Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the way to bring peace to his country, after the killing of Burhanuddin Rabbani, is to talk to Pakistan rather than the Taliban.

Cancer experts are to carry out a major study to see if commonly used blood pressure drugs cut the risk of breast cancer spreading.

A controversial ban on some foreign tourists has come into force in the cannabis-selling coffee shops of the Dutch border city of Maastricht.

The sale of tobacco from vending machines has been banned in England, with anyone caught selling cigarettes from a machine facing a fine of up to £2,500.

England manager Martin Johnson says his side will go all out for victory in their World Cup showdown with Scotland, while Andy Robinson calls on his side to "use every emotion" to secure victory.

The government is not doing enough to promote economic growth, prominent Conservative Andrew Tyrie says on the eve of his party's conference.

Ahead of the Merseyside derby, Everton manager David Moyes highlights the financial divide between his club and Liverpool.

Kevin Sinfield kicks a controversial last-gasp penalty to take Leeds to Old Trafford and shatter Warrington's hopes of a first Grand Final appearance.