The Olympic body says it has been told Chinese athletes will no longer wear badges seen as political.

Joe Choong wins gold in the men's modern pentathlon to seal an Olympic double for Great Britain after Kate French triumphed in the women's event.

Paris St-Germain are in talks with Lionel Messi's representatives about the Argentina forward joining the Ligue 1 club following his Barcelona exit.

Israel's Linoy Ashram caused a huge upset in the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final, becoming the first non-Russian champion since 1996.

A record-breaking bat - the size of a human thumb - is discovered in Russia after flying from London.

The USA win a fourth successive Olympic men's basketball title and hosts Japan celebrate a coveted baseball gold on the penultimate day of the Tokyo Games.

One regular visitor to Sherwood Forest says he finds it offensive seeing the nude walkers.

Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan wins the 10,000m to seal her second gold and third medal of the Tokyo Olympics.

India has now won seven medals at Tokyo - one gold, two silver and four bronze, its biggest Olympic haul ever.

The country's immigration services say he applied under a category for wealthy investors.

India claim their first ever Olympic gold in athletics as Neeraj Chopra wins the men's javelin at Tokyo 2020.

Brazil defend their Olympic men's football title following a dramatic extra-time victory over Spain.

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Chelsea are close to sealing a deal to re-sign striker Romelu Lukaku for about £97m from Inter Milan.

Rafael Benitez avoids a significant fan backlash but the new Everton manager endures a troubling afternoon as Manchester United easily win 4-0.

An elated Japanese side won the coveted Olympic baseball gold at Tokyo 2020 after beating the United States on Saturday.

Barry the beloved owl was hit by a maintenance vehicle in the park while searching for food.

The Great Boat of King Khufu is more than 4,500 years old, and was found virtually intact in 1954.

The officers stood by as Donald Trump's supporters stormed the government building, an inquiry says.

Joe Root strokes a century of the highest class to give England a glimmer of hope of beating India in a see-saw first Test at Trent Bridge.

The British and Irish Lions lose an agonisingly close series decider to South Africa as Morne Steyn's late penalty seals a 19-16 victory.