The singer is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.

Western countries are racing to evacuate their citizens and Afghans following the Taliban takeover.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Real Madrid and Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard on a permanent transfer.

Forward Michy Batshuayi joins Turkish side Besiktas on loan until the end of the season after extending his contract with Chelsea until 2023.

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits their "feelgood factor disappeared" following defeat at Pacos de Ferreira.

Defending US Open champion Dominic Thiem will miss this year's tournament and the rest of the 2021 season with a wrist injury.

The UAE says it has welcomed the president and his family on humanitarian grounds.

Yorkshire batsman Dawid Malan recalled to the England squad for the third Test against India, with Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley both dropped from the 15-man squad.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board expects the incoming Taliban authorities to block plans to create a national women's team.

Romelu Lukaku says he has matured as a player as he prepares for his Chelsea return against Arsenal on Sunday.

Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge.

London Spirit beat Welsh Fire in the final group game of the women's Hundred in Cardiff, but miss out on reaching the latter stages of the competition.

Norway's Olympic champion hurdler Karsten Warholm believes carbon-technology shoes are hurting credibility of athletes.

Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.

Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli arrives at Juventus to undergo a medical ahead of signing for the Serie A club.

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.

The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports from the heart of Kabul during the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan.

It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says.

Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock says he has considered quitting social media over racist abuse he receives on a daily basis.

Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been left out of the squad to face West Bromwich Albion, amid interest from Arsenal.

The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far.