England centre Manu Tuilagi makes his first Six Nations start since 2013 in the team to face defending champions Ireland on Saturday.

Men on hunger strike are force-fed via nasal tubes after a US judge approves the move.

Thousands skip school to join a march demanding tougher action against climate change.

Temperatures have plunged to -30C (-22F) and below in parts of North America.

Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion.

The sea of muddy sludge released by a dam that burst in Brazil devastated tiny Córrego do Feijão.

Glasgow centre Sam Johnson will make his Scotland debut in their Six Nations opener against Italy, with Gary Graham and Jake Kerr on the bench.

Forward Anthony Martial signs a new contract at Manchester United until June 2024.

Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species.

Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre.

Newcastle United break their transfer record to sign Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United for £20m

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed US cities and transportation.

Robbie Henshaw switches from his usual midfield role to full-back for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against England.

Some 100 elephant seals make the California beach their home after it was sealed off to humans.

Dr Stewart Adams, who got a clear head to deliver a speech after taking the drug he helped find, dies aged 95.

As a deadly Arctic cold sweeps North America, we look at the risks of a deep freeze.

New York Governor Cuomo calls allegations four girls, 12, were searched for drugs "disturbing".

Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say.

The UK, Germany and France create a payment system to allow trade with Iran without breaching US sanctions.

Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson claims she crashed into him and broke ribs and caused a brain injury.

Sir Graham Brady tells the BBC he would accept a short delay to Brexit day if a deal was in place.