Raheem Sterling defends his Manchester City team-mate Bernardo Silva after accusations of racism relating to a tweet posted by the Portugal forward.

Real Madrid stay top of La Liga despite being held to a goalless draw by city rivals Atletico Madrid.

Fly-half Dan Biggar says Wales know their path to World Cup glory could rest on Sunday's crunch Pool D game against Australia.

Christian Coleman defends himself against criticism over three missed doping tests after his stunning win in the World Championships 100m final.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "tiny things".

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.

Albert Gilmour learned his father was an American GI based in Northern Ireland during World War Two.

The Borana people are not in any rush to name their newborn babies. Here's why.

For men, being tall is considered desirable, but one man has come to embrace his height - or lack of it.

The country star spills the beans on her third album and the celebrity who stole her backpack.

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

New US high school drama takes a dark look at the lives of privileged teens and ruthless ambition.

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.

Ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party comes top with 37% of votes, but will need a coalition partner.

The numbers being posted by Charles Leclerc speak of domination - and the Ferrari driver is doing it with a charming modesty, writes Andrew Benson.

Tash and Marie are making money by renting out old dresses to women in the area.

Boris Johnson defends his conduct after he was accused by MPs of dismissing their abuse fears as "humbug".

Former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas tells the story of some of his most-prized possessions, including his favourite late-night snacks and what it's like to meet Lionel Messi.

As China celebrates 70 years as a communist state, who has really won - and how much have some lost?