Kenya's Mary Keitany won the New York City Marathon for the fourth time in five years as Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa sealed the men's title.

The French poet, 24 and short of cash, wrote to his lover before trying and failing to kill himself.

England's Owen Farrell is clear to face New Zealand next week after avoiding any disciplinary action for his 84th minute tackle against South Africa.

Syed Najam Hassan made some bookshelves and filled them with novels from all around the world.

Kasper Schmeichel says he will never rid himself of the memory of the helicopter crash that killed Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

The England v Sri Lanka first Test could be the last international cricket match played at the iconic ground.

It's a year since movie mogul Harvey Weinstein checked himself into a sex addiction clinic - but does sex addiction really exist?

Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

African countries face mounting debts. But where is it coming from?

The Trump administration brings back sanctions on Iran, targeting banking, oil and shipping.

About 10,000 flames have been lit the Tower of London to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

Colombia's wax palms may look healthy but they are on the verge of extinction, scientists warn.

The DelFly is a flying robot inspired by how insects achieve flight.

In many countries, conservative groups have gained influence, bolstering right wing leaders.

Exports have almost tripled since 2013 as the fruit's global reputation as a healthy food fuels demand.

Works from 10 artists have been selected for a new exhibition about distorted self perception.

Healthcare is always ranked as a crucial issue by voters in these mid-terms - is the system really broken?

We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.

Fewer than half of voters turn out for most mid-term elections but don't blame it all on apathy.

There will no longer be limits on Commonwealth citizens joining up without living in the UK first.

In a speech in Shanghai, China's president also criticised "attacks" on the global free trade system.