Britain's Chris Froome says the route for the 107th edition of the Tour de France is "brutal" as he aims for a record-equalling fifth title.

England number eight Billy Vunipola is making good progress as he targets a return from injury in the World Cup quarter-final against Australia.

The "football family and governments" need to "wage war on the racists", says the Uefa president after the abuse of England players by home fans in Bulgaria.

Moscow says it will not allow fighting between the two, amid Turkey's offensive in northern Syria.

The 100-point winning margins of yesteryear are gone, so are rugby union's lesser lights starting to challenge the Rugby World Cup's established powerhouses?

A 58-year-old man is arrested as it emerges a family spent nine years in a secret room at a Dutch farm.

A picture of three children wearing stocking caps has sparked conversations about inclusivity.

Google adds an astrophotography mode to its new phone, allowing it to take pictures of the Milky Way.

Firefighters fear that there are still people buried beneath the rubble in the city of Fortaleza.

The baby girl found buried alive in a clay pot is in a critical condition, her doctor tells the BBC.

The star reports to prison in California to begin a 14-day sentence following her fraud conviction.

Could Bulgaria's latest football racism scandal change how it deals with the problem?

Firefighters and aircraft are tackling a series of blazes amid hot weather and strong winds.

Hunter Biden says he made a mistake not predicting political fallout from his foreign dealings.

At least 5,000 firefighters from across France demanded better pay, pensions and working conditions.

Norwich striker Teemu Pukki scores twice to boost Finland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2020 with a comfortable victory over Armenia.

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering.

Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he loves the Philip Pullman books ahead of the TV series' launch.

Goalkeeper David de Gea is a doubt for Manchester United's Premier League game against Liverpool on Sunday after coming off injured on Spain duty.

The royal pair make a colourful entrance at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad.

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of a Euro 2020 spot rest on next month's final home game against Denmark after a 2-0 defeat in Switzerland.