England all-rounder Ben Stokes is given permission by the ECB to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League this year.

Protests have continued despite the president's warning that violence will not be tolerated.

Thousands of people were evacuated by police after an Australian New Year's celebration went wrong.

Mark Lawrenson takes on Jimmy Dixon, of Mercury Prize-nominated Django Django, in the latest round of Premier League predictions.

Portuguese midfielder Adrien Silva signs for Leicester City, after missing out on August's transfer deadline by 14 seconds.

The new-year revellers built a sand island to put them in "international waters", according to locals.

Several others are missing after the vessel, whose passengers included children, sank near Borneo.

A witness describes seeing a "ball of fire" as the blaze at the multi-storey car park took hold.

Bournemouth come from behind twice to edge three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone by drawing with Brighton at the Amex.

People across Britain reported seeing a large greenish light streak across the sky on Sunday evening.

He met the Palestinian president over Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Nigeria's army claims a recent military operation has allowed 700 Boko Haram captives to escape.

Ahed Tamimi, 17, and her cousin were filmed in a confrontation with Israeli soldiers.

Liverpool make it 16 games unbeaten as Ragnar Klavan scores in injury time to secure a dramatic victory at Burnley.

President Hassan Rouhani says the violence "is nothing" as protests flare for a fifth day.

Darts legend Phil Taylor is playing his last World Championship after a record-breaking career – but how well do you know the ‘The Power’?

Coach Trevor Bayliss says England have the opportunity to experiment with their side in the final Ashes Test.

The US president accuses Pakistan of deceiving the US while receiving billions of dollars in aid.

Manchester United go second in the Premier League as goals from Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard see off Everton at Goodison Park.

Ulster come from 17-0 down at half-time to beat Munster who played the final 21 minutes with 14 men after Sam Arnold's red card.

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