Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool's 6-0 win over Newcastle is a "great victory" after what has been a difficult week.

A man is charged in the US state of Mississippi in connection with sending letters containing the poison ricin to President Barack Obama and others.

Liverpool start life without the suspended Luis Suarez with an emphatic victory against relegation-threatened Newcastle.

A plane has crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing four military personnel, the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) says.

Clermont Auvergne reach their maiden Heineken Cup final as they survive a late assault by former champions Munster.

Armed drone aircraft have been operated remotely from Britain for the first time, the MoD confirms.

Emmerson Boyce's late own goal robs Wigan of a much-needed win over Spurs and leaves their survival hopes in doubt.

Team Sky's Chris Froome extends his lead in the Tour de Romandie after finishing second in the penultimate stage.

Leinster will return to the RDS for a Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais after thrashing defending champions Biarritz.

Canada says it is appalled that Sri Lanka will host a Commonwealth meeting this year, given its "failures" on human rights and governance.

The Dubai police force has added a Ferrari FF to it's fleet, following the recent addition of a luxury Chevrolet and Lamborghini.

The Duke of Edinburgh has presented a regimental flag to 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment during a brief visit to Canada.

Two owners of garment factories in the building that collapsed in Bangladesh are arrested, as 24 more people are rescued from the rubble.

Rio's vast Maracana stadium reopens after refurbishment

An adviser to the PM defends an interview in which he said Eton's "ethos" of public service was why so many former pupils were in top positions in government.

Manchester City's first game since losing the league title to Manchester United ends with a tough win over West Ham.