Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.

The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr describes Stephen Curry as "just amazing to watch" as he extends his scoring streak.

Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.

Everton criticise the "preposterous arrogance" of clubs in the European Super League and accuse the Premier League teams of betraying fans.

A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

Ryan Mason will remain as Tottenham Hotspur's interim head coach for the rest of the season after Jose Mourinho's sacking.

Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term.

The World Food Programme aims to feed 1.5m children by the end of 2023 to combat growing malnutrition.

Scientists found remains of the sauropod in rocks from what is today the Atacama desert.

Police issue an international warrant after a little French girl is abducted and rescued.

Zane Michael Floyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of four people in Nevada in 1999.

Mayur Shelke sprang into action when a six-year-old boy fell on to the tracks.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he and his players were not involved with the club's decision to join the European Super League.

The pop star says he will not sue, despite the "hatred" shown towards him in a recent episode.

Eddie Jones is backed to continue as England head coach after a review into the team's disappointing fifth-place finish in the Six Nations.

The EU's drugs regulator says the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine still outweigh the risks.

Human rights experts urge the UAE to provide "evidence" the daughter of Dubai's ruler is still alive.

Killed by rebels, the Chadian president's three decades in power were defined by battles.

Judges, police officers and teachers in Quebec will be barred from wearing religious symbols at work.

Jack Lisowski survives a huge scare to win a gripping final-frame decider with Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship.