Ukrainian sources say Russia has threatened their forces in Crimea with a military assault if they do not surrender - claims which Moscow denies.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is charged by the FA with improper conduct after headbutting Hull midfielder David Meyler.

Rebekah Brooks arranged a meeting with Downing Street communications director Andy Coulson to warn him of new phone-hacking evidence, a court hears.

A man accused of organising the murder of his wife on their honeymoon loses his latest appeal against extradition.

All mountaineers and their support teams going to Mount Everest must bring back at least 8kg (17lb) of rubbish on their descent, Nepal's government says.

Cardiff Blues director of rugby Phil Davies leaves the Welsh region after their recent run of poor results.

Mervyn Westfield, jailed for spot-fixing in 2012, is on the verge of resuming his cricket career in Essex

Terminally ill Bristol City fan Mark Saunders gives the players a pre-match speech before their win over Gillingham.