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.

Alexei Navalny says he has enough nominations to challenge Vladimir Putin, but is officially barred.

Peter Turner's love story with Hollywood actress Gloria Grahame has been made into a movie.

Hundreds have been killed as Tropical Storm Tembin hit the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines.

A man carrying 1,000 joints jumped in the back of a police car looking for a ride, Danish police say.

Southampton striker Charlie Austin is banned for three games for a challenge on Huddersfield keeper Jonas Lossl in Saturday's 1-1 draw.

From the NFL travelling more than 1,000 miles for a game to the football team playing in one of Europe's oldest competitions - Christmas Day isn't a day off for everyone.

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas amid heightened tensions after the US move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

The secret service is investigating the gift-wrapped package of manure, reports say.

Here's some expert advice on how to survive the family this Christmas.

At least 37 people are feared to have died in the blaze that swept through a shopping mall in city of Davao.

Christians were able to celebrate Christmas for the first time after the defeat of the jihadists.

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Former world number one Serena Williams will play her first match since giving birth in September in Abu Dhabi next week.

Some 80 people detained during demonstrations will be freed, the government says.

Saracens go second in the Premiership table by winning at Leicester after England wing Jonny May is red-carded.

Bob Givens was behind the design of many of the 20th Century's most famous animated characters

At least 150 people are evacuated after being trapped for several hours in gondolas in Chamrousse.