Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig.

The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

It is understood a shipment of five million AstraZeneca doses to the UK has been held up by four weeks.

Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings.

After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.

AC Milan are preparing to face Manchester United in the second-leg of their Europa League Round-of-16 tie, but who is manager Stefano Pioli?

Bimini, Tayce, Lawrence and Ellie discuss the ways that being on the show has changed their lives.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 10 points in overtime as Milwaukee Bucks come back from a 19 point deficit to beat Philadelphia 76ers 109-105.

Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry joins Birmingham Phoenix for this summer's Hundred competition.

The inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place on the sport's fastest street circuit, claims Formula 1.

India is lagging behind in its vaccine target as demand falls.

Vanessa Bryant published the names of officers she says shared photos of the site of Bryant's death.

His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

Coach Wayne Pivac recalls lock Adam Beard in the only change to his side as Wales aim to complete the Six Nations Grand Slam against France.

England's Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade against Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match, making his first international start at outside centre since 2016.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is clearly impressing new boss Thomas Tuchel after his man-of-the match performance in the Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid.

England boss Gareth Southgate recalls Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones to his squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers later this month.

Photos of Goodwill Zwelithini's funeral - an insight into how a powerful South African monarch is mourned.

Mercedes say they expect to start the new Formula 1 season next weekend with a slower car than Red Bull.

Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey.

Regulators give reassurance and advice on rare blood clot symptoms, such as headache lasting days.