At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern ...

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian ...

The England and Wales Cricket Board investigates an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus ...

Watch live, follow updates and join the conversation as Scotland hold their first pre-World Cup media conference at their ...

Iraqi fan Abdulla Adnan has been unable to get a visa to travel to the US to see his country play When Iraq's football team ...

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup with a groin injury. Timber, 24, came on shortly after the hour mark ...

A baby was left at the "mercy" of his abusive adoptive parents and paid with his life, a court heard. Preston Davey, aged 13 ...

The Israel Defense Forces says it has intercepted a wave of strikes and sirens have been sounded in "several areas across the ...

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting ...

Surrey claim three wickets in the 24.4 overs possible on a rain-affected day two of their County Championship match against ...

Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry ...