Canada bought the pipeline despite fierce opposition to a project that would triple its capacity.

The oil giants Eni and Shell are accused of knowing a deal for an oilfield would involve others paying bribes.

Hundreds evacuate their homes in Queensland amid "unprecedented" weather conditions, officials say.

It comes after Russia opened fire on and seized three Ukrainian ships, prompting protests from Kiev.

The country's second needle contamination incident follows almost 200 in neighbouring Australia.

Samuel Thomas was fatally struck by a bus while trying to get out of the Uber in Sydney.

More than 100 people, all claiming to be Iranian, have crossed the Channel this month - why?

Cricket's world governing body submits a bid for women's Twenty20 cricket to be included at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Camborne unveils an "amazing" new tree after last year's fake one was branded "absolutely rubbish".

Matthew Hedges, who was jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates, is pardoned with immediate effect.

Jeremy Guscott runs the rule over England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland and picks his team of the autumn.

Joe Schmidt is to stand down as Ireland coach after the 2019 World Cup and will be replaced by defence coach Andy Farrell.

The Italian director behind Last Tango in Paris and The Last Emperor has died of cancer, aged 77.

The carmaker ousts Carlos Ghosn over misconduct claims, following a similar move by Nissan.

The military helicopter crashed in central Istanbul during a training flight, killing four soldiers.

England hold their nerve to complete a first series whitewash in Sri Lanka with victory by 42 runs in the third Test in Colombo.

The prime minister will tell MPs people "want us to get on with a deal that honours the referendum".

Significant doubts emerge over claims of twins altered as embryos to prevent them from contracting HIV.

Despite weeks of pressure from the European Commission, Italy says its high-spending budget is "fixed".

North and South Korea join forces and win world cultural heritage status for an ancient sport.

River Plate hooligans are blamed for an attack on the Boca Juniors bus before the Copa Libertadores final second leg.