New research analysed recordings of a duck called Ripper who appeared to be speaking English.

The all-male cabinet includes figures linked to attacks on US forces and a leader wanted by the FBI.

Security forces have falsely claimed that suspects are dying in shoot-outs, Human Rights Watch says.

With his approval rating at a low, Brazil's leader strikes a defiant note on independence day.

Fifa says disciplinary proceedings have been launched against Brazil and Argentina after the events that saw their World Cup qualifier abandoned.

The six Premier League clubs who refused to release players for Brazil's World Cup qualifiers "need to be told" in the next 24 hours if they are suspended for matches this weekend.

Health authorities admit the woman was mistakenly switched with another baby at a hospital in 2002.

Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill despite Democrats' efforts to block it.

A 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan moves Portugal to the top of Group A - but automatic World Cup qualification remains in the balance.

Daniil Medvedev ends qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp's battling run to reach the US Open semi-finals and keep his bid for a maiden Grand Slam trophy alive.

England forward Jesse Lingard rejects a contract offer from Manchester United.

In return, the new regime must provide conditions for the UN to work in Afghanistan, secretary general tells BBC.

Antoine Griezmann scores twice as France beat Finland in their 2022 World Cup qualifier to get back to winning ways.

The Supreme Court rules that prosecuting women for terminating pregnancies is unconstitutional.

The 1987 recording appears to show Ripper the Australian musk duck saying: "You bloody fool".

Teenager Leylah Fernandez produces another fearless performance to beat Elina Svitolina and set up a US Open semi-final with Aryna Sabalenka.

Scotland's World Cup qualifying visit to Austria is a "must-not-lose game, rather than must-win", according to midfielder Callum McGregor.

Francine Niyonsaba says she keeps competing after her enforced switch to longer distances to "make sport a better place and inspire others".

Aston Villa player Anita Asante says she worries whether players will be able to ‘manage’ potential online abuse.

On 11 September, 2001, nearly 500,000 people were evacuated by boat from southern Manhattan.

As Canadians prepare to head back to the polls, here are some key moments since the last election.