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.

The rare deer was spotted in Michigan by a retired legislator turned amateur wildlife photographer.

Sebastian Vettel leads Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in an incident-packed second practice session at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Lionel Messi scores on his first Argentina appearance since July as they beat old rivals Brazil in Saudi Arabia.

Captain Dick Stevenson invented the alcoholic cocktail with a desiccated human toe floating in it.

The increasing unrest in Hong Kong is affecting businesses in one of the world's biggest commercial hubs.

Ayatollah Ali Sistani said the government was deluded if it believed it could avoid real reform.

Those killed in the central city of Sacaba are all said to be supporters of the former president.

Israel says it is investigating claims an airstrike killed eight members of one family in Gaza.

Warren Smith's house was among 250 that were lost in Australia's bushfires this month.

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