The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year.

The Buffalo Bills become the fifth team to book a place in the NFL play-offs after clinching their first division title since 1995.

Dan Christian hits the second-fastest half-century in Big Bash history to propel Sydney Sixers to a 38-run victory over Adelaide Strikers.

France, Germany and Ireland are among those suspending flights from the UK from midnight.

Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days.

Danny Welbeck's Brighton equaliser denies Sheffield United a first league win of the season, with Blades manager Chris Wilder frustrated by midfielder John Lundstram's sending off.

Rafael Leao scores the fastest goal in Serie A history, after just six seconds, as table-topping AC Milan win at Sassuolo.

Leicester City climb to second in the Premier League as they beat top-four rivals Tottenham to move four points behind leaders Liverpool.

François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital.

Celtic beat Hearts on penalties to lift the Scottish Cup for a 40th time and complete a historic quadruple treble of domestic trophies.

Three of the women are under investigation for allegedly belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group.

All those who died in the Addis Ababa blast were homeless, police say, and five others were wounded.

Manchester United climb to third in the Premier League with a thumping victory over Leeds at Old Trafford.

The event was described as "shambolic" and but organisers say improvements have been made.

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?

Large crowds were filmed at the London station hours before tier-four restrictions came into force.

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.

Sam Allardyce's reign as West Bromwich Albion manager gets off to a miserable start as Aston Villa outclass the 10-man Baggies.

France will stop lorries arriving from the UK for 48 hours amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.

Jurgen Klopp is named Coach of the Year and Liverpool Team of the Year at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year show.

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is voted Sports Personality of the Year 2020.