For 75 years the French Senate has kept an embarrassing World War Two secret.

The cockerel ruffled the feathers of some of his neighbours on the French island of Oléron.

The Premier League has the largest number of nominations for the Fifa Fifpro Men's World11 for the first time in 10 years.

The latest attack highlights fears that US talks with the Taliban will not end the violence.

Australia's Matthew Wade plays an ill-judged shot to a Jack Leach delivery and is caught at mid-on by Joe Root on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Jo Johnson, younger brother of Boris Johnson, says he's "torn between family and national interest".

Two holes in the mighty predator's head may have helped it lose heat, according to scientists.

Serena Williams says she "has to do everything well" to win her US Open semi-final against Elina Svitolina.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says his critics do not know what they are talking about.

Australia's key man Steve Smith edges to Ben Stokes at slip on 118 but is given a reprieve when replays show that the delivery from Jack Leach is a front-foot no-ball.

Rosa Elena Bonilla, whose husband governed from 2010-2014, used funds for children to buy jewellery.

A DNA study rules out suggestions that "Nessie" is a prehistoric reptile or a shark.

The suspect posted photos online bragging about his wealth and posing with wads of cash.

French judges say there are not enough grounds to prosecute Air France and Airbus over the 2009 crash.

Six BBC Sport pundits predict who will win the Women's Super League and pick their top four.

Catherine Sweatt-Mueller was killed while on holiday on an island on the Canada-US border.

South Africa says its diplomatic staff in Nigeria have received threats of reprisal attacks.

For all the sadness of Anthoine Hubert's death last Saturday, Daniel Ricciardo actually felt some release by racing just 24 hours later.

President Erdogan demands international help to create a refugee "safe zone" in northern Syria.

Watch the moment Australia's Steve Smith brings up a brilliant 200 in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

England finally remove Australia's Steve Smith for 211 after he reverse-sweeps Joe Root straight to Joe Denly at backward point in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.