Putin’s party expected to secure emphatic win as polls close in Russia

Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is expected to secure an emphatic win as polls close in the country's parliamentary election.

Putin’s party expected to secure emphatic win as polls close in Russia

Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is expected to secure an emphatic win as polls close in the country's parliamentary election.

Labour MP Rosie Duffield to skip party’s conference ‘due to threats’

A Labour shadow minister has called for an end to "factionalism" and "intolerance" following reports a female MP will miss the party's conference on security advice.

Organisers apologise to climber after broadcaster’s close-up replay of athlete’s bottom

Organisers have apologised to an Austrian climber after a host broadcaster showed a close-up replay shot of her bottom during the World Championships in Moscow.

Organisers apologise to climber after broadcaster’s close-up replay of athlete’s bottom

Organisers have apologised to an Austrian climber after a host broadcaster showed a close-up replay shot of her bottom during the World Championships in Moscow.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines president

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has said he will run for president of the country next year.

‘We are fighting for everything’: Lebanon crisis hits hospitals as medicine stocks run low

The economic crisis in Lebanon is never-ending and now it's ravaging the hospitals where medicines are running out.

‘A true legend’: Tributes pour in for Jimmy Greaves

Figures from the world of sport and public life have paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves, remembering him as one of England's best ever footballers.