Office for National Statistics analysis shows how countries compared in the first six months of the year

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he intends to be in Formula 1 for “at least another three years”.

England ease to a six-wicket victory over Ireland with 22 overs to spare on their return to one-day internationals at the Ageas Bowl.

It is the second country after Spain to be removed and passengers from there must isolate for 14 days.

Top Republicans reject the US president's suggestion that November's vote be put back.

Fulham withstand a Cardiff fightback to reach the Championship play-off final despite losing the second leg at Craven Cottage.

Apple and Amazon saw sales surge during lockdown, while the number of Facebook users jumped.

Millions face new lockdown rules prohibiting separate households from meeting each other at their homes.

Newcastle United fans say they are "confused and heartbroken" following the collapse of the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover.

Raul Jimenez on his way to Manchester United, Gareth Bale staying at Real Madrid, Chelsea move for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, plus more.

Michael Flynn was the highest ranking official brought down by the 2016 Russian meddling probe.

The former US president was delivering the eulogy at civil rights leader John Lewis's funeral.

Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student also end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history.

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.