The IFA is hoping to persuade Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill to sign a new six-year contract.

Police officers have been hailed for their bravery following a car crash in Milwaukee.

Traffic cop Ranjeet Singh uses moonwalking and dance moves to manage traffic in Indore, India.

A giant straw goat built every year in Gavle has defied the usual vandals.

The Scottish Professional Football League has no plans to introduce goal-line technology, saying that the cost is prohibitive.

Unofficial results suggest that ex-football star George Weah is ahead of his rival Joseph Boakai.

The U2 frontman says there needs to be more outlets for 'young male anger' in music.

A UN official says the incidents on Tuesday showed "complete disregard for human life".

The United States had suspended processing papers in Turkey, amid a row over a consulate employee.

England batsman Alastair Cook believes he could have been dropped for the final Ashes Test had he not returned to form with his 244 not out.

The aircraft was unmanned at the time of the crash and no injuries were reported.

Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker are set to have a heavyweight unification fight in the spring after a deal is struck over how to split the proceeds.

Vanity Fair magazine said its suggestion that Hillary Clinton take up knitting "missed the mark".

Scientists brave hurricane-force winds on Mount Washington to make instant snow out of boiling water.

The footballers, wrestlers, athletes and other sports personalities who became politicians worldwide.

The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.

The election is expected to be a tight race, with immigration a key issue.

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency".

The agriculture minister led the prayers but critics said he should focus on practical solutions.

Doug Jones will be sworn in next month, despite a last-ditch lawsuit by his failed Republican rival.

Former Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan striker George Weah will be the next president of Liberia.