Number of worldwide death sentences on the rise but executions drop - Amnesty International

The number of times the death penalty was carried out worldwide fell in 2014 compared to the previous year, according to Amnesty International. In…













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L.A. firefighters battle blaze in Apple Valley

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Apple Vally which lies about 140 km east of Los Angeles . Mandatory evacuations were ordered in the area…













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Deadly floods wreak havoc in Chile

At least 23 people have been killed and around 50 are missing from deadly floods in Chile. The rains, which started on Tuesday, were the worst in 80…













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Ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari wins Nigeria presidential poll

Three decades after seizing power in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari has became the first Nigerian to oust a president through the ballot box.…





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Hurricane force winds batter Europe

Hurricane force winds have battered parts of northern Europe leaving at least five people dead in weather related incidents. In Germany two forestry…





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Midnight deadline comes and goes but there is still hope of a nuclear deal with Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a deal curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions has been reached. The Russian minister left the Swiss hotel in…













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Turkish prosecutor and two gunmen die in hostage crisis

An Istanbul prosecutor and two gunmen who took him hostage have been killed in a shootout with Turkish security forces. Earlier two members of a…













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Dutch royals have painting looted by Nazis, inquiry reveals

The Dutch royal family has found out that one of its paintings was looted by Nazis, during Germany's occupation of the Netherlands in World War Two.…













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Spanish police arrest alleged would-be jihadi brothers

Spanish police have arrested four members of a family, including twin teenage boys who were allegedly about to travel to Syria to become jihadi…













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Gareth Bale smashes the NBA half-court challenge

The Real Madrid star hit an impressive three out of five half-court shots



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Abandonments must stop - Infantino

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Townsend takes swipe at TV pundit Merson

After scoring the equaliser in England's 1-1 draw with Italy, Andros Townsend hit back at comments made by TV pundit Paul Merson.



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Plane issue grounds England squad

England will remain in Turin for an extra night due to a problem with the team plane.



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Friendly : Netherlands 2 - 0 Spain

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Video - Hosts ease pressure on Hiddink

Netherlands put their Euro 2016 qualifying woes behind them to inflict a 2-0 defeat over European champions Spain in a friendly on Tuesday.



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Townsend leveller rescues draw

After Graziano Pelle headed Italy in front, Andros Townsend's stunning strike earned England a 1-1 draw in Turin on Tuesday.



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Sako spot-kick denies Black Stars

Ghana had much the better of Wednesday's friendly in Paris, but Bakary Sako's penalty ensured Mali secured a 1-1 draw.



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Luxembourg 1 Turkey 2: Calhanoglu stakes claim with late winner

A late Hakan Calhanoglu winner prevented an embarrassing draw with minnows Luxembourg on Tuesday, as Turkey emerged slender 2-1 winners.



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Durant set for six months out after surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant has been given a of six months timeframe to recover from surgery on a broken foot.



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Jameis Winston shines at pro day, announces draft plans

Quarterback Jameis Winston made 102 throws at his pro day in front of dozens of scouts from around the NFL.



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