Formula 1's governing body the FIA confirms the calendar for the longest season in history next year.

The Lord of the Rings actor says he "would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone".

People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.

French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19 after meeting other leaders recently.

Manchester United's Edinson Cavani is charged by the FA for a social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts.

Sweden has been criticised for its more relaxed approach to handling the pandemic.

Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir says he has had "shabby treatment" from the Pakistan management.

The man depicted in the Hollywood film is in prison in Rwanda awaiting trial on terrorism charges.

The body must be conserved, a judge rules, as a woman claims the football legend may be her father.

Russia's president scorns a report alleging that agents poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Captain Virat Kohli is run out for 74 as India lose three late wickets on the first day of the opening Test against Australia.

On the anniversary of the Arab Spring, the BBC looks at defining moments of the movement.

General Mark Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, met negotiators in Doha, the military said.

Permanent concussion substitutions could come into effect in the Premier League from January.

Russia's ban from all major sporting events after a doping scandal is cut to two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings.

Footage purportedly shows jihadists guarding the boys, who are coaxed into making demands.

The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.

Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel faces accusations of rape and human trafficking, French media say.

Major League Baseball officially recognises the separate leagues of black players between 1920 and 1948, saying the move was "long overdue".

The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules.