The 56-year-old man lived in a housing estate where refuse was infested with rats, researchers say.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel sets the pace in first practice at the Russian Grand Prix, a race he really needs to win to revive his title hopes.

Justin Rose and Jon Rahm make birdies for Europe in the first-day fourballs against the American partnership of Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau.

Playing both Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden on the same day is the "craziest thing", "beyond belief" and "madness", says Hearts manager Craig Levein.

Serena Williams will miss the China Open and may not play again this season after her controversial US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka.

Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran is rewarded with his first central contract after making his Test debut for England in the summer.

The suspects are accused of involvement in an attack at a rally for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

University student Oban van Schie, 19, took the photograph at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire.

Dashcam footage shows a driver checking his phone as he caused a fatal crash on the A75.

Security experts have reported a series of issues with widely-used voting equipment.

Europe win all four afternoon matches to take a 5-3 lead after day one of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, France.

Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari birdie three holes in a row to claim Europe's first point at the Ryder Cup, beating Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed 3&1 in fourballs.

The victim was scheduled to testify in the trial of two monks charged with killing an abbot.

She shared an emotional tweet in support of Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford

Bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany closed briefly during the hunt for a black Volvo.

Paul Pogba will play for Manchester United at West Ham on Saturday but manager Jose Mourinho says "no player is bigger than the club".

Lewis Hamilton heads a Mercedes one-two in second practice at the Russian Grand Prix, as title rival Sebastian Vettel struggles.

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

More than 380 people die as a powerful quake sends three-metre tsunami waves through the city of Palu.

Family, friends and high-profile figures from the world of boxing are attending Enzo Calzaghe's funeral.

The Pope has removed Fernando Karadima for "the good of the Church", the Vatican says.