The form of off-spinner Moeen Ali is a "real issue" for England, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

Germany's foreign minister says Turkey and Ukraine could benefit from a "smart" EU deal with the UK.

Championship side Middlesbrough appoint former West Brom manager Tony Pulis as boss, replacing Garry Monk.

It is the biggest series of hangings since 2015 in Egypt, which is battling an insurgency.

Laura Plummer is jailed for three years after being accused of smuggling 300 painkiller tablets into Egypt.

Saudi Arabia denied visas to Israeli players, and a Ukrainian world champion is boycotting the event.

Harry Kane grabs another hat-trick and breaks the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year as Tottenham thrash Southampton.

James Forrest and Leigh Griffiths score as Celtic beat Dundee to increase their Scottish Premiership lead.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny called for a boycott of the election after he was barred from competing.

The ex-leader thanked the Peruvian president for pardoning him, a move which triggered protests.

Footage from state TV shows a power grid tower brought down in Hubei Province.

Two foreign journalists, their interpreter and driver were arrested after filming with a drone.

The 6-4 favourite Might Bite works hard to hold on for victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.

Cardiff Blues earn a nervy Pro14 league double over the Dragons as they hold on in the Rodney Parade rain.

Is China encouraging its students in Australia to complain about how the country is portrayed by tutors?

Snow storms sweep states from Midwest to Northeast, breaking snowfall records in some parts.

Footage captures the Christmas Day scene over Lake Superior, US.

Jesse Lingard's stoppage-time strike denies Burnley a famous win at Old Trafford but Manchester United's fading title hopes suffer another blow.

Peru's Manuel Burga was one of about 40 football officials charged in the US over corruption.

Noor Mohammad Tantray was a commander in the militant Jaish-e-Mohammad separatist group.

Bournemouth salvage a point against West Ham after a controversial late equaliser denies David Moyes' side a rare win.