World number one Rafael Nadal comes from behind to defeat Andy Roddick by two sets to one at the ATP World Tour finals in London.

A California animal shelter seeks adoptive homes for 1,000 rats rescued from a house the rodents had infested and virtually destroyed.

A man found shot in the head in a disused industrial unit in the Black Country is identified as police start a murder inquiry.

An impostor posing as a top Taliban commander held secret talks with Afghan officials, was paid a lot of money and then disappeared, report US media.

Travellers are facing an average rail fare rise of 6.2% in the new year, according to figures from the Association of Train Operating Companies.

A computer hacker who accessed personal data and photographs in an e-mail scam from his mother's home is jailed.

World champions South Africa make two changes for Saturday's clash against England following their 21-17 defeat to Scotland last weekend.

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Chelsea and MSK Zilina in the Champions League.