Britain's Dina Asher-Smith beat Olympic champion Elaine Thompson and world champion Dafne Schippers to claim victory in the Diamond League 200m.

Ewold Horn's Abu Sayyaf kidnappers shot him as he tried to flee a firefight with soldiers.

The UN's special rapporteur on torture says the Wikileaks founder is not fit to stand trial.

The coalition's figure on deaths in Syria and Iraq may actually be much higher, activists say.

Police were locked in a three-hour standoff with a gunman who was holding two women captive.

West Indies produce a blistering bowling display to crush Pakistan by seven wickets and begin their World Cup campaign with an emphatic victory at Trent Bridge.

Chris Gayle breaks the record for most World Cup sixes as he smashes back-to-back maximums against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Saracens retain their Premiership title after coming from behind to beat Exeter Chiefs in a breathtaking final at Twickenham.

Erysipelas, bougainvillea, aiguillette - just some of the challenging words in a dramatic final.

Police say the man sent money to fighters in Syria via the "hawala" informal money transfer system.

Despite being polar opposites, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz team up against lobbying.

Why we should be cautious about reports that North Korea has executed its key envoy Kim Hyok-chol.

Neil Lennon wants to deliver "a fourth treble" at Celtic after being confirmed as the club's permanent boss on a 12-month rolling contract.

New GDP figures, released a day after PM Modi began his second term, show an economic slowdown.

The Mexican leader hits back after President Trump vowed tariffs until illegal migration was curbed.

The lawyer for some of the victims says police had "opportunities galore" to foil the plot in advance.

West Indies' pace attack proves too hot to handle for Pakistan who are bowled out for just 105 in their opening Cricket World Cup game.

A judge frees the combat veteran after prosecutors acknowledged tracking the defence team's emails.

South Korea vows to continue the hunt for survivors as rescuers struggle in the fast-flowing waters.

Australia coach Justin Langer asks fans not to boo Steve Smith and David Warner during the World Cup before their opener against Afghanistan.

The British retail tycoon denies four counts of misdemeanour assault against a fitness instructor.