Manchester United Football Club is to unveil Richard Arnold as its new boss following a turbulent period that has seen the sacking of its manager and a backlash over its involvement in the abandoned European Super League (ESL).

Lord Frost has revealed he quit as Brexit minister because he cannot support "coercive" policies on COVID.

Hospitality venues in Ireland 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.

Emma Raducanu has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021 after her US Open win this year.

Human muscle cells will be launched into space in an experiment that could help people live longer, healthier lives.

Lord Frost has revealed he quit as Brexit minister because he cannot support "coercive" policies on COVID.

Dominic Raab says he cannot make "hard, fast guarantees" that more restrictions won't be imposed in the run-up to Christmas.

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

Ange Postecoglou says winning the Scottish League Cup must be just the start for Celtic after their comeback victory over Hibernian in Sunday's final.

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