Former six-weight world champion Oscar de la Hoya withdraws from his comeback fight against Vitor Belfort after being hospitalised with Covid-19.

Europe lead the United States 3½-½ after Saturday's opening Solheim Cup foursomes in Ohio.

Rohit Sharma's imperious century gives India the edge over England after three days of a fascinating fourth Test at The Oval.

Both the Tigray rebels and Ethiopian military say they have inflicted thousands of casualties.

Clement Champoussin claims a stunning win in a dramatic penultimate stage at the Vuelta a Espana.

The US National Poison Data System reported 459 cases of Ivermectin exposure across the country in August.

John McGinn is aiming to help revive Scotland's World Cup finals bid as the midfielder returns from Covid-19 infection to face Moldova.

Memphis Depay scores twice as the Netherlands secure an important World Cup qualifying victory over Montenegro.

A cinema employee in New Zealand went viral on TikTok with his attempt to leave a voicemail recording.

The women say the Taliban used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the latest such protest.

Josh Warrington's rematch with Mauricio Lara ends in a technical draw after the Mexican suffered a huge cut above his left eye in the second round.

Novak Djokovic has to come from behind to beat Kei Nishikori to advance to the US Open fourth round and keep his bid for a calendar Grand Slam alive.

Britain's Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett says he is "here to take over" after a stunning first-round TKO win over Luigi Vendramini on his UFC debut.

The Supreme Court rules that presidents can serve two consecutive terms, a move attacked by critics.

Ireland's Katie Taylor remains undisputed world lightweight champion but is made to work by USA's Jennifer Han before winning on points.

Four champions share their glory and their pain from the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

LaTonya Myers spent nine months in jail because she couldn’t afford bail - now she's helping others facing the same challenge.

Prosecutors have put Hamid Nouri on trial over a 1988 massacre in Iran. This is how they did it.

Campaigners say it is important that Kenyan men join the battle to end female genital mutilation.

Patrick Cantlay takes a two-shot lead over Jon Rahm into the final round of the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship after posting a three-under 67 on day three.

People around the country tell the BBC they have lost basic freedoms and are struggling to survive.