The nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are headlined by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, while there is a raft of British interest.
Samuel Umtiti is edging closer to making a return to action but the Barcelona star will remain on the sidelines for the Copa del Rey clash Espanyol.
The Bornean orangutan, which is one of man's closest living relatives, is under threat from deforestation and poaching.
Atonement actor prefers historic drama because women are treated better in period features and the characters are more inspirational.
A Chinese college included an unusual question on its final exams - asking students whether they could identify their teacher.
Tory Brexiteer Desmond Swayne appeared to fall asleep in the House of Commons while his colleague, the staunch Remainer Ken Clarke, was speaking.
Microscopic materials created on atomic scale being used in increasing number of manufacturing processes.
According to reports, Arsenal have offered long-serving midfielder Jack Wilshere a contract extension that could see him take a pay cut.
Cameron Jerome and Steven Naismith are expected to depart Norwich in the January transfer window, leaving the Canaries short in attacking areas.
Post comes after Ferdinand shared a sweet post about his girlfriend Kate Wright, but his timekeeping is similarly off.
Laura Plummer's family told media that they worried about the Briton jailed in Egypt as she struggles with conditions inside the Cairo jail.
Met Office issues weather warnings across whole of UK as sixth named storm of winter threatens chaos and misery across all parts.
European politicians have voted to ban fisherman from using electric currents to stun fish – a method known as pulse-fishing.
eBay is actively removing listings of the controversial H&M "coolest monkey in the jungle" hoodie, which was modelled by a young black boy.
Northern League and Five Star Movement promise to scrap compulsory vaccinations sparking outrage after 2017 measles outbreak.
Indian prisoners will be treated to "cow therapy" in a radical rehabilitation plan that involves rearing the cattle considered sacred by Hindus.
Power couple are already parents to North and Saint.
Little Li becomes unwitting social media star - but his story sparks wider debate about child cruelty.
Antonio Conte has addressed reports that emerged on Monday evening suggesting that Chelsea had joined Manchester United in pursuit of Arsenal contract rebel Alexis Sanchez.
A-lister comes under fire after Instagram joke about Australian coffee roaster backfires during visit to promote Bright.
A US hospital has paid hackers $55,000 (£39,900) to restore control of its computer systems after they were infected with a strain of ransomware known as "SamSam".
Evacuation message broadcast to phones on NHK app warned public that Pyongyang had launched ballistic missile.
A group of golfers came across an alligator fighting off a Burmese Python on a popular golf course in Florida. The incident lasted for 4 hours and led the way to some photo ops.
Jasper Cillessen has encouraged Barcelona to sign Matthijs de Ligt after claiming that the Ajax centre-back "has all the skills to be" a top defender.
Former Posh Spice oozed elegance in the new shoot for Vogue Spain, which definitely had a leggy theme.
Munther Omar Saleh planned terror attack in New York using pressure-cooker bombs after instruction by British Isis recruiter.
Wilshere's career has been hampered by injuries and he was left out of the England squad for the friendlies against Germany and Brazil in November.
Luke Shaw has paid tribute to Manchester United boss Luke Shaw following reports the club are no longer looking for a left-back.
A daredevil Russian urban climber, Yevgeny Tikhonov, has been found frozen to death hanging from the roof of a snow-covered student dormitory.
South London teenager Jamil Jabbie, who stabbed his mother 23 times has pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.
