Stoke City manager Gary Rowett says James McClean has been sent death threats and "stuff in the post" following his decision not to wear a poppy but adds that criticising fans "is not the way to go".

How much pollution comes from festive fireworks, rather than farm fires, factories and other sources?

A national voting problems hotline received a third more calls than in 2014, but was the election affected?

BBC Test Match Special's Ebony Rainford-Brent picks out some players to watch at the first standalone ICC Women's World Twenty20 in the West Indies.

The women and children from the Druze minority were reportedly rescued in an operation near Palmyra.

Paris St-Germain are investigating claims the club racially profiled young players as part of their recruitment process.

Ex-Scotland captain and Premier League winner Colin Hendry turns out for Blackburn pub team Moorgate FC.

Debutants Chioma Ubogagu and Georgia Stanway score to help England women to a routine friendly win over Austria women in Vienna.

"That's what the voters wanted," the judge reportedly said as he released alleged violent criminals.

A 20-year-old Algerian was caught up in wintry weather in the Pyrenees and found by police.

Olivier Giroud's first goal of the season helps Chelsea into the last 32 of the Europa League as they edge to victory over BATE Borisov.

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has had to overcome some "incredible setbacks" on his way to becoming Gareth Southgate's latest recruit.

Rangers lose their 11-game unbeaten Europa League run as they squander the lead three times in a seven-goal thriller with Spartak Moscow.

Arsenal fear forward Danny Welbeck has a "very big injury" after he was carried off on a stretcher in the Europa League game against Sporting Lisbon.

Poland marks 100 years of independence - but the annual march has become a magnet for the far right.

The grave containing 200 bodies was found following a conflict between Somali and Oromia communities.

A number of tight races across the country could also require runoffs or recounts in the coming days.

Celtic secured a dramatic victory over RB Leipzig to keep their hopes of reaching the Europa League knockout phase alive.

Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas answers BBC Sport's Random Questions, telling us who he would take a on a dream bike ride and what his favourite Welsh word is.

England head coach Eddie Jones believes co-captain Owen Farrell does not get the same protection from referees as other fly-halves.

President Trump signs a proclamation to deny asylum to migrants entering illegally from Mexico.