Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade. The origins of Saturday's shooting were not immediately clear but the militar...

The figures are likely to change, which is not uncommon in the chaos after a major disaster. Here are the latest numbers: In total: 2,980 missing Nepal's disaster agency on Saturday increased the total number of people missing on its side of the bo...

The latest figures from both countries put the number of missing close to 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered -- and reports of some dead possibly swept downstream as far away as India. Rescue worker Kawan Koirala, from the Nepal Scout Disaster Respon...

The deal -- which Trump proclaimed as "the biggest oil deal in world history" -- will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela, US and Venezuelan officials said. Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. Its governm...

Around a dozen heads of states will head to the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek to mark 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Group (SCO). The group brings together Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Moscow-allied Belarus....

Gerard, who has one PGA Tour victory to date and is playing in his first Tour Championship, made six birdies, including an epic 78-foot putt that rolled the length of the seventh green. He seized the clubhouse lead with a five-under-par 65, before ...

Speaking with reporters after Bayern's dominant 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in the Bundesliga season opener, Kane said negotiations had begun a contract extension. "The first meeting started last week," Kane said. The 33-year-old forward is amon...

City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend's 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France midfielder responded to the snub in emphatic style. He came off the ...

It looked as though the reigning French and European champions were heading for defeat as goals by Hakon Haraldsson and Dilane Bakwa for Lille left PSG trailing 2-0 with the 90 minutes up. But a Vitinha strike in the first added minute gave Luis En...

Milan spent 74 million euros ($86 million) to acquire Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain and the Portuguese delivered a goal to treasure on 69 minutes before a late own goal from Redouane Halhal settled the game. "The most important thing isn't my goal...

City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend's 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France playmaker responded to the snub in emphatic style. He came off the b...

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern were in control from start to finish in a rematch of last season's German Cup final, with Olise in spectacular form despite the greasy conditions in the Bavarian capital. Dayot Upamecano headed the hosts in fro...

The world number one from Belarus arrives in New York following a disappointing run of recent results and has not won a tournament since her victory in the Miami Open in March. However the four-time Grand Slam singles champion insists she is ready ...

The ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan represents the first time Archer, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson have all featured in the same England side. Initial results have been impressive, with Pakistan dismissed for 171 and 135 ...

Jackson agreed a five-year deal with the Europa League holders and is reunited with Villa manager Unai Emery after the pair worked together at Villarreal. Emery had revealed the 25-year-old was set to sign when he spoke to the media in a press conf...