Iran's deputy foreign minister tells the BBC that Iran is in close contact with Syria, Russia and Turkey to de-escalate tension.

Great Britain's Dave Ryding targets a medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics after finishing ninth in the slalom in Pyeongchang.

The grime star beats Ed Sheeran to two prizes, while pop singer Dua Lipa also wins a double.

Iran's deputy foreign minister dismisses warnings about its presence in Syria as "propaganda".

Lindsey Vonn fails to finish her final Olympic race as Switzerland's Michelle Gisin takes gold in the women's alpine combined.

A mother who lost two sons within five months pleads for teenagers to stop carrying knifes.

The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head.

Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky is stripped of his Pyeongchang 2018 bronze medal after being found guilty of doping.

Amnesty International says Donald Trump's policies could signal "a new era of human rights regression".

Meet the Lazio midfielder given a first-team break by Alex McLeish at Genk and the closest Serie A has to Paul Pogba.

The Canadian prime minister has been wearing traditional Indian attire at every possible opportunity.

Watch highlights of a thrilling ski halfpipe final as defending champion David Wise becomes the first man to complete four double corks.

USA win Winter Olympics gold in the women's ice hockey for the first time in 20 years as they beat Canada on penalties.

Nathan Hughes replaces the injured Sam Simmonds at number eight in England's only change to face Scotland on Saturday.

A woman successfully sues her parents for keeping her "lucky money" sparking widespread debate.

The path has become the butt of jokes by some local residents who have questioned its purpose.

Ander Herrera could have a "bad injury", says Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho after Wednesday's Champions League goalless draw at Sevilla.

A Florida shooting victim's father attacks Senator Marco Rubio over his position on gun control.

Kim Yong-Chol, a high-ranking official, is thought to have masterminded several attacks on South Korea.

Economic growth was a worse than expected 0.4% in the last three months of 2017, official figures say.

He is wanted for a serious attack on an England fan during Euro 2016 and may face 15 years in jail.