Abhinandan Varthaman's release is part of efforts by both countries to calm tensions over Kashmir.

Tens of thousands protest as ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeks a fifth term in office.

Graphic footage shows Austrian cross-country skiier Max Hauke giving himself a blood transfusion.

High winds and a sandstorm lead to play being suspended on day two of the European Tour event in Oman.

Marouane Fellaini scores the winning goal on his debut in the Chinese Super League for new club Shandong Luneng, in a 1-0 victory against Beijing Renhe.

Brendan Rodgers has insisted Leicester City "would not have waited" and he did not have the option to wait until summer to leave Celtic.

Joe Biden clarifies his remarks calling his successor Mike Pence "decent" amid LGBT criticism online.

Pacific Island nations are considering a boycott of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in protest at plans to revamp the international Test calendar.

The world's top-ranked bridge player Geir Helgemo is suspended for a year after testing positive for two banned substances.

Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is braced for his "toughest battle yet" following Ferrari's performance in pre-season testing.

Antonio Valencia is set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season after the Old Trafford club opted not to trigger a contract extension.

William Chandler flew with an airline for more than 20 years before his credentials were exposed.

US-backed forces say they have started their final assault on the last area under IS control in Syria.

Canada begins the process to extradite Meng Wanzhou to the US, but a court has the final decision.

Roger Federer will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Dubai Duty Free Championships final where a win will secure a 100th ATP singles title.

Wade Robson tells the BBC of sexual abuse that he claims he was subjected to by singer Michel Jackson.

A request has been submitted to extradite the Briton, convicted of the manslaughter of Charlotte Brown.

Talent agency APA says she passed away in Los Angeles due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

Why tens of thousands of people are protesting against the ailing 81-year-old president.

The humble ground-beef patty is now ammunition in a US cultural food fight over climate change.

Four former NFL pros had a competitive itch to scratch and a dream of competing at the Olympics - so they have taken up curling.