American fans are waiting in Sandringham for the arrival of Meghan Markle and the Royal Family.

Surrey pace bowler Tom Curran will make his England Test debut against Australia on Boxing Day., replacing the injured Craig Overton.

Kulbushan Jadhav is facing a death sentence for spying in Pakistan - a charge that India denies.

NBA players tell BBC Sport about their favourite Christmas gifts, and describe what it's like to play matches on Christmas Day.

Australia coach Darren Lehmann confirms his plans to step down from the role after the 2019 Ashes series in England.

Crowds gather to watch the Royal Family arrive at the Christmas church service in Sandringham.

Storm Tembin killed at least 240 people when it battered the Philippines on its way to Vietnam.

Saving up for 17 years, better than Brentford FC, and leaving the honeymoon early - the stories of England's travelling fans.

Mark Lawrenson takes on The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins in the latest round of Premier League matches.

The pontiff spoke of growing tensions, after President Trump recognised the city as Israel's capital.

The pop superstar's Oxfordshire neighbours remember the singer's impact on their lives.

It ploughed into a subway entrance, leaving at least four people dead, Russian media say.

Emergency services take 150 people off broken down lift in French Alps resort of Chamrousse.

Thousands of people choose to immerse themselves in icy waters over the festive season.

New research shines light on the quest by Qin Shi Huang, who created the terracotta army.

Alexei Navalny urges supporters to boycott the March vote after officials said he was ineligible.

Images of the festivities including ever-popular dips in rivers and lakes.

Fears women would commit attacks were reportedly behind a ban on female Tunisians flying to the UAE.

Heather Menzies-Urich's son Ryan said she was diagnosed with brain cancer four weeks ago.

Vitaly Mutko, who has stood down temporarily, was banned from the Olympics for life over doping.

Canada says it will continue to work to apply pressure on "the anti-democratic Maduro regime".