Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial

Two men and two women, whose identities have not yet been released, died when they tried to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.

The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers.

Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row on Friday as vehicles, including tractors, block roads.

Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.

The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is "not better" than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers.

Two dogs seized from the same address have been destroyed, police say.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.

Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.

Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.

Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.

Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets as Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup.

Porto's Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time?

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon through Easter Sunday.

A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.