Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc and England seamer Craig Overton are ruled out of the fourth Test in Melbourne with heel and rib injuries.

At least 37 people are believed to have been trapped in a burning mall in the city of Davao.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "my Christmas".

Harry Kane speaks to Match of the Day's Guy Mowbray about the prospect of beating Alan Shearer's record for most goals scored in a calendar year, and say he has the support of Gary Lineker.

The battle between traditional and modern in city's nativity scenes.

Jeanette Kwakye wrote Femi the Fox for her son, but wants all young readers to learn about Africa.

The tragic death of a model in Malaysia raises questions about the dark side of a glamorous world.

The writer was a serious foodie and his books introduced us to a Christmas menu that has barely changed.

Once incurable diseases are now in the sights of doctors.

Former Royal Marine Ted Owens gets dozens of cards after a friend's Facebook plea.

The PM's communications chief hits out over misleading claims about post-Brexit blue passports.

An aardvark and possibly four meerkats died, and some staff needed medical treatment.

The 79-year-old has low blood pressure and an abnormal heart rhythm, his doctor says.

Some 200 people have died in flash floods and mudslides brought by Tropical Storm Tembin.

The country condemns the US-backed United Nations moves against its missile and nuclear programmes.

Phil Taylor beats Justin Pipe 4-0 to reach the last 16 at the PDC World Championship but fourth seed Daryl Gurney loses.

On day 24 of BBC Sport's advent calendar, we look back at an incredible year for Britain's sportswomen.

Antagonistic Aussies and quick-witted Poms - how well do you know the Ashes sledges which have gone down in cricketing folklore?

China's AG600, with a wingspan of nearly 40m, makes its one-hour maiden flight.

The punk magazine-turned-media empire faces accusations of workplace harassment and sexism.

Injured Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc hopes that his replacement Jackson Bird "sticks it up" England in the fourth Ashes Test.