The human rights lawyer says she is "dismayed" by the UK being prepared to break international law.

Novak Djokovic battles past compatriot Filip Krajinovic and Rafa Nadal also wins through to the last eight of the Italian Open.

The move by a top dissident comes as UN officials deplore rights abuses in Belarus.

Bryson DeChambeau moves to within two shots of US Open leader Justin Thomas as the early starters faced tough conditions on day two.

Boris Johnson says he doesn't want another lockdown - but national measures may need to be tightened.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is named NBA Most Valuable Player for the second successive season.

New restrictions in the Spanish capital come as Europe braces itself for a second wave of infections.

Who plays for who? Who are the favourites? Who should I look out for? Find out in our 2020 IPL preview.

The forest fires have had a devastating impact on the wildlife of the world's largest wetland.

The CDC caused controversy in August by saying that anyone without symptoms should not be tested.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fears Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of the Premier League season.

Manchester United close in on full-back, relief at Real Madrid, Chelsea face new demands over goalkeeper move, plus more.

The actor's lawyer dismisses the charges as politically motivated at a court hearing in Los Angeles.

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazer to women of all stripes.

The justice, an iconic champion of women's rights, dies at 87 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

Matthew Shifrin took up the sport almost a year ago - with the help of a friend and a childhood toy.

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

Battling Bowser, protecting Peach, what makes Mario magical as he celebrates 35 years?

In 1963, four young black girls were killed in a racist bomb attack at a church in Alabama.

How big does a protest need to be to topple a political leader? One estimate says 3.5% of the population will nearly always succeed.