Real Madrid: Raphael Varane returns to training after one-month injury layoff
France international has recovered from thigh injury and could start against Real Sociedad on 30 December.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Agent Jorge Mendes insists forward will retire at Real Madrid
Portugal star will continue to play for 'six, seven years' at Santiago Bernabeu, says agent.
UK floods: Disaster could cost economy more than £1.5bn, says PwC
Insurance industry to bear brunt of economic losses arising from crisis.
UK floods: David Cameron to visit stricken areas in northern England amid 'unprecedented' crisis
Met Office predicts more stormy weather in midweek as rescue efforts in Lancashire and Yorkshire continue.
Manchester United v Chelsea: Louis van Gaal calls for bravery ahead of crunch Old Trafford clash
Under-pressure Dutch manager says Red Devils must 'dare to play football' against champions.
China: Mine owner 'commits suicide' after deadly collapse traps workers
One dead as rescue workers try to reach 17 miners trapped in a gypsum mine in Shandong province.
New Year Honours List: David Cameron's election strategist Lynton Crosby to receive knighthood
Campaigners say award 'demeans' honours system and undermines public trust in politics.
UK floods: Hundreds evacuated in northern England as more rain forecast
More than 30 severe flood warnings in place for Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Chelsea: Diego Costa focused and ready to contribute says Guus Hiddink
Interim boss defends Spanish striker's aggressive and confrontational attitude.
Spectre movie: Radiohead give away unused James Bond theme song for free
Lead singer Thom Yorke reveals band was asked to write title song for James Bond film last year.
Myanmar landslide: Over 50 missing at Kachin jade mine
The landslide follows a month after a similar incident killed over 100 in the same region.
Afghanistan earthquake: Tremors felt as far away as New Delhi
Tremors felt across India and Pakistan after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits north-eastern Afghanistan.
Louis van Gaal: Manchester United boss demands 'immediate improvement' to turn around season
Dutchman describes United's game against Stoke City as a must-win match.
Japan mulling restitution to resolve 'comfort women' dispute with South Korea
Report says ¥100m could be paid out to South Korean women forced into sexual slavery during World War II.
Iran hostage crisis victims to receive millions in compensation
Some 53 US citizens and diplomats held captive in Tehran between 1979-1981 to receive $4.4m payout.
India and Russia strengthen ties by signing deals worth £4.7bn
Defence, energy and infrastructure deals inked to deepen relations between New Delhi and Moscow.
Manchester United: Louis van Gaal does not understand Premier League says Andrei Kanchelskis
Andrei Kanchelskis says Dutchman is 'not a head coach for Manchester United' amid poor run of results.
Pep Guardiola: Bayern Munich boss 'to join Manchester City' in summer
German magazine Kicker claims Spaniard has agreed to replace Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad.
Cold War-era document reveals US plans to nuke 1,200 cities
Declassified file shows US planned to use bombs far more powerful than the one it dropped on Hiroshima.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking nominated for 'Luddite Awards'
Trio labelled 'alarmists' for touting an artificial intelligence apocalypse.
Real Madrid: Rafael Benitez 'facing sack' before Real Sociedad match
Spanish radio station Cadena Ser claims Benitez has lost control of Real's dressing room.
Jose Mourinho: Former Chelsea boss has not been approached by Manchester United says Jorge Mendes
Mendes claims there has been no 'official proposal' from United to the Portuguese coach.
Rogue comets impacting Earth is inevitable, scientists warn
UK astronomers say giant comets pose a greater threat to life on Earth than asteroids.
Anonymous declares war on Turkey over alleged Isis support
Hacktivist collective threatens to take down Turkey's banks, military services and government facilities.
Manchester United: Sacking Louis van Gaal not the answer says Phil Neville
Dutchman needs to be given time and support to turn around poor run of results, ex-United defender says.
Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side lacks spine says John Aldridge
Former Liverpool forward urges club to make signings in January transfer window.
China warns US against 'provocative actions' in South China Sea
Warning comes after US B-52 bomber flew within two nautical miles of China-claimed territory.
Jose Mourinho: Chelsea may regret decision to sack 'great' manager says Pat Nevin
Former Blues midfielder expects Mourinho to bounce back from sacking.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga 2015/16: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Rafael Benitez's side looking to return to winning ways against struggling Rayo at the Bernabeu.
River Plate vs Barcelona, Club World Cup final: Where to watch, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Barcelona will be out to clinch their fifth major title in 2015 when they take on River Plate in Yokohama.
