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'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?

England midfielder David Batty vowed to have nothing to do with the football industry after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to ...

'Why Fletcher could be what Man Utd fans have been waiting for'

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why Manchester United's interim manager Darren Fletcher would be the perfect choice to take the job on a longer-term ...

Is a Welsh accent a help or a hindrance in The Traitors?

From hiding their jobs, to secret relationships and faking accents, many contestants have trialled strategies to gain people's trust.Διαβάστε ...

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found

The discoveries are extraordinarily rare, say the archaeologists who helped find them.Διαβάστε ...

Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.Διαβάστε ...

'Absolutely brilliant!' - Bethell brings up maiden Test century in style

Jacob Bethell smashes Beau Webster for four over deep mid-wicket to reach his first ever Test century, leaving England on 210-3 with a lead of 27 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in ...

Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.Διαβάστε ...

Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability

This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.Διαβάστε ...

Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictability

This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.Διαβάστε ...

Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela

President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.Διαβάστε ...

Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84

The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.Διαβάστε ...

Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say

A committee report says poor commercial decisions were made when the lease was signed.Διαβάστε ...

An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.Διαβάστε ...

'Boots on the ground' and 'one for the road'

Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday's papers.Διαβάστε ...

The Papers: 'Boots on the ground' and 'one for the road'

Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday's papers.Διαβάστε ...

Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50m barrels of oil to US

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be up and running in the country within 18 months.Διαβάστε ...

Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be up and running in the country within 18 months.Διαβάστε ...

More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues

The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.Διαβάστε ...

'An impossible task?' Ten-game winless run leaves West Ham facing drop

Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.Διαβάστε ...

'An impossible task?' Winless run leaves West Ham facing drop

Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.Διαβάστε ...