Rhys Patchell will start at fly-half in Wales' final World Cup warm-up game, against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Jofra Archer drops Australia's key man Steve Smith on 65 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

The massive ice sheet covering Greenland may have melted by a record amount this year, scientists say.

A Ukrainian court releases a potentially key witness to the downing of the Malaysian airliner MH17.

Stuart Broad traps Travis Head lbw for 19 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

They are relatives of five Pakistani women thought killed after being filmed singing at a wedding.

For 75 years the French Senate has kept an embarrassing World War Two secret.

The cockerel ruffled the feathers of some of his neighbours on the French island of Oléron.

The Premier League has the largest number of nominations for the Fifa Fifpro Men's World11 for the first time in 10 years.

The latest attack highlights fears that US talks with the Taliban will not end the violence.

Australia's Matthew Wade plays an ill-judged shot to a Jack Leach delivery and is caught at mid-on by Joe Root on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Jo Johnson, younger brother of Boris Johnson, says he's "torn between family and national interest".

Two holes in the mighty predator's head may have helped it lose heat, according to scientists.

Serena Williams says she "has to do everything well" to win her US Open semi-final against Elina Svitolina.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says his critics do not know what they are talking about.

Australia's key man Steve Smith edges to Ben Stokes at slip on 118 but is given a reprieve when replays show that the delivery from Jack Leach is a front-foot no-ball.

Rosa Elena Bonilla, whose husband governed from 2010-2014, used funds for children to buy jewellery.

A DNA study rules out suggestions that "Nessie" is a prehistoric reptile or a shark.

The suspect posted photos online bragging about his wealth and posing with wads of cash.

French judges say there are not enough grounds to prosecute Air France and Airbus over the 2009 crash.

Six BBC Sport pundits predict who will win the Women's Super League and pick their top four.