Scientists say rising temperatures are having a big influence on the scale and frequency of extreme weather events.

China's triple Olympic champion Sun Yang tells an appeal hearing that he missed a doping test because testers failed to prove their identity.

The decision comes after Poland's prime minister complained of "inaccurate" maps of Nazi death camps.

Film critics give their verdicts on the Frozen sequel ahead of its cinema release.

Hong Kong's Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng was surrounded by protesters in London.

Boris Johnson answered questions from the public in a special BBC programme.

Visa hassles made another AI conference move to Ethiopia, rather than deal with Canadian officials.

Manchester City fail in an initial bid to have the Court of Arbitration for Sport halt Uefa's investigation into a possible breach of Financial Fair Play rules.

Gareth Bale says he is "more excited" playing for Wales than Real Madrid and dismisses criticism from the Spanish media.

The ban will hit 181 apps but anyone already using a vaping program will be able to continue using it.

The government says leaf blowers are "fatal to insects", which are in dramatic decline in Germany.

Alexander Albon brings a wet first practice session at the Brazilian Grand Prix to a premature end with a crash.

Dr Richard Freeman was subjected to "constant attrition" from former British Cycling performance director Shane Sutton, the medic's tribunal hears.

Britain's Gavin Drysdale and Kayleigh Haggo win gold in the race running as the event makes its debut at the World Para-Athletics Championships.

Marie Yovanovitch responds to President Trump's tweeted attacks while she testifies to Congress.

Some of Britain's top athletes are threatening to sue the British Olympic Association (BOA) over "ridiculous and unfair" sponsorship regulations.

The president criticised the former US envoy to Ukraine in the middle of her impeachment testimony.

The former adviser to President Donald Trump is convicted on charges stemming from Russia inquiry.

Rafael Nadal misses out on a place in the ATP Finals last four as defending champion Alexander Zverev claims the last semi-final spot.

Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett has been "suspended indefinitely" by the NFL after hitting Mason Rudolph with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback's own helmet.

Finland's men will play in a major tournament for the first time in their history as victory over Liechtenstein secures qualification for Euro 2020.