
Rio Olympics 2016: Boxer arrested after attempted sexual assault
Namibia’s flag bearer, boxer Jonas Junius, has been arrested for the attempted sexual attack of a housekeeper in the Olympic Village. Police say...

Rio Paralympics 2016: Russia suspended
Russia has been banned from the Rio 2016 Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee on Monday has gone where the International Olympic Committee would...

Sri Lanka edge Australia after late wicket in Galle
Australia is two for 54 heading into day two of the second test against Sri Lanka in Galle. A five wicket haul from...

New record low interest rate in UK
The Bank of England has cut benchmark interest rates to a new record low of 0.25 percent, the lowest in the bank’s 322-year...

Florida’s Pinky the Flamingo euthanised after park visitor attack
Pinky the Flamingo – one of the biggest draws at a Florida theme park – has been put down after a visitor...

Thousands farewell murdered French priest
Thousands of mourners have packed into Rouen cathedral in northern France to farewell murdered priest Father Jacques Hamel. The 85 year old...

That’s not a celebration… this is a celebration
When Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo has placed second in the German Grand Prix behind British driver Lewis Hamilton, he celebrated as only an...

Only 10 matches finished at rain-hit French Open
Nick Kyrgios and Petra Kvitova were the most high-profile winners on day one.

Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barca break record
The Argentina star on form - again - as the La Liga leaders win well.

‘Human error’ caused German crash
Signalling worker charged with negligence following train accident that killed 11.
