Dr Anthony Fauci says Omicron is "raging around the world" as he warned of the increased risk posed to unvaccinated people.

Eddie Howe felt Newcastle were on the end of another wrong refereeing decision against Manchester City, calling Ederson's challenge on Ryan Fraser "a "stonewall penalty", while Pep Guardiola criticised his team's performance despite the 4-0 victory.

Tom Brady was held scoreless for the first time in 15 years as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were beaten 9-0 by the New Orleans Saints in a low-scoring Sunday Night Football clash.

Jake Paul has been told by Jorge Masvidal "you can’t afford me" inside the boxing ring and has been challenged to cross over into UFC.

Rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed at a Los Angeles musical festival.

Hospitality venues will now have to close at 8pm each night, as new COVID-19 restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant come into effect.

On 27 July 2012, Gary Connery adjusted his wig, pulled up his tights, and put on a peach-coloured dress that was fit for a queen.

In the second article in our series about levelling up we explain how the pandemic has materially affected which parts of the UK are in greatest need of financial support.

A tornado carried away two babies in a bath but they survived relatively unscathed, their grandmother says.

US Open winner Emma Raducanu has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.