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

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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.

At least five children died and 18 people were hurt when the bus and a train collided.

Defender Sergio Ramos is adamant Spain will compete at the World Cup after suggestions they might be excluded following a warning from Fifa.

Fresh violence erupts between Palestinians and Israeli troops over the US shift on Jerusalem.

It looks like 2018 will be as tough for talks as 2017, writes Kevin Connolly.

A top Catholic cleric in Australia says breaking the seal of confession would undermine doctrine.

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Network Rail has released video of inebriated people falling on to rail tracks.

Dutch judges give Eshetu Alemu a life term for his role in the "Red Terror" purges of the 1970s.

Amasa Firdaus was refused entry in Nigeria after insisting on wearing a headscarf under her wig.

Parties file a motion to have Pedro Pablo Kuczynski removed after he rejects resignation calls.

Penn State allowed "sadistic" rituals and failed to protect its students, a blistering report finds.