Fran Unsworth is appointed the new BBC director of news, replacing James Harding, who leaves in 2018.

The more than 3,000-year-old burials are among three recent discoveries near Aswan.

Theresa May welcomes "important step" and calls for "rapid progress" on transition discussions.

Mark Lawrenson takes on actor & WWE star John Cena in the latest round of Premier League matches.

Tottenham’s title hopes are over but Mauricio Pochettino’s side need to show they belong at the top when they play Manchester City on Saturday, says Jermaine Jenas.

The online retailer puts streaming gadgets from Google back on sale, ending a two-year hiatus.

The actor performed the trick for the '6,000th' time and explained why his Christmas would feature bad jokes.

James Alex Fields Jr is accused of killing a woman near a white supremacist rally in Virginia.

Steve Smith's unbeaten 92 helps Australia reach 203-3, trailing England by 200 in the third Ashes Test in Perth.

As the UK's top military officer raises fears, what would happen if Russia cut undersea cables?

In a break with royal tradition, the wedding is being held on a Saturday rather than a weekday.

An exceedingly happy otter, bears caught in the act and a shocked seal feature in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

What are the key phrases in the Brexit guidelines and what do they mean?

Chris Froome's adverse drugs test is a "disaster" for cycling that could lose Team Sky all its credibility, says former UCI president Pat McQuaid.

England's Jonny Bairstow says his 'headbutt' celebration on reaching a century in the third Ashes Test was "light-hearted fun".

The top court clears cricketer-turned-opposition politician Imran Khan of failing to declare assets.

The Japan court ruling comes after a woman used a frozen embryo without the father's knowledge.

He reportedly suffered fractures and eye damage after being kicked by Chinese security guards.

Police have opened an investigation after several women came forward with sexual misconduct claims.

A shopping area at one of Europe's busiest airports was evacuated as shots were heard.

Pep Guardiola says his record-breaking Manchester City team is so good he would not have been able to get into it during his successful playing career.