Adidas is to end its multi-million pound sponsorship deal with the IAAF early, amid the doping scandal engulfing the body.

The UK is vulnerable to epidemics such as Ebola due to a gaping hole in the country's ability to manufacture vaccines, a group of MPs warns.

Charities have one "last chance" to bring an end to unscrupulous fundraising tactics or face statutory regulation, a report by MPs warns.

Full access to Europe's single market is vital for UK businesses and jobs, the main group campaigning for Britain to remain in the EU will say.

Paint on playground equipment has been found to contain high amounts of the toxin lead - sometimes 40 times the recommended levels, research suggests.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani pledges to "bury" the Islamic State militant group, whose local offshoot has clashed with government forces and the Taliban.

Deposed Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will attempt to stay in parliament at the country's next federal election.

Almost all of Australia's state and territory leaders sign a document in support of replacing the Queen as head of state.