Ollie Pope strikes 81 and Chris Woakes 50 but England's fourth Test against India remains tantalisingly poised after a see-saw second day at The Kia Oval.

Naomi Osaka's US Open title defence is over as she falls in the third round to a stunning performance by Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez.

The country will be the first to recognise the crypto-currency as legal tender from September 7.

Jacob Chansley had been indicted on six counts for his role in the pro-Trump siege at the US Capitol.

The Twilight star "will be instantly and justifiably awards-tipped" for Spencer, some critics say.

Third jabs given as part of a booster programme are beginning to dampen the latest Covid surge.

Residents and experts fear the storm's damage will go beyond destruction from floods and winds.

Christine Mboma produces a powerful late surge to edge out Shericka Jackson in a star-studded women's 200m race at the Brussels Diamond League.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claims a fifth set tie-break to stun third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling third round tie at the US Open.

Former wide receiver David Patten, who helped the New England Patriots start their NFL dynasty, died on Thursday aged 47.

Conditions in the Afghan region are said to be difficult as the Taliban battle resistance fighters.

European rookie Leona Maguire says there is "no pressure" in facing the US "golden pairing" of Nelly Korda and Jessica Korda in Saturday's opening Solheim Cup foursomes.

Some Western powers hope that Pakistan could play a role as a mediator with the new Taliban government.

Australia is racing to vaccinate its population ahead of a huge shift in its pandemic strategy.

A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open.

The upcoming Games are already proving controversial with calls for a boycott growing.

In some countries, the Covid-19 vaccine can be given to all teenagers over the age of 12 but not all are allowed.

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

New tactics are being used in the fight against jihadists as Chad and France reduce their military roles.

Beijing's crackdown on cryptocurrency sends bitcoin entrepreneurs moving to the wild wild west.

How a start-up in Kenya is changing the way people cook.