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Putin goes fishing: How was the Russian president's catch?

The Kremlin has released video of Russian President Vladimir Putin taking part in a three-day fishing trip in southern Siberia.

07/08/2017

Sport

IAAF warns cheats will face tough scrutiny at World Championships in London

The IAAF's new watchdog, the AIU, promises tough doping checks and more for the London World Championships, which start on Friday.

03/08/2017

World

Boxing: former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has announced his retirement from the sport

Former World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko has announced he is retiring immediately, ending one of the most glittering boxing careers of all time.

03/08/2017

Sport

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Sierra Leone

Group jogging banned in Sierra Leone

Jogging in groups has been banned by authorities in Sierra Leone

31/07/2017

World News

Sharp decline in sperm count for Western men a 'major health crisis'

Doctors describe a sharp decline in sperm count for Western men a 'major health crisis'

27/07/2017

Sport

Fencing: Italy and Estonia take final golds in Leipzig

Estonia and Italy have taken the last two gold medals of the world fencing championships in Leipzig

26/07/2017

Sport

Nolito joins Sevilla FC in 9 million euro deal

Spanish international forward Nolito has been officially presented as a Seville player following his switch from Manchester City, saying he 'needed a change'

26/07/2017

Sport

Fencing: Italy and France leave Leipzig with gold

Italy’s women’s team surprised South Korea to take the saber world title in Leipzig

25/07/2017

Sport

Novak Djokovic doubtful for US Open

Novak Djokovic may miss this year's US Open

25/07/2017

World News

England's women cricketers queens of the cricketing world

England beat India to win the cricket World Cup

24/07/2017

Sport

Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France

23/07/2017

World News

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20/07/2017

Sport

Primoz Roglic makes Tour de France history

Roglic makes Tour de France history. Froome retains the yellow jersey after stage 17.

19/07/2017

World News

Roger Federer wins Wimbledon men's final for the eighth time 6:3, 6:1, 6:4.

The 35-year-old Swiss beat Marin Cilic in three straight sets to set a new record for the number of Wimbledon Men's Singles titles.

16/07/2017

United Kingdom

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza beats Venus Williams in Wimbledon final

15/07/2017

Sport

Tour de France: French victory on Bastille Day stage

Highlights from the 13th stage of the Tour de France

14/07/2017

United Kingdom

English football club introduces equal pay for male and female players

Lewes FC, based in southern England and founded in 1885, believe they are the first in the country to bring in such a rule.

13/07/2017

Sport

Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei killed in training accident

12/07/2017

Switzerland

Paris and Los Angeles cleared to agree Olympics deal

11/07/2017