Morning listeners to a major station reportedly heard a recruitment song for so-called Islamic State.

GB duo Toby Olubi and Brad Hall crash out of the two-man bobsleigh World Cup event in Lake Placid in spectacular fashion.

Italy are in real danger of missing out on a first World Cup since 1958 after losing to Sweden in the play-off first leg.

Michael Flynn's lawyer strongly rejects reports that he was promised millions of dollars by Turkey.

Britain's reigning World and European champion Katie Archibald takes silver in the omnium at the Track Cycling World Cup in Manchester.

England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland will take the measure of the southern hemisphere's finest in the autumn Tests.

Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud score for France as Wales are beaten in a Paris friendly, but the match offered hope for the visitors.

US goalkeeper Hope Solo accuses former Fifa president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment at the 2013 Ballon d'Or awards.

Sean Sykes Jnr, 24, was being interviewed when his flatulence became problematic for detectives.

President Trump asked Japan's carmakers to make them in the US. How much are they already doing?

Did you know that Sudan has almost twice as many pyramids as Egypt?

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

One of the world's best female fighters is also a self-confessed "dork" who likes making costumes.

Illinois passes a law to force students to learn joined-up writing - but what are the benefits?

How does Jacinda Ardern the youngest PM measure up against Trump, Putin and Abe?

How AI is starting to serve the dating industry.

A North Korean father records a video message telling China his wife and young son face prison or death.

A group of politicians disrupts Friday prayers by Muslims who say they have nowhere else to worship.

Tensions have recently soared between the two Middle East heavyweights.

Tessa Brennaman says Devin Kelley abused her and threatened to kill her over a speeding ticket.

Leaders from 11 Asia-Pacific nations are working towards a deal after the US pulled out.