan for worldwide growth.